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Today is July 26th, 2026, and we've got some incredible stories to share with you.

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Rising Trot singer Jin Song opened up about his emotional journey from four decades of obscurity to stardom during his appearance on MBN's Kim Juha's Day and Night. The veteran artist revealed that during his lengthy period of anonymity, he performed at nighttime venues and struggled with deep feelings of emptiness, often turning to alcohol to cope with the loneliness after shows. His breakthrough finally came through a medley album opportunity arranged by producer Kim Byeong Gil, which unexpectedly sold one million copies and earned him the title of one of the four kings of Medli. Jinsong also shared touching stories behind his beloved hits Andong Station and Don't Tackle Me, the latter inspired by hearing his late father's voice, demonstrating his powerful live vocals and charisma that solidified his status as the godfather of Trot.

Girl group Racine continues their remarkable reverse run on the charts, claiming first place on both Show Music Core and InkyGaio within 24 hours. The group swept music show victories with their hit song Love Attack, which maintains its dominance at number one on Mellon's top 100 and daily charts, as well as topping Bugs Real Time and Daily Charts and FLO's charts. Member 1E shed tears of joy during their Inky Gayo win, thanking fans for helping them achieve their dreams rather than just dream them, while the other members expressed gratitude to their agency staff and parents. Racine also performed a special stage of another reverse charting track, Deja Vu, cementing their triple crown status across music broadcasts, including the show.

Tomorrow Buy Together dominated the KMA 2026 award ceremony, taking home five trophies including the prestigious Artist of the Year grand prize. The group swept major categories including Best Popular Song, Best Popular Mail Group, and Ultimate Twelve, while member Yonjoon individually won Best Popular Solo Mail Award, making them the ceremony's biggest winners. All five members reunited on stage to perform a powerful medley of Stick With You, So What, and their signature hit Loser Lover, with the latter drawing explosive tears reminiscent of a full concert. The group expressed heartfelt gratitude to their fandom MOA and revealed they are actively preparing new albums for both Korean and Japanese markets.

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The illegal trade of K-pop artists' private information has escalated to alarming levels following a shocking incident involving boy group Cravity. Seoul's Yongsan police station is investigating two Chinese nationals who broke into Kravity's dormitory in the early morning hours, with the suspects admitting they purchased the address through social media platforms. Industry reports reveal that numerous accounts on global platforms like X are actively selling detailed information about top-tier groups including BTS 17, N, C T127, Tomorrow Buy Together, and TWS, including flight details and overseas hotel locations, with actual transactions moving to encrypted channels like Telegram and WeChat. Big Hit Music has filed police reports against accounts illegally distributing artist travel information. Though officials note the complexity of tracking, overseas platforms make swift action difficult. While industry experts emphasize the urgent need for stricter access controls at airlines and hotels plus stronger international cooperation to combat these professional information leaks.

Park Jin Young is bringing the heat to summer 2026 with his new single Wet, released specifically for his appearance at Waterbomb 2026. The JYP Entertainment Founder broke his usual year-end release pattern to create a reggaeton Latin pop track perfectly suited for the festival, marking his first summer song in six years, since When We Disco with Sun Mi. To match the summer concept, Park Jin Young achieved a single-digit body fat percentage for the first time since age 25, confidently showcasing his sculpted physique in daring outfits, including an orange sheer slit pants ensemble. The artist is making the rounds on music shows including M Countdown Music Bank Show Music Core and Inca Gayo while preparing to make history at Waterbomb 2026 with an upgraded performance featuring the new theme song.

Infinite's Kim Young-su captivated fans during his 2026 Kim Young-su fan concert Asia Tour unchanged, with his stunning visuals and charismatic stage presence. News sources captured the idol actor's flawless appearance, highlighting his signature dimples, an intense eye contact, and sculpture-like features that had fans swooning. The concert showcased Kim Jung-su's versatility, from his refreshing boy next door charm to his powerful fatal home appeal, with photographers noting his perfect side profile and the way his smile melts hearts. Fans praised his ability to embody both sweet romantic vibes and strong masculine charisma, cementing his status as Asia's prince with an unmatched aura.

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