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  Designer Kim Ri-eul of BTS Hanbok Suits Passes Away at 32

  SEOUL, Feb. 12 (Yonhap) -- Designer Kim Ri-eul has passed away at the age of 32, according to vulnacular reports citing family sources. The cause of death has not been disclosed. Born in 1993, Kim, wh
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  T-ara's Hyo Min to Marry in April

  SEOUL, Feb. 12 (Yonhap) -- T-ara's Hyo Min will be getting married in April, according to reports from the music industry on Wednesday. Hyo Min will hold a private wedding at a location in Seoul
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  G-Dragon to hold first world tour in 8 years

  SEOUL, Feb. 12 (Yonhap) -- K-pop star G-Dragon will launch his first individual world tour in eight years with two concerts in Goyang, just northwest of Seoul, next month, the gigs' organizer said Wednesday.The "Ubermensch in Korea" t
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  Song Ga-in Thrilled to Be '1st Singer to Receive Song from Sim Soo-bong'

  SEOUL, Feb. 12 (Yonhap) -- "I live just a minute away from Sim Soo-bong, so I boldly went to see her. It just so happened that she had a song she had written, and she offered it to me. At that
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  BOYNEXTDOOR Collaborates with ‘Tom and Jerry’

  SEOUL, Feb. 11 (Yonhap) -- BOYNEXTDOOR will release a special song later this year to commemorate the 85th anniversary of the iconic animated series Tom and Jerry, their agency announced on Tuesday.
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  Trot Star Song Ga-in To Release 4th Full Album ‘Ga-in;Dal’

  SEOUL, Feb. 11 (Yonhap) -- Trot diva Song Ga-in is set to release her fourth full-length album, Ga-in;Dal, on Tuesday. The new album will be available on various online music platforms at 6 p.m. Whil
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  Ive achieves 5th million-seller with 'Ive Empathy'

  SEOUL, Feb. 11 (Yonhap) -- K-pop girl group Ive has set another million-seller record with its latest album, the group's agency said Tuesday.Ive's third EP, "Ive Empathy," sold 1,048,048 copies in its debut week, making it the ban
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  Two TXT songs earn gold certifications in U.S.

  SEOUL, Feb. 11 (Yonhap) -- K-pop boy group Tomorrow X Together (TXT) has earned two new gold certifications from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), bringing its total to three.The association announced on its website Thursday that
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  'APT.' ranks 6th on Billboard Hot 100, tops Global Excl. U.S. for 15th week

  SEOUL, Feb. 11 (Yonhap) -- BLACKPINK member Rose's global hit single "APT." remains strong on the U.S. Billboard's Hot 100 main singles chart this week."APT." featuring Bruno Mars ranked sixth, dropping three spots fro
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  EVNNE to Release 4th Mini Album 'HOT MESS'

  SEOUL, Feb. 10 (Yonhap) -- EVNNE is set to release their fourth mini album, HOT MESS, at 6 p.m. on Monday, their agency Jellyfish Entertainment announced. The album contains six tracks, including the
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  Virtual Idol Group PLAVE’s Mini Album Sells Record 1.03 Million Copies in 1st Week

  SEOUL, Feb. 10 (Yonhap) -- Virtual idol group PLAVE’s third mini album, Caligo Pt.1, has become a million-seller in its first week of release, according to their agency Vlast on Monday. Based on data
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  Music video for Stray Kids' 'God's Menu' tops 500 mln views

  By Shim Sun-ahSEOUL, Feb. 10 (Yonhap) -- The music video for "God's Menu" by Stray Kids has garnered more than 500 million views on YouTube.Released in June 2020 as the lead track of the group's first studio album, "God'
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  Rose's 'APT.' stays at No. 2 on British Official Singles Chart for 6th week

  SEOUL, Feb. 8 (Yonhap) -- "APT.," the smash hit single from BLACKPINK singer Rose, held its No. 2 position on the British Official Singles Chart Top 100 for the sixth consecutive week. It remained in second place just behind Lola Young
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  Mourners Continue to Visit Late Song Dae-kwan’s Memorial Hall

  SEOUL, Feb. 7 (Yonhap) -- Despite the freezing temperatures, fellow singers and colleagues from the entertainment industry continued to visit the memorial hall of the late singer Song Dae-kwan, who pa
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  BLACKPINK's Lisa drops 'Born Again' featuring Doja Cat, Raye

  SEOUL, Feb. 7 (Yonhap) -- Lisa of K-pop girl group BLACKPINK, returned as a solo artist with her new single "Born Again," Sony Music Entertainment Korea said Friday."Born Again" is a dynamic and energetic pop song featuring Gr
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  (LEAD) NewJeans rebrands as NJZ, set to perform in Hong Kong next month

  (ATTN: UPDATES with statement from ADOR in last three paras)SEOUL, Feb. 7 (Yonhap) -- K-pop girl group NewJeans has changed its name to NJZ and announced its first independent activities, including a performance at an upcoming event in Hong Kong, ami
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  (LEAD) Trot Star Song Dae-kwan Passes Away at 79

  SEOUL, Feb. 7 (Yonhap) -- Trot singer Song Dae-kwan, who gained immense popularity with hits such as Hae Tteul Nal (The Day the Sun Rises), passed away on Friday morning at the age of 79. According t
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  Trot Singer Song Dae-kwan Passes Away at 79

  SEOUL, Feb. 7 (Yonhap) -- South Korean star trot singer Song Dae-kwan, best known for his hit song "Hae Tteul Nal" (The Day the Sun Rises), passed away on Friday morning at the age of 79.
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  NewJeans Rebrands as NJZ, Embarks on Independent Activities

  SEOUL, Feb. 7 (Yonhap) -- NewJeans has officially changed its name to NJZ and is set to embark on independent activities, starting with a concert in Hong Kong next month. NJZ unveiled its new team na
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  Singer-Actress Suzy to Break 2-Yr Hiatus with Single ‘Come Back'

  SEOUL, Feb. 7 (Yonhap) -- Former Miss A member and actress Suzy is making her return as a singer with a new single, her agency announced on Friday. Suzy will release a digital single titled Come Bac