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  BTS RM: 'Halfway Through My Military Service... Will Return When Cherry Blossoms Bloom Again'

  SEOUL, Sept. 13 (Yonhap) -- BTS member RM, who turned 30 on the 12th, shared an update, saying, "My military service has reached its halfway point." RM made this announcement via the fan
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  Lee Jae-sang Appointed as New CEO of HYBE, Vows to Deal With NewJeans Issue 'According to Principles'

  SEOUL, Sept. 12 (Yonhap) -- K-pop giant HYBE officially appointed Lee Jae-sang as the new CEO on the 12th, during an extraordinary general shareholders' meeting and board meeting. At the sharehol
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  SEVENTEEN's Jeonghan to Begin Military Alternative Service on 26th, to Miss Comeback Activities

  SEOUL, Sept. 12 (Yonhap) -- SEVENTEEN member Jeonghan will begin his mandatory military alternative service on the 26th of this month. On September 12, his agency Pledis Entertainment announced via t
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  Seventeen wins best group at 2024 MTV VMAs; Lisa takes best K-pop

  Seventeen-MTV VMAsSeventeen wins best group at 2024 MTV VMAs; Lisa takes best K-popSEOUL, Sept. 12 (Yonhap) -- South Korean boy band Seventeen has clinched the Best Group award at the 2024 MTV Video M
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  BTS RM Donates 100 Mln Won to Veterans' Fund

  SEOUL, Sept. 12 (Yonhap) -- BTS member RM has donated 100 million won to the Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs as part of the "Uniformed Service Members Appreciation Campaign," Bi
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  Will NewJeans Break Up with HYBE Following 'Two-Week Ultimatum'?

  SEOUL, Sept. 12 (Yonhap) -- NewJeans has reportedly issued an ultimatum to HYBE and Chairman Bang Si-hyuk, demanding the reinstatement of former ADOR CEO Min Hee-jin by the 25th of this month. This
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  (LEAD) NewJeans members call for return of ex-ADOR CEO

  (ATTN: RESTRUCTURES; ADDS more info, byline, photos)By Kim Na-youngSEOUL, Sept. 11 (Yonhap) -- NewJeans members on Wednesday demanded Hybe reinstate Min Hee-jin as CEO of the girl group's management agency ADOR."What we want is the original
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  NewJeans members call for return of ex-ADOR CEO

  SEOUL, Sept. 11 (Yonhap) -- NewJeans members on Wednesday demanded Hybe reinstate Min Hee-jin as CEO of the girl group's management agency ADOR."What we want is the original ADOR headed by Min Hee-jin, where management and production moved
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  Operator of 'Taldeok Camp' Fined 10 Mln Won in Defamation Against Kang Daniel

  SEOUL, Sept. 11 (Yonhap) -- The operator of the YouTube channel "Taldeok Camp" has been fined 10 million won for defaming singer Kang Daniel by posting false videos. On the 11th, Judge Le
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  Empire State Building illuminated in color symbolizing Le Sserafim

  SEOUL, Sept. 11 (Yonhap) -- The Empire State Building, an iconic New York City landmark, was illuminated in a color symbolizing K-pop girl group Le Sserafim, the group's agency said Wednesday.The group participated in a lighting ceremony at the t
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  BTS makes Billboard's 'Greatest Pop Stars of 21st Century'

  SEOUL, Sept. 11 (Yonhap) -- South Korean boy group BTS has secured the 19th spot on the U.S. Billboard's list of the Greatest Pop Stars of the 21st Century."The group has broken through ceilings for boy bands, K-pop and South Korean artists
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  Kang Daniel to Make Comeback After 1 Year and 3 Months

  SEOUL, Sept. 11 (Yonhap) -- K-pop singer Kang Daniel will release his fifth mini-album ACT on the 23rd, according to his agency, ARA, on the 11th. This marks his first new album in approximately 1 y
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  IU Tops Melon DJ's Most-Selected Artist; NewJeans' 'Hype Boy' Leads Song Selection

  SEOUL, Sept. 11 (Yonhap) -- K-pop diva IU was the most selected artist by Melon DJs, while NewJeans' hit song "Hype Boy" topped the charts as the most frequently featured track in use
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  BTS's Jimin's 'Who' Climbs Back to No. 28 on Billboard's 'Hot 100'

  SEOUL, Sept. 11 (Yonhap) -- BTS member Jimin's solo track "Who," from his second album, has climbed ten spots to No. 28 on the U.S. Billboard "Hot 100" chart, marking its
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  JYP, HYBE Warn of Fake Job Offers Using Company Name, Pursue Legal Action

  SEOUL, Sept. 10 (Yonhap) -- JYP Entertainment and HYBE have issued warnings regarding fraudulent recruitment text messages falsely claiming to represent their companies, promising high earnings for t
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  LE SSERAFIM Ranks 76th on Billboard's 'Hot 100,' Its Best Record

  SEOUL, Sept. 10 (Yonhap) -- LE SSERAFIM has achieved their highest-ever ranking on the Billboard Hot 100 chart with their new single "Crazy." According to Billboard's official social
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  BTS' Suga summarily indicted over DUI offense

  SEOUL, Sept. 10 (Yonhap) -- Prosecutors have summarily indicted Suga of K-pop superband BTS on charges of driving an electric scooter under the influence of alcohol, officials said Tuesday. Late at
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  Goyang City's 30th Dream Concert Set for October with K-pop Stars

  SEOUL, Sept. 10 (Yonhap) -- The Korea Entertainment Producers' Association announced on the 10th that the 30th Dream Concert will take place on October 19 at 4:30 p.m. at the Goyang Sports Comple
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  Boynextdoor aims to connect with peers through music inspired by everyday life

  By Shim Sun-ahSEOUL, Sept. 9 (Yonhap) -- K-pop group Boynextdoor aims to resonate with its peers through music drawn from everyday life experiences, penned by the members themselves. The six-member boy band released its third EP, titled "19.99,
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  Fans rally support for 7-member BTS, reject calls for Suga's departure

  SEOUL, Sept. 9 (Yonhap) -- Fans of K-pop supergroup BTS around the world have rallied in support of member Suga, following his recent drunk driving incident, dismissing calls for his departure from the band.In a joint statement released Monday, 127 B