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  ADOR's Min rejects 'unreasonable' contract to continue producing NewJeans

  SEOUL, Aug. 30 (Yonhap) -- Min Hee-jin, former CEO of K-pop label ADOR and producer of NewJeans, on Friday said she cannot accept a contract from the company requiring her to continue producing music for the popular girl group, calling the terms &qu
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  Singer Nam Jin: 'Music is My Life… I Want to Leave Behind a Truly Great Song'

  SEOUL, Aug. 30 (Yonhap) -- "When I was young, I sang out of pure passion and enthusiasm. But as the years have passed, I've come to realize that music is my life. Now, at this age, I unders
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  Sam Smith releases new edition of 'I'm Not The Only One' featuring K-pop diva Taeyeon

  SEOUL, Aug. 29 (Yonhap) -- Sam Smith released a new version of his smash-hit title "I'm Not The Only One" featuring K-pop star Taeyeon as a project for the 10th anniversary of his debut album, his label said Thursday."I'm No
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  Listeners encouraged to go wild with Le Sserafim's 4th EP

  By Shim Sun-ahSEOUL, Aug. 29 (Yonhap) -- Girl group Le Sserafim returned Thursday with its fourth EP, titled "Crazy," urging listeners to pour their passion into whatever makes their hearts race."Crazy" marks the K-pop quintet
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  Former NCT member Taeil probed by police for alleged sexual offense

  SEOUL, Aug. 29 (Yonhap) -- Taeil, who recently departed from the K-pop boy group NCT following allegations of sexual misconduct, was questioned by police on Wednesday for the first time since he was a
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  ADOR's Min asserts she has never violated shareholders' agreement

  SEOUL, Aug. 29 (Yonhap) -- Min Hee-jin, the former CEO of K-pop label ADOR, reiterated Thursday her opposition to her removal from the position by the company's board, insisting that her shareholders' agreement with parent company Hybe, which
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  BTS's Jimin Ranks 32nd on Billboard 'Hot 100', BLACKPINK's Lisa Debuts at 97th

  SEOUL, Aug. 28 (Yonhap) -- BTS member Jimin's solo track "Who," the title song from his second solo album, continues its popularity by remaining on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart fo
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  Min Hee-jin Opposes Dismissal as ADOR CEO, Claims Decision Violates Contract

  SEOUL, Aug. 28 (Yonhap) -- Min Hee-jin, who was abruptly dismissed from her position as CEO of ADOR, the agency behind the popular group NewJeans, issued an official statement on the 28th, strongly o
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  Golden Child Restructures as a 7-Member Group Following Contract Expirations

  SEOUL, Aug. 28 (Yonhap) -- Golden Child has been restructured from a 10-member group to a 7-member group following the expiration of exclusive contracts with members TAG, Kim Ji-beom, and Choi Bo-min
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  Rookie group Nowadays Drops Single 'NOWHERE' with Passionate Energy

  SEOUL, Aug. 28 (Yonhap) -- Rookie K-pop boy group Nowadays released their second single, "NOWHERE," on the 27th, according to their agency, Cube Entertainment. NOWHERE carries a message o
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  (2nd LD) NewJeans' label ADOR replaces CEO Min Hee-jin amid dispute

  (ATTN: UPDATES throughout; CHANGES headline, lead)SEOUL, Aug. 27 (Yonhap) -- ADOR, the music label for K-pop girl group NewJeans, announced Tuesday the replacement of its CEO Min Hee-jin following a legal dispute between her and the label's paren
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  (LEAD) Min Hee-jin resigns as CEO of NewJeans' label

  (ATTN: UPDATES with more details, background in paras 5-13; CHANGES photo)SEOUL, Aug. 27 (Yonhap) -- Min Hee-jin stepped down as the CEO of K-pop girl group NewJeans' label ADOR on Tuesday.According to the company, the resignation was announced d
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  Min Hee-jin resigns as CEO of NewJeans' label

  SEOUL, Aug. 27 (Yonhap) -- Min Hee-jin stepped down as the CEO of K-pop girl group NewJeans' label ADOR on Tuesday. According to the company, the resignation was announced during its board meet
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  2PM's Jun. K Releases New Single After 4 Months

  SEOUL, Aug. 27 (Yonhap) -- Jun. K of 2PM is set to release a new digital single titled "Paint This Love" on August 26 at 6 p.m., according to his agency, JYP Entertainment. This marks hi
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  Zerobaseone: "'Cinema Paradise' is Our Very Own Super-Positive Romantic Comedy"

  SEOUL, Aug. 26 (Yonhap) -- "We always gain a lot of energy from our fans, Zeroses, and this time, we hope that by watching us, they can let go of their worries and stress," said Kim Tae-ra
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  NCT's Jaehyun to make solo debut

  SEOUL, Aug. 26 (Yonhap) -- Jaehyun of K-pop supergroup NCT will make his debut as a solo artist with an album titled "J" on Monday, his agency said.The first individual album from Jaehyun will feature eight tracks, including both Korean a
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  Lee Juck to Release 'I Hate Alcohol' Late Sept., 1st New Song in 4 Years

  SEOUL, Aug. 26 (Yonhap) -- Lee Juck is set to release a new song titled "I Hate Alcohol" at the end of next month, his agency Music Farm announced on the 26th. The ballad is described as
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  'Oh My Girl is Our Root and Youth… May It Grow Into a Lush Forest'

  SEOUL, Aug. 26 (Yonhap) -- "Oh My Girl is my root. We've laid down solid roots, so I hope we can bear fruit, sprout new leaves after the old ones fall, and grow into a bigger tree, a lush f
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  'Scooter DUI' Suga: 'I Apologize for Tarnishing BTS' Name… Sorry to Members and Fans'

  SEOUL, Aug. 26 (Yonhap) -- Suga of BTS has once again issued an apology after being investigated by police for operating an electric scooter under the influence of alcohol. In a handwritten letter po
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  QWER to Make Comeback with New Single in September After 5 Months

  SEOUL, Aug. 23 (Yonhap) -- K-pop girl band QWER will make a comeback with a new single next month, marking their return after five months. On the 23rd, their agency, Tamago Production, announced, &q