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  Psy's 'Summer Swag' Concert Rocks 31,000 Fans in Scorching Incheon

  SEOUL, Aug. 19 (Yonhap) -- "Incheon, the weather's killing it. Jump!" As Psy's commanding voice echoed through the stadium, water jets shot into the air, and the crowd erupted, ju
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  BLACKPINK's Lisa drops 'New Woman'

  Lisa-new single BLACKPINK's Lisa drops 'New Woman' SEOUL, Aug. 16 (Yonhap) -- Lisa of K-pop girl group BLACKPINK released her new solo single, "New Woman," on Friday, the song&
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  TREASURE Concludes Asia Tour at Seoul's KSPO Dome with Surprise Appearance by CL

  SEOUL, Aug. 16 (Yonhap) -- TREASURE wrapped up their Asia tour, "REBOOT," with a grand finale at the KSPO Dome (Olympic Gymnastics Arena) in Seoul on the 15th, according to their agency,
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  BTS' 'Dynamite' hits record 800 mln streams in Japan

  SEOUL, Aug. 16 (Yonhap) -- South Korean boy band BTS has achieved a new milestone in Japan, with its 2020 hit single "Dynamite" becoming the first song by a foreign artist to surpass 800 million streams, the group's agency BigHit Musi
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  NewJeans' 'Cookie' Music Video Surpasses 100 Million Views

  SEOUL, Aug. 14 (Yonhap) -- NewJeans' music video for "Cookie" has surpassed 100 million views on YouTube, according to their agency, ADOR. The video reached this milestone at 7:19 PM
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  BTS's Jimin Ranks 24th on Billboard Singles and 32nd on Albums Chart

  SEOUL, Aug. 14 (Yonhap) -- BTS's Jimin continues to make waves on the U.S. Billboard charts with his second solo album MUSE and its title track Who. According to the latest chart released on the
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  ADOR CEO Mired in Workplace Harassment Allegations Against Former Employee

  SEOUL, Aug. 14 (Yonhap) -- Min Hee-jin, CEO of ADOR, a subsidiary under HYBE, has found herself embroiled in a contentious dispute with a former subordinate over allegations of workplace harassment a
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  BTS's Hit Song 'Spring Day' Achieves 1 Billion Streams on Melon

  SEOUL, Aug. 13 (Yonhap) -- BTS's iconic hit song Spring Day has become the first single to surpass 1 billion streams on South Korea's leading music platform, Melon, according to an announceme
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  DAY6 to Kick Off 3rd World Tour in Incheon Next Month

  SEOUL, Aug. 13 (Yonhap) -- Band DAY6 is set to embark on their third world tour, "FOREVER YOUNG," starting at Inspire Arena in Yeongjongdo, Incheon, from September 20 to 22, its agency sa
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  Seventeen launches global youth support program as UNESCO youth ambassador

  SEOUL, Aug. 13 (Yonhap) -- K-pop group Seventeen has launched a global youth support initiative in collaboration with UNESCO, the group's agency said Tuesday, marking a significant step in its role as the organization's goodwill ambassador fo
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  Trailblazing mixed-gender group KARD shifts focus to expand fan base

  By Shim Sun-ahSEOUL, Aug. 13 (Yonhap) -- Members of mixed-gender K-pop quartet KARD had a lot on their minds as they prepared for a new album.Known for its unique blend of moombahton, a fusion of house music and reggaeton, and mature musical style, K
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  Seventeen's Jeonghan to Begin Military Service This Year; Jun to Pursue Acting in China

  SEOUL, Aug. 13 (Yonhap) -- Jeonghan from Seventeen is set to fulfill his mandatory military service within the year, leading to a temporary hiatus from group activities. On the 12th, Pledis Entertain
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  'Suga Challenge' Controversy Stokes Allegations of Anti-Fan Manipulation

  SEOUL, Aug. 12 (Yonhap) -- BTS member Suga is facing allegations of riding an electric scooter while intoxicated, sparking a wave of controversy as a new social media challenge, dubbed the "Sug
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  Former Fifty Fifty Members Rejoin K-pop Scene Under IOK's New Label

  SEOUL, Aug. 12 (Yonhap) -- Three former members of the K-pop group Fifty Fifty -- Saena, Aran, and Sio -- are set to resume their activities under the new label MASSIVE E&C, a subsidiary of IOK C
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  PLAVE to Release New Single 'Pump Up The Volume!' on the 20th, Featuring Refreshing Band Sound

  SEOUL, Aug. 12 (Yonhap) -- Virtual idol group PLAVE is set to release their new digital single, Pump Up The Volume!, on the 20th, according to their agency, Blast, on the 12th. Blast revealed a tease
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  IVE Fills KSPO Dome: "We've Returned After 10 Months, Stronger Than Ever"

  SEOUL, Aug. 12 (Yonhap) -- "During our world tour, we also prepared new stages and an album. We've returned to Seoul after 10 months, and we feel like we've grown a lot. Haha." (R
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  BTS' Suga's blood alcohol concentration over 0.2 pct in drunk driving incident: police

  SEOUL, Aug. 9 (Yonhap) -- Suga of K-pop superband BTS was fully drunk with a blood alcohol level of over 0.2 percent when he fell to the ground in Seoul earlier this week while driving an electric scooter, police said Friday. Suga has been booked for
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  Eun Ga-eun, Park Hyun-ho Confirm Dating Relationship

  SEOUL, Aug. 9 (Yonhap) -- Trot singers Eun Ga-eun (37) and Park Hyun-ho (32) are currently dating, their agencies confirmed on the 9th. Eun Ga-eun's agency, TSM Entertainment, announced, "
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  YG Reports 11 Bln Won Operating Loss in Q2 as Investment Expenses Continue

  SEOUL, Aug. 9 (Yonhap) -- YG Entertainment reported an operating loss of 11 billion won in the second quarter of this year, according to the firm's financial disclosure made on the 9th. This mar
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  (LEAD) Jimin's 'Muse' certified gold by Japanese recording industry

  (ATTN: UPDATES with certifications of other K-pop artists in 5-6 paras)SEOUL, Aug. 9 (Yonhap) -- "Muse," the second solo album from Jimin of K-pop boy group BTS, has earned gold certification in Japan, the group's agency said Friday.T