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  BTS's V Spotted on Patrol at Chuncheon Festival During Military Service

  SEOUL, June 11 (Yonhap) -- While serving in the military, BTS's V (Kim Taehyung) was seen patrolling an event in Chuncheon, Gangwon Province. On June 10, the K-pop industry reported that Lee Ji-y
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  (LEAD) 3 EXO members accuse SM of 'unfair' revenue demands, renewing dispute

  (ATTN: UPDATES with statement from SM in last 4 paras, minor edits in 8th para; RECASTS paras 2-5) By Shim Sun-ahSEOUL, June 10 (Yonhap) -- Three members of the popular K-pop group EXO -- Chen, Baekhyun and Xiumin -- claimed Monday their agency SM En
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  ChenBaekXi Claims SM Violated Agreement on Royalty Rates

  SEOUL, June 10 (Yonhap) -- Baekhyun, Xiumin, and Chen (members of EXO-CBX) have stated that SM Entertainment has failed to adhere to the previously agreed royalty rate for album and music sales, which
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  Hybe Subsidiary Launches Korea's First Creator Fan Platform 'Theus'

  SEOUL, June 10 (Yonhap) -- Binary Korea, a subsidiary of Hybe, has announced the official launch of the creator fan community platform 'Theus' on the 22nd of this month. Developed by Binary K
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  (G)I-dle to return with new EP next month

  SEOUL, June 10 (Yonhap) -- Girl group (G)I-dle will release its seventh EP, "I Sway," on July 8, the group's agency, Cube Entertainment, said Monday.The new EP comes just six months after the release of the K-pop quintet's second
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  Seventeen's best-of album certified double platinum in Japan

  SEOUL, June 10 (Yonhap) -- K-pop boy group Seventeen's latest best-of album, "17 Is Right Here," has earned double platinum certification in Japan, the group's agency said Monday.The album, released on April 29, has achieved this
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  Red Velvet to release new EP this month

  Red Velvet-new album Red Velvet to release new EP this monthBy Shim Sun-ahSEOUL, June 10 (Yonhap) -- Red Velvet, a K-pop girl group celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, will release a new album
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  RM Releases Music Video for Solo Track 'Credit Roll'

  SEOUL, June 10 (Yonhap) -- BTS's RM has unveiled the music video for 'ㅠㅠ(Credit Roll)', a track from his second solo album, according to an announcement from his agency, BigHit Music, on t
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  Ateez's new album claims No. 2 on Billboard 200

  SEOUL, June 10 (Yonhap) -- K-pop boy group Ateez's latest album, "Golden Hour: Part. 1," has debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 main albums chart.The band's 10th EP amassed 131,000 album-equivalent units, including 127,000 albu
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  Is the K-pop Market Already in the 5th Generation of Idols?

  SEOUL, June 10 (Yonhap) -- 1st Generation: H.O.T. (1996), 2nd Generation: TVXQ (2003), 3rd Generation: EXO (2012)·BTS (2013), 4th Generation: Aespa (2020)·IVE (2021)·NewJeans (2022). So, in 2024, are
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  Stray Kids Wins Global Spotlight Award at Short Shorts Film Festival & Asia 2024

  SEOUL, June 7 (Yonhap) -- Stray Kids have been awarded the 'Global Spotlight Award' at the 'Short Shorts Film Festival & Asia 2024' (SSFF & ASIA 2024) for their self-produced c
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  Jungkook releases song dedicated to fans

  By Shim Sun-ahSEOUL, June 7 (Yonhap) -- Jungkook of K-pop megastar BTS released "Never Let Go," a digital single dedicated to the band's fans, Friday."Never Let Go" is an English song based on house rhythm, combining minim
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  Peggy Gou Releases First Full-Length Album 'I Hear You' After 8 Years

  SEOUL, June 7 (Yonhap) -- Peggy Gou, the globally renowned DJ and music producer based in Europe, has released her first full-length album titled 'I Hear You' on June 7, according to her label
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  Kim Jae-joong to Release Full-Length Album 'FLOWER GARDEN' on June 26

  SEOUL, June 7 (Yonhap) -- Singer and actor Kim Jae-joong will release his full-length album titled 'FLOWER GARDEN' on June 26, according to his agency, iNKODE Entertainment. This album marks
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  Lee Seung-chul Releases New Single 'It's Raining,' Announces Nationwide Tour

  SEOUL, June 7 (Yonhap) -- Singer Lee Seung-chul is set to release a new single titled 'It's Raining' on the 11th, as announced by his agency MLD Entertainment and LSC on the 7th. 'It&#
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  ADOR warns of legal action against hateful comments targeting NewJeans

  SEOUL, June 5 (Yonhap) -- ADOR said Wednesday it will take legal action against malicious comments, groundless rumors and the spreading of false information against its girl group NewJeans."We have been monitoring community sites to identify ma
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  G-Dragon Appointed as Special Professor at KAIST

  Seoul, June 5 (Yonhap) -- Renowned singer G-Dragon has been appointed as a special professor at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST).According to the music industry on the 5t
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  BTS' J-Hope Wins Top Prize at Military Presentation Competition: 'Military Service is a Great Pride'

  SEOUL, June 5 (Yonhap) -- J-Hope, a member of the group BTS currently serving in the military, has received the top prize at the Army presentation competition for his heartfelt reflections on his mili
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  BTS' Live Video Consert 'Bang Bang Con 2024' Comes 8th for Free

  SEOUL, June 5 (Yonhap) -- An event offering free live concert footage of BTS's remarkable journey is set to take place. Big Hit Music announced on the 4th that '2024 Bang Bang Con,' a conc
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  Live Performances Boost Success in K-pop Market

  SEOUL, June 5 (Yonhap) -- In a K-pop market traditionally dominated by intricate and powerful performances, this year has seen a surge in attention towards groups excelling in live performances. Accor