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  (LEAD) G-Dragon's music, voice beamed into space by South Korean scientists

  (ATTN: RECASTS headline, first 9 paras with press release from G-Dragon's agency; CHANGES attribution; ADDS photo)SEOUL, April 10 (Yonhap) -- South Korean scientists have launched the music and voice of K-pop star G-Dragon into space as part of a
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  BTS’s “IDOL” Surpasses 500 Million Streams on Spotify, 15th Group Track to Do So

  SEOUL, April 10 (Yonhap) -- BTS’s 2018 hit track “IDOL” has officially surpassed 500 million streams on Spotify, BigHit Music announced on Thursday. Released in August 2018 as the title track of thei
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  G-Dragon's music, iris image beamed into space by South Korean scientists

  SEOUL, April 10 (Yonhap) -- South Korean scientists have launched the music and an image of the iris of K-pop star G-Dragon into space in a groundbreaking collaborative media artwork blending art, science and technology.The Space Institute of the Kor
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  Jeong Dong-won Kicks Off Nationwide Tour — His Last as a Teen

  SEOUL, April 9 (Yonhap) -- Singer Jeong Dong-won will begin his third national concert tour Jeong Dong-won: Dong(棟) Story(話) with shows in Busan on April 12–13, according to his agency Showplay. The
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  JYP donates 300 mln won for Myanmar quake relief

  SEOUL, April 9 (Yonhap) -- K-pop powerhouse JYP Entertainment has donated 300 million won (US$202,300) to World Vision to support emergency relief efforts and child medical treatment in Myanmar, which was hit by a powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake la
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  JYP Donates 300 Million Won for Myanmar Earthquake Relief, Child Treatment

  SEOUL, April 9 (Yonhap) -- K-pop powerhouse JYP Entertainment has donated 300 million won (USD$225,000) to World Vision to assist emergency relief efforts and medical support for children affected by
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  CHEEZE’s Dalchong to Release 1st Studio Album in a Decade

  SEOUL, April 9 (Yonhap) -- Dalchong of one-person band CHEEZE is set to release her second full-length album It just happened on April 24, her agency Mood Mingle revealed. This marks her first full a
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  OH MY GIRL Celebrates 10th Anniversary with Special Single ‘Oh My’

  SEOUL, April 9 (Yonhap) — K-pop girl group OH MY GIRL is marking its 10th debut anniversary with the release of a new special single titled “Oh My”, set to drop at 6 p.m. Wednesday, their agency said.
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  Kim Jang-hoon Aims to 'Expand Universe for Impaired People Via Music'

  SEOUL, Mar. 8 (Yonhap) — “I believe in the compassion and warmth of the Korean people. Through my concert, I want to help broaden the universe for people with disabilities,” said singer Kim Jang-hoon,
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  Jannabi to Release 4th Studio Album on April 28, Throw Seoul Concert

  SEOUL, April 8 (Yonhap) -- South Korean rock band Jannabi will release their fourth studio album on April 28, their agency said on Tuesday. Peponi Music, the band's management, announced the upcom
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  BIGBANG's Daesung drops 1st solo EP

  BIGBANG member-solo album BIGBANG's Daesung drops 1st solo EP SEOUL, April 8 (Yonhap) -- Daesung of K-pop idol group BIGBANG has made his return with his first solo EP on Tuesday, his agency RND C
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  Rose's 'APT.' climbs to No. 7 on Billboard Hot 100

  SEOUL, April 8 (Yonhap) -- Rose of K-pop girl group BLACKPINK has climbed higher on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart with her latest hit single "APT."The track rose three spots from the previous week to reach No. 7, Billboard said in a ch
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  BoA Apologizes Over Controversial Drunken Instagram Live with Jun Hyun-moo

  SEOUL, Apr. 8 (Yonhap) -- K-pop star BoA has apologized on Tuesday amid spreading criticism over her behavior during the social media live broadcast last week conducted while drinking with television
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  IU surpasses 10 million subscribers on YouTube

  SEOUL, April 8 (Yonhap) -- Singer and actress IU has surpassed 10 million subscribers on her official YouTube channel. According to the music industry on April 7, IU shared a photo and a video clip c
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  Rapper NO:EL Reflects on Late Politician Father, Vows to Live More Earnestly

  SEOUL, April 8 (Yonhap) -- Rapper NO:EL (real name Jang Yong-jun), the son of the late former lawmaker Jang Je-won who was found dead on March 31, shared his thoughts on completing the funeral procee
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  Dickpunks Release OST Track 'Toward Tomorrow' for Drama 'New Recruit 3'

  SEOUL, April 7 (Yonhap) -- Korean band Dickpunks has released the original soundtrack “Toward Tomorrow” for the ENA comedy series “New Recruit 3,” according to production company KT Genie Music. The
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  Billlie's Moon Sua, Siyoon to Release Unit Single 'SNAP'

  SEOUL, April 7 (Yonhap) -- Moon Sua and Siyoon of K-pop girl group Billlie will drop their unit digital single “SNAP” at 6 p.m. on Monday, their agency Mystic Story said. “SNAP” features a fusion of
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  Kwon Soon-kwan, ATEEZ’s Jongho Collaborate on New Song 'Our Memory'

  SEOUL, April 7 (Yonhap) -- Singer-songwriter and music producer Kwon Soon-kwan of the duo No Reply released a new collaboration track with Jongho of K-pop boy group ATEEZ, his agency said on Monday.
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  FIFTY FIFTY to Release New Digital Single 'Perfect Crime' at 6

  SEOUL, April 7 (Yonhap) -- FIFTY FIFTY will release a new digital single titled “Perfect Crime” at 6 p.m. on Sunday, according to their agency ATTRAKT. Perfect Crime is a track that blends a synthesi
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  NCT’s Mark Makes Solo Debut with Autobiographical Album ‘The Firstfruit’

  SEOUL, April 7 (Yonhap) -- Mark of K-pop boy group NCT officially debuted as a solo artist on Sunday with the release of his first solo album The Firstfruit, according to his agency SM Entertainment.