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  NewJeans seeks new name, vows to 'never return' to Hybe and ADOR

  SEOUL, Jan. 23 (Yonhap) -- Popular girl group NewJeans, currently in a contract dispute with its K-pop label ADOR, announced Thursday the launch of a public contest to create a new group name, declaring it will "never return" to the agenc
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  Jungkook's Weverse Live Most Played Video of 2024; Byeon Woo-seok Tops DM Reception

  SEOUL, Jan. 23 (Yonhap) -- BTS's Jungkook recorded the most-played video on the global fan platform Weverse last year, according to its "2024 Weverse Fandom Trends" report released on
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  Rose's 'APT.' Ranks 5th, Jimin's 'Who' at 41st on Billboard Hot 100

  SEOUL, Jan. 23 (Yonhap) -- BLACKPINK's Rose and BTS's Jimin continue to showcase strong performances on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 singles chart with their respective songs. According to the
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  Country artist Han Myeong-sook dies at 90

  country artist-death Country artist Han Myeong-sook dies at 90 SEOUL, Jan. 22 (Yonhap) -- Han Myeong-sook, a South Korean country music artist from the 1960s, died of a long-term illness Wednesday, ac
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  Singer Lee Seung-hwan files damages suit against Gumi mayor over concert cancellation

  SEOUL, Jan. 22 (Yonhap) -- Singer Lee Seung-hwan has filed a 250 million-won (US$174,000) damages suit against Gumi Mayor Kim Jang-ho over his "unlawful" cancellation of the artist's concert venue reservation just two days before the
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  BLACKPINK's Jennie to drop 1st studio album in March

  SEOUL, Jan. 22 (Yonhap) -- Jennie, a member of K-pop girl group BLACKPINK, will release her first full-length album as a solo artist, her agency said Wednesday.The album, titled "Ruby," is set to be released on March 7, according to OA En
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  Rose's 'APT.' stays No. 5 on Billboard Hot 100 for 3rd consecutive week

  SEOUL, Jan. 22 (Yonhap) -- BLACKPINK's Rose has maintained her position in the top five of the Billboard Hot 100 this week with "APT.," her collaborative single with U.S. pop star Bruno Mars.According to the chart released Tuesday (U.
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  Seventeen-Themed Events to Hit Jakarta, Bangkok

  SEOUL, Jan. 21 (Yonhap) -- Seventeen will host fan-engagement events in Jakarta, Indonesia, and Bangkok, Thailand, next month, coinciding with their world tour, HYBE announced on Tuesday. In Jakarta,
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  YG to Launch Nationwide Auditions for the Next BLACKPINK, BABYMONSTER

  SEOUL, Jan. 21 (Yonhap) -- K-pop entertainment giant YG Entertainment announced on Tuesday that it will hold a large-scale nationwide audition tour from Feb. 7 to 23. The auditions will take place in
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  Mamamoo Releases Project Album of Remakes of Their Hits

  SEOUL, Jan. 21 (Yonhap) -- Mamamoo's project album "Coloring Vol.1," featuring remakes of their iconic hits, was released at noon on Tuesday, according to their agency, RBW. "Co
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  K-pop Stars Join Grammy Awards Charity Auction

  SEOUL, Jan. 21 (Yonhap) -- Seventeen, TXT, and NewJeans have donated outfits and accessories to the Grammy Awards charity auction, HYBE announced on Tuesday. The auction, hosted by MusiCares—a philan
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  (G)I-DLE’s Minnie: 'Each Time, You Discover a New Me—It's Like Writing in a Diary'

  SEOUL, Jan. 21 (Yonhap) -- "I consider myself a bit complicated—a ‘masterpiece’ with multiple personas. Like a work of art that reveals something new each time you look at it," said Minni
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  JYP Entertainment unveils new boy group KickFlip

  SEOUL, Jan. 20 (Yonhap) -- JYP Entertainment's latest boy group, KickFlip, expressed excitement Monday over its long-awaited debut and determination to rise as a fresh force in the K-pop industry."This is a moment we've been waiting for
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  Stray Kids Surpasses 30 Million Cumulative Album Shipments in Korea and Japan

  SEOUL, Jan. 20 (Yonhap) -- Stray Kids has achieved over 30 million cumulative album shipments across Korea and Japan, JYP Entertainment announced on Monday. Since their debut in March 2018, the grou
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  NCT 127 Kicks Off Fourth World Tour

  SEOUL, Jan. 20 (Yonhap) -- NCT 127 launched their fourth world tour in a wave of excitement from fans filling Gocheok Sky Dome to capacity. NCT 127 held their world tour concert NEO CITY - THE MOMEN
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  GFRIEND Holds Tearful 10th Anniversary Concert

  SEOUL, Jan. 20 (Yonhap) -- "Thank you so much for waiting for us in the same place for four years. We’re grateful, sorry, and we love you." (SinB) GFRIEND concluded their 10th-anniversary
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  Rose's 'APT.' remains No. 2 on British Official Singles Chart

  By Shim Sun-ahSEOUL, Jan. 18 (Yonhap) -- "APT.," the latest single from BLACKPINK member Rose, held its No. 2 position on the British Official Singles Chart Top 100 for the third consecutive week. Despite speculation the song featuring gl
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  BABYMONSTER Unveils Refreshing Charm with ‘Really Like You’ Music Video

  SEOUL, Jan. 17 (Yonhap) -- YG’s girl group BABYMONSTER has released a vibrant music video for their song Really Like You. The music video, uploaded on Friday, features the members of BABYMONSTER in v
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  GFriend Kicks off 10th Anniversary Concert in Olympic Park

  SEOUL, Jan. 17 (Yonhap) -- K-pop girl group GFriend begins their 10th anniversary concert, "Season of Memories," in Seoul for three consecutive days starting Friday. The concert, held at
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  YG Entertainment Ends Actor Management Business to Focus on Music

  SEOUL, Jan. 17 (Yonhap) -- YG Entertainment has announced on Friday its decision to exit the actor management business and restructure its operations to focus primarily on its core music business. YG