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  Hybe CEO Discusses Potential Restructuring, Contract Renewal of NewJeans' Producer

  SEOUL, Oct. 30 (Yonhap) -- In response to the dismissal of former ADOR CEO Min Hee-jin's request for a provisional injunction demanding her reinstatement, Hybe has signaled a swift move to stabil
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  F.T. Island to Continue Activities Without Embattled Choi Min-hwan

  SEOUL, Oct. 30 (Yonhap) -- F.T. Island has decided to proceed with their activities as a duo, excluding drummer Choi Min-hwan, who has stepped back amid a personal controversy. Choi's agency, FN
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  Ex-ADOR CEO Min Hee-jin: 'Filed Police Report After Being Followed'

  SEOUL, Oct. 30 (Yonhap) -- Min Hee-jin, former CEO of Ador, expressed her determination to pursue her legal battle with Hybe to the fullest, stating, "I’ll take this as far as I can," on
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  Court dismisses injunction by ex-ADOR head Min seeking reinstatement as CEO

  SEOUL, Oct. 29 (Yonhap) -- A Seoul court on Tuesday dismissed an injunction request by the former CEO of K-pop label ADOR seeking to be reinstated to her position, amid the ongoing dispute with ADOR's parent company, Hybe.Min filed for the injunc
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  MAMA Awards to make landmark U.S. debut next month

  By Shim Sun-ahSEOUL, Oct. 29 (Yonhap) -- The 2024 MAMA Awards, one of K-pop's most prestigious year-end music events, is set to make its U.S. debut in Los Angeles next month, marking the first time in its 25-year history that it will be held outs
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  (2nd LD) Rose's 'APT.' lands at 8th on Billboard Hot 100, highest for K-pop female artist

  (ATTN: UPDATES with details of Hot 100 rank in paras 7-9, Mars' message in 12th para, music video views in 13th para)SEOUL, Oct. 29 (Yonhap) -- Girl group BLACKPINK's Rose reached No. 8 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 with her latest single, &
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  (LEAD) Rose's 'APT.' lands at 8th on Billboard Hot 100, highest for K-pop female artist

  (ATTN: UPDATES with song's performances on Billboard's global charts, singer's reaction, more info in paras 4-9; CORRECTS background info in 4th para) SEOUL, Oct. 29 (Yonhap) -- Girl group BLACKPINK's Rose reached No. 8 on the U.S. Bi
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  NewJeans' 'Hype Boy' tops 600 mln Spotify streams

  SEOUL, Oct. 29 (Yonhap) -- "Hype Boy," a debut single by popular K-pop girl group NewJeans, has garnered over 600 million streams on Spotify, becoming the band's fourth song to pass the threshold, the group's agency said Tuesday.T
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  Rose's 'APT.' lands at 8th on Billboard Hot 100, highest for K-pop female artist

  SEOUL, Oct. 29 (Yonhap) -- Girl group BLACKPINK's Rose reached No. 8 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 with her latest single, "APT.," featuring Bruno Mars, setting a new record for the highest-ranking song by a K-pop female artist.Billbo
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  Lee Soo-man's Return to Music Industry Stirs Questions on Non-compete Agreement

  SEOUL, Oct. 28 (Yonhap) -- Lee Soo-man, former executive producer of SM Entertainment, has announced his return to the music industry through his newly established A2O Entertainment. Industry inside
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  WayV to release 6th EP, 'Frequency,' next month

  By Shim Sun-ahSEOUL, Oct. 28 (Yonhap) -- WayV, a subunit of popular K-pop group NCT, will release its sixth EP, "Frequency," on Nov. 25, the group's agency said Monday. The new EP will feature six tracks, including Korean and Chinese
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  Seventeen's latest album debuts at No. 5 on Billboard 200

  By Shim Sun-ahSEOUL, Oct. 28 (Yonhap) -- K-pop boy group Seventeen has once again secured a top-five entry on the Billboard 200 chart with its 12th EP, "Spill the Feels," marking its sixth consecutive album to reach the top 10.Billboard s
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  Singer-Songwriter Choi Yu-ree Drops 1st Full-Length Album After 4 Yrs Since Debut

  SEOUL, Oct. 28 (Yonhap) -- South Korean singer-songwriter Choi Yu-ree has released on Monday her first full-length album in four years since debut, according to her agency, Nave. The album title, &
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  Veteran Musicians Honor Shin Hae-chul with Tribute Concert on His 10th Anniversary

  INCHEON, Oct. 28 (Yonhap) -- Fans and musicians alike gathered at Incheon’s Inspire Arena for a heartfelt tribute concert commemorating the 10th anniversary of Shin Hae-chul’s passing. The evening op
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  BTS’s Jin's 'I'll Be There' Ranks 9th Globally on Spotify

  SEOUL, Oct. 28 (Yonhap) -- Jin of K-pop superband BTS has snagged the 9th on Spotify's "Daily Top Songs Global" chart with his new song "I'll Be There," his agency sai
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  BLACKPINK Rose's 'APT.' hits No. 4 on British singles chart

  SEOUL, Oct. 26 (Yonhap) -- "APT.," a new song released by BLACKPINK's Rose in collaboration with global superstar Bruno Mars, ranked No. 4 on Britain's Official Singles Chart this week, hitting the highest-ever spot by a K-pop fem
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  BTS's Jin Transforms into Rockstar with Pre-Release Track 'I'll Be There'

  SEOUL, Oct. 25 (Yonhap) -- Jin of K-pop superband BTS released his pre-release track "I'll Be There" from his debut solo album, according to Big Hit Music on Friday. Characterized by
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  Choi Min-hwan Halts Activities Amid Personal Life Controversy amid Ex-Wife Yulhee's Remarks

  SEOUL, Oct. 25 (Yonhap) -- FT Island's drummer Choi Min-hwan has suspended his activities following a personal life controversy sparked by remarks made by his ex-wife, Yulhee, a former member of
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  Bruno Mars X Rose Wins 1st Korean Music Show Award with 'APT.'

  SEOUL, Oct. 25 (Yonhap) -- Pop star Bruno Mars has achieved his first-ever win on a Korean music program with the song APT., a collaboration with BLACKPINK's Rose. On the 25th, the music industry
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  Hybe Rebuked Over Internal Monitoring Report During National Assembly Audit

  SEOUL, Oct. 25 (Yonhap) -- Hybe, one of South Korea’s leading entertainment agencies, came under scrutiny on October 24 during a National Assembly audit by the Culture, Sports, and Tourism Committee.