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  RIIZE's Seunghan, Leaves Group Just 2 Days After Announcing Return

  SEOUL, Oct. 14 (Yonhap) -- Seunghan of K-pop boy group RIIZE made the sudden decision to leave the group on October 13, just two days after announcing his return to activities. Wizard Production, a
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  Jennie tops iTunes charts in 47 countries with 'Mantra'

  SEOUL, Oct. 12 (Yonhap) -- K-pop star Jennie has topped iTunes charts in 47 countries, including the United States, with her latest release, "Mantra," her agency said Saturday.The BLACKPINK member's new digital single, released Friday
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  RIIZE's Seunghan to Resume Activities After 'Personal Controversy': 'Rejoining the Team in November'

  SEOUL, Oct. 11 (Yonhap) -- Seunghan of the group RIIZE is set to return to team activities, about a year after stepping back due to a personal controversy. Wizard Production, a subsidiary of SM Ente
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  BLACKPINK's Jennie Unveils New Single 'Mantra'

  SEOUL, Oct. 11 (Yonhap) -- BLACKPINK's Jennie released her solo track Mantra along with its music video, her agency, OA Entertainment (ODDATELIER) announced on the 11th. The song, characterized b
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  BTS Congratulates Han Kang on Nobel Prize Win: 'Read It in the Army'

  SEOUL, Oct. 11 (Yonhap) -- As novelist Han Kang (54) became the first South Korean writer to receive the Nobel Prize in Literature, various prominent figures, including members of the group BTS, exte
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  DAY6 Hits 340 Million Streams This Year, Reflecting 'Band Boom'

  Seoul, Oct. 10 -- DAY6, a leading force in the surge of band music in the South Korean music scene, has surpassed 340 million streams on Melon this year alone, highlighting the ongoing 'band boom&
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  AB6IX Releases New Mini Album 'BORN LIKE THIS'

  SEOUL, Oct. 10 (Yonhap) -- K-pop boy group AB6IX is set to release their new mini album "BORN LIKE THIS" on October 10 at 6 PM, according to their agency, Brand New Music. BORN LIKE THIS
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  BLACKPINK's Lisa to Perform at Victoria's Secret Fashion Show in New York

  SEOUL, Oct. 10 (Yonhap) -- BLACKPINK's Lisa is set to perform at the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show in New York, USA, on the 15th (local time). According to the Victoria's Secret Fashion
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  NewJeans' Hanni Announces Solo Appearance at Congressional Audit: 'For Members and Herself'

  SEOUL, Oct. 10 (Yonhap) -- Hanni, a member of the popular girl group NewJeans, has announced her intention to attend the National Assembly's Environment and Labor Committee audit on October 15 as
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  Jay Park on His Latest R&B Album: 'Only Jay Park Could Pull This Off… Will Never Go Out of Style'

  SEOUL, Oct. 8 (Yonhap) -- "I’ve spent 18 years in Seattle and 19 years in Korea, reinterpreting those experiences in my own way. Using this background to develop the R&B genre is something
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  Streaming of K-pop surges 362 pct globally over 5 years: Spotify

  SEOUL, Oct. 8 (Yonhap) -- The global streaming of K-pop music on Spotify, the world's largest music streaming platform, has surged over the past five years as the genre's global influence continues to grow, data showed Tuesday.According to th
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  Stray Kids Reflects on Boy Band History at 50th AMA

  SEOUL, Oct. 8 (Yonhap) -- Stray Kids became the second K-pop group in history to perform at the prestigious American Music Awards (AMA). According to their agency JYP Entertainment on the 8th, Stray
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  BabyMonster to Release 1st Full Album on Nov. 1 With Lead Track Composed by GD

  SEOUL, Oct. 8 (Yonhap) -- BabyMonster will release their first full-length album, DRIP, on November 1, as announced by their agency, YG Entertainment, on the 8th. YG's Chief Producer Yang Hyun-su
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  K-pop Rookie The Wind Drops 3rd Mini-Album About First Love

  SEOUL, Oct. 7 (Yonhap) -- K-pop boy group The Wind released their third mini-album, Hello: My First Love, on October 7 at 6 p.m., according to their agency With Us Entertainment. This album captures
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  Did a Manager from ILLIT Tell NewJeans to 'Ignore' Them? Dispute Continues

  SEOUL, Oct. 7 (Yonhap) -- The controversy surrounding claims of bullying involving the girl group NewJeans and their dispute with HYBE has escalated into a conflict over the facts. NewJeans members a
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  Aespa to Release Solo Tracks from Concert on Oct. 9

  SEOUL, Oct. 7 (Yonhap) -- Aespa will release the solo tracks performed during their second solo concert as a surprise on the 9th, according to their agency SM Entertainment on the 7th. The upcoming s
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  TXT to return with new EP next month

  SEOUL, Oct. 7 (Yonhap) -- K-pop boy group Tomorrow X Together (TXT) will drop a new EP titled "The Star Chapter: Sanctuary" next month, the group's agency said Monday.The album due out Nov. 4 marks the group's seventh EP and follo
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  2NE1's Triumphant Return: "It's a Dream to Be Back in Front of You All"

  SEOUL, Oct. 7 (Yonhap) -- "This is a scene I've seen in my dreams—us, the four of us, standing together before you. Seeing it come true shows that dreams do come true. Thank you so much for
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  BTS Jimin's 'Who' Ranks 41st on UK Singles Chart for 11 Consecutive Weeks

  SEOUL, Oct. 5 (Yonhap) -- BTS member Jimin's solo track "Who" from his second album continues its strong run on the UK Official Singles Chart Top 100. According to the latest chart re
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  2NE1: 'We'll Show Who We Are with Our Original Music'

  SEOUL, Oct. 4 (Yonhap) -- Ahead of their 15th-anniversary concert, K-pop group 2NE1 shared their excitement, stating, "This is the moment we've dreamed of, and we're ready to show who w