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  'Boys with Luv' becomes BTS' 2nd music video to top 1.7 bln YouTube views

  SEOUL, Aug. 22 (Yonhap) -- K-pop supergroup BTS' music video for its 2019 song "Boys with Luv" has surpassed 1.7 billion views on YouTube, making it the second-most watched video following "Dynamite," its agency said Tuesd
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  BTS' Jungkook tops Billboard's global charts for 5th week

  SEOUL, Aug. 22 (Yonhap) -- BTS member Jungkook's debut solo single, "Seven," stayed atop the U.S. Billboard Global 200 and Global Excl. U.S. charts for the fifth consecutive week. According to the latest charts unveiled Monday (U.S. l
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  VANNER charges with new album in collabo with MONSTA X Hyungwon

  VANNER charges with new album in collabo with MONSTA X Hyungwon By Chung Joo-won SEOUL, Aug. 21 (Yonhap) -- K-pop boy band VANNER blasted the media showcases stage on Monday with its first
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  AKMU returns to its early music style with 'Love Lee'

  By Shim Sun-ahSEOUL, Aug. 21 (Yonhap) -- AKMU, the brother-sister music duo known for its witty lyrics and cheerful melodies, returned Monday with a single that harks back to the music style of its early years. Leading "Love Lee," the sin
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  Jungkook ranks 24th in 5th week on British chart with 'Seven'

  SEOUL, Aug. 19 (Yonhap) -- BTS member Jungkook's debut solo song, "Seven," remained a strong presence on the British Official Singles Chart Top 100 for the fifth consecutive week. According to the latest chart unveiled Friday (British
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  Korean songs claim No. 2 spot among Billboard Hot 100 non-English top 10 hits

  SEOUL, Aug. 19 (Yonhap) -- Korean has been the second most dominant language among the non-English songs that have reached the top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100 chart, according to a recent report by Billboard.The U.S. music magazine said in an online
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  EVERGLOW blasts 'All My Girls' comeback stage after long hiatus

  By Chung Joo-won SEOUL, Aug. 18 (Yonhap) -- K-pop girl group EVERGLOW returned Friday with fourth mini album “All My Girls” after a hiatus of 1 year and 8 months, glowing with fierce confidence.
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  TWICE member Jihyo's solo debut album 'shows who I am'

  By Shim Sun-ahSEOUL, Aug. 18 (Yonhap) -- TWICE leader Jihyo made a debut as a solo artist Friday, eight years after she debuted as a member of the popular K-pop girl group.She dropped her first individual album, "Zone," at 1 p.m. to becom
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  BTS' J-Hope to release physical version of 'Jack in the Box'

  SEOUL, Aug. 18 (Yonhap) -- J-Hope of K-pop juggernaut BTS will drop a CD edition of his debut solo album, "Jack in the Box," worldwide Friday, the band's agency said.The original album was released a year ago in a Weverse album format
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  BLACKPINK to perform in Seoul next month to wrap up world tour

  SEOUL, Aug. 16 (Yonhap) -- K-pop girl group BLACKPINK will hold surprise concerts in Seoul next month to wrap up its ongoing world tour, the group's agency said Wednesday.YG Entertainment said the shows will take place on Sept. 16-17 in the South
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  STAYC gearing up for another success after 'Teddy Bear'

  By Shim Sun-ahSEOUL, Aug. 16 (Yonhap) -- K-pop girl group STAYC, known for its usual bubbly and bright style and image, has named its third EP "Teenfresh" to highlight its trademark concept.The album is set to come out at 6 p.m. Wednesday
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  (LEAD) BTS' Jungkook tops Billboard's global charts for 4th consecutive week

  (ATTN: UPDATES with Billboard article, BTS member Jimin's performance on charts in paras 3-4)SEOUL, Aug. 16 (Yonhap) -- Jungkook of the K-pop supergroup BTS has stayed atop the U.S. Billboard Global 200 and Global Excl. U.S. charts for the fourth
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  BLACKPINK's 'Lovesick Girls' music video tops 700 mln YouTube views

  SEOUL, Aug. 16 (Yonhap) -- The music video for K-pop girl group BLACKPINK's "Lovesick Girls" has surpassed 700 million views on YouTube.The video hit the milestone at 1:06 a.m. on Wednesday, the group's agency, YG Entertainment, s
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  BTS' Jungkook tops Billboard's global charts for 4th consecutive week

  SEOUL, Aug. 16 (Yonhap) -- Jungkook of the K-pop supergroup BTS has stayed atop the U.S. Billboard Global 200 and Global Excl. U.S. charts for the fourth consecutive week with his debut solo single, "Seven."According to the latest charts
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  BTS' 'Permission to Dance' MV tops 600 mln YouTube views

  By Shim Sun-ahSEOUL, Aug. 14 (Yonhap) -- The music video for K-pop giant BTS' 2021 hit song "Permission to Dance" has surpassed 600 million views on YouTube.The video hit the milestone at 4:21 a.m. Monday, bringing to 12 the number of
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  BigHit Music embarks on quest for new boy group talent

  BigHit Music embarks on quest for new boy group talent SEOUL, Aug. 11 (Yonhap) -- Big Hit Music, the agency behind globally followed BTS and TOMORROW X TOGETHER (TXT), on Friday said it set
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  BTS’ V pre-releases 2 songs from new album 'Layover'

  BTS’ V pre-releases 2 songs from new album 'Layover' SEOUL, Aug. 11 (Yonhap) -- V of K-pop superband BTS has unveiled two tracks, “Rainy Days” and “Love Me Again,” on Friday in advan
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  Ive to join lineup for Jamboree K-pop concert

  By Shim Sun-ahSEOUL, Aug. 10 (Yonhap) -- Ive, one of the hottest K-pop girl groups, will be added to the lineup for the World Scout Jamboree's K-pop concert, the event's organizer said Thursday.The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism said
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  IVE joins jamboree K-pop concert lineup

  IVE joins jamboree K-pop concert lineup SEOUL, Aug. 10 (Yonhap) -- Girl group IVE has joined the lineup for the K-pop concert that will wrap up the 2023 World Scout Jamboree later this week,
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  Music video for BTS V's debut solo track 'Love Me Again' unveiled

  SEOUL, Aug. 10 (Yonhap) -- The music video for "Love Me Again," a track on BTS member V's upcoming first solo album, was released Thursday.According to BigHit Music, "Love Me Again" is an emotional R&B genre number featuri