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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
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  SM denies rumors about NCT members, vows legal action

  SM-rumors SM denies rumors about NCT members, vows legal actionSEOUL, June 5 (Yonhap) -- K-pop powerhouse SM Entertainment on Wednesday denied rumors of inappropriate conduct in Japan by two members o
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  Naul Releases New R&B Single '1993'

  SEOUL, June 4 (Yonhap) -- Singer-songwriter Naul has released a new R&B single titled '1993' on the 4th, as announced by his label Longplay Music. '1993' is the third single from N
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  'Lovely Runner' Sound Tracks Fly High on Music Charts amid Show's Popularity

  SEOUL, June 4 (Yonhap) -- The original soundtrack (OST) of the tvN drama 'Lovely Runner' is experiencing a resurgence on the charts, driven by the drama's popularity. According to data rel
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  New album conveys WayV's vibrant energy

  By Shim Sun-ahSEOUL, June 3 (Yonhap) -- WayV, a subunit of popular K-pop group NCT, showcased a fresh side Monday with the release of its fifth EP, "Give Me That," filled with bright and cheerful tracks.The album marks the first release f
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  Kep1er: 'We Wanted to Continue as a Team Thanks to Our Fans' Love… We Are 9 Sisters'

  SEOUL, June 3 (Yonhap) -- "Thanks to the precious time we’ve had for the past 2 years and 5 months and the immense love and support from our fans, we wanted to continue under the name Kep1er,&q
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  Aespa to make Japanese debut next month

  By Shim Sun-ahSEOUL, June 3 (Yonhap) -- South Korean girl group aespa will make its official debut in Japan next month with a single album, "Hot Mess," the group's agency said Monday.The album due out July 3 will feature three Japanes
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  ADOR, NewJeans Donate All Profits from College Festival Performance

  SEOUL, June 3 (Yonhap) -- NewJeans has donated the entire earnings from their recent university festival performances to the Korea Student Aid Foundation, as announced by their agency, ADOR, on the 3r
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  SM launches first global audition for new girl group

  SEOUL, June 3 (Yonhap) -- SM Entertainment, one of South Korea's leading K-pop agencies, announced Monday it is holding its first-ever global audition to form a new girl group. The audition began accepting applications Saturday, with the submissi
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  New Standard Contracts Aimed at Reducing Tampering, Preventing Abuse of Trademarks

  SEOUL, June 3 (Yonhap) -- The use of trademarks by agencies for their affiliated entertainers will be limited to public cultural and artistic activities, such as acting and singing, to prevent abuse o