Lisa dating rumors resurface after video with man believed to be Thai actorBLACKPINK's Lisa has once again become the subject of dating speculation after a video circulated online showing a woman believed to be the K-pop star walking arm in arm with a man thought to be Thai actor and model Blue Pongtiwat. The video, which has recently spread across online communities and social media, shows the pair walking together on a street in London. The woman wears a trench coat and hat, while the man is dressed in all black with sunglasses. The two walk with their arms linked, and the man is seen leaning toward the woman as they talk, fueling speculation about the nature of their relationship. It has not been confirmed that the people in the video are Lisa and Pongtiwat. Social media users who shared the footage, however, claimed that Lisa had been spotted at a British airport with luggage and that the two had also been seen together at other locations in the country. The latest sighting follows similar speculation in August, when online accounts claimed that Lisa and Pongtiwat had been spotted together in Hong Kong and later in Japan. Lisa and Pongtiwat are known to haveSep 22, 2026By Xportsnews
Seventeen's Joshua releases new digital single in Chinese, EnglishJoshua of K-pop boy group Seventeen on Tuesday released "Baby Come Home," an individual digital single presented in both Chinese and English. The two-track release came out at 1 p.m., with the Chinese-language version featuring award-winning Taiwanese singer-songwriter WeiBird, while the English version is performed solely by Joshua. According to his agency, Pledis Entertainment, Joshua co-wrote and composed the track, which is built around an acoustic guitar arrangement and a warm, understated melody. Joshua's collaboration with WeiBird on the Chinese version adds a new layer to the song, which centers on the theme of becoming a place where someone can always return. The English-language version features Joshua's calm, lyrical vocals that convey the same message of steadfast companionship.Sep 22, 2026By Yonhap
Girl group Rescene to drop new EP in Nov.Rising girl group Rescene will return on Nov. 3 with its new EP, "Pulse," the group's agency, The Muze Entertainment, said Tuesday. This will be the K-pop quintet's first release in four months since "Pretty Girl," a remake single released in July, and its first physical album since "Lip Bomb," its third EP released in November last year. Debuting in March 2024, Rescene rose to fame as "Love Attack," now its signature song, gained traction on major domestic music charts in July, nearly two years after its release. The hit has since ranked high on the charts alongside its new single, "Pretty Girl."Sep 22, 2026By Yonhap
K-pop's 'bone-thin ideal' leaves idols traumatized, hospitalizedHow many kilograms a K-pop singer loses is a frequent talking point. As thin physiques become the standard of beauty and appearance-based target weights become widespread, an obsession with weight loss continues to affect not only celebrities but the younger generation. In a recent video posted on RESCENE member Woni's Youtube channel, fellow members Minami and Liv revealed how much weight they lost ahead of their debut. Looking back on wardrobe fittings and high-intensity training, Minami said she cried nearly every day. She also disclosed that she suffered severe psychological strain from the massive weight loss. Minami later addressed the video on a fan platform. "Honestly, an idol's diet talk is so fun, isn't it? If I were in your shoes, I think I'd find it entertaining too," she said, but added that while the subject is "presented lightheartedly," it was a "highly traumatic and stressful" ordeal for her. She added that while there is pressure to maintain one's appearance and weight as an idol, no one should ever be harassed over their looks. She emphasized that inner character matterSep 21, 2026By Hankookilbo
Girl group Fin.K.L to resume full-group activities after 21 yearsFin.K.L, one of the late 1990s' most influential K-pop acts, is set to resume full-group activities for the first time in 21 years, the group's agency said Monday. Gemstone E&M announced that all four original members — Lee Hyo-ri, Ock Joo-hyun, Lee Jin and Sung Yu-ri — have reunited under the Fin.K.L name and that preparations are underway for group activities. "This time, it is a new start for activities as Fin.K.L beyond a one-off reunion," the agency said in a news release. The quartet last performed together as a full group in 2005 with the digital single "Forever Fin.K.L." Although the members briefly reunited in 2019 for the JTBC variety show "Camping Club," releasing a new song tied to the show, that effort was viewed as a project linked to the program rather than a resumption of full group activities. Debuting in 1998, Fin.K.L helped define the early K-pop girl group era with hits including "Blue Rain," "To My Boyfriend" and "Eternal Love."Sep 21, 2026By Yonhap
