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  ILLIT's 'Magnetic,' Spotify's most-streamed K-pop song abroad in H1

  SEOUL, July 25 (Yonhap) -- Rookie girl group ILLIT's debut single "Magnetic" secured the highest overseas streams among K-pop songs on Spotify in the first half of this year, the global streaming giant said Thursday.A solo piece, &qu
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  Seventeen Hosts Carat Fan Meeting at Seoul Gocheok Sky Dome

  SEOUL, July 25 (Yonhap) -- Seventeen held a fan meeting titled "SEVENTEEN in CARAT LAND" on the 23rd and 24th at the Seoul Gocheok Sky Dome, where they met with their domestic fanbase, kn
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  2NE1 to Hold Solo Concert at Olympic Hall in October After 10 Years

  SEOUL, July 25 (Yonhap) -- K-pop girl group 2NE1 will return to the stage with a solo concert in October. YG Entertainment announced on the 25th that 2NE1 will hold their solo concert, "2024 2N
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  Lena Park Braced to "Embrace 'R&B Fairy' Title with New Challenges'

  SEOUL, July 25 (Yonhap) -- "Despite being associated with R&B for over 20 years, it's been a long time since I've actually sung 'true' R&B. The further I got from it, th
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  (LEAD) ADOR CEO Min files complaint against Hybe over internal audit

  (ATTN: UPDATES with response from Hybe in last 2 paras) SEOUL, July 24 (Yonhap) -- Min Hee-jin, the head of K-pop agency ADOR behind girl group NewJeans, has filed a complaint against Hybe's current head and other executives for defamation and bu
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  ADOR CEO Min files complaint against Hybe over internal audit

  SEOUL, July 24 (Yonhap) -- Min Hee-jin, the head of K-pop agency ADOR behind girl group NewJeans, has filed a complaint against Hybe's current head and other executives for defamation and business obstruction connected to an audit conducted on th
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  K-pop New-face DIGNITY Vows to Show 'Strong Songs, Performances, and Solid Teamwork'

  SEOUL, July 24 (Yonhap) -- Rookie boy group 'DIGNITY' has taken its first step with the debut mini-album "Digmotion." On the 24th, DIGNITY held a showcase at Ilchi Art Hall in Gan
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  (LEAD) Hybe Names Lee Jae-sang as New CEO, Replacing Park Ji-won

  SEOUL, July 24 (Yonhap) -- Hybe announced on the 24th that Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) Lee Jae-sang has been appointed as the new CEO, succeeding Park Ji-won. The company plans to officially confirm
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  Hybe Names Lee Jae-sang as New CEO, Replacing Park Ji-won

  SEOUL, July 24 (Yonhap) -- Hybe announced on the 24th that Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) Lee Jae-sang has been appointed as the new CEO, succeeding Park Ji-won. The company plans to officially confirm
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  HYBE CEO Park Ji-won Resigns Amid Internal Conflicts

  SEOUL, July 24 (Yonhap) -- Park Ji-won, CEO of HYBE, has tendered his resignation, as reported in the music industry on the 24th. It is known that Park recently conveyed his intention to step down to
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  SHINee's Minho to Attend Paris 2024 Olympics as an IOC 'Olympic Friend'

  SEOUL, July 24 (Yonhap) -- SM Entertainment announced on the 24th that SHINee's Minho has been selected by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) as an 'Olympic Friend' and will attend
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  2023 K-pop Overseas Revenue Up 34% to Exceed 1 Trillion Won for 1st Time

  SEOUL, July 24 (Yonhap) -- The overseas revenue of the K-pop market surpassed 1 trillion won for the first time last year, according to a report released on the 24th by the Korea Culture and Tourism
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  ENHYPEN Ranks 2nd, ATEEZ 121st on US Billboard Album Chart

  SEOUL, July 24 (Yonhap) -- K-pop stars continue to make waves on the US Billboard main album chart, 'Billboard 200.' According to the latest chart released on the 23rd (local time), ENHYPEN&#
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  New Album by Late Kpop diva Park Bo-ram to be Released on 10th Debut Anniversary

  Xanadu Entertainment announced on the 24th that the late singer Park Bo-ram, who passed away last April, will re-release her previous songs, including "As Time Goes By," on her 10th debut
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  KAVE Releases 'Flight of Ideas,' Vows to Show 'Raw and Bold'

  SEOUL, July 24 (Yonhap) -- "This time, we decided to showcase something raw rather than a mainstream image. Moving forward with a bold approach will be our unique distinction." (Gaho) Ami
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  Exhibit to highlight BTS member Jungkook's solo journey

  SEOUL, July 23 (Yonhap) -- An exhibition celebrating K-pop star Jungkook's solo career will open next month in Seoul, organizers said Tuesday. Titled "Golden: The Moments," the exhibit will take place at Le Meridien & Moxy Seoul Myeon
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  K-Pop Fans Distressed by Album Sales Competition, Random Draws: Survey

  SEOUL, July 23 (Yonhap) -- A survey has revealed that K-pop fans are experiencing excessive spending and stress due to the intense competition for first-week album sales (initial sales) and promotion
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  RIIZE to Officially Debut in Japan in September with 9-City Tour

  SEOUL, July 23 (Yonhap) -- RIIZE will release their first Japanese single, "Lucky," on September 5th, officially debuting in Japan, according to their agency, SM Entertainment, on the 23r
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  Jung Joon-il Says He's Not Celebrity Type, Aims to Be 'Ordinary Singer'

  SEOUL, July 23 (Yonhap) -- "I don't think I'm cut out to be a celebrity. I had the luck to taste stardom, but ultimately, I concluded that my ideal is to be an ordinary person. I realize
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  CRAVITY's Agency Apologizes Amid Controversies over Excessive Security

  SEOUL, July 23 (Yonhap) -- CRAVITY's agency has apologized over a controversy involving excessive security by a security firm employee. Starship Entertainment stated on the 22nd, "We deeply