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June 26, 2026 (3 months ago)

Idol Drama Escalates as Producer Accused of “Shade” Toward ENHYPEN Amid EVAN’s Solo Debut

Online controversy flared again in K-pop fandom circles this week after a producer connected to EVAN’s solo comeback was accused of posting what fans interpreted as “shade” toward ENHYPEN—an allegation that quickly escalated across social media as criticism centered on professionalism, loyalty, and the optics of behind-the-scenes relationships. The dispute traces back to a moment […]

June 26, 2026 (3 months ago)

JTBC Faces New Backlash Over Alleged Unpaid Fees as “Rescue Proceedings” Loom

By UniKPOP • K-Drama & Film

South Korea’s broadcaster JTBC is drawing renewed scrutiny after reports that some performers and production workers may not have been paid despite the company signaling serious financial distress and exploring “rescue proceedings.” The latest controversy centers on an alleged unpaid appearance fee linked to an ongoing variety production, raising fresh questions about how the network […]

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June 26, 2026 (3 months ago)

JTBC’s “Rehabilitation” Moves Get Scrutiny as Variety Shows Continue Airing, Including “Knowing Brothers” Recording

By UniKPOP • K-Drama & Film

Lead: Recording continues amid pay and staffing concerns JTBC’s internal “rehabilitation” process has come under fresh scrutiny as reports circulate that the broadcaster is facing operational and labor-related challenges—while at least one major entertainment program continues to record. According to multiple Korean media outlets, Knowing Brothers (“아는 형님”) proceeded with a scheduled recording even as […]

June 26, 2026 (3 months ago)

South Korea’s “Scandal” Wraps Filming as a Family Heir Plot Moves Into 2027 Release

By UniKPOP • Entertainment

South Korean film Scandal—currently listed with a working title—has completed filming, the production announced this week. The movie, scheduled for release in 2027, centers on the Yedong Kwon family, whose generations-long illegal business becomes the backdrop for a high-stakes struggle over succession after the death of a key heir. With principal cast and the director […]

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June 26, 2026 (3 months ago)

JTBC’s Financial Stress Deepens as Creators Raise Payment Concerns and Labor Groups Call for Action

By UniKPOP • K-Drama & Film

South Korea’s media industry is facing renewed uncertainty as concerns mount around JTBC, where multiple reports over the past day point to unpaid creator compensation amid the company’s ongoing restructuring. According to reports circulated in the entertainment and business press, at least one performer associated with JTBC programming has posted evidence of filming while labor […]

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June 26, 2026 (3 months ago)

“Family Register” and “The Husband” Highlight a New Wave of Korean Daily and Thriller Drama Stills

By UniKPOP • K-Drama & Film

Korean TV drama fans looking for their next obsession have gotten a fresh batch of marketing materials this week, as multiple broadcasters unveiled new stills tied to upcoming series across different genres—from family-focused daily dramas to high-tension thrillers and legal-themed action. Among the most notable updates, MBC’s Family Register introduced key cast members supporting lead […]

June 26, 2026 (3 months ago)

Jeongyeon and Gong Seung Yeon Debut as Sisters in Harper’s Bazaar Korea Joint Pictorial

By UniKPOP • K-Pop

TWICE’s Jeongyeon and actress Gong Seung Yeon have made their first joint appearance in a fashion pictorial since their respective debuts, marking a notable celebrity crossover moment for K-pop and Korean acting audiences alike. In a feature released by Harper’s Bazaar Korea on June 25, the sisters debuted together in the magazine’s July issue, focusing […]

June 26, 2026 (3 months ago)

RIIZE Announces Fan-Meeting and “Music Core” Pre-Recording Details for June 27

By UniKPOP • K-Pop

RIIZE has shared participation guidance for its upcoming appearance on MBC’s music program Music Core, including a pre-recording session and a mini fan-meeting scheduled for June 27 (Saturday). The notice, posted via Weverse, outlines how fans can prepare for the event linked to RIIZE’s performance of the track “Do your dance.” What’s scheduled for June […]

June 26, 2026 (3 months ago)

BoA Announces a Dramatic Blonde Bob Ahead of Comeback, Signaling a New Era for K-Pop Icon

By UniKPOP • K-Pop

Lead: A bold look, a fresh chapter BoA has turned heads with a striking new hairstyle as she prepares for an upcoming comeback and fan concert, according to Kpopstarz. The K-pop icon unveiled what fans are calling a dramatic blonde bob, complete with a more vivid, high-impact transformation that marks what the outlet frames as […]

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June 25, 2026 (3 months ago)

Korean Media Industry Watches “Weverse Pre-Record” Announcements as Fan-Event Logistics Tighten Ahead of Music Program Week

By UniKPOP • K-Pop

Weverse posts participation guidance for multiple K-pop acts ahead of broadcast week Around the clock leading into Korea’s crowded music-program schedule, fandom-facing platforms are increasingly shaping how attendance and participation work. Today’s digest highlights a new set of participation notices posted via Weverse, outlining details for artists planning to attend pre-recordings and mini fan-meetings tied […]

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JTBC Faces New Backlash Over Alleged Unpaid Fees as “Rescue Proceedings” Loom

JTBC’s “Rehabilitation” Moves Get Scrutiny as Variety Shows Continue Airing, Including “Knowing Brothers” Recording

South Korea’s “Scandal” Wraps Filming as a Family Heir Plot Moves Into 2027 Release

JTBC’s Financial Stress Deepens as Creators Raise Payment Concerns and Labor Groups Call for Action

“Family Register” and “The Husband” Highlight a New Wave of Korean Daily and Thriller Drama Stills

Jeongyeon and Gong Seung Yeon Debut as Sisters in Harper’s Bazaar Korea Joint Pictorial

RIIZE Announces Fan-Meeting and “Music Core” Pre-Recording Details for June 27

BoA Announces a Dramatic Blonde Bob Ahead of Comeback, Signaling a New Era for K-Pop Icon

Korean Media Industry Watches “Weverse Pre-Record” Announcements as Fan-Event Logistics Tighten Ahead of Music Program Week

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