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  (LEAD) TXT, Ive set own first-week sales records with new albums

  (ATTN: UPDATES throughout with sales record; CHANGES headline; ADDS photo)By Shim Sun-ahSEOUL, Oct. 20 (Yonhap) -- K-pop groups Tomorrow X Together (TXT) and Ive have set their own first-week sales records with their latest albums."The Name Cha
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  Ive sets own first-week sales record at 1.6 mln copies with first EP

  By Shim Sun-ahSEOUL, Oct. 20 (Yonhap) -- Ive, a leading fourth-generation girl group, has set its own first-week sales record with its latest album."I've Mine," the band's first EP, has sold 1.6 million copies in the first week si
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  Lee Mi-ja to become 1st K-pop artist to receive highest cultural merit

  SEOUL, Oct. 20 (Yonhap) -- Legendary diva Lee Mi-ja will be awarded the highest national cultural merit for her contribution to the development of Korean pop culture, the government said Friday.Lee was chosen as the recipient of the Geumgwan Order of
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  Ex-Loona member Chuu debuts as soloist with 'Howl'

  By Shim Sun-ahSEOUL, Oct. 18 (Yonhap) -- Chuu, a former member of K-pop girl group Loona and versatile TV personality, said Wednesday that she wants to wow listeners with her voice as she embarks on her solo career with music with a touch of maturity
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  Red Velvet to drop 3rd studio album next month

  By Shim Sun-ahSEOUL, Oct. 18 (Yonhap) -- K-pop girl group Red Velvet will return next month with its third full-length album, the group's agency said Wednesday.The album, "What A Chill Kill," will come out on Nov. 13 and has 10 songs
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  BTS' Jungkook to perform at MTV EMAs in Paris

  SEOUL, Oct. 18 (Yonhap) -- Jugkook of K-pop sensation BTS will perform at this year's MTV Europe Music Awards (EMAs) in Paris.According to the homepage of the MTV EMAs on Tuesday (local time), the South Korean singer is among the nominees chosen
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  Sunmi free of pressure to show new side after 10 years as K-pop soloist

  By Shim Sun-ahSEOUL, Oct. 17 (Yonhap) – With a more than decade-long career as a K-pop soloist, Sunmi said Tuesday she is no longer obsessed with presenting a new side of herself when she makes a comeback."Actually, I don't feel the pressur
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  Fifty Fifty's Keena returns to label, ending contract dispute

  SEOUL, Oct. 17 (Yonhap) -- Keena of rookie girl group Fifty Fifty has returned to her label, becoming the only member of the quartet to end a legal dispute against the company over their exclusive contracts, according to music industry sources Tuesda
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  BLACKPINK's Jennie debuts at No. 1 on Billboard Global Excl. U.S. chart

  SEOUL, Oct. 17 (Yonhap) -- K-pop girl group BLACKPINK's Jennie soared to the top of the Billboard Global Excl. U.S. songs chart with her special single, "You & Me."Billboard unveiled this Monday (U.S. local time) in a preview of the u
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  Stray Kids releases collaborative single with Lil Durk

  SEOUL, Oct. 16 (Yonhap) -- K-pop boy group Stray Kids has released a new song in collaboration with American rapper Lil Durk, the group's agency said Monday.According to JYP Entertainment, Lil Durk's global remix version of "All My Life
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  (LEAD) Singer Kim Tae-woo fined for taking private ambulance to get to event venue

  (ATTN: ADDS photo)INCHEON, Oct. 16 (Yonhap) -- Kim Tae Woo, a member of South Korean band g.o.d., was ordered to pay a fine of 5 million won (US$ 3,690) for using a private ambulance to avoid traffic congestion on his way to an event venue, judicial
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  Singer Kim Tae-woo fined for taking private ambulance to get to event venue

  Singer Kim Tae-woo fined for taking private ambulance to get to event venue INCHEON, Oct. 16 (Yonhap) -- Kim Tae Woo, a member of South Korean band g.o.d., was ordered to pay a fine of 5 million won (
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  Le Sserafim's Kim Chaewon to halt activities due to health issues

  SEOUL, Oct. 16 (Yonhap) -- Kim Chaewon of girl group Le Sserafim will halt activities due to health issues, her agency said Monday."While recovering after being treated for influenza A, Kim additionally visited the hospital Friday as she contin
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  Le Sserafim’s Kim Chae-won to suspend activities due to health problem

  Le Sserafim’s Kim Chae-won to suspend activities due to health problem SEOUL, Oct. 16 (Yonhap) -- Kim Chae-won of K-pop girl group Le Sserafim will temporarily halt group activities due to healt
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  Pop culture organizations call for fair military duty policies

  Pop culture organizations call for fair military duty policies SEOUL, Oct. 16 (Yonhap) -- Big-five organizations of South Korean pop culture insisted that K-pop artists should not undergo discr
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  BTS Jungkook's solo album to be led by 'Standing Next to You'

  SEOUL, Oct. 16 (Yonhap) -- The lead single of BTS vocalist Jungkook's upcoming first solo album will be "Standing Next to You," the group's agency said Monday.The singer also unveiled a list of 11 songs to be on the "Golden
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  BTS's Jungkook picks 'Standing Next to You' as lead track for new solo album

  BTS's Jungkook picks 'Standing Next to You' as lead track for new solo album SEOUL, Oct. 16 (Yonhap) -- Jungkook of K-pop superband BTS chose “Standing Next to You” as the main track
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  TXT's new album depicts youth's courage to face reality

  By Shim Sun-ahSEOUL, Oct. 12 (Yonhap) -- K-pop boy group Tomorrow X Together (TXT) said Thursday its upcoming album captures the story of youth who have the courage to tirelessly move forward to achieve their dream in the face of harsh reality."
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  Le Sserafim to drop 1st English digital single

  SEOUL, Oct. 12 (Yonhap) -- K-pop girl group Le Sserafim will put out its first English digital single, "Perfect Night," on Oct. 27, Source Music, the group's management agency, said Thursday. The group also made the same announcement
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  BLACKPINK's Jennie unveils live performance video for jazz version 'You & Me'

  SEOUL, Oct. 11 (Yonhap) -- Jennie of K-pop girl group BLACKPINK released a video of her live performance of the jazz version of her latest solo single, "You & Me," the group's agency said Wednesday.The video shows Jennie performing li