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  (2nd LD) BTS' Jin returns from military duty amid warm welcome from bandmates

  (ATTN: UPDATES with more details from scene in paras 2, 6-7, 9-10; ADDS photo)By Shim Sun-ahSEOUL, June 12 (Yonhap) -- Jin, the oldest member of K-pop supergroup BTS, was discharged from his 18 months of mandatory military service Wednesday, with fan
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  (LEAD) BTS' Jin returns from military duty amid warm welcome from bandmates

  (ATTN: UPDATES with more details in paras 4-5, reaction from fans in para 8; RECASTS headline; REPLACES photos)By Shim Sun-ahSEOUL, June 12 (Yonhap) -- Jin, the oldest member of K-pop supergroup BTS, was discharged from his 18 months of mandatory mil
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  BTS' Jin returns from military duty

  BTS member-military discharge BTS' Jin returns from military dutyBy Shim Sun-ahSEOUL, June 12 (Yonhap) -- Jin, the oldest member of K-pop supergroup BTS, was discharged from his 18 months of manda
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  SEVENTEEN First K-pop Band Dubbed UNESCO's Goodwill Ambassador for Youth

  SEOUL, June 11 (Yonhap) -- SEVENTEEN has been appointed as UNESCO's Goodwill Ambassador for Youth, marking the first time a K-pop artist has received this honor, according to Pledis Entertainment
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  Lee Seung-chul Releases Modern Rock Single 'Rain Is Falling'

  SEOUL, June 11 (Yonhap) -- Veteran singer Lee Seung-chul is set to release a new digital single titled "Rain Is Falling" at 6 PM on June 11, as announced by his agency LSC. This medium-te
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  BTS's V Spotted on Patrol at Chuncheon Festival During Military Service

  SEOUL, June 11 (Yonhap) -- While serving in the military, BTS's V (Kim Taehyung) was seen patrolling an event in Chuncheon, Gangwon Province. On June 10, the K-pop industry reported that Lee Ji-y
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  (LEAD) 3 EXO members accuse SM of 'unfair' revenue demands, renewing dispute

  (ATTN: UPDATES with statement from SM in last 4 paras, minor edits in 8th para; RECASTS paras 2-5) By Shim Sun-ahSEOUL, June 10 (Yonhap) -- Three members of the popular K-pop group EXO -- Chen, Baekhyun and Xiumin -- claimed Monday their agency SM En
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  ChenBaekXi Claims SM Violated Agreement on Royalty Rates

  SEOUL, June 10 (Yonhap) -- Baekhyun, Xiumin, and Chen (members of EXO-CBX) have stated that SM Entertainment has failed to adhere to the previously agreed royalty rate for album and music sales, which
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  Hybe Subsidiary Launches Korea's First Creator Fan Platform 'Theus'

  SEOUL, June 10 (Yonhap) -- Binary Korea, a subsidiary of Hybe, has announced the official launch of the creator fan community platform 'Theus' on the 22nd of this month. Developed by Binary K
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  (G)I-dle to return with new EP next month

  SEOUL, June 10 (Yonhap) -- Girl group (G)I-dle will release its seventh EP, "I Sway," on July 8, the group's agency, Cube Entertainment, said Monday.The new EP comes just six months after the release of the K-pop quintet's second
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  Seventeen's best-of album certified double platinum in Japan

  SEOUL, June 10 (Yonhap) -- K-pop boy group Seventeen's latest best-of album, "17 Is Right Here," has earned double platinum certification in Japan, the group's agency said Monday.The album, released on April 29, has achieved this
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  Red Velvet to release new EP this month

  Red Velvet-new album Red Velvet to release new EP this monthBy Shim Sun-ahSEOUL, June 10 (Yonhap) -- Red Velvet, a K-pop girl group celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, will release a new album
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  RM Releases Music Video for Solo Track 'Credit Roll'

  SEOUL, June 10 (Yonhap) -- BTS's RM has unveiled the music video for 'ㅠㅠ(Credit Roll)', a track from his second solo album, according to an announcement from his agency, BigHit Music, on t
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  Ateez's new album claims No. 2 on Billboard 200

  SEOUL, June 10 (Yonhap) -- K-pop boy group Ateez's latest album, "Golden Hour: Part. 1," has debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 main albums chart.The band's 10th EP amassed 131,000 album-equivalent units, including 127,000 albu
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  Is the K-pop Market Already in the 5th Generation of Idols?

  SEOUL, June 10 (Yonhap) -- 1st Generation: H.O.T. (1996), 2nd Generation: TVXQ (2003), 3rd Generation: EXO (2012)·BTS (2013), 4th Generation: Aespa (2020)·IVE (2021)·NewJeans (2022). So, in 2024, are
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  Stray Kids Wins Global Spotlight Award at Short Shorts Film Festival & Asia 2024

  SEOUL, June 7 (Yonhap) -- Stray Kids have been awarded the 'Global Spotlight Award' at the 'Short Shorts Film Festival & Asia 2024' (SSFF & ASIA 2024) for their self-produced c
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  Jungkook releases song dedicated to fans

  By Shim Sun-ahSEOUL, June 7 (Yonhap) -- Jungkook of K-pop megastar BTS released "Never Let Go," a digital single dedicated to the band's fans, Friday."Never Let Go" is an English song based on house rhythm, combining minim
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  Peggy Gou Releases First Full-Length Album 'I Hear You' After 8 Years

  SEOUL, June 7 (Yonhap) -- Peggy Gou, the globally renowned DJ and music producer based in Europe, has released her first full-length album titled 'I Hear You' on June 7, according to her label
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  Kim Jae-joong to Release Full-Length Album 'FLOWER GARDEN' on June 26

  SEOUL, June 7 (Yonhap) -- Singer and actor Kim Jae-joong will release his full-length album titled 'FLOWER GARDEN' on June 26, according to his agency, iNKODE Entertainment. This album marks
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  Lee Seung-chul Releases New Single 'It's Raining,' Announces Nationwide Tour

  SEOUL, June 7 (Yonhap) -- Singer Lee Seung-chul is set to release a new single titled 'It's Raining' on the 11th, as announced by his agency MLD Entertainment and LSC on the 7th. 'It&#