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Yoon, Lee end first talks with differences, agree to meet more
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What is Hybe’s next move?
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China outpaces Korea in smaller OLED shipments for 1st time
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Medical profs at top hospitals suspend surgeries, clinics
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[Herald Interview] Mom’s Touch seeks to replicate success in Japan
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'Queen of Tears' finale sets record viewership ratings as tvN's most-watched series ending
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Police to open alleged stalking probe over pastor over Dior bag scandal
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Samsung chip business back on track, logs W1.9tr operating profit in Q1
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[News Focus] Lee tells Yoon that he has governed without political dialogue
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Seoul to deploy more military doctors to fill med prof void
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Jennie to take part in 76th Cannes Film Festival
Jennie of Blackpink will attend the 76th Cannes Film Festival which kicks off next week for the premiere of the upcoming HBO series “The Idol” and the red carpet event on May 22, according to YG Entertainment. Jennie made her debut as an actress with “The Idol” and the series has been chosen by Cannes Film Festival as one of four Out of Competition Selections. The story of “The Idol” revolves around the protagonist’s character, an aspiring pop star named
K-popMay 11, 2023
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[Album Review] Aespa drops intensely conceptual music and tries out new style
Aespa is finally back from Kwangya -- the fictional universe shared by the artists of SM Entertainment -- to the “real world” to introduce its new album. “My World” is made up of songs filled with bright, young energy -- the kind of music that the quartet has always wanted to do. Just in time for a change, aespa dropped pursuing intensely conceptual tracks, instead going for easily understandable music that revolves around the life of ordinary teenagers. “Welcome to
K-popMay 11, 2023
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Kai of EXO begins national service
Kai of EXO began his mandatory military service today, according to SM Entertainment. He is to serve as an alternative social worker after receiving basic military training at a boot camp. He is the seventh member of the group to enlist after Xiumin, D.O. Suho, Chen, Baekhyun and Chanyeol. The specific time and place of his admission have not been revealed. “We respect Kai’s decision to go as quietly as possible, so we will not share the time and place of his military admission. Ther
K-popMay 11, 2023
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Blackpink Lisa earns two more Guinness World Records
Blackpink's Lisa racked up two more Guinness World Records, YG Entertainment said Thursday. According to YG Entertainment, Lisa's solo album "Lalisa" has won the Guinness World Record for the first album by a K-pop solo artist to amass a billion streams on Spotify. "Lalisa" is the Blackpink rapper's debut solo album which was released in September 2021 and consists of two songs, "Lalisa" and "Money." YG said the Thai singer earned another gl
K-popMay 11, 2023
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[Today’s K-pop] NCT’s Lucas quits NCT, WayV
Lucas of NCT told fans that he is leaving the band, as well as WayV, he said on social media on Wednesday, approximately two years after he suspended activities. “After a long consideration, I’ve decided to quit groups NCT and WayV,” he wrote in Chinese. He said he feels really sorry and bad to leave his bandmates who have been together for almost eight years. He reiterated that this was the "best decision" for all of them, and that he will soon be back on his own. H
K-popMay 10, 2023
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BTS' Jimin features in 'Angel Pt. 1' from 'Fast X' soundtrack
Jimin of BTS featured in “Angel Pt. 1,” the original soundtrack of the upcoming movie “Fast X” along with other artists including Kodak Black, NLE Choppa, JVKE and Muni Long. The single will be released on May 18, a day after the movie premieres in South Korea, according to Universal Pictures on Wednesday. Jimin also starred in the song's music video, scheduled for release on the same day as the single. Jimin is the first South Korean singer to feature in the soundtr
K-popMay 10, 2023
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IU denies plagiarism allegations, takes legal action
Singer-songwriter IU is refuting allegations of plagiarism, and is taking legal action against those raising the allegations. IU's agency Edam Entertainment on Wednesday afternoon said in a press statement that it has pressed charges over continued malicious behavior against the singer online. "For several months we have been aware that posts alleging plagiarism and carrying false rumors based on unverified claims have been spreading via online communities, social media and YouTube,&qu
K-popMay 10, 2023
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Secret Number to drop new album this month
Multinational K-pop girl group Secret Number will release a new album on May 24, some six months after its fifth single album, “Tap," was released. Secret Number’s return was announced through a teaser clip of its upcoming track posted on its YouTube channel. The teaser clip shows the band recording in a studio holding sheet music for a song titled “Beautiful One.” The lyrics read “Sorry for taking long,” “My heart is a lock and you’re my key
K-popMay 10, 2023
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BTS solo documentaries to hit global cinemas in June
Two documentaries starring BTS' Suga and J-Hope are set for global release in June, Lotte Cinema announced Wednesday. The cinema release of "J-Hope in the Box" and "Suga: Road to D-Day" is in celebration of BTS' 10th anniversary, Lotte Cinema said. BTS, the seven-piece K-pop sensation consisting of Jin, J-Hope, Suga, RM, V, Jimin and Jungkook, celebrates its anniversary on June 13. More details on where the films will be available worldwide have not been announced.
