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  MAMA Awards return to Hong Kong; ‘K-POP Demon Hunters’ stage to come alive

  SEOUL, Nov. 11 (Yonhap) -- The Mnet MAMA Awards will take place in Hong Kong at the end of this month. CJ ENM announced at a press event in Seoul on Tuesday that the 2025 MAMA Awards will be held Oct
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  Michelle Yeoh joins star-studded lineup as MAMA Awards returns to Hong Kong

  By Shim Sun-ahSEOUL, Nov. 11 (Yonhap) -- The 2025 MAMA Awards, one of K-pop's most prominent year-end music ceremonies, will take place at Hong Kong's newly opened Kai Tak Stadium later this month, featuring 27 teams of artists and Oscar-winn
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  'Golden' remains No. 2 on Billboard Hot 100

  SEOUL, Nov. 11 (Yonhap) -- "Golden," a hit song from the Netflix animated film "KPop Demon Hunters," held steady at No. 2 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart, Billboard said Monday (U.S. time).The track remained in second plac
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  (LEAD) Hybe shifts to red in Q3 on N. American restructuring, IP investment

  (ATTN: RECASTS headline, lead and throughout with more details)SEOUL, Nov. 10 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's K-pop powerhouse Hybe on Monday reported a net loss for its third quarter, reversing a year-ago profit as the company absorbed one-off costs r
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  Sung Si-kyung to Hold Year-End Concert in December

  SEOUL, Nov. 10 (Yonhap) -- Balladeer Sung Si-kyung will hold a year-end concert next month despite recent difficulties stemming from alleged financial losses caused by his former manager, his agency
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  Aespa to Hold Solo Concerts at Japan’s Kyocera Dome and Tokyo Dome Next Year

  SEOUL, Nov. 10 (Yonhap) -- K-pop girl group Aespa will stage solo concerts at Kyocera Dome in Osaka and Tokyo Dome in April next year, their agency SM Entertainment said Monday. The announcement came
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  Singer Kang Sung-hee to release new single 'But You Know'

  SEOUL, Nov. 10 (Yonhap) -- Singer Kang Sung-hee released her new single “But You Know” at noon on Monday, her agency Music Farm Entertainment said. Kang began her music career in the indie scene in 1
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  UV’s Muzie to release remake single 'As Much as I Loved'

  SEOUL, Nov. 10 (Yonhap) -- Singer-songwriter Muzie, a member of K-pop duo UV, will release a new single “As Much as I Loved” at noon on Tuesday, his label Brand New Music said. The song is a remake o
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  Human rights concert to be held at Rolling Hall in December

  SEOUL, Nov. 10 (Yonhap) -- The Korean section of Amnesty International said on Monday that it will host the “Dec. 3 Human Rights Concert” at Rolling Hall in Seoul at 6 p.m. on Dec. 3. Under the sloga
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  'KPop Demon Hunters' soundtrack holds No. 2 spot on Billboard albums chart

  SEOUL, Nov. 10 (Yonhap) -- The soundtrack for Netflix's hit animated film "Kpop Demon Hunters" remained at No. 2 in its 20th week on Billboard's main albums chart.According to a Billboard preview released Sunday (U.S. time), the a
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  Beckham knighted to the tune of 'Golden'

  SEOUL, Nov. 7 (Yonhap) -- British football icon David Beckham officially received his knighthood from King Charles III at a solemn investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle on Tuesday (British local time). However, the occasion drew unexpected attention
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  Jazz vocalist Woong San releases new single

  SEOUL, Nov. 7 (Yonhap) -- Korean jazz singer Woong San has released a reinterpretation of a classic Korean art song. According to her label Universal Music, Woong San’s new single “Like the Wind That
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  TXT’s Yeonjun to release 1st solo album 'No Labels: Part 01'

  SEOUL, Nov. 7 (Yonhap) -- Yeonjun of K-pop boy band Tomorrow X Together (TXT) will release his first solo album since debuting with the group. His agency BigHit Music said Yeonjun’s solo album “No La
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  Rock band Jaurim returns with its 1st full-length album in 4 years

  SEOUL, Nov. 6 (Yonhap) -- Rock band Jaurim returned with its first full-length album in four years, exploring a rawer emotional spectrum and a more direct expression of anger. “At one time, Jaurim’s
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  G-Dragon opens up about considering retirement after drug probe

  SEOUL, Nov. 6 (Yonhap) -- K-pop superstar G-Dragon revealed in a recent interview that he was so disheartened by a drug allegation probe two years ago that he considered retiring from the music industry.The leader of the influential K-pop group BIGBA
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  South Korean band LEENALCHI to return with new full-length album

  SEOUL, Nov. 6 (Yonhap) -- South Korean band LEENALCHI will return with a new full-length album, "Heungboga," five years after their previous release, "Sugungga." According to
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  J.Y. Park Says He Accepted Culture Exchange Committee Role 'For the Sake of K-pop'

  SEOUL, Nov. 6 (Yonhap) -- JYP Entertainment founder and singer-producer J.Y. Park, whose real name is Park Jin-young, explained that he accepted the position of Chair of the Public Culture Exchange C
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  Weverse Partners with China’s QQ Music to Launch ‘Weverse DM’ Service

  SEOUL, Nov. 6 (Yonhap) -- Global fan platform Weverse has partnered with QQ Music, China’s largest music streaming service, to introduce its direct messaging feature “Weverse DM.” Under a strategic pa
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  Rookie Group Newbeat Says 'Our Strength Is a Fearless Spirit of Challenge'

  SEOUL, Nov. 6 (Yonhap) -- “‘Love yourself’ is a message that resonates across the world. With our mini album ‘Louder Than Ever’, we want to deliver that message in a louder voice.” (Park Min-seok) Ro
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  U-Know Yunho Says Curiosity Has Driven His 22-Year Career: “I’ve Endured, Even Without Results”

  SEOUL, Nov. 5 (Yonhap) -- “The driving force that has kept me going for 22 years is curiosity. Instead of being content with where I am, my curiosity pushes me to seek something new. And of course, i