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  Rock Guitarist Kim Do-kyun Becomes a “Star Lecturer” on Rock History

  SEOUL, Nov. 5 (Yonhap) -- “From vacuum tubes and transistors to modern digital sound — I’ll sing, play, and explain it all in a hybrid way.” Veteran guitarist Kim Do-kyun, a member of the legendary h
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  K-pop rookie Ahof explores 'rough youth' in new album

  By Shim Sun-ahSEOUL, Nov. 4 (Yonhap) -- Rising K-pop rookie Ahof returned Tuesday with its second album, "The Passage," just four months after its debut, embracing the theme of "rough youth" that delves into the anxiety and pa
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  Lee Seung-gi returns with new rock single

  SEOUL, Nov. 4 (Yonhap) -- K-pop singer Lee Seung-gi will release a digital single “By Your Side, Me” on Nov. 18, his agency Big Planet Made Entertainment announced Tuesday. The track combines powerfu
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  Dowoon delivers donation for children’s medical care

  SEOUL, Nov. 4 (Yonhap) -- Dowoon, drummer of the band DAY6, has donated 100 million won (US$72,000) to Samsung Medical Center to help fund treatment for pediatric and adolescent patients, his agency
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  Baekhyun to perform in Las Vegas next January

  SEOUL, Nov. 4 (Yonhap) -- K-pop singer Baekhyun will hold a solo concert, “BAEKHYUN LIVE [Reverie] in Las Vegas,” on Jan. 17 (local time) at Dolby Live in Las Vegas, his agency INB100 announced on Tu
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  BoyNextDoor to release 'Say Cheese!' for ‘Tom and Jerry’ 85th anniversary

  SEOUL, Nov. 4 (Yonhap) -- K-pop boy group BoyNextDoor will release “Say Cheese!” on Novt. 10 in Japan to celebrate the 85th anniversary of the popular animated series Tom and Jerry, their agency KOZ
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  'Golden' remains No. 2 on Billboard Hot 100

  SEOUL, Nov. 4 (Yonhap) -- "Golden," a hit song from the Netflix animated film "KPop Demon Hunters," held steady at No. 2 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart, Billboard said Monday (U.S. time).The track remained in second place
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  I-dle's Miyeon aims to elevate her vocal prowess with 2nd solo album

  By Shim Sun-ahSEOUL, Nov. 3 (Yonhap) -- Girl group I-dle's main vocalist Miyeon returned to the K-pop scene as a solo artist Monday, declaring her ambition to gain recognition for her voice beyond her successful group activities.Her second solo a
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  Urban Zakapa Says ‘Suzy Was the Muse for Our New Song’

  SEOUL, Nov. 3 (Yonhap) -- “The title track ‘Stay’ was actually written with actress Suzy in mind. I wanted to compose a melody that would suit her face, so I kept revising it until it felt just right
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  DAY6 to Hold Special Solo Concert “The Present” at KSPO Dome

  SEOUL, Nov. 3 (Yonhap) -- Rock band DAY6 will hold a special solo concert titled “The Present” from Nov. 19 to 21 at the KSPO Dome in Seoul Olympic Park, agency JYP Entertainment said. The group will
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  RIIZE to Release New Single “Fame” on Nov. 24

  SEOUL, Nov. 3 (Yonhap) -- Boy band RIIZE will release its new single “Fame” on Nov. 24, agency SM Entertainment said Monday. “Fame” marks the group’s second physical single, following their debut sin
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  Allday Project to return with 'One More Time' this month

  SEOUL, Nov. 3 (Yonhap) -- A rare co-ed K-pop group, Allday Project, will drop its new digital single, "One More Time," on Nov. 17, the group's agency, The Black Label, said Monday."One More Time" marks the group's firs
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  'KPop Demon Hunters' soundtrack holds No. 2 spot on Billboard albums chart

  SEOUL, Nov. 3 (Yonhap) -- The soundtrack for Netflix's hit animated film "Kpop Demon Hunters" remained at No. 2 in its 19th week on Billboard's main albums chart.According to a Billboard preview released Sunday (U.S. time), the al
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  BTS’ Jin Wraps Up Solo Tour in Incheon, Joined on Stage by J-Hope and Jungkook

  SEOUL, Oct. 31 -- Jin of BTS reunited with fans for the finale of his solo fan concert tour on Friday evening at Incheon Munhak Stadium, marking his first encounter with ARMY in about four months, his
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  NCT Wish to Hold First Solo Concert

  SEOUL, Oct. 31 (Yonhap) -- NCT Wish will hold its first-ever standalone concert, “Into the Wish: Our Wish,” at Inspire Arena on Yeongjong Island in Incheon on Friday, SM Entertainment said. The three
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  (2nd LD) Court says exclusive contract between NewJeans and ADOR valid

  (ATTN: UPDATES with statement from ADOR in paras 6-7; ADDS photo)SEOUL, Oct. 30 (Yonhap) -- A court ruled on Thursday that the exclusive contract between popular girl group NewJeans and its K-pop label ADOR is valid.The Seoul Central District Court m
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  (LEAD) Court says exclusive contract between NewJeans and ADOR valid

  (ATTN: ADDS details in paras 4-5)SEOUL, Oct. 30 (Yonhap) -- A court ruled on Thursday that the exclusive contract between popular girl group NewJeans and its K-pop label ADOR is valid.The Seoul Central District Court made the ruling in a lawsuit file
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  Band SIMILE LAND Releases New Mini Album 'Young-Hee'

  SEOUL, Oct. 30 (Yonhap) -- Indie band SIMILE LAND released its new mini album “Young-Hee” at noon Thursday, the group’s agency Kite said. Unlike their previous album “Chul-Su,” which expressed an upb
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  NCT's Doyoung, Jungwoo to join S. Korean Army together in Dec.

  SEOUL, Oct. 30 (Yonhap) -- Doyoung and Jungwoo, members of K-pop supergroup NCT, will enlist in the South Korean military together in December, their agency said Thursday.SM Entertainment announced on the local K-pop fan community platform Weverse th
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  82Major to Drop New Mini Album 'Trophy' With Unshakable Confidence

  SEOUL, Oct. 30 (Yonhap) -- Boy group 82Major will release its fourth mini album “Trophy” at 6 p.m. Thursday, showcasing the group’s musical confidence and passion, its agency Great M Entertainment sa