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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
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  K-pop industry mourns the death of Wheesung

  SEOUL, March 11 (Yonhap) -- Tributes from fellow artists continue to pour in as the K-pop industry remembers singer Wheesung, who suddenly passed away. Rapper Verbal Jint shared a black-and-white pho
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  Music Industry Mourns Wheesung’s Passing; Joint Concert with KCM Canceled

  SEOUL, March 11 (Yonhap) -- The sudden passing of singer Wheesung on Monday has left the music industry in mourning. The K-pop star, whose real name is Choi Whee-sung, was aged 43. The joint concert
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  (2nd LD) Singer Wheesung, known for R&B vocals, dies at 43

  SEOUL, March 10 (Yonhap) -- South Korean singer Wheesung was found dead at his Seoul residence, police said Monday. He was 43. The cause of death has not yet been determined, but police said there wer
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  (LEAD) K-pop Star Wheesung (Realslow) Found Dead at Home This Afternoon

  SEOUL, March 10 (Yonhap) -- K-pop star singer Wheesung, 43, was found dead on Monday, investigators said. According to police and his agency, Wheesung was discovered collapsed in an apartment in Gwa
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  K-pop Star Wheesung (Realslow) Found Dead at Home This Afternoon

  SEOUL, March 10 (Yonhap) -- K-pop star singer Wheesung, 43, was found dead on Monday, investigators said. According to police and his agency, Wheesung was discovered collapsed in an apartment in Gwa
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  (URGENT) Police: 'No criminal allegations such as trespassing confirmed against Wheesung'

  (URGENT) Police: 'No criminal allegations such as trespassing confirmed against Wheesung'
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  (URGENT) K-pop Star Wheesung (Realslow) Found Dead

  (URGENT) K-pop Star Wheesung (Realslow) Found Dead
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  ITZY’s Yeji on Solo Debut: 'I’d Give Myself a Perfect Score for Effort'

  SEOUL, March 10 (Yonhap) -- "I want people to think, ‘Yeji can sing like this too?’ My goal is to leave a lasting impression." Yeji, leader of ITZY, has officially made her solo debut wit
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  NiziU to Make Korean Comeback on March 31 with 2nd Single 'LOVE LINE'

  SEOUL, March 10 (Yonhap) -- K-pop girl group NiziU will release their second Korean single, LOVE LINE, on March 31, JYP Entertainment announced on Monday. This marks the group’s return to the Korean
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  Red Velvet's Seulgi releases new solo album

  SEOUL, March 10 (Yonhap) -- Seulgi of K-pop girl group Red Velvet is back with a new solo album, "Accidentally On Purpose," her agency said Monday."Accidentally On Purpose" consists of six tracks, including the lead track, &q
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  EXO's Xiumin drops 2nd solo EP

  SEOUL, March 10 (Yonhap) -- Boy group EXO member Xiumin put out his second solo EP, titled "Interview X," on Monday, his agency, INB100, said.Including lead track "Whee!," the album has six tracks that also include "Can&