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  Ive hoping to reach out globally with message of 'self-love'

  By Shim Sun-ahSEOUL, Oct. 8 (Yonhap) -- Ive, one of the hottest girl groups in South Korea, said Sunday it wants to reach a wider audience through its first-ever world tour.The group that consists of An Yujin, Gaeul, Rei, Jang Wonyoung, Liz and Leese
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  Le Sserafim cancels Bangkok concerts for health reasons

  SEOUL, Oct. 7 (Yonhap) -- K-pop girl group Le Sserafim called off two concerts in Bangkok after three members were diagnosed with influenza, the group's agency said Saturday.Source Music put a notice on the cancellation of the shows on Weverse, a
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  BTS' Jungkook hits No. 5 on British Official Singles chart with '3D'

  SEOUL, Oct. 7 (Yonhap) -- Jungkook of K-pop sensation BTS has charted high again on the British Official Singles chart with his second solo single "3D" this week, following the success of his debut solo song, "Seven."According
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  NCT 127 returns with album that 'best embodies' group

  By Shim Sun-ahSEOUL, Oct. 6 (Yonhap) -- K-pop idol groups are trending toward easy-listening music these days, but NCT 127 is sticking to its signature style of upbeat and energetic music that focuses on catchy melodies and strong dance routines with
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  Girls' Day's Park So-jin to marry actor Lee Dong-ha in Nov.

  Girls' Day's Park So-jin to marry actor Lee Dong-ha in Nov. SEOUL, Oct. 6 (Yonhap) -- The singer-actress’s management, Noon Company, stated, "Park So-jin and actor Lee Dong-h
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  (G)I-dle drops 1st all-English EP 'Heat'

  By Shim Sun-ahSEOUL, Oct. 6 (Yonhap) -- K-pop girl group (G)I-dle released its first all-English EP especially targeting the North American market Friday.The album, titled "Heat," was rolled out at 9 a.m. and consists of five tracks, acco
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  Stray Kids to return next month with new EP 'Rock-Star'

  SEOUL, Oct. 6 (Yonhap) -- K-pop boy group Stray Kids will drop a new EP, "Rock-Star," next month, the group's agency said Friday.According to JYP Entertainment, "Rock-Star" will be released on Nov. 10 at 1 p.m. in Korean t
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  BLACKPINK's Jennie to drop special single 'You & Me'

  SEOUL, Oct. 4 (Yonhap) -- Jennie of K-pop girl group BLACKPINK will release a special solo single, "You & Me," the group's agency said Wednesday.According to YG Entertainment, the new song will hit major music platforms at home and ab
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  Fifty Fifty's agency sues former outsourced music production company

  By Shim Sun-ahSEOUL, Oct. 4 (Yonhap) -- The K-pop label behind rising girl group Fifty Fifty has filed a damage suit against an outsourced production company and its top officials for their alleged role in a contract dispute between the agency and th
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  Police drop charges against Hwasa over alleged indecent performance

  SEOUL, Oct. 4 (Yonhap) -- Police said Wednesday they have decided to drop the charges of alleged public indecency against Hwasa of K-pop girl group Mamamoo.Hwasa, whose real name Ahn Hye-jin, was embroiled in controversy for her obscene performance a
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  Fifty Fifty’s agency wages 1 bln won lawsuit against 'Cupid' producer

  Fifty Fifty’s agency wages 1 bln won lawsuit against 'Cupid' producer SEOUL, Oct. 4 (Yonhap) -- Fifty Fifty’s agency on Wednesday said it filed a 1 billion won (US$735,000) lawsuit again
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  BTS' Jungkook to release first solo album 'Golden'

  BTS member-solo album BTS' Jungkook to release first solo album 'Golden'SEOUL, Oct. 4 (Yonhap) -- Jungkook of K-pop boy group BTS will put out his first solo album, "Golden," n
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  Jungkook's 'Seven' stays in Billboard Singles for 11 weeks

  Jungkook's 'Seven' stays in Billboard Singles for 11 weeks SEOUL, Oct. 4 (Yonhap) -- BTS member Jungkook's solo debut song “Seven” charted on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 sing
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  SHINee launches first Japan tour in 5 years

  SEOUL, Oct. 2 (Yonhap) -- South Korean boy band SHINee began its tour around Japan last week and will close with a concert at the Tokyo Dome next year, the group's agency said Monday.SM Entertainment said the band kicked off their tour at Japan&#
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  (LEAD) BTS' Jungkook drops 2nd solo single

  (ATTN: UPDATES throughout)SEOUL, Sept. 29 (Yonhap) -- Jungkook of K-pop giant BTS released his second individual single on Friday, just two months after hitting global charts with his first single "Seven" in July.According to BigHit Music
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  NewJeans hits 1 bln streams mark on Spotify with debut album

  SEOUL, Sept. 29 (Yonhap) -- South Korean girl group NewJeans has hit the 1 billion streams mark on Spotify with its namesake debut album, the group's management agency said Friday.The accumulated streams generated by the album, "New Jeans,
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  BTS' Jungkook to drop 2nd solo single

  SEOUL, Sept. 29 (Yonhap) -- Jungkook of K-pop giant BTS will release his second individual single on Friday, just two months after hitting global charts with his first single "Seven" in July.According to BigHit Music, the band's agenc
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  BLACKPINK's 'How You Like That' choreography video tops 1.5 bln views

  SEOUL, Sept. 27 (Yonhap) -- The dance performance video for "How You Like That," a 2020 hit single by K-pop girl group BLACKPINK, has surpassed 1.5 billion views on YouTube, the group's agency said Wednesday.The choreography video hit
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  Kep1er sings about magical love in 5th EP

  By Shim Sun-ahSEOUL, Sept. 25 (Yonhap) -- K-pop girl group Kep1er returned Monday with its fifth EP, "Magic Hour," which continues the concept of lovestruck girls from its previous album.The new release comes five months after the group&#
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  All BTS members renew contract with BigHit

  SEOUL, Sept. 25 (Yonhap) -- All seven members of the K-pop sensation BTS have renewed contracts with their agency, BigHit Music, for the second time, music industry sources said Monday.The sources said all seven members -- RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimi