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Thursday, January 8, 2026

Girl Group Member Suspended For Boundary-Crossing Exchanges With Her Manager

An agency is taking immediate action against one of its stars and a staff member who served as her manager. SKE48’s Nakasaka Miyu | @nakachan_0611/X The idol in question is Nakasaka Miyu, a member of the Japanese girl group SKE48. Miyu joined SKE48 as a trainee in 2018 and, as of January 1, she is…

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4th Gen Idol Apologizes In Emotional Letter After Dating Evidence Goes Viral

Recently, JUST B‘s Lim Jimin was at the center of dating rumors. JUST B’s Lim Jimin | BlueDot Entertainment In early January, a post from an anonymous account claimed that the idol was in a relationship and that they had created a “lovestagram” account on Instagram, with a username allegedly containing their initials and anniversary.…

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Idol Fired After Ghosting Her Girl Group, Ignoring Agency

After months of trying to get in contact with their idol, an agency has officially announced her dismissal Yu Yan-Ci As of January 5, Yu Yan-Ci is no longer a member of AKB48 Team TP, a Taiwanese idol girl group. Yu joined the group on August 22, 2024 as trainee (also known as a kenkyuusei), and she…

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Wednesday, January 7, 2026

Top Korean Celebrity Shocks With Unexpected Comment About Love Life

Faker is an iconic South Korean professional League of Legends player who is often ranked alongside legendary celebrities like BTS and soccer player Son Heung Min. However, even he can have girl troubles! In an interview, he shocked everyone by revealing his interpretation of what women think of him. Q. There are a lot of pro…

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8-Year-Old Girl Group Announces Their Disbandment

After eight years and many lineup changes, an idol girl group has made the decision to disband this month. APOKALIPPPS | @APOKALIPPPS_NOW/X APOKALIPPPS is a Japanese idol group that was formed by Nishii Marina, a former member of Nama Hamu to Yaki Udon. The group debuted with four members on August 27, 2017. On November…

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1000s Of Victims Of New Deepfake Porn Trend, Including Minor Idols, Trigger International Outrage

As technology continues to advance, it has both positive and negative effects, particularly in the context of AI usage. AI has been utilized in various ways for years, but recently, the technology has enabled the realistic simulation of subjects, including art and even human beings. One of the most protested and dangerous forms of AI…

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Tuesday, January 6, 2026

Popular Rookie Idol Triggers Massive Reactions For Being “Just Skin And Bones”

While K-Pop continues to be a popular genre worldwide, there is a side that is often overlooked amidst the glitz and glamor. Although idols may appear flawless on stage, many hardships usually occur behind the scenes. Recently, a photo of an idol went viral online for his shockingly skinny wrist and arm. A photo of…

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BLACKPINK’s Rosé Triggers Mixed Reactions With “Polished” Hospital Photos

A recent video comparing the behavior of celebrities and BLACKPINK‘s Rosé is going viral. | @roses_are_rosie/Instagram The video shows various celebrities at the controversial W Korea charity event… [Video could not be displayed] …and compares this to Rosé’s recent photos taken at a hospital with sick children. [Video could not be displayed] However, the video…

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HYBE Idol Gains Attention For Her “Grown-Up” Transformation

KATSEYE‘s Yoonchae is growing in popularity worldwide, particularly in the US. | @y0on_cha3/Instagram Her American “Gen Z” style transformation is receiving good reactions as she’s matured and found her signature style. | @y0on_cha3/Instagram | @y0on_cha3/Instagram Her follower count has rapidly increased, making her the second most-followed KATSEYE member. | @y0on_cha3/Instagram | @y0on_cha3/Instagram Her lovable maknae…

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4th Gen Idol Gains Attention For Her Unexpected Body Proportions

IVE‘s Rei is receiving praise for her impressive physique. | @reinyourheart/Instagram | @reinyourheart/Instagram Despite her cute face, she has long legs that make her unexpectedly tall. | Nate Pann Some compared her to Reze from Chainsaw Man for her slim but curvy silhouette. | Nate Pann | Nate Pann This isn’t the first time Rei…

