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  BigHit Music embarks on quest for new boy group talent

  BigHit Music embarks on quest for new boy group talent SEOUL, Aug. 11 (Yonhap) -- Big Hit Music, the agency behind globally followed BTS and TOMORROW X TOGETHER (TXT), on Friday said it set
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  BTS’ V pre-releases 2 songs from new album 'Layover'

  BTS’ V pre-releases 2 songs from new album 'Layover' SEOUL, Aug. 11 (Yonhap) -- V of K-pop superband BTS has unveiled two tracks, “Rainy Days” and “Love Me Again,” on Friday in advan
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  Ive to join lineup for Jamboree K-pop concert

  By Shim Sun-ahSEOUL, Aug. 10 (Yonhap) -- Ive, one of the hottest K-pop girl groups, will be added to the lineup for the World Scout Jamboree's K-pop concert, the event's organizer said Thursday.The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism said
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  IVE joins jamboree K-pop concert lineup

  IVE joins jamboree K-pop concert lineup SEOUL, Aug. 10 (Yonhap) -- Girl group IVE has joined the lineup for the K-pop concert that will wrap up the 2023 World Scout Jamboree later this week,
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  Music video for BTS V's debut solo track 'Love Me Again' unveiled

  SEOUL, Aug. 10 (Yonhap) -- The music video for "Love Me Again," a track on BTS member V's upcoming first solo album, was released Thursday.According to BigHit Music, "Love Me Again" is an emotional R&B genre number featuri
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  Rock star Yoon Do-hyun recovers from cancer after 3-yr treatment

  Rock star Yoon Do-hyun recovers from cancer after 3-yr treatment SEOUL, Aug. 10 (Yonhap) -- Yoon Do-hyun recently recovered from cancer after three enduring years of treatment, the South Kore
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  (LEAD) NewJeans, NCT Dream, ITZY among performers in K-pop concert for World Jamboree

  (ATTN: UPDATES with announcement of concert lineup in first four paras; RECASTS headline)SEOUL, Aug. 9 (Yonhap) -- NewJeans, NCT Dream, ITZY, Mamamoo and The Boyz are among the 18 teams of artists who will perform in a K-pop concert for the 2023 Worl
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  Sibling duo AKMU to return this month after two years

  By Shim Sun-ahSEOUL, Aug. 9 (Yonhap) -- AKMU, the brother-sister music duo known for its witty and profound lyrics, will drop a new song on Aug. 21, its agency said Wednesday.It will be the first release from the team in about two years since "
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  BLACKPINK nominated for 4 MTV VMAs this year

  SEOUL, Aug. 9 (Yonhap) -- K-pop girl group BLACKPINK has been nominated for four categories of the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards, the U.S. music channel has announced.The group will compete for Best Choreography, Best Art Direction, Best Editing and Be
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  NCT to make full-group comeback with 4th studio album

  SEOUL, Aug. 9 (Yonhap) -- K-pop boy group NCT will return with all members later this month, dropping its fourth studio album, the group's agency said Wednesday."Golden Age" will hit music services on Aug. 28, SM Entertainment said.It
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  NCT to drop 4th full album ‘Golden Age' on Aug. 28

  NCT to drop 4th full album ‘Golden Age' on Aug. 28 SEOUL, Aug. 9 (Yonhap) -- K-pop boy group NCT will come to its full force to release their fourth and latest full-length album “Golden A
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  NCT Dream, Mamamoo to join lineup for K-pop concert for World Jamboree

  SEOUL, Aug. 9 (Yonhap) -- Popular K-pop groups NCT Dream, Mamamoo, NewJeans and ITZY will headline a K-pop concert slated for Friday in Seoul as part of the 2023 World Scout Jamboree, music industry sources said Wednesday.They said the lineup will al
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  Stray Kids' 'Special' MV tops 100 mln views

  Stray Kids' 'Special' MV tops 100 mln views SEOUL, Aug. 8 (Yonhap) -- The music video for “Special” by K-pop boy group Stray Kids exceeded 100 million views on YouTube, the group’
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  EXO's Baekhyun to set up his own company

  EXO's Baekhyun to set up his own company SEOUL, Aug. 8 (Yonhap) -- Baekhyun of K-pop boy group EXO on Tuesday has revealed his plans to establish and operate his own personal company, al
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  BLACKPINK to celebrate 7th debut anniv. in U.S., Asia

  SEOUL, Aug. 8 (Yonhap) -- K-pop girl group BLACKPINK is set to hold various events to commemorate its seventh debut anniversary across major cities in the United States and Asia, its agency said Tuesday.YG Entertainment said videos looking back on th
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  SNSD's Sunny leaves SM

  SNSD's Sunny leaves SM SEOUL, Aug. 8 (Yonhap) -- Sunny of K-pop girl group Girls' Generation (SNSD) is leaving her cradle agency SM Entertainment after 16 years of being under its wing, the
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  BTS's V to drop solo album 'Layover' next month

  BTS's V to drop solo album 'Layover' next month SEOUL, Aug. 8 (Yonhap) -- V of K-pop superband BTS will release his first solo album "Layover" on Sept. 9, his agency Big Hit
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  Will NewJeans bring excitement after Jamboree controversy?

  Will NewJeans Bring Excitement After Jamboree Controversy? SEOUL, Aug. 8 (Yonhap) -- After many controversies from its planning, the “2023 Saemangeum World Scout Jamboree” is now drawing at
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  BTS member Suga to join S. Korean military

  SEOUL, Aug. 7 (Yonhap) -- Suga, a member of K-pop supergroup BTS, has canceled his request to delay enlistment in order to start his mandatory military service, his agency said Monday. BigHit Music did not provide a specific time frame on when he wil
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  The Boyz returns with refreshing summery songs

  By Shim Sun-ahSEOUL, Aug. 7 (Yonhap) -- K-pop group The Boyz is aiming to break into girl group-dominated local music charts with its second full-length album of refreshing summery songs.The new album, "Phantasy Pt. 1 Christmas in August,"