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  ADOR files suit against Danielle, ex-chief Min seeking 43.1 bln won in compensation

  SEOUL, Dec. 30 (Yonhap) -- K-pop label ADOR has filed a suit against Danielle, whom the agency recently terminated their contract with, and former chief executive Min Hee-jin seeking around 43.1 billion won (US$29.7 million) in compensation, legal so
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  Heize to roll out self-written song 'Even if'

  SEOUL, Dec. 30 (Yonhap) -- K-pop diva Heize will release a new digital single, "Even if," on Wednesday, her agency P Nation said on Tuesday. A self-written and self-composed track, &quo
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  Jennie to hold photo exhibition 'J2NNI5' next month

  SEOUL, Dec. 30 (Yonhap) -- Jennie of girl group BLACKPINK will hold her first photo exhibition, titled "J2NNI5," from next month’s 16-29 in Seoul, her agency OA Entertainment said Tuesday
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  (LEAD) NewJeans' Hanni to stay with ADOR; Danielle's contract terminated: agency

  (ATTN: UPDATES with ADOR's court case against Danielle in 5th para; CHANGES photo)SEOUL, Dec. 29 (Yonhap) -- K-pop label ADOR said Monday that NewJeans member Hanni will remain with the company, while fellow member Danielle has been notified of t
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  NewJeans' Hanni to stay with ADOR; Danielle's contract terminated: agency

  SEOUL, Dec. 29 (Yonhap) -- K-pop label ADOR said Monday that NewJeans member Hanni will remain with the company, while fellow member Danielle has been notified of the termination of her contract.Hanni, who has been embroiled in a long-running dispute
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  30th anniversary of late Kim Kwang-seok marked by tribute LP next month

  SEOUL, Dec. 26 (Yonhap) -- A tribute LP featuring signature songs by late singer-songwriter Kim Kwang-seok (1964-1996), who died in 1996, will be released to mark the 30th anniversary of his death ne
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  [2026 Outlook] BTS, BLACKPINK comebacks; UNESCO World Heritage session in Busan fuel K-culture momentum

  SEOUL, Dec. 26 (Yonhap) -- K-culture, which enjoyed strong global popularity throughout 2025, is expected to continue its dynamic run in 2026, the "Year of the Red Horse." K-pop superstar
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  Top-notch music critic Kim Young-dae dies at 48

  SEOUL, Dec. 25 (Yonhap) -- Renowned Korean music critic Kim Young-dae passed away on Wednesday. He was 48. News of his death was announced Thursday morning through the late critic’s social media acco
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  Hallyu at a turning point with “K-Pop Demon Hunters,” shifting from U.S. subculture to mainstream

  SEOUL, Dec. 24 (Yonhap) -- “This year has been a watershed moment for the spread of Hallyu in the United States. ‘K-Pop Demon Hunters’ has created a turning point by helping Hallyu move beyond a flee
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  Korea Choreography Copyright Association to host ‘Choreo Awards’ next month

  SEOUL, Dec. 24 (Yonhap) -- The Korea Choreography Copyright Association (KCCA) said Wednesday it will hold the “2025 Choreo Awards,” a ceremony honoring choreographers, later at 5 p.m. at YES24 Live
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  Christmas carols dominate Billboard Hot 100 top 10; KDH 'Golden' ranks 11th

  SEOUL, Dec. 24 (Yonhap) -- With the Christmas season in full swing, carols dominated the U.S. Billboard singles chart, while “Golden,” an original soundtrack track from the Netflix film “K-Pop Demon
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  WOODZ’s “Drowning” named Genie Music’s most-streamed song of the year

  SEOUL, Dec. 24 (Yonhap) -- WOODZ’s sleeper hit “Drowning” has been named the most-streamed song of the year on the music streaming platform Genie. KT Genie Music released the results of its streaming
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  Melon to launch integrated Korea-China-Japan chart for K-pop artists

  SEOUL, Dec. 23 (Yonhap) -- Melon, South Korea’s leading music streaming platform, will introduce a new chart that integrates K-pop usage data from South Korea, China and Japan. Kakao Entertainment, w
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  Hong Jin-young denies close ties with alleged illegal medical provider

  SEOUL, Dec. 23 (Yonhap) -- Singer Hong Jin-young has denied having any personal ties with a woman nicknamed “Injection Aunt,” who is accused of providing illegal medical services, after a photo of th
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  Yoon Mi-rae to release new R&B single 'Breath' co-written with Tiger JK

  SEOUL, Dec. 23 (Yonhap) -- K-pop singer-rapper Yoon Mi-rae will release her new digital single "Breath" at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, her agency Feel Ghood Music said. "Breath" is an
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  Japanese woman booked for attempting to break into BTS member Jungkook's home

  SEOUL, Dec. 22 (Yonhap) -- A Japanese woman in her 50s has been booked on suspicion of attempting to break into the home of BTS member Jungkook, police said Monday.The woman, who is suspected of trying multiple times to open the keypad door lock of J
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  BTS hints at 'real big thing' as new album nears completion

  SEOUL, Dec. 22 (Yonhap) -- BTS has shared insights about their preparations for next year's album during a livestream with fans.Vowing to make next year "the year of BTS" the leader RM said, "A real big thing is coming," d
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  Singer-songwriter Song Si-hyun releases new song “Listen” after nine years

  SEOUL, Dec. 18 (Yonhap) -- Singer-songwriter Song Si-hyun released his first new song in more than nine years, titled “Listen,” at noon on Thursday. “‘Listen’ is a song I wrote and composed myself,
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  Apink’s Yoon Bomi to marry composer Rado next May after nine-year relationship

  SEOUL, Dec. 18 (Yonhap) -- Yoon Bomi, 32, will marry composer Rado (Song Joo-young, 41) next May after nine years of dating, her agency With Us Entertainment said on the Thursday. Yoon announced the
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  Yangpa: “This is my turning point at my peak… I sang with my back against the wall”

  SEOUL, Dec. 18 (Yonhap) -- “Although I debuted in 1997, I actually haven’t been active for even 10 full years. I see my 30th anniversary as a turning point and a new beginning, and I won’t stop again