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  Former NMIXX Member Jini Marks Acting Debut With Dystopian Film 'Boy'

  Former NMIXX member Jini makes her acting debut in dystopian neon-noir film "Boy," premiering January 14, 2026, alongside veteran actors Jo Byeong Gyu and Seo In Guk.

  01.07.26 | 9:25PM EST
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  BigBang Leader G-Dragon Set to Host First-Ever Solo Fan Meeting Next Month

  G-Dragon announces his first-ever official solo fan meeting scheduled for February 2026, following his record-breaking Übermensch world tour that drew 825,000 fans globally.

  01.07.26 | 9:25PM EST
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  Online Users Fined Over Malicious Content Targeting Girl Group Newjeans

  Multiple online users in South Korea have been fined for posting malicious content targeting K-pop girl group NewJeans, including a deepfake creator sentenced to 15 million won (roughly $10,300).

  01.06.26 | 10:39PM EST
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  Newlywed Shin Min Ah and Kim Woo Bin Travel to Spain for Romantic Honeymoon

  Newlywed actors Shin Min Ah and Kim Woo Bin travel to Spain for their honeymoon following their private December wedding ceremony after 10 years of dating.

  01.06.26 | 10:39PM EST
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  South Korean Boy Group Idntt Expands to 15 Members by Launching 2nd Unit, Yeaweare

  South Korean group idntt expands to 15 members with the debut of second unit 'yesweare' and their new mini-album featuring the title track "Pretty Boy Swag."

  01.05.26 | 8:45AM EST
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  Actress Nana Faces Countersuit for Attempted Murder After Fighting off Home Intruder

  South Korean actress Nana faces a countersuit for attempted murder from a home intruder she subdued in self-defense, despite police ruling her actions legitimate.

  01.05.26 | 8:37AM EST
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  BTS Officially Announces New Album Release Date After Military Hiatus

  BTS announces a March 20 album release, marking their first group comeback after completing military service.

  01.02.26 | 8:33AM EST
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  Year in Review: Best Top 10 Articles of KpopStarz 2025

  KpopStarz recaps 2025's biggest K-pop stories: deepfake scandals, military enlistments, contract renewals, cultural appropriation controversies, and political backlash against idols.

  12.31.25 | 6:00AM EST
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  How K-Pop Grew Into the Global Industry It Is Today

  Discover K-pop's evolution from a 1992 local scene to a global billion-dollar industry through Seo Taiji, BTS, and BLACKPINK's influence.

  12.31.25 | 5:00AM EST
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  Will NewJeans's Danielle Join THE BLACK LABEL? Online Theory Points to the Possibility

  ADOR terminated Danielle's contract, prompting speculation that she may join THE BLACK LABEL after recent activities with Park Bo Gum, Sean, and Unknown Crew running group members.

  12.30.25 | 8:45AM EST
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  Aespa's Ningning Will Skip Appearance in Japan's Year-End Music Show Due to Influenza

  Aespa's Ningning will miss Japan's NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen Dec. 31 after an influenza diagnosis; Karina, Giselle, and Winter perform amid renewed 2022 post-controversy, SM announced.

  12.30.25 | 8:45AM EST
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  Former NU'EST Member Baekho Enlists in the Military, Asks Fans for Support Until He 'Returns in Good Health'

  NU'EST's Baekho enlists in the South Korean Army at 30. The former main vocalist enters Nonsan Training Center, completing mandatory military service while fans offer support.

  12.29.25 | 9:44AM EST