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  TWICE's Chaeyoung to make solo debut in September

  SEOUL, Aug. 8 (Yonhap) -- Chaeyoung of K-pop girl group TWICE will debut as a solo artist next month, her agency announced Friday.JYP Entertainment said she will release her first solo album in her 10-year career on Sept. 12 at 1 p.m.She will be the
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  BLACKPINK kicks off Europe tour in Paris ahead of Wembley performance

  SEOUL, Aug. 7 (Yonhap) -- K-pop girl group BLACKPINK began the European leg of their new world tour “Deadline” with concerts last weekend at Stade de France in Paris, YG Entertainment announced on Th
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  Audition begins to find next global girl group following 'KATSEYE'

  SEOUL, Aug. 7 (Yonhap) -- HYBE and Geffen Records will hold auditions to find the next global girl group to follow in the footsteps of KATSEYE, a joint US-Korea project. The companies announced on Th
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  SM’s virtual artist naevis releases new single ‘Sensitive’

  SEOUL, Aug. 7 (Yonhap) -- Virtual K-pop singer naevis released a new single titled “Sensitive” at 12 p.m. on Thursday, SM Entertainment announced. “Sensitive” is a pop dance track featuring funky ba
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  Ticket scams surge ahead of G-Dragon's Hong Kong concerts; scalped tickets fetch over 20 million won

  SEOUL, Aug. 7 (Yonhap) -- As K-pop star G-Dragon prepares to perform in Hong Kong for the first time in eight years, local media have reported a surge in ticket-related scams and extreme ticket scalp
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  40 Pct of U.S. K-pop Fans Spend Over $100 Annually on CDs: Survey

  SEOUL, Aug. 7 (Yonhap) -- A recent survey has revealed that 4 out of 10 K-pop fans in the United States spend more than $100 (approx. 140,000 won) annually on K-pop CDs, underscoring the genre's
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  (LEAD) Hybe posts record-high Q2 sales on robust world tours

  (ATTN: UPDATES throughout with Hybe's conference call; ADDS photo)SEOUL, Aug. 6 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's K-pop giant Hybe posted record second-quarter revenue on the back of robust world tours and steady demand for music and album sales, the
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  Lee Min of R&B Duo As One Passes Away at Age 47

  SEOUL, Aug. 6 (Yonhap) -- Lee Min, member of the female R&B duo As One, has passed away at the age of 47, according to the music industry on Wednesday. Lee was found dead on the afternoon of Wedn
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  I-dle Performs at LA Angels Home Game Pre-Show Event

  SEOUL, Aug. 6 (Yonhap) -- K-pop girl group i-dle performed ahead of a Major League Baseball game between the Los Angeles Angels and the Tampa Bay Rays, their agency Cube Entertainment announced Wedne
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  (LEAD) Rose lands 8 MTV VMA nominations, including Video of the Year

  (ATTN: ADDS Rose's comments in paras 4-5)SEOUL, Aug. 6 (Yonhap) -- Rose of K-pop girl group BLACKPINK has secured eight nominations at this year's MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs), one of the major music awards in the United States.According to
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  Rose lands 8 MTV VMA nominations, including Video of the Year

  SEOUL, Aug. 6 (Yonhap) -- Rose of K-pop girl group BLACKPINK has secured eight nominations at this year's MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs), one of the major music awards in the United States.According to the list of nominees announced by MTV VMAs on
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  HYBE Chairman Bang Si-hyuk Apologizes Over Unfair Trading Allegations, Vows to Return for Investigation

  SEOUL, Aug. 6 (Yonhap) -- Bang Si-hyuk, chairman of HYBE and founder of the global K-pop powerhouse behind BTS, issued a public apology on Wednesday over allegations of fraudulent practices during th
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  S.E.S. Bada Apologizes Amid False Advertising Allegations; Agency Vows Legal Action

  SEOUL, Aug. 5 (Yonhap) -- Bada of first generational K-pop girl group S.E.S. has issued a public apology following allegations of false advertising, while her management agency announced plans to tak
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  Original C'est Si Bon Members to Reunite After 57 Years for Final Nationwide Tour

  SEOUL, Aug. 5 (Yonhap) -- The original members of "C’est Si Bon," the legendary birthplace of Korea’s folk music scene, will reunite for the first time in 57 years to embark on their fina
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  'Golden' from 'Demon Hunters' ranks No. 2 on Billboard Hot 100 for 2nd consecutive week

  SEOUL, Aug. 5 (Yonhap) -- "Golden," a track from the animated U.S. film "KPop Demon Hunters," has maintained its position at No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 for the second consecutive week.Billboard said Monday (U.S. time) in a
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  aespa Aims for Another Hit with Upcoming Album 'Rich Man'

  SEOUL, Aug. 4 (Yonhap) -- K-pop girl group aespa will release their sixth mini album "Rich Man" on Sept. 5, their agency SM Entertainment announced Monday. aespa, who scored three consecu
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  BoA Celebrates 25th Anniversary with 11th Studio Album ‘Crazier’

  SEOUL, Aug. 4 (Yonhap) -- K-pop icon BoA, known as the "Star of Asia," will mark her 25th debut anniversary by releasing her 11th studio album "Crazier" on Monday, her agency
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  'Pink Venom' becomes BLACKPINK's 9th music video to surpass bln views

  SEOUL, Aug. 4 (Yonhap) -- "Pink Venom," a track from girl group BLACKPINK's second full-length album, has surpassed 1 billion views on YouTube, the group's agency said Monday.The video reached the milestone at 12:52 a.m., about th
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  'Demon Hunters' soundtrack climbs back to No. 2 on Billboard albums chart; TXT lands at No. 3

  SEOUL, Aug. 4 (Yonhap) -- The soundtrack for Netflix's global hit animated film "KPop Demon Hunters" has risen to No. 2 on the U.S. Billboard 200 albums chart, matching its previous peak position.According to Billboard's preview r
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  'Golden' from animation OST tops British Official chart

  SEOUL, Aug. 2 (Yonhap) -- "Golden" from the soundtrack of Netflix's global hit animated film "KPop Demon Hunters" has soared to No. 1 on the British Official Singles Chart Top 100.According to the chart unveiled Friday (lo