November 18, 2025

Actress Kim Bo Ra captured fans’ attention on November 17 with a new social media post showing her in a pastel sky-blue strap bikini. The photo highlights her slim waist and delicate silhouette, radiating a serene and summery vibe.

Styled with naturally voluminous hair and soft lighting, Kim Bo Ra delivers a magazine-like aesthetic that emphasizes her signature soft and pure image. Fans praised her fresh look, noting the new and refreshing charm she brings to her posts.

Meanwhile, Kim Bo Ra recently finalized her divorce after about a year of marriage to film director Jo Barun, whom she met on the set of Ghost Mansion.

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K-BEAUTY

aespa’s Karina the new ambassador for Chanel Beauty

By Riku November 18, 2025 No Comments

aespa’s leader Karina has debuted her first pictorial as a Chanel Beauty ambassador.

For the shoot, she interpreted the brand’s theme of “natural beauty” in her own way, combining effortless elegance with a confident, refined aura. Karina’s calm and sophisticated presence adds depth, presenting a more mature image.

The pictorial, featured in the November issue and across Chanel Beauty’s digital platforms, marks the beginning of upcoming campaigns showcasing new expressions of beauty with Karina.

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K-POP

Apink to make a full-group comeback in January 2026

By Riku November 18, 2025 No Comments

Apink will officially return with new music as a full five-member group in January 2026.

A representative confirmed to Dispatch on November 17 that Jeong Eun Ji, Park Cho Rong, Yoon Bo Mi, Kim Nam Joo, and Oh Ha Young will promote together to mark the group’s 15th anniversary next year.

The group last released their 14th-anniversary single “Tap Clap” in April and held their 2025 Pink New Year Asia Tour, greeting fans in cities like Macau, Taiwan, Singapore, and Hong Kong. Recently, they also appeared in Mnet’s YouTube reality series Apink’s iMember Remember, highlighting their strong friendship.

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Woman in her 50s indicted for kissing BTS’s Jin without consent

By Riku November 18, 2025 No Comments

A Japanese woman in her 50s has been indicted for forcibly kissing BTS member Jin.

The Seoul Eastern District Prosecutors’ Office announced on November 12 that ‘A’ was charged under the Act on Special Cases Concerning the Punishment of Sexual Crimes for kissing Jin on the cheek during a “hug event” at Jamsil Indoor Stadium last June.

The case follows an investigation by Songpa Police, who initially summoned her; she later appeared voluntarily, allowing prosecutors to proceed.

Meanwhile, BTS is preparing a full-group album set for release next spring.

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K-NEWS

“I didn’t know it was a celebrity’s home”

By Riku November 18, 2025 No Comments

Public outrage is growing after the man who broke into actress Nana’s home claimed he “didn’t know it was a celebrity’s house” during police questioning. Anger intensified when it was revealed that Nana’s mother lost consciousness from severe injuries sustained during the struggle.

The incident occurred around 6 a.m. on November 15 in Nana’s luxury villa in Acheon-dong, Guri City, valued at roughly 4.2 billion KRW (~$2.9M). The 30-something suspect, identified as A, entered through an unlocked door, threatened the residents with a weapon, and demanded money.

A physical struggle ensued, leaving Nana’s mother seriously injured and unconscious, while Nana was also hurt while subduing him. Despite the danger, the two managed to overpower him and hand him to police.

Public anger surged further after A explained he broke in simply because he was “short on living expenses.”

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Hanni missed the ADOR meeting because she was in Antarctica

By Riku November 18, 2025 No Comments

It’s now confirmed that Hanni was the NewJeans member who missed the November 11 meeting with ADOR’s CEO during their contract dispute.

Reports say she was overseas at the time and had notified the agency in advance, which is why ADOR referred to her as the mysterious “member in Antarctica.” She will have an individual meeting once she returns to Korea.

Earlier, Haerin and Hyein confirmed their return to ADOR, followed by statements from Minji, Hanni, and Danielle through their legal reps. ADOR says they’re still finalizing each member’s intentions and scheduling separate meetings.

This update comes after months of contract conflict, which ended with the court ruling in ADOR’s favor.

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