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  Ateez challenges itself to new music style with 'Golden Hour: Part. 2'

  By Shim Sun-ahSEOUL, Nov. 14 (Yonhap) -- K-pop boy group Ateez said Thursday it explored a new musical style with its upcoming release, "Golden Hour: Part. 2," aiming to challenge the stereotype that they only produce powerful and intense
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  Min Hee-jin Notifies HYBE of Put Option Exercise Worth 26 Bln Won

  SEOUL, Nov. 14 (Yonhap) -- Min Hee-jin, former head of ADOR, recently informed HYBE that she would exercise her put option on ADOR shares, estimated to be valued at approximately 26 billion won (USD$
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  BIBI to Release New Single "DERRE" at 6 p.m.

  SEOUL, Nov. 14 (Yonhap) -- K-pop singer BIBI’s latest double single, DERRE, will be released alongside its music video at 6 p.m. on Thursday. This single marks the third episode in BIBI’s "ERA
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  ADOR Receives Notice from NewJeans: 'We Will Do Our Best to Continue with the Artists'

  SEOUL, Nov. 14 (Yonhap) -- ADOR, the agency representing NewJeans, confirmed on the 14th that it had received the formal notice from the group, which threatened to terminate their contracts unless sp
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  Younha Releases 7th Album Repackage 'Growth Theory: Final Edition'

  SEOUL, Nov. 14 (Yonhap) -- K-pop diva Younha has released a repackage of her seventh studio album, "Growth Theory: Final Edition," featuring three new tracks, her agency C9 Entertainment
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  NewJeans' 'Hype Boy' MV surpasses 200 million views

  SEOUL, Nov. 14 (Yonhap) -- NewJeans’ performance version music video for their hit song Hype Boy has surpassed 200 million views on YouTube, their agency ADOR announced on the 14th. This achievement
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  BTS' Jin to perform 'Running Wild' on Jimmy Fallon's show

  SEOUL, Nov. 14 (Yonhap) -- Jin, a member of K-pop superstar BTS, will give a live performance of his new song, "Running Wild," on "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" next week, the group's agency said Thursday.The voc
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  NewJeans Requires Min's Return as ADOR's CEO, Vows Contract Termination if Demands Not Met

  SEOUL, Nov. 13 (Yonhap) -- K-pop group NewJeans issued a legal notice to their agency ADOR on Wednesday, warning that they would terminate their exclusive contract if their demands for corrective act
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  Lee Moon-sae: 'Nothing Left to Lose... No Retirement in Sight'

  SEOUL, Nov. 13 (Yonhap) -- "When I'm preparing for a performance or working on an album, I feel happy just strumming my guitar and singing," veteran singer Lee Moon-sae shared at the p
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  BTS' DNA music video surpasses 1.6 bln views

  SEOUL, Nov. 13 (Yonhap) -- The music video for global K-pop sensation BTS' 2017 hit song "DNA" has surpassed 1.6 billion views on YouTube.The video hit the milestone at about 3:30 a.m. on Wednesday, becoming the third from the group t
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  BTS’s Jimin's 'Who' ranks No. 44 on Billboard Hot 100

  SEOUL, Nov. 13 (Yonhap) -- BTS’s Jimin's solo track "Who," from his second album, has marked its 16th consecutive week on the U.S. Billboard charts, its agency said on Wednesday. The
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  Young Stars Heading to College Entrance Exam

  SEOUL, Nov. 13 (Yonhap) -- With the 2025 College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT) set for tomorrow, the participation of 2006-born stars in this year’s exam is drawing attention. Among actors, Kal So-wo
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  DAY6 to Hold First-Ever K-Pop Band Concert at Gocheok Sky Dome Next Month

  SEOUL, Nov. 12 (Yonhap) -- DAY6 will host a special concert next month at Seoul’s Gocheok Sky Dome to become the first K-pop band to hold a solo concert at this venue, its agency said on Tuesday. Ti
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  Red Velvet's Irene to Release First Solo Album This Month

  SEOUL, Nov. 12 (Yonhap) -- Irene of the girl group Red Velvet will release her first solo mini-album late this month, her agency said on Tuesday. Titled "Like A Flower," the album marks
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  (LEAD) Rose tops Billboard's global charts for 3rd consecutive week with 'APT.'

  (ATTN: UPDATES with music video surpassing 300 million YouTube views in last para)SEOUL, Nov. 12 (Yonhap) -- BLACKPINK's Rose has claimed U.S. Billboard's global charts for the third consecutive week with "APT.," her collaborative
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  Kang Daniel to Kick Off Asia Tour with Tokyo, Osaka Concerts in January

  SEOUL, Nov. 12 (Yonhap) -- K-pop singer Kang Daniel will embark on an Asia tour starting with performances in Tokyo and Osaka next January, his agency Konnect Entertainment announced on Tuesday. Kan
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  Phantom to Drop Best Album 'Phantom Vintage,' Marking Return After 9 Years

  SEOUL, Nov. 12 (Yonhap) -- Three-member hip-hop group Phantom is set to make a comeback with the release of their best album, "Phantom Vintage," on Tuesday, its agency said. The song wil
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  Babymonster enters Billboard 200 just 8 months after debut

  By Shim Sun-ahSEOUL, Nov. 12 (Yonhap) --- Rising K-pop girl group Babymonster has made an impressive debut on the U.S. Billboard's main albums chart, establishing its popularity on the global stage with its first full-length album.The septet'
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  Rose tops Billboard's global charts for 3rd consecutive week with 'APT.'

  SEOUL, Nov. 12 (Yonhap) -- BLACKPINK's Rose has claimed U.S. Billboard's global charts for the third consecutive week with "APT.," her collaborative single with American pop star Bruno Mars.Billboard said on social media platform
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  IU’s Agency Files 180 Individuals in Lawsuit over Unwarranted Plagiarism Accusations

  SEOUL, Nov. 11 (Yonhap) -- It has come to light that among the individuals who raised plagiarism allegations against singer IU last year, one person is believed to be a former classmate from her midd