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  ADOR shareholders' meeting retains CEO Min, appoints 3 new board members from Hybe

  SEOUL, May 31 (Yonhap) -- Three people recommended by Hybe were appointed as new board members of ADOR, a K-pop agency housing popular girl group NewJeans, on Friday, according to sources in the music industry.The sources also said CEO Min Hee-jin re
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  Singer Gill Questioned as Witness in Kim Ho-joong Incident, Warns against 'Unfounded Speculation'

  SEOUL, May 31 (Yonhap) -- Singer Gill was questioned by police as a witness in relation to Kim Ho-joong's hit-and-run drunk driving incident, his agency announced on the 30th. However, Gill's
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  Ateez's 'no tomorrow' mentality pays off with fans' support

  By Shim Sun-ahSEOUL, May 30 (Yonhap) -- When preparing for new albums or stage performances, K-pop boy group Ateez always adopts a singular mindset: they approach each endeavor as if it could be their last. This sense of urgency has demonstrably paid
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  [Hybe-ADOR Clash] Min Hee-jin Claims 'Other Two Directors Should Not Be Dismissed Either'; HYBE Refutes

  SEOUL, May 30 (Yonhap) -- As the court accepted her provisional injunction against exercising voting rights on the 30th, ADOR chief executive Min Hee-jin escaped dismissal and claimed that the other t
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  [Hybe-ADOR Clash] Min Hee-jin Succeeds in Holding On to ADOR Against HYBE

  SEOUL, May 30 (Yonhap) -- Min Hee-jin, CEO of ADOR, who was on the verge of dismissal, successfully "held on" with a court's provisional injunction decision on the 30th. Despite this d
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  SM's Lee Soo-man: 'AI Chatbots Will Become Friends, Lovers; Will Contribute to K-pop Communication'

  SEOUL, May 30 (Yonhap) -- Lee Soo-man, the founder of SM Entertainment, made a rare appearance at a domestic event following the acquisition battle for SM last year. During a copyright-related event,
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  Mnet's 1st Project Group Kep1er Renews Contract as 7-Member Team

  SEOUL, May 30 (Yonhap) -- Kep1er, the girl group formed through Mnet's project, has successfully renewed contracts, becoming the first of such groups to do so. According to Wake One and Swing Ent
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  NCT's Jaehyun to Guest Perform with Lauv at 'Seoul Jazz Festival'

  SEOUL, May 30 (Yonhap) -- NCT's Jaehyun will be making a special guest appearance at American pop star Lauv's performance. According to SM Entertainment, Jaehyun will join Lauv on stage at the
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  Yves Embarks on Solo Career with 1st EP 'Loop' with Her Own Voice

  SEOUL, May 29 (Yonhap) -- Yves, formerly of the girl group LOONA, has released her first solo mini-album, embarking on her solo career. Her agency, Pikesper Mill, announced on the 29th that Yves'
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  NewJeans' 'How Sweet' Ranks 75th on Spotify Chart

  SEOUL, May 29 (Yonhap) -- NewJeans' latest single "How Sweet" has secured the 75th position on Spotify's Global Daily Top Songs chart, as reported by their agency ADOR on the 29th.
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  Singer Suh Young-eun: "I May Not Be Your No. 1 Choice, But I'm Definitely On Your Playlist"

  SEOUL, May 29 (Yonhap) -- "Even if I'm not your top choice, I bet I'm somewhere in your top 20! Haha." Singer Suh Young-eun expressed her gratitude for her enduring presence in the
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  Kim Ho-joong's Agency Nears Closure Amid Scandal, Kakao Also Faces Damage

  SEOUL, May 28 (Yonhap) -- Singer Kim Ho-joong's agency, Think Entertainment, which is facing closure due to severe financial distress, has left Kakao Entertainment, a 10% stakeholder, bracing for
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  SNSD Yoona Seen Discriminated at Cannes

  SEOUL, May 28 (Yonhap) -- Singer-actress Yoona of K-pop girl group Girls' Generation has graced the red carpet in an elegant pink dress on the 19th (local time), during the 77th Cannes Film Festiv
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  Aespa's 'Armageddon' Tops Global Music Charts

  SEOUL, May 28 (Yonhap) -- Aespa's first full-length album 'Armageddon' has reached the top of iTunes 'Top Album' charts in 25 regions worldwide, announced their agency SM Entertain
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  Seventeen's 'Ready to Love' Wins Streaming Gold from Japanese Record Association

  SEOUL, May 28 (Yonhap) -- Seventeen's track 'Ready to Love' has been awarded a streaming gold certification by the Japan Record Association, announced Pledis Entertainment on the 28th. The
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  BTS RM Releases 'Groin' Music Video Filmed in London

  SEOUL, May 28 (Yonhap) -- RM, a member of global superband BTS, has released the music video for "Groin," a track from his second solo album. Big Hit Music announced on the 28th that the v
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  Aespa drops 1st studio album that 'truly represents' group

  By Shim Sun-ahSEOUL, May 27 (Yonhap) -- Girl group aespa on Monday returned with the first full-length album since debuting four years ago, which the group describes as "the most aespa-like" album it has released so far. The album, "
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  Kim Ho-joong's Agency Announces Staff Resignation, CEO Change Amid Controversy

  SEOUL, May 27 (Yonhap) -- Think Entertainment, the agency representing singer Kim Ho-joong, who was recently arrested on charges of drunk driving and hit-and-run, announced on the 27th that all staff
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  Seventeen's 9th Anniversary at Nissan Stadium: 140,000 Fans Cheer Over Two Days

  SEOUL, May 27 (Yonhap) -- "We're so thrilled to celebrate our 9th anniversary in such a grand venue with Carats (Seventeen's fandom) from all over the world," said Hoshi. On the af
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  'Weather Can't Stop the Hero Era', Lim Young-woong Beams at Sangam Solo Concert

  SEOUL, May 27 (Yonhap) -- "This weather can't stop us. Just enjoy it with a more refreshing sentiment." Despite the overcast skies, Lim Young-woong's concert at Sangam World Cup St