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  Lyricist Praises Cho Yong-pil's Perfectionism in Every Syllable

  SEOUL, Nov. 4 (Yonhap) -- "Working with Cho Yong-pil was both the hardest and most meaningful experience of my career as a lyricist. He sought perfection in every single syllable," said l
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  SM's British Boy Group 'Dear Alice' to Release TV Series OST

  SEOUL, Nov. 1 (Yonhap) -- The original soundtrack (OST) for the TV series "Made in Korea: The K-Pop Experience," which chronicles the growth of British boy group Dear Alice, will be relea
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  Im Chang-jung Pre-Releases New Song on Clean Slate After Stock Manipulation Fiasco

  SEOUL, Nov. 1 (Yonhap) -- Singer Im Chang-jung makes a comeback today (1st) with his new single, "What’s Meant to Happen Will Happen." This track, a pre-release from his upcoming 18th st
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  Babymonster showcases YG's signature hip-hop swagger in 1st full-length album 'Drip'

  By Shim Sun-ahSEOUL, Nov. 1 (Yonhap) -- Rising girl group Babymonster made a powerful return to the music scene Friday with its first full-length album, "Drip."The release comes seven months after the K-pop septet's official debut wit
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  Cho Yong-pil Releases Extended Music Video for Title Track 'It's Okay'

  SEOUL, Nov. 1 (Yonhap) -- Legendary singer Cho Yong-pil has unveiled an extended music video for his title track It's Okay from his 20th studio album, 20, his agency YPC announced on the 1st. Th
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  Kep1er Begins New Chapter as 7-Member Group

  SEOUL, Nov. 1 (Yonhap) -- K-pop girl group Kep1er, now reorganized from nine members to seven, is returning with a commitment to showcase a stronger, more unified image. During a recent press event
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  BTOB to Unveil New Track ‘Please Stay’

  SEOUL, Oct. 31 (Yonhap) -- Four BTOB members Seo Eunkwang, Lee Minhyuk, Lim Hyunsik, and Peniel are set to release the pre-release track Please Stay from their "BECOMING PROJECT" today at
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  BTS Jungkook's Fans Celebrate 'GOLDEN' Release Anniversary with 'Jungkook Bus'

  SEOUL, Oct. 31 (Yonhap) -- Fans of BTS' Jungkook are organizing a "Jungkook Bus" event to mark the first anniversary of the singer's hit solo album, GOLDEN, The Korean fan club J
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  TWICE to Perform in U.S. Online Concert

  SEOUL, Oct. 31 (Yonhap) -- TWICE will become the first K-pop act to appear on "Amazon Music Live" in the U.S. on November 21 (local time), JYP Entertainment announced on October 31. &qu
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  G-Dragon Releases New Track 'Power' After 7-Year Hiatus

  SEOUL, Oct. 31 (Yonhap) -- G-Dragon of K-pop band BIGBANG is returning with his new digital single Power later on Thursday, marking his first solo release in seven years since his 2017 mini-album Kwo
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  Unis: "Had No Intention of Singing Again After DIA, But 'La La Land' Changed My Heart"

  SEOUL, Oct. 31 (Yonhap) -- Unis, formerly of girl group DIA, revealed that after concluding her challenging time with DIA, she was firm in her decision to step away from singing. However, listening t
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  Rose's 'APT.' becomes fastest video by K-pop female soloist to surpass 200 mln YouTube views

  SEOUL, Oct. 30 (Yonhap) -- Rose of popular K-pop girl group BLACKPINK set a new YouTube record for K-pop female solo artists with the music video for "APT.", her collaborative single with American pop star Bruno Mars.The video exceeded 20
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  ADOR Board Rejects Proposal to Reinstate Min Hee-jin as CEO

  SEOUL, Oct. 30 (Yonhap) -- The board of directors at ADOR, the agency managing NewJeans, voted down a proposal on October 30 to reinstate Min Hee-jin as CEO. Held at HYBE headquarters in Seoul’s Yon
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  STAYC to Release New Single at 6 p.m. After 3-Month Hiatus

  SEOUL, Oct. 30 (Yonhap) -- STAYC (Sumin, Sieun, ISA, Seeun, Yoon, J) is set to return to the K-pop scene after just three months with their new single ‘...l’ dropping today at 6 PM KST on various mus
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  BABYMONSTER to Pre-Release MV for ‘CLIK CLAK’

  SEOUL, Oct. 30 (Yonhap) -- As BABYMONSTER gears up for a comeback, they have shared a sneak peek of their first full-length album, “DRIP.” YG Entertainment on Wednesday posted "[BAEMON NEWS 7]
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  Hybe CEO Discusses Potential Restructuring, Contract Renewal of NewJeans' Producer

  SEOUL, Oct. 30 (Yonhap) -- In response to the dismissal of former ADOR CEO Min Hee-jin's request for a provisional injunction demanding her reinstatement, Hybe has signaled a swift move to stabil
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  F.T. Island to Continue Activities Without Embattled Choi Min-hwan

  SEOUL, Oct. 30 (Yonhap) -- F.T. Island has decided to proceed with their activities as a duo, excluding drummer Choi Min-hwan, who has stepped back amid a personal controversy. Choi's agency, FN
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  Ex-ADOR CEO Min Hee-jin: 'Filed Police Report After Being Followed'

  SEOUL, Oct. 30 (Yonhap) -- Min Hee-jin, former CEO of Ador, expressed her determination to pursue her legal battle with Hybe to the fullest, stating, "I’ll take this as far as I can," on
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  Court dismisses injunction by ex-ADOR head Min seeking reinstatement as CEO

  SEOUL, Oct. 29 (Yonhap) -- A Seoul court on Tuesday dismissed an injunction request by the former CEO of K-pop label ADOR seeking to be reinstated to her position, amid the ongoing dispute with ADOR's parent company, Hybe.Min filed for the injunc
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  MAMA Awards to make landmark U.S. debut next month

  By Shim Sun-ahSEOUL, Oct. 29 (Yonhap) -- The 2024 MAMA Awards, one of K-pop's most prestigious year-end music events, is set to make its U.S. debut in Los Angeles next month, marking the first time in its 25-year history that it will be held outs