EJAE shared photos showing her new wedding ring and celebrated being "2 years together" with Korean American producer Sam Kim, confirming plans to marry in November; EJAE is the writer/performer of the acclaimed KPop Demon Hunters song "Golden."
Six notable K-pop developments: Stray Kids member Han sat out MBC’s Show! Music Core live broadcast on Aug. 15 after being diagnosed with skin inflammation and advised to rest and receive treatment. P1Harmony’s Jiung will sit out the group’s KCON LA 2026 Olive Young K-Beauty Stage appearance on Aug. 15 due to worsening health, and BTS’s Jimin stayed atop the Korean Business Research Institute’s August boy group member brand-reputation rankings with Jungkook rising to #2 and ATEEZ’s San jumping to #3. Fin.K.L reunited at Lee Hyori’s yoga studio, EJAE showed off her wedding ring and confirmed plans to marry in November, and BLACKPINK’s Lisa (along with Jisoo and Rosé) apologized after criticism of the group’s 10th-anniversary fan event.
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Fin.K.L reunited at Lee Hyori’s yoga studio, where Lee Hyori, Lee Jin, Ock Joo-hyun and Sung Yu-ri practiced yoga together, highlighting the group's enduring friendship 28 years after their 1998 debut
BLACKPINK member Lisa apologized after the group's 10th-anniversary fan event drew criticism for its limited scale and brief program; Jisoo and Rosé have also issued apologies as fans expressed disappointment over the event's organization
Stray Kids member Han missed the August 15 live broadcast of MBC's Show! Music Core after JYP Entertainment said he visited a hospital for itchy facial skin and was diagnosed with skin inflammation, receiving advice to rest and undergo treatment
P1Harmony member Jiung will not participate in the group's KCON LA 2026 Olive Young K-Beauty Stage appearance on Aug. 15 after FNC Entertainment announced a worsening of his health; the performance will continue with the remaining five members
BTS’s Jimin stayed atop the Korean Business Research Institute’s August boy group member brand reputation rankings with an index of 3,992,107; BTS’s Jungkook rose to second, ATEEZ’s San jumped to third, and BTS’s Jin rounded out the top five
