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  Japanese singer of 'Blue Coral Reef' to hold first concert in Korea next year

  SEOUL, Nov. 14 (Yonhap) -- Japanese pop icon Seiko Matsuda, known for the hit song "Aoi Sangoshou" ("Blue Coral Reef"), will hold her first concert in South Korea on Feb. 22 n
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  Singer-actor Yim Si-wan to make solo debut

  By Shim Sun-ahSEOUL, Nov. 14 (Yonhap) -- Singer-actor Yim Si-wan will debut as a solo artist next month with his first EP, "The Reason," his agency, SMArt, said Friday.Set for release on Dec. 5, the EP features five tracks of varied moods
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  All NewJeans members did not file appeal in exclusive contracts case: sources

  SEOUL, Nov. 14 (Yonhap) -- All five members of the girl group NewJeans have not challenged a court ruling that upheld the validity of their exclusive contracts with their management agency, industry sources said Friday.The members -- Haerin, Hyein, M
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  Ex-ADOR chief says she respects NewJeans' decision to return to their agency

  NewJeans-contract dispute Ex-ADOR chief says she respects NewJeans' decision to return to their agencySEOUL, Nov. 13 (Yonhap) -- Min Hee-jin, former chief executive of girl group NewJeans' age
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  'K-Pop Demon Hunters' singers join performers’ rights association

  SEOUL, Nov. 13 (Yonhap) -- The Korea Music Performers’ Association (KMPA) announced on the 13th that all five vocalists behind the fictional boy group “Saja Boys” from the Netflix animated film “K-Po
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  UK band bar italia to perform with Korean band Bongjeingan in January

  SEOUL, Nov. 13 (Yonhap) -- British post-punk trio bar italia will perform with Korean alternative rock band Bongjeingan on Jan. 24 at Musinsa Garage in Seoul’s Mapo District, according to DURUDURU Ar
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  aespa to release solo tracks on Nov. 17

  SEOUL, Nov. 13 (Yonhap) -- K-pop girl group aespa will release a special digital single, “SYNK : aeXIS LINE,” at noon on upcoming Monday, SM Entertainment announced on Thursday. The single features
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  Lee Eun-mi releases new single 'Memories Bloom'

  SEOUL, Nov. 13 (Yonhap) -- Singer Lee Eun-mi, a.k.a. “the barefoot diva,” is releasing a new single, “Memories Bloom,” at 6 p.m. on Thursday, her agency Neobiz Company announced. “Memories Bloom” cap
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  ENHYPEN releases reinterpretation of Justin Bieber’s holiday hit 'Mistletoe'

  SEOUL, Nov. 13 (Yonhap) -- Boy group ENHYPEN has reimagined pop star Justin Bieber’s Christmas song “Mistletoe” in celebration of the year-end season. According to agency Belift Lab and Apple Music o
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  All NewJeans members express intent to return to ADOR

  SEOUL, Nov. 12 (Yonhap) -- All five members of girl group NewJeans have expressed their intent to return to their agency ADOR, a year after declaring the termination of their exclusive contracts in N
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  'Golden' from K-Pop Demon Hunters holds No. 2 spot on Billboard Hot 100 for third straight week

  SEOUL, Nov. 12 (Yonhap) -- The original soundtrack (OST) “Golden” from the Netflix animated film K-Pop Demon Hunters has remained at No. 2 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 main singles chart for three c
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  SAAY to release Christmas carol single

  SEOUL, Nov. 12 (Yonhap) -- Singer-songwriter SAAY will release the Christmas carol single “Heart Of Christmas” at 6 p.m. on Nov. 14. According to her agency, “Heart Of Christmas” delivers the message
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  Brown Eyed Soul adds one more show at Gocheok Dome

  SEOUL, Nov. 12 (Yonhap) -- Vocal group Brown Eyed Soul will hold an additional concert for “SOUL Tricycle” at Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul on Dec. 31, their agency Longplay Music said. The group had ori
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  Paul Kim to release new single 'Have A Good Time'

  SEOUL, Nov. 12 (Yonhap) -- Singer Paul Kim will release his new single “Have A Good Time” at 6 p.m. on Nov. 17, his agency YS Entertainment said on Wednesday. “Have A Good Time” depicts, through mus
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  Close Your Eyes says, “Look forward to seeing the mature side of the ‘literary boys’”

  SEOUL, Nov. 12 (Yonhap) -- “This album feels like a turning point for Close Your Eyes. Please look forward to seeing the more mature and sensual side of the ‘literary boys.’” (Jang Yeo-jun) Rookie gr
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  MAMA Awards return to Hong Kong; ‘K-POP Demon Hunters’ stage to come alive

  SEOUL, Nov. 11 (Yonhap) -- The Mnet MAMA Awards will take place in Hong Kong at the end of this month. CJ ENM announced at a press event in Seoul on Tuesday that the 2025 MAMA Awards will be held Oct
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  Michelle Yeoh joins star-studded lineup as MAMA Awards returns to Hong Kong

  By Shim Sun-ahSEOUL, Nov. 11 (Yonhap) -- The 2025 MAMA Awards, one of K-pop's most prominent year-end music ceremonies, will take place at Hong Kong's newly opened Kai Tak Stadium later this month, featuring 27 teams of artists and Oscar-winn
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  'Golden' remains No. 2 on Billboard Hot 100

  SEOUL, Nov. 11 (Yonhap) -- "Golden," a hit song from the Netflix animated film "KPop Demon Hunters," held steady at No. 2 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart, Billboard said Monday (U.S. time).The track remained in second plac
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  (LEAD) Hybe shifts to red in Q3 on N. American restructuring, IP investment

  (ATTN: RECASTS headline, lead and throughout with more details)SEOUL, Nov. 10 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's K-pop powerhouse Hybe on Monday reported a net loss for its third quarter, reversing a year-ago profit as the company absorbed one-off costs r
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  Sung Si-kyung to Hold Year-End Concert in December

  SEOUL, Nov. 10 (Yonhap) -- Balladeer Sung Si-kyung will hold a year-end concert next month despite recent difficulties stemming from alleged financial losses caused by his former manager, his agency