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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
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  Rock star Yoon Do-hyun recovers from cancer after 3-yr treatment

  Rock star Yoon Do-hyun recovers from cancer after 3-yr treatment SEOUL, Aug. 10 (Yonhap) -- Yoon Do-hyun recently recovered from cancer after three enduring years of treatment, the South Kore
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  (LEAD) NewJeans, NCT Dream, ITZY among performers in K-pop concert for World Jamboree

  (ATTN: UPDATES with announcement of concert lineup in first four paras; RECASTS headline)SEOUL, Aug. 9 (Yonhap) -- NewJeans, NCT Dream, ITZY, Mamamoo and The Boyz are among the 18 teams of artists who will perform in a K-pop concert for the 2023 Worl
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  Sibling duo AKMU to return this month after two years

  By Shim Sun-ahSEOUL, Aug. 9 (Yonhap) -- AKMU, the brother-sister music duo known for its witty and profound lyrics, will drop a new song on Aug. 21, its agency said Wednesday.It will be the first release from the team in about two years since "
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  BLACKPINK nominated for 4 MTV VMAs this year

  SEOUL, Aug. 9 (Yonhap) -- K-pop girl group BLACKPINK has been nominated for four categories of the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards, the U.S. music channel has announced.The group will compete for Best Choreography, Best Art Direction, Best Editing and Be
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  NCT to make full-group comeback with 4th studio album

  SEOUL, Aug. 9 (Yonhap) -- K-pop boy group NCT will return with all members later this month, dropping its fourth studio album, the group's agency said Wednesday."Golden Age" will hit music services on Aug. 28, SM Entertainment said.It
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  NCT to drop 4th full album ‘Golden Age' on Aug. 28

  NCT to drop 4th full album ‘Golden Age' on Aug. 28 SEOUL, Aug. 9 (Yonhap) -- K-pop boy group NCT will come to its full force to release their fourth and latest full-length album “Golden A
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  NCT Dream, Mamamoo to join lineup for K-pop concert for World Jamboree

  SEOUL, Aug. 9 (Yonhap) -- Popular K-pop groups NCT Dream, Mamamoo, NewJeans and ITZY will headline a K-pop concert slated for Friday in Seoul as part of the 2023 World Scout Jamboree, music industry sources said Wednesday.They said the lineup will al
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  Stray Kids' 'Special' MV tops 100 mln views

  Stray Kids' 'Special' MV tops 100 mln views SEOUL, Aug. 8 (Yonhap) -- The music video for “Special” by K-pop boy group Stray Kids exceeded 100 million views on YouTube, the group’