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  HYNN to Release Fifth Mini-Album "Below Zero" on Jan. 15

  SEOUL, Jan. 6 (Yonhap) -- Vocal powerhouse HYNN will drop her fifth mini-album, "Below Zero," on Jan. 15, her agency New Order Entertainment announced. The album will include the title tra
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  RIIZE Achieves Its 1st 100 Million Streams with 'Get A Guitar'

  SEOUL, Jan. 6 (Yonhap) -- Rookie K-pop group RIIZE has achieved a major milestone with their debut track "Get A Guitar," surpassing 100 million streams on Spotify, according to their agenc
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  20th Anniversary Marks New Era of Regional Multi-Label Expansion': Hybe CEO

  SEOUL, Jan. 6 (Yonhap) -- HYBE CEO Lee Jae-sang has unveiled plans to strengthen the company’s localized business strategies as it celebrates its 20th anniversary this year. In a New Year’s address on
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  2NE1 to Hold 15th Anniversary Encore Concert at Seoul's KSPO Dome

  SEOUL, Jan. 6 (Yonhap) --K-pop group 2NE1 will hold encore performances of their 15th-anniversary Asia tour "WELCOME BACK" in April in Seoul’s Olympic Park, YG Entertainment said on Monday
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  BLACKPINK's Rose rebounds to No. 2 on British Official chart with 'APT.'

  SEOUL, Jan. 4 (Yonhap) -- "APT.," the latest single from BLACKPINK member Rose, has climbed back to No. 2 on the British Official Singles Chart Top 100, matching its previous peak.According to the chart unveiled Friday (British time), &q
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  BLACKPINK's Rose Dominates Hanteo's National Charts Across All Categories

  SEOUL, Jan. 3 (Yonhap) -- Rose of BLACKPINK has achieved an unprecedented milestone, securing the top spot on Hanteo Chart's national charts for 10 consecutive weeks. Hanteo Chart, the world'
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  BLACKPINK’s Rose Climbs Billboard Charts with 'APT.' and Solo Album 'Rosie'

  SEOUL, Jan. 2 (Yonhap) -- BLACKPINK’s Rose continues her dual success on the U.S. Billboard charts with her pre-release single "APT." and her debut solo studio album Rosie. According to t
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  Snake Zodiac Stars Set to Shine in Year of Blue Snake

  SEOUL, Jan. 2 (Yonhap) — As the Year of Eulsa begins, stars born under the blue snake zodiac are anticipated to make significant strides in their respective fields. Among actors born in 1941, Kim Hye-
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  Lim Young-woong Expresses Condolences to Victims, Proceeds with Concert After Deliberation

  SEOUL, Jan. 1 (Yonhap) -- South Korean star singer Lim Young-woong will proceed with his large-scale solo concert, Lim Young-woong Recital, at Seoul's Gocheok Sky Dome as scheduled. Lim's age
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  [2025 K-Pop Industry] SM Entertainment Celebrates 30th Anniversary Amid BTS, BLACKPINK Comebacks

  SEOUL, Dec. 29 (Yonhap) -- As SM Entertainment marks its 30th anniversary in 2025, the industry giant behind acts from H.O.T. to aespa plans to celebrate its legacy of shaping the K-pop industry. Mea
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  Seventeen subunit BSS to drop new single next month

  SEOUL, Dec. 27 (Yonhap) -- BSS, a subunit of popular boy group Seventeen, will return with its second single next month, the group's agency said Friday.The subunit of Seungkwan, Dokyeom and Hoshi will release "Teleparty" on Jan. 8, Pl
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  Jennie announces plan for solo album next year

  SEOUL, Dec. 26 (Yonhap) -- Jennie of K-pop girl group BLACKPINK has revealed plans to release a solo, "life-reflecting" album next year.According to her agency, OA Entertainment, she shared the announcement in a "Happy Holidays&quo
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  NewJeans: 'We Hope to Perform on a Grand Stage in Korea'

  SEOUL, Dec. 26 (Yonhap) -- K-pop girl group NewJeans expressed their hopes for a major performance in South Korea during their appearance on CBS Radio's 'Kim Hyun-jung's News Show"
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  Rose's 'APT.' at No. 22 on Billboard Hot 100 this week

  SEOUL, Dec. 25 (Yonhap) -- Rose's hit single "APT." stood at No. 22 on Billboard's Hot 100 Chart this week, remaining on the chart for two months since its release.The song, released Oct. 18, stood at 22nd on the top singles list
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  WINNER's Song Min-ho discharged from military amid allegations of lax service

  SEOUL, Dec. 24 (Yonhap) -- Song Min-ho of K-pop group WINNER has been discharged from the military, industry sources said Tuesday, amid allegations that he did not fulfill his duties properly.The sources said Song completed his mandatory service as a
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  NCT's Jaemin donates 100 mln won to UNICEF

  SEOUL, Dec. 24 (Yonhap) -- Jaemin, a member of popular boy group NCT, has donated 100 million won (US$68,998) to UNICEF's program for supporting children around the world, UNICEF Korea said Tuesday.The donation was made in the name of the K-pop g
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  (2nd LD) Stray Kids scores 6th Billboard 200 No. 1

  (ATTN: UPDATES with reaction from Stray Kids in 3rd para)SEOUL, Dec. 23 (Yonhap) -- K-pop boy group Stray Kids has claimed its sixth No. 1 on the U.S. Billboard's main albums chart with its new album, "Hop."The album debuted atop the
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  (LEAD) Stray Kids scores 6th Billboard 200 No. 1

  (ATTN: UPDATES with more details in paras 5-12; ADDS photos)SEOUL, Dec. 23 (Yonhap) -- K-pop boy group Stray Kids has claimed its sixth No. 1 on the U.S. Billboard's main albums chart with its new album, "Hop."The album debuted atop t
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  Day6 Becomes First K-Band to Perform at Gocheok Dome: 'Unbelievable, Thanks to You All'

  SEOUL, Dec. 23 (Yonhap) -- "It's hard to believe. Performing at Gocheok Sky Dome carries so much meaning." (Wonpil) On Saturday evening, the sounds of Day6's hit song You Were Be
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  Stray Kids scores 6th Billboard 200 No. 1

  SEOUL, Dec. 23 (Yonhap) -- K-pop boy group Stray Kids has claimed its sixth No. 1 on the U.S. Billboard's main albums chart with its new album, "Hop."The album debuted atop the Billboard 200 chart for this week with 187,000 equivalent