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A fan-style roundup of seven female K-Pop idols — Yuna and Ryujin (ITZY), Hanni (NewJeans), Dahyun (TWICE), Jisoo (BLACKPINK), Chaeyoung (fromis_9), and Sujeong (Lovelyz) — who are praised for their small waists and prominent hips. Includes images, short descriptions of each idol's standout looks, and quick factual context about waist-to-hip ratio and the groups' debut years and agencies. Source: Koreaboo

Two recent scandals have reignited talk of the "2D1N curse": Jo Se Ho is accused on social media of ties to an alleged gang member and promoting his business (his agency denies this and production is monitoring), while Park Na Rae faces a legal dispute with former managers and Dispatch reports she may have received paid medical procedures at a non-medical officetel; Park has announced a hiatus. The show, a long-running KBS2 travel-variety program since 2007, has seen cast turnover after past scandals (notably Jung Joon-young in 2019). Source: Koreaboo

XG surprised fans on Christmas Eve with the acoustic pre-release vocal track "4 SEASONS" from their first full album THE CORE – 核, due 23 January 2026. The group also revealed the album's 10-track listing and released the song's music video, following a breakout year that included Tokyo Dome, Coachella and a US TV debut on The Voice.

NMIXX became the first K-pop group to perform at Brazil's Carnival on February 16, 2026, playing to around 2 million people and debuting their surprise single "TIC TIC (feat. Pabllo Vittar)" ahead of its Feb 26, 2026 global release. The appearance reinforces the group's growing global momentum following acclaim for "Blue Valentines" and an upcoming North American tour.

Lisa was photographed in Thailand hanging out with family, friends and Thai actor Pongtiwat “Blue” Tangwancharoen. Clips of them trying on hats went viral and sparked dating speculation, but many fans defended the pair as friends. Blue has been seen with Lisa before and attended a recent tour stop in Thailand; Lisa is currently between DEADLINE world tour dates (next stop: Singapore). Source: Koreaboo

On December 15 SeoAh of tripleS attended a fansign visibly swollen and in pain after wisdom tooth extraction. Fans criticized her agency, MODHAUS, for having her work during a period that typically requires several days of rest, sharing photos and outraged reactions while urging the company to prioritize her health.

XG surprised fans with the pre-release acoustic vocal track ‘4 SEASONS’ from their first full album THE CORE – 核, out 23 January 2026, and revealed the album's full 10-track list alongside a season-spanning music video. The release follows the group's recent US TV appearance on The Voice and caps a milestone year of global growth leading into a new world tour.

Jun Hyun Moo won his first KBS Daesang at the 2025 KBS Entertainment Awards for Boss In The Mirror. In an emotional, surprised acceptance speech he reflected on his 20-year KBS journey, thanked his team, and admitted 2025 has been a difficult year—citing his father’s illness and personal struggles. He also addressed recent scrutiny over a photo of him receiving an IV; his agency said the treatment was prescribed by a doctor.

Disney+ released stills for Portraits of Delusion (H2 2026), starring Suzy as the mysterious Song Jeong Hwa and Kim Seon Ho as Yoon Iho. Fans praised Suzy’s look as faithful to the webtoon but reacted negatively to Kim Seon Ho’s casting, with many comments reopening debate over his 2021 controversy. The series reunites Suzy and Kim Seon Ho after Start-Up (2020) and is currently filming for a Disney+ release next year.

Jungwoo’s first military photo went viral after he was pictured smiling and was revealed to have been selected as a Company Commander Trainee, a temporary leadership role overseeing roughly 200 trainees. Fans reacted joyfully online. Jungwoo and fellow NCT member Doyoung enlisted on December 8, 2025 and are due to be discharged on June 7, 2027. Source: Koreaboo