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  'Alienoid 2' director hopeful to recapture audiences after unpopular first part

  By Shim Sun-ahSEOUL, Nov. 22 (Yonhap) -- Would the second installment of the Korean sci-fi action fantasy series "Alienoid" succeed in gathering movie fans, overcoming box-office failures of the first film? That is the question looming in
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  BTS' RM, Jimin, V, Jungkook preparing to serve in military

  SEOUL, Nov. 22 (Yonhap) -- BTS' RM, Jimin, V and Jungkook are taking steps to begin their mandatory military service, the group's agency said Wednesday, following in the footsteps of their three bandmates who are already serving their duties.
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  G-Dragon taking legal action against malicious online postings

  SEOUL, Nov. 22 (Yonhap) -- G-Dragon is pursuing legal measures against malicious online postings about him, the K-pop star's lawyer said Wednesday after he tested negative for drug use."We're taking legal action against those who posted
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  G-Dragon tests negative in nail drug testing

  SEOUL, Nov. 21 (Yonhap) -- G-Dragon of K-pop group BIGBANG tested negative in a detailed narcotics analysis on his nail sample conducted by the National Forensic Service, police officers said Tuesday.The National Forensic Service recently notified th
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  BTS' Jungkook holds showcase for 2,800 fans in Seoul

  SEOUL, Nov. 21 (Yonhap) -- Global K-pop star Jungkook has held a concert for devoted fans at a gymnasium in Seoul.During the "fan showcase" event at Jangchung Arena on Monday, the member of K-pop superband BTS, passionately sang all the t
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  Stray Kids debuts on Billboard Hot 100

  SEOUL, Nov. 21 (Yonhap) -- K-pop boy group Stray Kids has entered the Billboard Hot 100 main singles chart for the first time in its career with its latest song."Lalalala," the lead track on the octet's new EP, "Rock-Star,"
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  NewJeans wins Top Global K-Pop Artist at 2023 Billboard Music Awards

  By Shim Sun-ahSEOUL, Nov. 20 (Yonhap) -- Rookie girl group NewJeans has emerged as the inaugural winner of the Top Global K-Pop Artist award at the Billboard Music Awards (BBMAs), outperforming BTS' Jimin, Stray Kids, Tomorrow X Together and TWIC
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  G-Dragon tests negative in hair drug testing, pending test result on nails

  SEOUL, Nov. 20 (Yonhap) -- G-Dragon of K-pop group BIGBANG tested negative in a detailed narcotics analysis on his hair sample conducted by the National Forensic Service, officials said Monday.The National Forensic Service recently notified the Inche
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  Seoul Philharmonic's new Dutch director shares vision for 5-year tenure

  By Woo Jae-yeonSEOUL, Nov. 20 (Yonhap) -- The Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra (SPO)'s new music director on Monday pledged to closely collaborate with Korean musicians and artists, nurture young conductors and embark on global tours during his five-
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  BLACKPINK likely to renew contract for group activities with YG: sources

  SEOUL, Nov. 20 (Yonhap) -- Renowned K-pop girl group BLACKPINK is likely to extend its group activities with YG Entertainment.The group's four members are in the final stages of negotiating to renew their contracts with the agency for group activ
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  (LEAD) Stray Kids scores 4th Billboard 200 No. 1 with 'Rock-Star'

  (ATTN: UPDATES with more details of report, background info in last 7 paras)SEOUL, Nov. 20 (Yonhap) -- K-pop boy group Stray Kids has claimed its fourth No. 1 on the U.S. Billboard's main albums chart with its latest EP, "Rock-Star."T
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  Stray Kids scores 4th Billboard 200 No. 1 with 'Rock-Star'

  SEOUL, Nov. 20 (Yonhap) -- K-pop boy group Stray Kids has claimed its fourth No. 1 on the U.S. Billboard's main albums chart with its latest EP, "Rock-Star."The eight-track album debuted atop the Billboard 200 chart for this week with
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  Hybe's new girl band 'KATSEYE' unveiled

  SEOUL, Nov. 18 (Yonhap) -- Hybe, the parent company of K-pop superband BTS' management agency BigHit, announced Saturday the lineup of its new girl band, "KATSEYE," which consists of six members from four countries. Hybe selected the
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  Multiple hits from BTS' Jungkook, Stray Kids on British Official

  SEOUL, Nov. 18 (Yonhap) -- Multiple songs and albums from Jungkook of K-pop juggernaut BTS and Stray Kids, also a South Korean boy group, have charted the British Official charts.According to the latest charts unveiled Friday (British time), Jungkook
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  SM, British producer Moon & Back to make boy group

  SEOUL, Nov. 16 (Yonhap) -- SM Entertainment said Thursday it has recently sealed a deal with a British company to create a boy group.The South Korean entertainment giant made an agreement on the production with British producer Moon & Back Media, fou
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  FNC's new boy group AMPERS&ONE debuts with energetic, youthful single

  By Shim Sun-ahSEOUL, Nov. 15 (Yonhap) -- A new boy band from local cable channel Mnet's latest audition program, "Boys Planet," made its debut Wednesday under the name "AMPERS&ONE."It is the first boy group from FNC Entert
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  Pianist Lim Yunchan to perform with Seoul Philharmonic early next year

  SEOUL, Nov. 15 (Yonhap) -- Pianist Lim Yunchan will perform with the Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra (SPO) in early January as the orchestra's first performance since the inauguration of its new music director, Jaap van Zweden, the orchestra said We
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  Members of (G)I-dle, aespa, Ive collaborate to promote Busan's Expo bid

  SEOUL, Nov. 15 (Yonhap) -- A member each from leading K-pop groups (G)I-dle, aespa and Ive have joined forces for a collaborative single promoting Busan's bid to host the 2030 World Expo.Soyeon of (G)I-dle, Winter of aespa and Liz of Ive will dro
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  Stray Kids to perform at 2023 Billboard Music Awards

  SEOUL, Nov. 15 (Yonhap) -- K-pop superstars Stray Kids will perform at the 2023 Billboard Music Awards (BBMAs).The BBMAs announced on social media Tuesday (U.S. time) that the South Korean band has been chosen to perform at the awards ceremony schedu
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  Seventeen delivers message of solidarity, hope to young people at UNESCO forum

  SEOUL, Nov. 15 (Yonhap) -- K-pop supergroup Seventeen has addressed a UNESCO forum and delivered a message of solidarity and hope to young people around the world.The 13-piece group attended a special session of the 13th UNESCO Youth Forum, a biennia