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  BTS Suga's Agency Claims 'No Intention to Downplay the Matter', Apologizes Again for His 'Scooter DUI' Incident

  SEOUL, Aug. 8 (Yonhap) -- BTS member Suga's agency issued another apology on the 8th amid controversy over an insufficient initial apology after he was booked for operating an electric scooter un
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  SM's Q2 Revenue Rises by 5.9% to 253.9 Billion Won, Operating Profit Falls by 30.7%

  SEOUL, Aug. 7 (Yonhap) -- SM Entertainment announced on the 7th that its consolidated revenue for the second quarter of this year reached 253.9 billion won, with an operating profit of 24.7 billion w
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  (2nd LD) Hybe sets new quarterly revenue record with 640.5 bln won in Q2

  (ATTN: ADDS attribution in second para, day in lead)SEOUL, Aug. 7 (Yonhap) -- Hybe, the powerhouse behind the global K-pop sensation BTS, on Wednesday reported revenue of 640.5 billion won (US$465 million) for the second quarter of this year, marking
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  BTS's Suga Apologizes for 'Scooter Drunk-Driving Incident'

  SEOUL, Aug. 7 (Yonhap) -- Suga of BTS issued an apology on the 7th after being caught riding an electric scooter under the influence of alcohol the previous evening. Through the fan community platfor
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  BLACKPINK's Lisa to drop new single next week

  SEOUL, Aug. 7 (Yonhap) -- Lisa of K-pop girl group BLACKPINK will release her new single, "New Woman," next week, the song's distributor, Sony Music Entertainment Korea, said Wednesday.The rapper also shared the news of her new releas
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  (LEAD) Hybe sets new quarterly revenue record with 640.5 bln won in Q2

  (ATTN: UPDATES throughout with Hybe's press release; ADDS photos)SEOUL, Aug. 7 (Yonhap) -- Hybe, the powerhouse behind the global K-pop sensation BTS, reported revenue of 640.5 billion won (US$465 million) for the second quarter of this year, mar
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  Lisa Nominated in 4 Categories, Jungkook in 2 Categories at MTV VMA

  SEOUL, Aug. 7 (Yonhap) -- Lisa of K-pop girl group BLACKPINK has been nominated in four categories at the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards (VMA), a major American pop music awards show. According to the V
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  ASTRO's Yoon San-ha on Solo Debut: "I Want to Catch Up to Cha Eun-woo"

  SEOUL, Aug. 7 (Yonhap) -- "As I embark on my solo career, I set a goal to catch up to my fellow member, Eun-woo. Although there's still a long way to go, I plan to steadily follow in his foo
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  Fifty Fifty to Return as Five-Member Group with Keena Next Month

  ​ SEOUL, Aug. 7 (Yonhap) -- K-pop girl group Fifty Fifty is set to make a comeback next month as a five-member team, including original member Keena and four new additions, according to their agency A
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  (G)I-DLE’s Soyeon Clarifies Contract Performance Amid Cube Entertainment's Recontract Discussions

  SEOUL, Aug. 7 (Yonhap) -- (G)I-DLE’s Soyeon clarified that her mention of the end of her exclusive contract during the group's concert on the 3rd was not an impulsive act. On her social media on t
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  SEVENTEEN to Kick Off World Tour in Goyang This October, Drop New Songs

  SEOUL, Aug. 6 (Yonhap) -- SEVENTEEN will launch their world tour "RIGHT HERE" at Goyang Stadium on October 12-13, their agency Pledis Entertainment announced on the 6th. This marks their f
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  Kim Jun-su, Jeong Seong-hwa, Lee Sung-kyung Confirmed to Lead Musical 'Aladdin'

  SEOUL, Aug. 6 (Yonhap) -- The cast for the highly anticipated musical 'Aladdin' has been confirmed, set to premiere in South Korea this November. Production company S&Co announced on the 6
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  Stray Kids headlines Lollapalooza Chicago

  SEOUL, Aug. 6 (Yonhap) -- K-pop sensation Stray Kids has headlined Lollapalooza Chicago, one of the major music festivals in the United States, the group's agency said Tuesday.Taking the spotlight on the festival's first day at Grant Park in
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  BTS Jimin's 'Who' Climbs to 12th on Billboard's 'Hot 100'

  SEOUL, Aug. 6 (Yonhap) -- Even during his military service, BTS's Jimin continues to captivate fans worldwide with his solo efforts. His latest single "Who" from his second solo album
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  2NE1's 15th Anniversary Concert Sells Out Completely, Global Tour Announced

  SEOUL, Aug. 6 (Yonhap) -- The upcoming 15th anniversary concert of K-pop girl group 2NE1 sold out in a blink of an eye. According to YG Entertainment, tickets for the "2024 2NE1 Concert [Welcom
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  K-pop Rookie UNIS Returns with New Single 'CURIOUS'

  SEOUL, August 6 (Yonhap) -- Rookie girl group UNIS is making a comeback with their first single "CURIOUS," released on the 6th. According to their agency, F&F Entertainment, the singl
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  Seventeen to drop new EP, begin a world tour in October

  Seventeen-new album Seventeen to drop new EP, begin a world tour in OctoberSEOUL, Aug. 5 (Yonhap) -- K-pop supergroup Seventeen will engage in brisk activities in the second half of this year, releasi
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  JYP Establishes Subsidiary 'Innit Entertainment' to Enhance Multi-Entertainment Functions

  SEOUL, Aug. 5 (Yonhap) -- JYP Entertainment announced on the 5th that it is launching a new subsidiary, Innit Entertainment, dedicated to nurturing singers, actors, and entertainers. Utilizing JYP
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  G-Dragon launches foundation to fight drug abuse

  SEOUL, Aug. 5 (Yonhap) -- K-pop star G-Dragon will officially launch his JusPeace Foundation on Monday, focusing on supporting artistic talent and combating drug abuse. The foundation, whose plan for establishment was announced last year by the singe
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  ATEEZ Becomes Second K-pop Group to Perform at Citi Field in New York

  SEOUL, Aug. 5 (Yonhap) -- ATEEZ held their world tour "Towards the Light: Will to Power" at the iconic Citi Field in New York on the 3rd (local time), their agency KQ Entertainment announ