MANON’s HIATUS from KATSEYE, XG producers ARRESTED on DRUG charges, Min Hee-Jin vs HYBE, I.O.I COMEBACK after 9 YEARS, BTS Jungkook DRUNK livestream, ODD YOUTH COMEBACK and More!!!

Join Matthew Patrick Sharkey. a Kpop Journalist and Editor of Glitter Pen News, for a Weekly Recap of the latest Kpop and Global Group News from the newest releases to contract renewals to group debuts.

Today we discuss MANON’s HIATUS from KATSEYE, XG producers ARRESTED on DRUG charges, Min Hee-Jin vs HYBE, I.O.I COMEBACK after 9 YEARS, BTS Jungkook DRUNK livestream, ODD YOUTH COMEBACK and More

Angelina’s Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cgw6v-A3ULc

ODD YOUTH Andrew:
https://x.com/kelelaloona?s=20

Newest Reactions:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kk8dqUtmJWU&list=PLrh90U-1zZhJpw9qKvraS1kaxcgdALveW&pp=sAgC

Everything That’s Happened Since KATSEYE Announced Manon Bannerman’s Hiatus https://www.forbes.com/sites/hannahabraham/2026/02/24/everything-thats-happened-since-katseye-announced-manon-bannermans-hiatus

KATSEYE member Daniela’s father faces backlash for comment on Manon’s hiatus announcement
https://tribune.com.pk/story/2593954/katseye-member-danielas-father-faces-backlash-for-comment-on-manons-hiatus-announcement

I.O.I Confirms Spring Comeback With 9 Members For 10th Debut Anniversary
https://glitterpennews.com/?p=177881534

IVE releases ‘BLACKHOLE’ MV
https://glitterpennews.com/?p=177881530

Min Hee-jin denies rumors of attracting investment from wealthy Japanese investors, requests seizure of Hive’s deposit account
https://m.entertain.naver.com/now/article/011/0004592628

Simon Jakops, producer behind girl group XG, arrested in Japan on drug possession charges
https://www.mk.co.kr/en/hot-issues/11969203

ATEEZ Spends 2nd Week In Top 20 Of Billboard 200 With “GOLDEN HOUR : Part.4”
https://www.soompi.com/article/1821261wpp/ateez-spends-2nd-week-in-top-20-of-billboard-200-with-golden-hour-part-4

Chancellor arrested alongside XG producer Simon in Japan drug bust
https://www.allkpop.com/article/2026/02/chancellor-arrested-alongside-xg-producer-simon-in-japan-drug-bust

Taemin Parts Ways With Big Planet Made Entertainment
https://glitterpennews.com/?p=177881554

TWICE’s Mina To Sit Out Philadelphia Concert Due To Health
https://glitterpennews.com/?p=177881569

Min Hee Jin offers to give up 25.5 billion won in ecchange of HYBE ending all disputes related to NewJeans
https://glitterpennews.com/?p=177881562

XG draws a line on the emergency arrest of XGALAX CEO Jacobs for drug possession: “No involvement whatsoever.”
https://m.entertain.naver.com/now/article/108/0003411594

HYBE pays 29.2 billion won in deposit to court after losing Min Hee-jin’s put option lawsuit.
https://www.starnewskorea.com/music/2026/02/25/2026022517504062340

P1Harmony Confirms March 12th Comeback… The Return of the Heroes
http://www.osen.co.kr/article/G1112749767

ODD YOUTH announces comeback with the 2nd single “Babyface”
https://www.allkpop.com/article/2026/02/odd-youth-announces-comeback-with-the-2nd-single-babyface

BTS Jungkook opens up about smoking and pressure in candid late-night live
https://www.allkpop.com/article/2026/02/i-wanted-to-be-honest-bts-jungkook-opens-up-about-smoking-and-pressure-in-candid-late-night-live

Former U-KISS member Dongho and ex-wife trade serious accusations on social media
https://www.allkpop.com/article/2026/02/former-u-kiss-member-dongho-and-ex-wife-trade-serious-accusations-on-social-media

QQQ makes their debut with “UNCOOL” MV
https://glitterpennews.com/?p=177881583

‘REVERXE’ becomes EXO’s 8th million-seller}
https://glitterpennews.com/?p=177881579

NMIXX has become the first Korean artist to receive the La Gaviota Award at the Viña del Mar Festival in Chile
https://glitterpennews.com/?p=177881573

K-pop girl group member’s attendance at Korea-Brazil state banquet draws online attention
https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2026-02-26/national/diplomacy/Kpop-girl-group-members-attendance-at-KoreaBrazil-state-banquet-draws-online-attention/2532628

Hwasa to appear at the world’s largest music festival, ‘Rock in Rio’

https://www.sportsseoul.com/news/read/1589259?ref=naver

Police launch investigation into MC Mong’s alleged prescription of sleeping pills.
https://www.xportsnews.com/article/2116911

EXO’s Kai has been newly announced as the Korean brand ambassador for ‘LACOSTE’

https://glitterpennews.com/?p=177881592

BLACKPINK releases first album in 3 years with “GO” MV
https://glitterpennews.com/?p=177881586

https://glitterpennews.com/?p=177881586

Red Velvet’s Irene To Make 1st-Ever Solo Comeback In March
https://glitterpennews.com/?p=177881589

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