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  Singer Wheesung laid to rest

  SEOUL, March 16 (Yonhap) -- Singer Wheesung, known for his soulful vocal performances, was laid to rest Sunday as family, friends and fans gathered to pay their final respects.The 43-year-old artist, whose real name is Choi Whee-sung, was found dead
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  SM Jazz Trio to Unveil Jazz Version of Taeyeon’s ‘11:11’

  SEOUL, March 14 (Yonhap) -- SM Jazz Trio will release a jazz remake of Taeyeon’s song "11:11" as their second digital single on Friday 14 at 6 p.m., according to SM Classics. The remake i
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  Baekho to Release New Digital Single ‘OFF-ROAD’

  SEOUL, March 14 (Yonhap) -- Baekho will release his new digital single OFF-ROAD on Friday at 6 p.m., Pledis Entertainment announced. The song conveys a determination to forge new paths despite challe
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  NCT’s Mark to Release 1st Solo Album on April 7

  SEOUL, March 14 (Yonhap) -- Mark of NCT will release his first solo album, The Firstfruit, on April 7, SM Entertainment announced on Friday. The album will feature 13 tracks, including the title song
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  Mourners Pay Respects at Late Singer Wheesung’s Memorial Service

  SEOUL, March 14 (Yonhap) -- The memorial service for late singer Wheesung, who passed away on Monday, was set up on Friday at Samsung Medical Center in Gangnam, Seoul. From 11 a.m., the solemn atmosp
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  Le Sserafim returns with sentimental love song 'Hot'

  By Shim Sun-ahSEOUL, March 14 (Yonhap) -- K-pop girl group Le Sserafim returned Friday with its fifth EP, "Hot," marking a striking departure from previous concepts, which focused on a chic and urban image, and powerful dance moves.The al
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  Jennie sets first-week sales record for K-pop female soloist this year

  SEOUL, March 14 (Yonhap) -- Jennie of K-pop girl group BLACKPINK has set a new record for first-week album sales for an album by a K-pop female soloist released this year, her agency said Friday.Jennie's first studio album, "Ruby," so
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  Lim Chang-jung to Hold Concert in May

  SEOUL, March 13 (Yonhap) -- Singer Lim Chang-jung will return to the stage for the first time in three years with his Rustic Concert this May. Through his solo concert tour, Lim plans to showcase son
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  Stray Kids to release new single marking 7th anniv.

  SEOUL, March 13 (Yonhap) -- K-pop boy group Stray Kids will put out a new single to celebrate its 7th anniversary this month."Mixtape: dominATE" will be available on various music services on March 21, the group's agency, JYP Entertai
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  Kang Daniel Returns to Europe for First Tour in Two Years

  SEOUL, March 12 (Yonhap) -- Singer Kang Daniel will launch his first European tour in two years, KANGDANIEL ACT TOUR in 2025, in May, his agency said on Wednesday. The tour begins in London on May
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  (LEAD) Funeral for late singer Wheesung begins Friday

  (ATTN: CHANGES headline, lead; UPDATES with autopsy results in paras 1-2)SEOUL, March 12 (Yonhap) -- A three-day funeral service for late singer-songwriter Wheesung is set to begin Friday, his family said Wednesday.The artist was found dead at his ho
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  Stray Kids earns 9th gold certification from U.S. recording industry for 'Hop'

  SEOUL, March 12 (Yonhap) -- K-pop boy band Stray Kids has received its ninth gold certification from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for its 2024 single album "Hop," the group's agency said Wednesday.According to
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  TREASURE to Release Choreography Video for ‘Saruru’ from New Album

  SEOUL, March 12 (Yonhap) -- TREASURE will unveil the choreography video for Saruru, a track from their new mini-album PLEASURE, on Wednesday at 6 p.m., YG Entertainment announced. Saruru captures the
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  Autopsy conducted on late singer Wheesung; funeral begins Fri.

  SEOUL, March 12 (Yonhap) -- An autopsy was conducted on Wednesday by the National Forensic Service to determine the cause of singer-songwriter Wheesung's sudden death. The artist was found dead at his home in Seoul on Monday, with no signs of fou
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  Big Ocean Announces First European Tour ‘Underwater’

  SEOUL, March 12 (Yonhap) -- Rookie idol group Big Ocean will embark on their first European tour, Underwater, next month, according to their agency, Parasta Entertainment. Big Ocean's Chanyeon, H
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  BTS’ J-Hope to Release 2 More Solo Tracks This Year

  SEOUL, March 12 (Yonhap) -- BTS' J-Hope will drop two more solo tracks this year, following the release of his digital single Sweet Dreams last week. During a Weverse Live broadcast on Wednesday,
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  BTS' Jimin becomes longest-charting K-pop soloist on Billboard Hot 100

  SEOUL, March 12 (Yonhap) -- Jimin of BTS has set a new milestone in K-pop history, surpassing Psy to become the longest-charting K-pop solo artist on the Billboard Hot 100.According to the latest chart released on Tuesday (U.S. time), Jimin's son
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  Kim Sae-ron, Wheesung… Stars Hiding Their Wounds Behind Spotlight

  SEOUL, March 11 (Yonhap) -- The entertainment industry is in mourning after the death of singer Wheesung, who passed away on Monday at the age of 43. Having gained immense popularity with hits like
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  Lisa's 'Alter Ego' debuts at No. 7 on Billboard 200

  SEOUL, March 11 (Yonhap) -- BLACKPINK's Lisa's first full-length album debuted at No. 7 on the U.S. Billboard's main albums chart, marking her first entry on the chart as a solo artist.The album, "Alter Ego," earned 45,500 equ
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  Police request autopsy for singer Wheesung from National Forensic Service

  SEOUL, March 11 (Yonhap) -- The police are investigating the specific cause of death of singer Wheesung, 43. The Gwangjin Police Station in Seoul announced on Tuesday that they would request an autop