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  Lee Seung-gi Collaborates with Cha Eun-woo for 'Because You're My Woman' Remake

  SEOUL, Dec. 4 (Yonhap) -- Singer-actor Lee Seung-gi is set to present a reinterpretation of his hit song Because You're My Woman in collaboration with Cha Eun-woo. Big Planet Made Entertainment a
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  Short-lived martial law causes limited disruptions in entertainment sector

  SEOUL, Dec. 4 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's entertainment industry experienced confusion and slight disruptions Wednesday after President Yoon Suk Yeol's abrupt declaration of martial law, followe
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  Microdot to Drop New Single 'Not A City Boy'

  SEOUL, Dec. 3 (Yonhap) -- Rapper Microdot is making a comeback with his new single "Not A City Boy," set to be released at noon today on various online music platforms. The single "
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  Chungha to Roll Out Christmas Special Single 'Christmas Promises' at 6

  SEOUL, Dec. 3 (Yonhap) -- Chungha’s Christmas special single "Christmas Promises" is set to be released today at 6 p.m. on major music platforms. "Christmas Promises" marks he
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  Seventeen to perform at Billboard Music Awards next week

  SEOUL, Dec. 3 (Yonhap) -- K-pop boy band Seventeen is set to take the stage at the Billboard Music Awards (BBMA) in Los Angeles next week. According to BBMA's official Instagram page, the group will perform "Love, Money, Fame," at the
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  EXO's 'First Snow' Climbs Charts As Snowy Season Arrives

  SEOUL, Dec. 3 (Yonhap) -- As snow blanketed South Korea on November 26, winter classics like EXO's "First Snow" saw a surge in popularity, embodying the spirit of the season. Accordin
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  THE BOYZ Releases Final Single Before Leaving Current Agency

  SEOUL, Dec. 2 (Yonhap) -- THE BOYZ has unveiled a winter special single to celebrate the season. Continuing their annual tradition of releasing a commemorative seasonal song in December for their de
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  NewJeans Danielle’s Elder Sister Olivia Marsh Makes Comeback

  SEOUL, Dec. 2 (Yonhap) -- Singer-songwriter Olivia Marsh has returned with a new single album, "First December with You" on Monday, her agency. Released at noon, the single album feature
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  GFriend reunites for special album, concert to mark 10th anniv.

  SEOUL, Dec. 2 (Yonhap) -- Disbanded K-pop girl group GFriend will make a temporary comeback next month with the release of a special album, nearly four years after they parted ways, Source Music said Monday.The six-member group will pre-release some
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  Baek Ji-young: 'Life's Graph Once Fluctuated Wildly... I'll Be on Stage As Long as I Can Stand'

  SEOUL, Dec. 2 (Yonhap) -- "If I have the strength to stand, I want to keep performing on stage until I reach the age of legends like Im Jae-bum, Patti Kim, or Na Hoon-a." Celebrating her
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  NCT Dream Captivates Fans at Gocheok Dome with 'Dreamscape' Finale of 3rd World Tour

  SEOUL, Dec. 2 (Yonhap) -- NCT Dream brought their third world tour, The Dream Show 3: Dreamscape, to a grand conclusion with three sold-out performances at Seoul's Gocheok Sky Dome from Nov. 29 to
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  'Winter Ahead' by BTS' V tops iTunes charts in 75 countries

  SEOUL, Nov. 30 (Yonhap) -- Singer V of K-pop superband BTS has topped Apple iTunes charts in 75 countries with his latest release, "Winter Ahead," his agency said Saturday.The duet song with K-pop artist Park Hyo-sin, released on Friday,
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  Hybe's IPO Sparks 'PEF Agreement' Controversy Over Chairman Bang Si-Hyuk's Windfall

  SEOUL, Nov. 29 (Yonhap) -- Hybe Corporation's founder and chairman, Bang Si-Hyuk, has come under scrutiny following revelations that he signed a private equity fund (PEF) agreement prior to the co
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  (LEAD) ADOR claims contract valid until 2029; NewJeans insists on termination

  (ATTN: CHANGES headline; ADDS photo, NewJeans' statement in last 5 paras)SEOUL, Nov. 29 (Yonhap) -- ADOR, the agency behind K-pop girl group NewJeans, said Friday that the group's contract remains valid until July 31, 2029, a day after the gr
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  Zia to Release Heartfelt New Song 'Crybaby' Just in Time for First Snow

  SEOUL, Nov. 29 (Yonhap) -- Singer Zia is set to release her poignant new ballad Crybaby at 6 p.m. on Friday across various music platforms. The song marks Zia's return after a two-month break foll
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  BTS's V and Park Hyo Shin Release Collaborative Single

  SEOUL, Nov. 29 (Yonhap) -- BTS’s V and ballad singer Park Hyo Shin have released their collaborative digital single Winter Ahead (with PARK HYO SHIN), along with its music video, which was simultaneo
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  ADOR, NewJeans Clash Over Contract Dispute; Agency Claims Validity Until 2029

  SEOUL, Nov. 29 (Yonhap) -- ADOR, currently facing a contractual dispute with girl group NewJeans, stated Friday that their exclusive contract remains valid until July 31, 2029. The agency announced pl
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  From ADOR Turmoil to Contract Termination Request: NewJeans Saga Reaches Climax

  SEOUL, Nov. 29 (Yonhap) -- NewJeans' announcement of their contract termination with ADOR marks a critical point in the months-long dispute that began in April with an internal audit of former AD
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  (3rd LD) NewJeans to end contract with ADOR over ex-CEO dispute

  (3rd LD) NewJeans-press conference(3rd LD) NewJeans to end contract with ADOR over ex-CEO dispute(ATTN: UPDATES with ADOR's statement in paras 10-13)SEOUL, Nov. 28 (Yonhap) -- K-pop girl group New
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  (2nd LD) NewJeans to end contract with ADOR over ex-CEO dispute

  (ATTN: UPDATES throughout with members' remarks from press conference)SEOUL, Nov. 28 (Yonhap) -- K-pop girl group NewJeans announced Thursday that they will terminate their contract with their agency, ADOR, in protest against the company's di