NMIXX rides grand prize triumph into dynamic new era with 'Strange Muse'Coming off their first-ever grand prize at a major music awards ceremony, K-pop girl group NMIXX is poised to turn the global music stage into its personal canvas with the release of its sixth EP, “Strange Muse,” arriving Oct. 19 at 6 p.m. The six-member group enters this next chapter backed by undeniable momentum, capitalizing on the career milestone with an atmospheric, dreamy comeback tailored for the autumn season. JYP Entertainment said Monday that the six-track mini album marks an artistic leap forward for the ensemble. Beyond its anticipated lead single, “Birthday Wish” and energetic group tracks like “Kerosene” and “RudE TaLK,” the project represents a milestone for NMIXX: its first album to feature dedicated subunit songs. Vocal standouts Lily and Haewon team up for the haunting “Sing to the Moon,” Sullyoon and Bae join forces on “Hot ’n Unbothered,” while Jiwoo and Kyujin deliver the high-octane track “WHIP.” More than just a showcase of dynamic pairing, “Strange Muse” places creative authority directly into the hands of the performers themselvSep 21, 2026By Lee Kyung-min
ReviewNCT 127 makes missing members part of Seoul showThe loudest KSPO Dome got on Sunday, where K-pop boy band NCT 127 wrapped the Seoul leg of its "NEO CITY – THE REDLINE" tour, had less to do with anyone standing onstage. Midway through "Ay-Yo," the screens cut to members Doyoung and Jungwoo, both away on military service. Their verses played out on video while the five who were actually there held the floor, as an audience that had already been loud for more than an hour found another register. That turned out to be the logic of the entire show. The fifth tour by the SM Entertainment act, which debuted a decade ago as a nine-piece group, opened with four of those members off the stage — two have left the group, while Doyoung and Jungwoo are serving in the military. Rather than detouring around the gaps, the production kept putting them in front of the crowd. The three-night run, which opened Friday, drew about 31,500 fans. It was the group's first headlining show in Korea in a year and eight months, and the first tour with the five-member lineup of Taeyong, Johnny, Yuta, Jaehyun and Haechan. The night opened with the five strung up oSep 20, 2026By Pyo Kyung-min
BTS, BLACKPINK lead K-pop charge in Best Group race at MTV VMAsK-pop-linked acts make up half of the Best Group race at this year's MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs), with BTS seeking to reclaim a title it held four years running and BLACKPINK looking to defend the trophy it took home last year. MTV announced nominees for four social media vote categories Friday (local time), naming BTS, BLACKPINK, rookie boy group CORTIS and global girl group KATSEYE for Best Group. They will compete against British girl group FLO and U.S. acts Fuerza Regida, Geese and Twenty One Pilots. The addition brings BTS' nomination tally to three for the event, following earlier nods for Song of the Year and Best K-pop for "SWIM," the lead track of its fifth studio album, "ARIRANG." The septet won Best Group four consecutive times from 2019 to 2022, the most by any act in the category's history. CORTIS also has three nominations. Last month, the group earned its first-ever VMA nods for Best New Artist and for Best K-pop with April's "REDRED." The five-member group, which launched just over a year ago, is the most recently debuted act in the Best Group lineup. KATSEYE received fSep 20, 2026By Pyo Kyung-min
Stray Kids' Bang Chan donates $143,915 for rehabilitation patients, Nepal reliefBang Chan of K-pop boy band Stray Kids has donated 200 million won ($143,915) to help patients requiring rehabilitation and support Nepal flood relief efforts, his agency said Saturday. JYP Entertainment said that Bang has delivered 100 million won each to the Seoul Rehabilitation Hospital and the Korean Committee for UNICEF. The funds will be used to establish rehabilitation centers tailored to the ages and specific medical conditions of patients at the hospital, and to support UNICEF Korea's flood relief operations in Nepal. "I wanted to offer a little comfort to those going through exhausting and difficult times," Bang said in a release. "I sincerely hope many people can regain their peaceful daily lives as soon as possible." This is not the singer's first charitable contribution. On Oct. 3 last year, marking his birthday, he donated 100 million won to pediatric and adolescent patients and another 100 million won to support children worldwide. Also last year, he contributed funds alongside his bandmates to support recovery efforts for massive forest fires in the Gyeongsang provinces, aSep 19, 2026By Yonhap
BTS, Cortis land 3rd nomination at 2026 MTV Video Music AwardsK-pop supergroup BTS and rookie Cortis have secured a third nomination at this year's MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs), entering the race for Best Group alongside fellow K-pop acts BLACKPINK and Katseye. The additional nominations, announced Friday (U.S time), bring BTS' total to three. The group was previously nominated for Song of the Year and Best K-pop for "Swim," the lead track of its fifth studio album, "ARIRANG." The septet won the category for four consecutive times from 2019 to 2022, making it the most decorated act in the awards' history. Eight acts will compete for Best Group, including the four K-pop acts and British girl group Flo, this year. Cortis was previously nominated for Best New Artist and Best K-pop. The 2026 VMAs will be held on Sept. 27 at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles and broadcast live on major U.S. channels. The awards are considered one of the four major music award ceremonies in the United States.Sep 19, 2026By Yonhap