K-popMay 10, 2023
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[Today’s K-pop] aespa sets sales record with 3rd EP
The third EP from aespa sold more than 1.37 million copies on the first day, a record for a K-pop girl group. It is the group’s second million-seller, after its previous EP “Girls” sold 1.12 million in the first week, then fourth highest for a K-pop girl group. The mini album came out Monday, about 10 months after the last album, and logged 1.8 million in preorders. It swept a series of major music charts at home and topped iTunes top albums chart in 20 regions. NewJean
K-popMay 9, 2023
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New season of late-night KBS music talk show to reawaken legendary artists and music
The late-night KBS music talk show “The Seasons” is set for a fresh start with Choi Jung-hoon, band Jannabi's vocalist, as its new face. “I’m so honored to be part of this program. I’ve dreamed of performing at a late-night music talk show but never of hosting it. Different to Jay Park, who did an amazing job as the emcee of the first season and put his focus on the artists themselves, I will try to focus more on their music,” said Choi Jung-hoon during
K-popMay 9, 2023
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Oneus sets off as a quintet with 'Pygmalion'
Boy band Oneus is opening its second chapter with its ninth EP, "Pygmalion." "This album in one phrase is 'Oneus' new takeoff.' We've worked really hard to show a different side of us," Hwanwoong said at a press showcase in Seoul on Monday. "Pygmalion" marks the return of Oneus after eight months, the group's longest break to date. It is also the group's first album dropped following the departure of member Raven in October, which left
K-popMay 9, 2023
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Seventeen hits No. 2 on Billboard albums chart
Seventeen continues to write history with its 10th EP, "FML," with the album landing at No. 2 on Billboard's main albums chart. The US music publisher on Monday announced the chart placing, which beats the groups previous best performance, when it hit No. 4 with its fourth LP-reissue "Sector 17" in July 2022. Since its debut on the chart at No. 15 with eighth EP "Your Choice" in 2021, all of Seventeen's albums made it into the chart and set highs every tim
K-popMay 9, 2023
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K-pop boy band CIX announces comeback in May
K-pop boy band CIX is dropping a new album this month. The upcoming album marks the quintet’s first release since its fifth EP “OK’ Episode 1: OK Not” in August last year. CIX unveiled its first teaser clip on Tuesday to announce its new release, in which all members are wearing school uniforms and each is expressing a different kind of sadness. According to the group’s management agency C9 Entertainment, the upcoming album is the second episode of the act’s &
K-popMay 9, 2023
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[Herald Interview] ADYA embarks on adventure with debut single 'Per'
ADYA, Starting House Entertainment’s new girl group, set sail on Tuesday with its debut single “Per." The name of the five-member group is a combination of the word “adventure” and the Spanish word “ya,” which means now. ADYA comprises Chaeeun, Sena, Seungchae, Yeonsu and Seowon. The team, whose members are aged 17 to 20, aims to portray the younger generation who love themselves and are honest about their feelings and desires, ADYA said. “We don&rs
K-popMay 9, 2023
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[Today’s K-pop] BTS’ Jungkook sets Guinness record with Spotify streams
Jungkook of BTS set a Guinness World Record for amassing 1 billion streams on Spotify in the shortest time for a K-pop male solo artist, said the global record authority on Monday. He achieved the feat on the platform in 409 days with three songs: “Stay Alive” from the original soundtrack for the webtoon “7Fates: Chakho,” the Charlie Puth collaboration track “Left and Right” and “Dreamers” from the official soundtrack for the 2022 FIFA Qatar World
K-popMay 8, 2023
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Led by 'Spicy,' aespa returns with 3rd mini album 'My World'
Aespa finally made its long-awaited return on Monday with songs filled with bright young energy, unlike its powerful and intensely conceptual previous tracks. Aespa dropped its third mini album, “My World,” on Monday, 10 months after the release of its last album. "This album shows a new side of aespa. We've mostly done dark and intense music so far because of our Kwangya story line, in which we fought with a villain called Black Mamba. But as we are back in the 'real
K-popMay 8, 2023
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Boynextdoor to debut with 3-track single
Hybe's rookie boy band Boynextdoor is set to unveil three songs on its debut single. KOZ Entertainment, Hybe's affiliate label under which the band will debut, on Monday said Boynextdoor's debut single, "Who!," will consist of three songs: "But I Like You," "One and Only" and "Serenade." Rapper-producer Zico, who is the CEO of the team's label, took part in producing "One and Only," teaming up with his longtime musical partner
K-popMay 8, 2023
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MCND takes stage in Dubai for '2023 K-Travel Week in UAE'
K-pop boy band MCND performed in Dubai Festival City, United Arab Emirates, in celebration of "2023 K-Travel Week in UAE," its agency TOP Media said Monday. According to the agency, MCND was the only K-pop artist to perform at the festival held on Friday and Saturday. The event was organized by South Korean Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and Korea Tourism Organization to promote South Korean culture and tourism in the Middle East. Appearing onstage to fans' cheering, MCND
K-popMay 8, 2023
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K-pop's 5th gen kicks off with boy band rush
K-pop is entering a new era, with rookie boy bands rushing to open doors. The fourth generation of K-pop groups, mainly defined by those who debuted from 2019 to 2022, saw the flourishing of girl groups. From aespa to Ive, NewJeans, Le Sserafim and Itzy, unique and talented groups reigned on the stage and charts during those years. But trends come and go, and it appears boy bands may be in vogue again. One of the most anticipated groups from the next generation is the string of new boy bands set
K-popMay 8, 2023