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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.
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  NCT's Jaehyun to Release Single EP 'Unconditional' on Oct. 24

  SEOUL, Oct. 24 (Yonhap) -- NCT's Jaehyun is set to release his new solo single "Unconditional" on October 24, as announced by his agency, SM Entertainment. The track is an R&B po
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  NewJeans' 'Ditto' ranks 23rd on U.S. music magazine's 'Best Song of the 2020s'

  SEOUL, Oct. 24 (Yonhap) -- "Ditto" by K-pop girl group NewJeans has been recognized as one of the best songs of the 2020s by the U.S. music magazine Paste, the group's agency said Thursday.ADOR said the group ranked No. 23 on Paste Ma
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  Rose's 'Apartment' Gains Global Popularity

  SEOUL, Oct. 24 (Yonhap) -- The song "Apartment" by BLACKPINK's Rose and pop star Bruno Mars has become a global sensation, earning praise from listeners worldwide. Released on Octobe
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  BTS' Jin to prerelease track of 1st solo album

  BTS member-new songBTS' Jin to prerelease track of 1st solo albumSEOUL, Oct. 24 (Yonhap) -- Jin of K-pop supergroup BTS will unveil "I'll Be There," a prerelease track from his for
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  Lee Seung-yoon: 'Can’t Defy the Flow of Time, But Still Can Leave My Mark'

  SEOUL, Oct. 24 (Yonhap) -- South Korean singer Lee Seung-yoon shared a candid reflection about his music and journey in anticipation of the release of his third full-length album, "Anthems of D
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  Jessi Apologizes: 'I Deeply Regret and Take Responsibility for My Wrongdoing'

  SEOUL, Oct. 24 (Yonhap) -- South Korean singer-rapper Jessi issued a public apology on Thursday, expressing remorse for an incident in which a fan was assaulted by one of her entourage members after
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  BTS member J-Hope throws out ceremonial pitch in Korean Series

  By Yoo Jee-hoGWANGJU, Oct. 23 (Yonhap) -- J-Hope, a member of the global K-pop sensation BTS, threw out the ceremonial first pitch before Game 2 of the Korean Series in his hometown Wednesday.Wearing a cap and a jacket bearing the Korean Series logo,
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  Lyn, ISU Couple to Drop Duet Project Album Today at 6 PM

  SEOUL, Oct. 23 (Yonhap) -- K-pop diva Lyn is set to release her duet project album Friendly+n Page1 today (October 23) at 6 PM through various online music platforms. This album marks the first in he
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  Bolbbalgan4 to Release New Single 'Bloom' Today at 6 PM

  SEOUL, Oct. 23 (Yonhap) -- K-pop singer-songwriter Bolbbalgan4 is set to unveil their new single, "Bloom" at 6 PM across various online music platforms, its agency announced on the 23rd.
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  ATTRAKT Files 20 Bln Won Lawsuit Against Warner Music Korea over Tampering Allegations

  SEOUL, Oct. 23 (Yonhap) -- ATTRAKT, the agency of K-pop girl group Fifty Fifty, said on Wednesday that it has filed a lawsuit seeking damages of around 20 billion won against Warner Music Korea. The
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  (LEAD) Age can't stop Cho Yong-pil: K-pop legend's triumphant return with 20th LP

  (ATTN: UPDATES throughout with Cho's news conference; RECASTS headline; ADDS photos)SEOUL, Oct. 22 (Yonhap) -- South Korean music legend Cho Yong-pil proves that age is not a barrier to pursuing a career in music. The 74-year-old singer made a mo
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  Seventeen's New Album Tops Japan's Oricon Weekly Album Chart

  SEOUL, Oct. 22 (Yonhap) -- Seventeen's 12th mini album, "SPILL THE FEELS," has claimed the top spot on Japan's Oricon Weekly Album Chart, according to Pledis Entertainment on the
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  BLACKPINK's Jennie makes Billboard Hot 100 with 'Mantra'

  SEOUL, Oct. 22 (Yonhap) -- "Mantra," the latest solo release from K-pop girl group BLACKPINK's Jennie, has entered the Billboard Hot 100 chart.The digital single debuted on the chart at No. 98, Billboard said Monday (U.S. time) on soc
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  Cho Yong-pil to Release His 20th Studio Album Today After 11 Years

  SEOUL, Oct. 22 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's veteran singer-songwriter Cho Yong-pil is set to release his 20th studio album on the 22nd, marking his first full-length album in 11 years. According to
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  ILLIT aims to keep its unique style as it returns with new album

  SEOUL, Oct. 21 (Yonhap) -- After making a successful debut this spring with "Magnetic," girl group ILLIT is back, aiming to replicate its success with its second EP, "I'll Like You." The album marks the group's return