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Monday, January 5, 2026

Former Agency Updates On Former AOA’s Kwon Mina Following Alarming Attempt

On January 5, former AOA member Kwon Mina’s agency, Moden Berry Korea, made an update after her alarming message was posted on Instagram. Kwon Mina is currently resting at home with a representative. — Moden Berry Korea Previously, on January 1, she posted a message on Instagram, suggesting a suicide attempt. She later revealed that…

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IVE Jang Wonyoung’s Kissing Photo Sparks Massive Reactions

Recently, IVE’s Jang Wonyoung posted a photo dump on Instagram to bring in the New Year. The photos garnered a great deal of attention from fans due to her stunning visuals. | for_everyoung10/Instagram In particular, a specific photo caught fans’ eyes. In the photo, a child model is kissing Jang Wonyoung on the cheek, making…

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New Year’s Couple: Actress Announces Her Marriage To A Scriptwriter

It’s a new year, and some celebrities are kicking off 2026 with updates about their love lives! [Video could not be displayed] One of these celebrities is Matsuda Ruka, a 30-year-old Japanese actress. Since 2016, she has appeared in films, TV series, and stage productions, including Dear Radiance (2024) and Knuckle Girl (2023). Matsuda Ruka | Pinterest…

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Former Girl Group Member Accused Of Dating An Underage Male Idol

An influencer named Roosie (also known as Si Xiaodi and iamroosie) has shaken the entire Chinese entertainment industry with her social media exposé of major idols and actors. Roosie aka Si Xiaodi | Sohu On January 3, Roosie made a post claiming that she had slept with all the top stars of the Chinese entertainment industry by…

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Sunday, January 4, 2026

Hyeri Flaunts Coffee Truck Sent By Male Actor

Idol-actress Hyeri has drawn significant attention after sharing photos of a support truck sent to her filming location by a rising male actor. Hyeri | @hyeri_0609/Instagram On January 4, KST, Hyeri shared multiple photos on her personal Instagram account with the caption, “Thank you, friend.” In the photos, she could be seen bundled up in…

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Top K-Pop Choreographers Address Marriage Rumors After Dropping Wedding Photos

Choreographers Lia Kim and Choi Young Joon, two of the most popular choreographers in the K-Pop industry, have finally addressed the questions surrounding their wedding photos that were posted out of the blue on January 3, 2026. Lia Kim and Choi Young Joon | @liakimhappy/Instagram Since the two had no prior dating rumors, the wedding photoshoot left…

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Crossdressing, Cheating, And More: K-Pop Boy Group Member’s Alleged Ex-Girlfriend Blasts His Bad Behavior 

Recently, the Chinese entertainment industry experienced chaos over dating allegations made by an influencer. The influencer, known as iamroosie, revealed numerous details about her relationships with several celebrities, including a number of A-listers. Influencer Drops Bombshell Exposé Of Her Romance With Multiple A-List Idols And Actors Included in her complaints was one against Li Wenhan,…

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Saturday, January 3, 2026

CORTIS Makes History With “GO!”

CORTIS’s first “hundred million streams” song has emerged. CORTIS exceeded 100 million cumulative streams on the global audio and music streaming platform Spotify as of the 2nd with their debut album track “GO!”. This was achieved in about four months since the song’s release, marking the fastest time for a K-pop boy group song released…

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4th-Generation Male Idols Are So Skinny — Belts Be Damned, A Shoelace Is Enough

K-Pop male idols are constantly breaking stereotypes about gender, and many are known for showcasing their unreal proportions and slim waists. EXO’s Kai SF9’s Yoo Taeyang ATEEZ’s Seonghwa One fourth-generation male idol is going viral for his tiny waist, especially after using a shoelace as a belt, and it’s Stray Kids‘ Han. Stray Kids’ Han…

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SM Entertainment “Mistreating” aespa To Push Hearts2Hearts — Recent Controversy Sparks Severe Accusations

SM Entertainment is facing renewed criticism following Hearts2Hearts member Ian’s recent cover of aespa Karina’s solo track “UP,” which many fans see as part of a broader pattern of sidelining aespa to promote the company’s newer girl group. Screenshot The backlash began in late December when MBC announced a special stage for the 2025 MBC…

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