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MONDAY:
#1- We had an update on the G-Dragon drug investigation this week. the National Forensic Service — which is the entity responsible for conducting the investigation into G-Dragon's drug accusations — recently informed the Seoul Metropolitan Police that the idol had officially tested negative for drugs. Later in the week idol announced through his legal representatives that he would be taking action against people responsible for spreading malicious posts and slanderous rumours related to the idol. What are your thoughts on this development?

#2- Running Man has shared details related to an upcoming episode of the variety show. It's been revealed that Yoo Seungho & BTS member V will be appearing in an upcoming episode of the variety. The episode is set to officially air next month on the 3rd of December.

#3- We had a few health-related updates this week. On Monday, Super Junior member Kyuhyun reportedly intervened in an attempted knife attack after a woman in her 30s trespassed into the dressing rooms following the performance of 'Ben-Hur'. The idol attempted to stop the confrontation and sustained a finger abrasion in the process. According to his agency, Antenna Music, the idol was immediately treated at the scene. Also on Monday, it was shared that Chloe of Cignature had sustained an ankle injury at the group's dorm. She was later taken to the hospital where she was officially diagnosed with a suspected ligament fracture. As a result, the idol was required to perform while seated during the groups' upcoming celebration stage at the 15th Seoul Success Awards on Monday. We hope to see them both back to full health soon!

#4- There were also some legal updates shared on Monday. Beginning with HYBE and it was reported that a former BTS dance trainer had been dismissed from the company after it was discovered that they had embezzled over 5 million KRW from the company, his fellow choreographers, composers, and business partners. In addition to this, it's also been stated that the former HYBE employee had used the company's name in order to promote investment in discovering and producing new songs. Then on Friday, a new update appeared on Loona's YouTube community page. The idol group's company took to the group's YouTube page in order to share a statement related to the decision not to pursue and prosecute a BBC rep for defamation charges. This is reportedly related to former LOONA member Chuu's mother, who is currently being pursued by Blockberry Creative for reportedly spreading false allegations about the company. What are your thoughts on the situation? Do you think BBC will ever let go of their grudge against Loona and their associates?

#5- Now let's move over to the Japanese Entertainment industry! Japanese girl group FAKY has officially announced that they will be suspending group activities next year on the 13th of January after just over ten years together as a group. Lil' Fang & Mikako will graduate from the group, while the remaining three members will be focusing on solo activities. We wish them our best in their future solo endeavors.