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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
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  (LEAD) BTS' J-Hope returns from military service

  (ATTN: UPDATES throughout with artist's discharge; REPLACES photo)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&#
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  'Running Wild' to lead BTS Jin's 1st solo album

  SEOUL, Oct. 17 (Yonhap) -- BTS member Jin's upcoming first solo album will be led by "Running Wild," his agency, BigHit Music, said Thursday.Jin also provided the same information, unveiling a tracklist of his album "Happy"
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  Day6's Sungjin to make solo debut with album '30'

  SEOUL, Oct. 17 (Yonhap) -- Sungjin, the leader of popular idol band Day6, will make his solo debut with the release of his first full-length album, "30," on Nov. 5.JYP Entertainment, the band's agency, made the announcement on Wednesd
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  BTS' J-Hope to complete military duty

  SEOUL, Oct. 17 (Yonhap) -- J-Hope, a member of the K-pop supergroup BTS, will be discharged from his 18 months of mandatory military service Thursday, becoming the band's second member to complete his service after the oldest member Jin.J-Hope en
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  Rapper-singer Jessi questioned by police in fan assault case

  SEOUL, Oct. 16 (Yonhap) -- Jessi, a Korean American rapper and singer, was summoned by police Wednesday for questioning in a case where her fan was assaulted by a man who was accompanying her at a private gathering last month.The Seoul Gangnam Police
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  BLACKPINK's Jennie Debuts 'Mantra' on U.S. 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!'

  SEOUL, Oct. 16 (Yonhap) -- Jennie of BLACKPINK made her first appearance on the popular American talk show Jimmy Kimmel Live! on October 15 (local time), where she performed her new single Mantra, ac
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  Billlie makes full-group comeback with new EP

  By Shim Sun-ahSEOUL, Oct. 16 (Yonhap) -- K-pop girl group Billlie made a comeback as a full group of seven members with the release of its fifth EP, "appendix: Of All We Have Lost," on Wednesday. The album marks the group's first full
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  Ong Seong-wu Completes Military Service Today: 'Thanks to Patient Fans'

  SEOUL, Oct. 16 (Yonhap) -- Singer and actor Ong Seong-wu is set to be discharged from his military service later today. According to his agency, Fantagio, "Ong Seong-wu, who enlisted in the arm
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  Roy Kim Releases New Single 'If You Ask Me What Love Is' Today

  SEOUL, Oct. 16 (Yonhap) -- K-pop singer Roy Kim is set to release his new single If You Ask Me What Love Is today, October 16, at 6 PM through various online music platforms. If You Ask Me What Love
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  K-pop Rookie 'Say My Name' Debuts: 'We'll Become a Wave that Sweeps the World'

  SEOUL, Oct. 16 (Yonhap) -- "Like a small wave growing into a big one that can sweep across the globe, we will work hard!" (Dohee) On the 15th, rookie girl group Say My Name held their deb