This page explains exactly how content on IdolOrbit is researched, written, fact-checked and updated — so you know what you're reading and why you can (or can't) rely on it.
1. Who Writes Here
All content on IdolOrbit is written by Hadi, the site's founder and sole writer-editor. There is no anonymous content farm behind this site, no scraped articles and no republished press releases presented as news. Read more about the author here.
2. Sourcing Standard
Stories are built from a strict hierarchy of sources:
| Source tier | Used for |
|---|---|
| Official announcements (labels, HYBE/SM/JYP/KQ, Weverse, official tour sites) | Dates, releases, venue confirmations |
| Established news outlets (Billboard, BBC, Korea Herald, Variety, Reuters-level reporting) | Corroboration, context, industry figures |
| Regional press and ticketing platforms | Local concert details, on-sale reporting |
| Fan-community reports | Never as a sole source — always verified before use |
3. Fact-Checking Rule
- Every date, venue, tracklist and chart claim is verified across at least two independent sources before publishing.
- Unconfirmed information is labeled plainly: "not yet announced" — we do not publish rumors as facts, ever.
- Every article carries an "accurate as of" date so readers know exactly how current it is.
4. Updates and Corrections
K-pop news changes fast, so articles are living documents:
- Updates: when statuses change — a show sells out, a third date is added, a title track is revealed — the original article is refreshed.
- Corrections: if we get something wrong, we fix the article and note the correction. Spotted an error? Use the contact page — it gets fixed fast.
5. Independence
IdolOrbit is an independent, fan-run publication. We are not affiliated with, sponsored by or paid by any artist, agency, promoter or ticketing platform. Advertising on the site (via Google AdSense) never influences coverage — concerts aren't hyped because an ad network wants them to be.
6. What We Don't Do
- No fake release dates or invented "insider leaks"
- No unauthorized full reproductions of other outlets' reporting (brief attributed quotes only)
- No selling tickets or linking to scalper/scam sources — only official channels
Last updated: November 10, 2026.