RESCENE’s Minami says she lost 18 kg before debut and “cried almost every day,” recounting a clothing-fitting incident that halted filming; the revelation came in a Woni YouTube video where fellow member Liv said she lost 13 kg
Soompi reports BLACKPINK’s Lisa released a dance performance video for her solo single "SaWaDiKa," and the song’s music video became the fastest of 2026 to surpass 100 million YouTube views. Korea Times features highlight backend talent shaping K-pop — performance directors are being put in the spotlight and vocal coaches behind EXO and aespa are launching a 2.5D virtual idol project for Japan — while RESCENE’s Minami says she lost 18 kg before debut. Soompi also reports SEVENTEEN’s Hoshi suffered a complete ACL tear during military service and will undergo surgery and recovery.
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SEVENTEEN member Hoshi announced he completely tore his ACL while rehearsing with the Army performance team, will undergo surgery and miss scheduled military taekwondo and Ground Forces Festival performances; he asked fans to support the teams, including fellow member Woozi, as he recovers
BTS member Jungkook posted a video of girl group RESCENE performing “Love Attack” at Spotify House Seoul, renewing attention after he previously shared member Minami’s cover of his solo. He also shared RIIZE’s performance, highlighting fan‑to‑idol connections
Mnet’s Street World Fighter: Directors’ War is putting K‑pop performance directors center stage, pitting choreographers (including Simeez, Back Koo‑young and Bada) to earn director credits as the industry elevates performance roles — from Kasper at Taemin’s Coachella set to Lia Kim as an exec
Vocal directors Jang Jin-young and Kim Seong-pil are debuting a five-member "2.5D" virtual idol group under A-TOP Universe aimed at Japan, combining utaite/anime aesthetics with K-pop training and planning live shows in Tokyo (Nov. 13) and Osaka (Nov. 14)
All'N, the Korean American violin-driven K-pop soloist who founded his own label SKS Entertainment, is building an independent career after debuting in April; he released 'Dream Higher' in August and will release the single 'Ding' on Oct. 2
BLACKPINK’s Lisa dropped a dance performance video for her solo single “SaWaDiKa” on Sept. 12 KST, highlighting her choreography and formations with backup dancers; the song’s music video also became the fastest of 2026 to surpass 100 million YouTube views
SEVENTEEN’s Hoshi revealed he suffered a complete ACL tear while serving with the Army Taekwondo Demonstration Team, will undergo surgery and focus on recovery, and will miss scheduled demonstration events; he’s currently slated for discharge on March 15, 2027
