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Interest in searches about Seo In-young rose after reports showed her selling two remaining luxury bags in a video released on August 26, 2026, on the YouTube channel “Seo In-young’s Reform.” According to multiple reports, the bags were initially appraised at a combined 4.2 million won and ultimately sold for 4.45 million won after negotiations and an appearance on a live broadcast. However, public reports alone cannot establish her actual financial situation, debts, or whether she has declared bankruptcy.
Hundred Fingers, led by South Korean magician Yu Hojin, received Howie Mandel’s Golden Buzzer during the first quarterfinal live show of America’s Got Talent Season 21, skipping the semifinals and advancing directly to the finals. August 26 was not the performance date; it was when the team was mentioned again in follow-up results coverage.
In episode 15 of TV CHOSUN’s “MISTROT FOR YOU,” Han Da-seong and Yeom Yu-ri performed Han Young-ae’s “Nugu Eopso” as a duet, scoring 193 points and ranking first in the episode’s duet competition. The episode aired on August 20, 2026, and was reported to have recorded a 3.7% nationwide rating according to Nielsen Korea, with a peak momentary rating of 4%.
In episode 15 of TV CHOSUN’s ‘Miss Trot For You,’ Park Je-up performed both a solo stage and a duet with Heo Chan-mi. Their team, ‘Impactful Kids,’ received 169 points and was eliminated in the qualifiers—1 point short of Gil Ryeo-won’s team, which scored 170 points.
ALPHA DRIVE ONE released its second mini album, ‘UNBREAKABLE : 少年BEAST,’ on August 24, 2026, and performed the title track ‘BORN DIRE.’ The comeback was covered alongside Gunwoo Kim’s temporary suspension from activities, Arno’s performance limitations due to an ankle injury, and Sanghyeon’s recovery after vocal-cord polyp surgery, making it important to distinguish each member’s participation status.