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  Seoul Philharmonic's new Dutch director shares vision for 5-year tenure

  By Woo Jae-yeonSEOUL, Nov. 20 (Yonhap) -- The Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra (SPO)'s new music director on Monday pledged to closely collaborate with Korean musicians and artists, nurture young conductors and embark on global tours during his five-
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  BLACKPINK likely to renew contract for group activities with YG: sources

  SEOUL, Nov. 20 (Yonhap) -- Renowned K-pop girl group BLACKPINK is likely to extend its group activities with YG Entertainment.The group's four members are in the final stages of negotiating to renew their contracts with the agency for group activ
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  (LEAD) Stray Kids scores 4th Billboard 200 No. 1 with 'Rock-Star'

  (ATTN: UPDATES with more details of report, background info in last 7 paras)SEOUL, Nov. 20 (Yonhap) -- K-pop boy group Stray Kids has claimed its fourth No. 1 on the U.S. Billboard's main albums chart with its latest EP, "Rock-Star."T
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  Stray Kids scores 4th Billboard 200 No. 1 with 'Rock-Star'

  SEOUL, Nov. 20 (Yonhap) -- K-pop boy group Stray Kids has claimed its fourth No. 1 on the U.S. Billboard's main albums chart with its latest EP, "Rock-Star."The eight-track album debuted atop the Billboard 200 chart for this week with
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  Hybe's new girl band 'KATSEYE' unveiled

  SEOUL, Nov. 18 (Yonhap) -- Hybe, the parent company of K-pop superband BTS' management agency BigHit, announced Saturday the lineup of its new girl band, "KATSEYE," which consists of six members from four countries. Hybe selected the
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  Multiple hits from BTS' Jungkook, Stray Kids on British Official

  SEOUL, Nov. 18 (Yonhap) -- Multiple songs and albums from Jungkook of K-pop juggernaut BTS and Stray Kids, also a South Korean boy group, have charted the British Official charts.According to the latest charts unveiled Friday (British time), Jungkook
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  SM, British producer Moon & Back to make boy group

  SEOUL, Nov. 16 (Yonhap) -- SM Entertainment said Thursday it has recently sealed a deal with a British company to create a boy group.The South Korean entertainment giant made an agreement on the production with British producer Moon & Back Media, fou
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  FNC's new boy group AMPERS&ONE debuts with energetic, youthful single

  By Shim Sun-ahSEOUL, Nov. 15 (Yonhap) -- A new boy band from local cable channel Mnet's latest audition program, "Boys Planet," made its debut Wednesday under the name "AMPERS&ONE."It is the first boy group from FNC Entert
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  Pianist Lim Yunchan to perform with Seoul Philharmonic early next year

  SEOUL, Nov. 15 (Yonhap) -- Pianist Lim Yunchan will perform with the Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra (SPO) in early January as the orchestra's first performance since the inauguration of its new music director, Jaap van Zweden, the orchestra said We
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  Members of (G)I-dle, aespa, Ive collaborate to promote Busan's Expo bid

  SEOUL, Nov. 15 (Yonhap) -- A member each from leading K-pop groups (G)I-dle, aespa and Ive have joined forces for a collaborative single promoting Busan's bid to host the 2030 World Expo.Soyeon of (G)I-dle, Winter of aespa and Liz of Ive will dro
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  Stray Kids to perform at 2023 Billboard Music Awards

  SEOUL, Nov. 15 (Yonhap) -- K-pop superstars Stray Kids will perform at the 2023 Billboard Music Awards (BBMAs).The BBMAs announced on social media Tuesday (U.S. time) that the South Korean band has been chosen to perform at the awards ceremony schedu
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  Seventeen delivers message of solidarity, hope to young people at UNESCO forum

  SEOUL, Nov. 15 (Yonhap) -- K-pop supergroup Seventeen has addressed a UNESCO forum and delivered a message of solidarity and hope to young people around the world.The 13-piece group attended a special session of the 13th UNESCO Youth Forum, a biennia
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  (LEAD) Jungkook's 'Standing Next to You' debuts at No. 5 on Billboard Hot 100

  (ATTN: UPDATES with more background info in para 4)SEOUL, Nov. 14 (Yonhap) -- "Standing Next to You," the latest song from BTS member Jungkook, has entered the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart at No. 5.The tune came in fifth on this week&#
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  Jungkook's 'Standing Next to You' debuts at No. 5 on Billboard Hot 100

  SEOUL, Nov. 14 (Yonhap) -- "Standing Next to You," the latest song from BTS member Jungkook, has entered the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart at No. 5.The tune came in fifth on this week's Hot 100 chart behind Taylor Swift's "
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  ITZY's 'Wannabe' certified gold in U.S.

  SEOUL, Nov. 13 (Yonhap) -- K-pop girl group ITZY has earned a gold certification from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for its 2020 hit song "Wannabe."The RIAA announced on its website Monday (U.S. time) that the lead
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  Red Velvet drops 3rd full-length album 'Chill Kill'

  SEOUL, Nov. 13 (Yonhap) -- K-pop girl group Red Velvet released its third full-length album, "Chill Kill," on Monday, the group's agency said.The album consists of 10 tracks, including the title track."Chill Kill" is a pop
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  Hybe establishes Mexico-based unit to expand into Latin music market

  SEOUL, Nov. 13 (Yonhap) -- Hybe, the K-pop powerhouse behind BTS and NewJeans, has founded a Mexico-based unit to tap into the Latin music market. The largest K-pop company in South Korea said Monday that Hybe Latin America will serve as a bridgehead
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  Jungkook debuts at No. 2 on Billboard 200 with 'Golden'

  SEOUL, Nov. 13 (Yonhap) -- "Golden," the first solo album by BTS' Jungkook, has arrived at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 albums chart.The album followed Taylor Swift's "1989 (Taylor's Version)," which topped the chart
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  Pianist Cho Seong-jin to perform with Berlin Philharmonic this week in Seoul

  By Woo Jae-yeonSEOUL, Nov. 10 (Yonhap) -- Cho Seong-jin will perform with the Berlin Philharmonic on Sunday in Seoul, his third collaboration with the orchestra, the pianist said Friday.Cho, the winner of the 17th Chopin International Piano Competiti
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  BTS' Jungkook holds surprise concert in Times Square

  SEOUL, Nov. 10 (Yonhap) -- BTS member Jungkook has held a surprise concert at Times Square in New York City, his agency said.According to BigHit Music, the vocalist took to the TSX Entertainment stage, located in the heart of the square, for a surpri