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  K-pop group Ateez to embark on world tour in July

  SEOUL, April 1 (Yonhap) -- K-pop boy group Ateez will embark on a world tour in July, starting in Incheon, the group's agency said Tuesday.Titled "In Your Fantasy," the tour will kick off at Inspire Arena in Incheon, west of Seoul, wi
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  Teenage virtuoso Kim Sae-hyun wins Long-Thibaud-Crespin Competition

  SEOUL, March 31 (Yonhap) -- South Korean pianist Kim Sae-hyun has won the Long-Thibaud-Crespin Competition, the Kumho Asiana Cultural Foundation said Monday.The 17-year-old virtuoso performed Rachmaninoff's Concerto No. 3, Op. 30, with the Orches
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  Police suspend probe into Japanese woman accused of kissing BTS' Jin without consent

  SEOUL, March 31 (Yonhap) -- Police said Monday they have suspended an investigation into a Japanese woman accused of unexpectedly kissing BTS member Jin on the cheek during a fan event last year.Seoul's Songpa Police Station made the decision to
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  Nell, QWER to Join 'Weverse Con' Lineup

  SEOUL, March 28 (Yonhap) -- K-pop bands Nell, 10cm, and QWER are set to join the second lineup of the 2025 Weverse Con Festival, organizer said on Friday. The event will take place on May 31 and June
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  BTS Jimin's 'Who' Receives Gold Certification from Japanese Recording Association

  SEOUL, March 28 (Yonhap) -- BTS Jimin’s solo second album title track Who has received a Streaming Gold certification from the Recording Industry Association of Japan (RIAJ), his agency announced on
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  GD, RM, Jennie, Cha Eun-woo Donate for Wildfire Relief

  SEOUL, March 28 (Yonhap) -- As large-scale wildfires continue to cause damage in the Yeongnam region, the entertainment industry has stepped up to help with recovery efforts by donating relief funds.
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  Kwon Jin-ah to Release 3rd Full Album After 6 Years, Delivering a Message About Dreams

  SEOUL, March 28 (Yonhap) -- Singer-songwriter Kwon Jin-ah is making a comeback with a new album carrying a message about dreams. Her agency, Another, announced on Friday that Kwon Jin-ah will release
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  BABYMONSTER Adds World Tour Concert Each in Japan, Hong Kong, Taiwan

  SEOUL, March 28 (Yonhap) -- K-pop girl group BABYMONSTER has added concert schedule for their first world tour, their agency revealed on Friday. The world tour, titled "HELLO MONSTERS,"
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  Singer Lee Seung-hwan's constitutional petition over concert cancellation dismissed

  SEOUL, March 28 (Yonhap) -- A constitutional petition filed by singer Lee Seung-hwan over a city government's demand that he sign a written pledge not to engage in political "incitement" at his concert has been dismissed.The Constitut
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  SM Entertainment Donates 300 Million Won for Wildfire Recovery

  SEOUL, March 27 (Yonhap) -- SM Entertainment has donated 300 million won for the recovery of the wildfire damage in North Gyeongnam Province, Ulsan and North Gyeongnam Province, the Hope Bridge Natio
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  JYP Entertainment Donates 500 Million Won to Support Wildfire Victims

  SEOUL, March 27 (Yonhap) -- JYP Entertainment announced on Thursday that it has donated 500 million won to the social welfare organization World Vision to aid residents and children affected by the m
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  Aespa to Release English Version of Hit Song ‘Whiplash,’ to Perform Live at U.S. Awards

  SEOUL, March 27 (Yonhap) -- K-pop girl group aespa is set to showcase a new charm with an English version of their hit song "Whiplash," its agency said on Thursday. SM Entertainment anno
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  Stars rush to donate to support wildfire relief efforts

  SEOUL, March 26 (Yonhap) -- South Korean celebrities have come forward to support wildfire relief efforts by making donations, showing solidarity with communities devastated by the wildfires in the so
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  SHINee’s Key Collaborates with Sanrio's Hello Kitty

  SEOUL, March 26 (Yonhap) -- SHINee’s Key is launching a special collaboration project with Hello Kitty through global character brand Sanrio Korea. The project follows a storyline in which Key’s si
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  Min Hee-jin Faces Workplace Harassment Fine, Plans to Appeal

  SEOUL, March 26 (Yonhap) -- Former ADOR CEO Min Hee-jin is set to be fined for workplace harassment and failing to properly investigate allegations of such misconduct as an employer. The Ministry of
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  KATSEYE’s Lara Comes Out: 'Being LGBTQ+ Is a Proud Part of Who I Am'

  SEOUL, March 25 (Yonhap) -- KATSEYE’s Lara has publicly shared her identity as a member of the LGBTQ+ community. The singer revealed her sexual identity on Tuesday through the paid messaging service
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  ILLIT Reflects on Their Eventful Yea of Deep Emotions: 'Our Lyrics Resonate with Our Peers'

  SEOUL, March 25 (Yonhap) -- "It was the year I took the most flights in my life, but more than anything, it was a happy year because we got to meet GLIT (ILLIT's fandom)," says Iroha
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  NCT's Ten tops iTunes charts in 13 countries with new EP 'Stunner'

  SEOUL, March 25 (Yonhap) -- Ten, a member of K-pop supergroup NCT, has topped iTunes' album charts in 13 countries with his latest EP, "Stunner," SM Entertainment said Tuesday.Released on Monday, the seven-track album is led by the ti
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  Rookie Boy Group NEWBEAT Debuts with Their 1st Full Album

  SEOUL, March 25 (Yonhap) -- Rookie boy group NEWBEAT officially debuted with the release of their first full-length album, "RAW AND RAD." NEWBEAT is a seven-member group featuring Park Mi
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  Starship's Rookie Group KiiiKiii: 'Our Unique Personalities Are Our Strength'

  SEOUL, March 24 (Yonhap) -- "We strive for an unconventional charm. Instead of conforming to standards, we prioritize our natural selves." (Ha-eum) Starship Entertainment's rookie gir