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  Jessi Apologizes: 'I Deeply Regret and Take Responsibility for My Wrongdoing'

  SEOUL, Oct. 24 (Yonhap) -- South Korean singer-rapper Jessi issued a public apology on Thursday, expressing remorse for an incident in which a fan was assaulted by one of her entourage members after
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  BTS member J-Hope throws out ceremonial pitch in Korean Series

  By Yoo Jee-hoGWANGJU, Oct. 23 (Yonhap) -- J-Hope, a member of the global K-pop sensation BTS, threw out the ceremonial first pitch before Game 2 of the Korean Series in his hometown Wednesday.Wearing a cap and a jacket bearing the Korean Series logo,
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  Lyn, ISU Couple to Drop Duet Project Album Today at 6 PM

  SEOUL, Oct. 23 (Yonhap) -- K-pop diva Lyn is set to release her duet project album Friendly+n Page1 today (October 23) at 6 PM through various online music platforms. This album marks the first in he
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  Bolbbalgan4 to Release New Single 'Bloom' Today at 6 PM

  SEOUL, Oct. 23 (Yonhap) -- K-pop singer-songwriter Bolbbalgan4 is set to unveil their new single, "Bloom" at 6 PM across various online music platforms, its agency announced on the 23rd.
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  ATTRAKT Files 20 Bln Won Lawsuit Against Warner Music Korea over Tampering Allegations

  SEOUL, Oct. 23 (Yonhap) -- ATTRAKT, the agency of K-pop girl group Fifty Fifty, said on Wednesday that it has filed a lawsuit seeking damages of around 20 billion won against Warner Music Korea. The
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  (LEAD) Age can't stop Cho Yong-pil: K-pop legend's triumphant return with 20th LP

  (ATTN: UPDATES throughout with Cho's news conference; RECASTS headline; ADDS photos)SEOUL, Oct. 22 (Yonhap) -- South Korean music legend Cho Yong-pil proves that age is not a barrier to pursuing a career in music. The 74-year-old singer made a mo
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  Seventeen's New Album Tops Japan's Oricon Weekly Album Chart

  SEOUL, Oct. 22 (Yonhap) -- Seventeen's 12th mini album, "SPILL THE FEELS," has claimed the top spot on Japan's Oricon Weekly Album Chart, according to Pledis Entertainment on the
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  BLACKPINK's Jennie makes Billboard Hot 100 with 'Mantra'

  SEOUL, Oct. 22 (Yonhap) -- "Mantra," the latest solo release from K-pop girl group BLACKPINK's Jennie, has entered the Billboard Hot 100 chart.The digital single debuted on the chart at No. 98, Billboard said Monday (U.S. time) on soc
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  Cho Yong-pil to Release His 20th Studio Album Today After 11 Years

  SEOUL, Oct. 22 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's veteran singer-songwriter Cho Yong-pil is set to release his 20th studio album on the 22nd, marking his first full-length album in 11 years. According to
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  ILLIT aims to keep its unique style as it returns with new album

  SEOUL, Oct. 21 (Yonhap) -- After making a successful debut this spring with "Magnetic," girl group ILLIT is back, aiming to replicate its success with its second EP, "I'll Like You." The album marks the group's return
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  Sung Si-kyung to Host Self-Titled Year-End Concert at KSPO Dome

  SEOUL, Oct. 21 (Yonhap) -- Sung Si-kyung is set to hold his self-titled year-end concert, Sung Si-kyung, at the KSPO Dome (Olympic Gymnastics Arena) in Seoul from December 27 to 28, and on December 2
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  Aespa to Return with New Album 'Whiplash': “This Album Has a 'Digital Metallic Flavor'”

  SEOUL, Oct. 21 (Yonhap) -- "This album can be described as having a 'digital metallic flavor' or 'electronic metallic taste,'" says Winter of K-pop girl group aespa. The
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  (LEAD) BLACKPINK's Rose drops collaborative single with Bruno Mars

  (ATTN: CHANGES headline; ADDS photo, details in first 3 paras)SEOUL, Oct. 18 (Yonhap) -- Rose of girl group BLACKPINK released a single, titled "APT.," in collaboration with pop star Bruno Mars on Friday."APT." blends punk roc
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  Epik High to Release New Song 'Michelin Cypher'

  SEOUL, Oct. 18 (Yonhap) -- Epik High is set to release their new song, PUMP COLLECTOR'S EDITION, on the 18th at 6 p.m. through various music streaming platforms. The release comes about four mon
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  Jessi parts ways with agency following fan assault case

  SEOUL, Oct. 18 (Yonhap) -- Rapper-singer Jessi's contract with her new agency was terminated Friday following an assault case involving a fan who was hit in the face by a man accompanying the artist. "We had extensive discussions with Jessi
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  Stray Kids' 'Lalala' Music Video Surpasses 200 Million Views on YouTube, Sixth Overall Milestone

  SEOUL, Oct. 18 (Yonhap) -- Stray Kids' music video for Lalala has surpassed 200 million views on YouTube, as announced by their agency, JYP Entertainment, on the 17th. The video reached the mile
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  BLACKPINK's Rose and Bruno Mars Release Duet 'APT.'

  SEOUL, Oct. 18 (Yonhap) -- Rose of BLACKPINK is set to release a new single, APT., in collaboration with global pop star Bruno Mars on October 18 at 1 p.m. KST, as announced by her agency, The Black
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  Min Hee-jin re-elected as ADOR's board director

  SEOUL, Oct. 17 (Yonhap) -- Min Hee-jin, former CEO of K-pop label ADOR, was re-elected Thursday to serve another three years as an internal director on the company's board, according to industry sources.The re-election took place during an extrao
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  BTS' J-Hope: 'Take Three' of my life has begun

  SEOUL, Oct. 17 (Yonhap) -- J-Hope, a member of the K-pop sensation BTS, has returned from his mandatory military service and is gearing up to begin the "third chapter" of his life, the artist said Thursday.J-Hope, whose real name is Jung
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  (2nd LD) BTS' J-Hope returns from military service

  (ATTN: ADDS photos)By Shim Sun-ahSEOUL, Oct. 17 (Yonhap) -- J-Hope, a member of the K-pop supergroup BTS, was discharged from his 18 months of mandatory military service Thursday, becoming the band's second member to complete his service after th