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  Will NewJeans Break Up with HYBE Following 'Two-Week Ultimatum'?

  SEOUL, Sept. 12 (Yonhap) -- NewJeans has reportedly issued an ultimatum to HYBE and Chairman Bang Si-hyuk, demanding the reinstatement of former ADOR CEO Min Hee-jin by the 25th of this month. This
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  (LEAD) NewJeans members call for return of ex-ADOR CEO

  (ATTN: RESTRUCTURES; ADDS more info, byline, photos)By Kim Na-youngSEOUL, Sept. 11 (Yonhap) -- NewJeans members on Wednesday demanded Hybe reinstate Min Hee-jin as CEO of the girl group's management agency ADOR."What we want is the original
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  NewJeans members call for return of ex-ADOR CEO

  SEOUL, Sept. 11 (Yonhap) -- NewJeans members on Wednesday demanded Hybe reinstate Min Hee-jin as CEO of the girl group's management agency ADOR."What we want is the original ADOR headed by Min Hee-jin, where management and production moved
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  Operator of 'Taldeok Camp' Fined 10 Mln Won in Defamation Against Kang Daniel

  SEOUL, Sept. 11 (Yonhap) -- The operator of the YouTube channel "Taldeok Camp" has been fined 10 million won for defaming singer Kang Daniel by posting false videos. On the 11th, Judge Le
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  Empire State Building illuminated in color symbolizing Le Sserafim

  SEOUL, Sept. 11 (Yonhap) -- The Empire State Building, an iconic New York City landmark, was illuminated in a color symbolizing K-pop girl group Le Sserafim, the group's agency said Wednesday.The group participated in a lighting ceremony at the t
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  BTS makes Billboard's 'Greatest Pop Stars of 21st Century'

  SEOUL, Sept. 11 (Yonhap) -- South Korean boy group BTS has secured the 19th spot on the U.S. Billboard's list of the Greatest Pop Stars of the 21st Century."The group has broken through ceilings for boy bands, K-pop and South Korean artists
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  Kang Daniel to Make Comeback After 1 Year and 3 Months

  SEOUL, Sept. 11 (Yonhap) -- K-pop singer Kang Daniel will release his fifth mini-album ACT on the 23rd, according to his agency, ARA, on the 11th. This marks his first new album in approximately 1 y
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  IU Tops Melon DJ's Most-Selected Artist; NewJeans' 'Hype Boy' Leads Song Selection

  SEOUL, Sept. 11 (Yonhap) -- K-pop diva IU was the most selected artist by Melon DJs, while NewJeans' hit song "Hype Boy" topped the charts as the most frequently featured track in use
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  BTS's Jimin's 'Who' Climbs Back to No. 28 on Billboard's 'Hot 100'

  SEOUL, Sept. 11 (Yonhap) -- BTS member Jimin's solo track "Who," from his second album, has climbed ten spots to No. 28 on the U.S. Billboard "Hot 100" chart, marking its
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  JYP, HYBE Warn of Fake Job Offers Using Company Name, Pursue Legal Action

  SEOUL, Sept. 10 (Yonhap) -- JYP Entertainment and HYBE have issued warnings regarding fraudulent recruitment text messages falsely claiming to represent their companies, promising high earnings for t
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  LE SSERAFIM Ranks 76th on Billboard's 'Hot 100,' Its Best Record

  SEOUL, Sept. 10 (Yonhap) -- LE SSERAFIM has achieved their highest-ever ranking on the Billboard Hot 100 chart with their new single "Crazy." According to Billboard's official social
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  BTS' Suga summarily indicted over DUI offense

  SEOUL, Sept. 10 (Yonhap) -- Prosecutors have summarily indicted Suga of K-pop superband BTS on charges of driving an electric scooter under the influence of alcohol, officials said Tuesday. Late at
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  Goyang City's 30th Dream Concert Set for October with K-pop Stars

  SEOUL, Sept. 10 (Yonhap) -- The Korea Entertainment Producers' Association announced on the 10th that the 30th Dream Concert will take place on October 19 at 4:30 p.m. at the Goyang Sports Comple
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  Boynextdoor aims to connect with peers through music inspired by everyday life

  By Shim Sun-ahSEOUL, Sept. 9 (Yonhap) -- K-pop group Boynextdoor aims to resonate with its peers through music drawn from everyday life experiences, penned by the members themselves. The six-member boy band released its third EP, titled "19.99,
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  Fans rally support for 7-member BTS, reject calls for Suga's departure

  SEOUL, Sept. 9 (Yonhap) -- Fans of K-pop supergroup BTS around the world have rallied in support of member Suga, following his recent drunk driving incident, dismissing calls for his departure from the band.In a joint statement released Monday, 127 B
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  NewJeans members express support for agency's former chief at music awards

  SEOUL, Sept. 9 (Yonhap) -- Members of K-pop group NewJeans have publicly expressed their gratitude for Min Hee-jin, producer and former CEO of the group's agency, during their acceptance speeches at a Japanese music awards ceremony. The girl grou
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  Seventeen headlines Lollapalooza Berlin with electrifying performance

  SEOUL, Sept. 9 (Yonhap) -- K-pop group Seventeen has headlined the Lollapalooza Berlin music festival, performing 19 songs over 90 minutes to an enthusiastic crowd, the group's agency said Monday.It marks the first time the 13-member group has he
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  BLACKPINK's Jennie partners with Columbia Records for solo comeback in October

  Jennie-solo albumBLACKPINK's Jennie partners with Columbia Records for solo comeback in OctoberBy Shim Sun-ahSEOUL, Sept. 9 (Yonhap) -- Leading girl group BLACKPINK's Jennie will make a comeba
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  Le Sserafim's 'Crazy' debuts at No. 7 on Billboard 200

  By Shim Sun-ahSEOUL, Sept. 9 (Yonhap) -- The latest album from girl group Le Sserafim has landed on the U.S. Billboard's main albums chart at No. 7.The group's fourth EP, "Crazy," collected 47,000 album-equivalent units in the Uni
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  BLACKPINK Celebrates 8th Anniversary with Heartfelt Behind-the-Scenes Moments

  SEOUL, Sept. 9 (Yonhap) -- BLACKPINK marked their 8th anniversary with heartfelt messages, expressing their hope to "stay together like this next year and beyond" and sharing their love f