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  BTS' Jin: I returned home that I longed for so long

  By Shim Sun-ahSEOUL, June 13 (Yonhap) -- Jin, a member of K-pop supergroup BTS, returned to the spotlight with a heartfelt reunion with fans Thursday, just a day after completing his mandatory military service.The meet-and-greet event for 4,000 fans
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  Global fans flock to Seoul to celebrate BTS anniversary

  BTS anniv-eventGlobal fans flock to Seoul to celebrate BTS anniversaryBy Shim Sun-ahSEOUL, June 13 (Yonhap) -- Despite sweltering temperatures Thursday, the area around the Seoul Sports Complex in sou
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  TWICE's Nayeon returns with first solo EP in 2 years

  By Shim Sun-ahSEOUL, June 13 (Yonhap) -- Nayeon, a member of the popular K-pop girl group TWICE, is coming back as a solo artist after two years with her second solo EP "Na."This album due out Friday at 1 p.m. (Korean time) follows her de
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  ​SM Files Lawsuit Against Chen, Baekhyun, and Xiumin Over 10% Royalty Dispute

  SEOUL, June 13 (Yonhap) -- SM Entertainment has filed a lawsuit against EXO members Chen, Baekhyun, and Xiumin, collectively known as CBX, demanding that they honor their contract regarding the paymen
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  ARMY Crowds '2024 Festa' in Jamsil to Celebrate BTS' Debut Day

  SEOUL, June 13 (Yonhap) -- The official BTS fan club "ARMY" and numerous K-pop fans gathered in the Songpa District of Seoul for the offline event "2024 FESTA," filling the are
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  (3rd LD) BTS' Jin returns from military duty amid warm welcome from bandmates

  (ATTN: UPDATES with BTS members' private party, Jin's remarks on Weverse Live in paras 7-13; ADDS photo)By Shim Sun-ahSEOUL, June 12 (Yonhap) -- Jin, the oldest member of K-pop supergroup BTS, was discharged from his 18 months of mandatory mi
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  (2nd LD) BTS' Jin returns from military duty amid warm welcome from bandmates

  (ATTN: UPDATES with more details from scene in paras 2, 6-7, 9-10; ADDS photo)By Shim Sun-ahSEOUL, June 12 (Yonhap) -- Jin, the oldest member of K-pop supergroup BTS, was discharged from his 18 months of mandatory military service Wednesday, with fan
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  (LEAD) BTS' Jin returns from military duty amid warm welcome from bandmates

  (ATTN: UPDATES with more details in paras 4-5, reaction from fans in para 8; RECASTS headline; REPLACES photos)By Shim Sun-ahSEOUL, June 12 (Yonhap) -- Jin, the oldest member of K-pop supergroup BTS, was discharged from his 18 months of mandatory mil
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  BTS' Jin returns from military duty

  BTS member-military discharge BTS' Jin returns from military dutyBy Shim Sun-ahSEOUL, June 12 (Yonhap) -- Jin, the oldest member of K-pop supergroup BTS, was discharged from his 18 months of manda
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  SEVENTEEN First K-pop Band Dubbed UNESCO's Goodwill Ambassador for Youth

  SEOUL, June 11 (Yonhap) -- SEVENTEEN has been appointed as UNESCO's Goodwill Ambassador for Youth, marking the first time a K-pop artist has received this honor, according to Pledis Entertainment
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  Lee Seung-chul Releases Modern Rock Single 'Rain Is Falling'

  SEOUL, June 11 (Yonhap) -- Veteran singer Lee Seung-chul is set to release a new digital single titled "Rain Is Falling" at 6 PM on June 11, as announced by his agency LSC. This medium-te
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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