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  KIIRAS to release first Christmas seasonal song

  SEOUL, Dec. 2 (Yonhap) — Rookie girl group KIIRAS will release its first Christmas seasonal song, "KIIRASMAS," at 6 p.m. on Dec. 8, its agency Rin Branding said Tuesday. "KIIRASMAS&
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  (2nd LD) Stray Kids scores 8th No. 1 album on Billboard 200 with 'Do It'

  (ATTN: ADDS comments from Stray Kids in paras 5-6)SEOUL, Dec. 1 (Yonhap) -- K-pop boy group Stray Kids has claimed its eighth No. 1 on the U.S. Billboard's main albums chart with its new album, "Do It.""Do It" debuted at N
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  (LEAD) Stray Kids scores 8th No. 1 album on Billboard 200 with 'Do It'

  (ATTN: ADDS photo, more details in last 3 paras)SEOUL, Dec. 1 (Yonhap) -- K-pop boy group Stray Kids has claimed its eighth No. 1 on the U.S. Billboard's main albums chart with its new album, "Do It.""Do It" debuted at No.
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  Stray Kids scores 8th No. 1 album on Billboard 200 with 'Do It'

  SEOUL, Dec. 1 (Yonhap) -- K-pop boy group Stray Kids has claimed its eighth No. 1 on the U.S. Billboard's main albums chart with its new album, "Do It.""Do It" debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 in the week ending Nov.
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  (LEAD) G-Dragon named Artist of the Year at 2025 MAMA Awards

  (ATTN: UPDATES with award winners, acceptance speech in paras 1-9; CHANGES headline; ADDS photos)By Shim Sun-ahSEOUL, Nov. 29 (Yonhap) -- G-Dragon was named Artist of the Year at the 2025 MAMA Awards on Saturday, delivering a heartfelt message as the
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  MAMA Awards proceeds in subdued mood after Hong Kong fire, recreates scenes from 'Demon Hunters'

  By Shim Sun-ahSEOUL, Nov. 29 (Yonhap) -- The second night of the 2025 MAMA Awards was held in a subdued atmosphere in Hong Kong on Saturday as the K-pop industry paid tribute to victims of a deadly fire in the city.Celebrities and guests dressed in b
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  (LEAD) MAMA Awards opens in Hong Kong with tribute to victims of deadly fire

  (ATTN: UPDATES throughout with event's opening; CHANGES lead)SEOUL, Nov. 28 (Yonhap) -- The 2025 MAMA Awards opened in Hong Kong on Friday with a moment of silence for the victims of a high-rise apartment fire that killed more than 100 people ear
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  (LEAD) K-pop companies join relief efforts for Hong Kong fire victims

  (ATTN: UPDATES with JYP's donation at bottom para; CHANGES headline and lead to reflect the move)SEOUL, Nov. 28 (Yonhap) -- K-pop powerhouses Hybe, SM Entertainment and JYP Entertainment along with more artists from the industry have joined a gro
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  Stray Kids' 'Do It' sells over 2.2 mln copies in debut week

  SEOUL, Nov. 28 (Yonhap) -- Boy group Stray Kids has achieved double-million-seller status with its new album "Do It" selling more than 2.2 million copies in its first week, the group's agency said Friday.According to JYP Entertainment
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  Hybe donates 500 mln won for Hong Kong fire victims

  SEOUL, Nov. 28 (Yonhap) -- K-pop giant Hybe and more artists from the industry have donated hundreds of thousands of dollars, joining an outpouring of aid across Asia, to support victims of a deadly apartment fire in Hong Kong, industry sources said
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  MAMA Awards to open with memorial for victims of deadly fire in Hong Kong, donation for relief efforts

  SEOUL, Nov. 28 (Yonhap) -- The 2025 MAMA Awards was set to open in Hong Kong on Friday, with organizers saying the annual event will focus on mourning the victims of a deadly blaze that engulfed high-rise apartment buildings and donating to relief ef
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  (LEAD) CJ ENM to proceed with MAMA Awards in Hong Kong despite deadly fire

  (ATTN: CHANGES headline; ADDS more info throughout, new photo)SEOUL, Nov. 27 (Yonhap) -- CJ ENM said Thursday it will hold the 2025 MAMA Awards, one of K-pop's most prominent year-end music ceremonies, as scheduled in Hong Kong later this week de
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  SM Entertainment, K-pop stars donate for victims of Hong Kong fire

  SEOUL, Nov. 27 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's pop music community on Thursday made donations to support rescue efforts and victims of a large-scale fire at an apartment complex in Hong Kong.SM Entertainment said it will donate 1 million Hong Kong doll
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  Stray Kids, TWICE earn RIAA platinum certifications

  SEOUL, Nov. 27 (Yonhap) -- Stray Kids and TWICE have earned platinum certifications from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), their agency said Thursday. According to the RIAA’s offi
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  SEVENTEEN begins Japan dome tour today, to hold offline fan events

  SEOUL, Nov. 27 (Yonhap) -- K-pop boy group SEVENTEEN will kick off its Japan dome tour on Thursday at Vantelin Dome Nagoya as part of its ongoing world tour, "NEW_," the group’s agency Pl
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  Allday Project to drop 1st EP next month

  SEOUL, Nov. 27 (Yonhap) -- Rookie sensation Allday Project will release its first EP, "Allday Project," next month, the group's agency, The Black Label, said Thursday.Set for release Dec. 8, the EP features six tracks, including the p
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  SEVENTEEN releases special “God of Music” music video in collaboration with the Smurfs

  SEOUL, Nov. 26 (Yonhap) -- SEVENTEEN has unveiled a special music video for “God of Music” in collaboration with the popular cartoon characters the Smurfs, the group’s agency Pledis Entertainment sai
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  R&B singer-songwriter Giveon to hold first concert in Korea

  SEOUL, Nov. 26 (Yonhap) -- U.S. R&B singer-songwriter Giveon will hold his first concert in Korea on Jan. 18-19 next year at Myunghwa Live Hall in Seoul, concert promoter Live Nation Korea said W
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  Stray Kids to headline Brazil’s “Rock in Rio” festival

  SEOUL, Nov. 26 (Yonhap) -- K-pop boy group Stray Kids will appear as a headliner at the large-scale music festival “Rock in Rio,” set to take place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from Sept. 4-7 and Sept.
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  NOWZ sing of youthful challenge, vow to 'hit one big home run'

  SEOUL, Nov. 26 (Yonhap) -- “We’ll hit one big home run someday.” (Yeonwoo) Rookie boy group NOWZ of Cube Entertainment is aiming for commercial success this fall with a new baseball-themed song, vow