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Russia sent more than 165,000 barrels of refined petroleum to N. Korea in March: White House
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Key suspects grilled over alleged abuse of power in Marine death inquiry
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S. Korean children, teens grow taller, mature faster than before: study
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[Graphic News] Number of coffee franchises in S. Korea rises 13%
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Some junior doctors are returning: Health Ministry
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Army takes group action against Hybe for neglecting BTS
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Marine Corps commander summoned by CIO for questioning on alleged influence-peddling case
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[Robert J. Fouser] AI changes rationale for learning languages
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Woman dangling from power lines rescued by residents holding blanket
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Ador CEO's request for exclusive right to terminate NewJeans' contract with Hybe refused in February
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[Today’s K-pop] TXT youngest group to sell 2m albums
Tomorrow X Together sold two million copies of its fifth EP as of Wednesday about one month short of its four-year debut anniversary, according to a local tally published Thursday. It recorded 2 million first-week album sales in the shortest time among K-pop artists. It is also the second K-pop group to sell over 1.8 million units on the day of release after BTS, label Big Hit Music highlighted. The EP, titled “The Name Chapter: Temptation,” headed straight to the top of Oricon&rsqu
K-popFeb. 2, 2023
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'Boys Planet' strives to thwart vote-rigging concerns
Yet another K-pop audition program is on the way with Mnet's new competition show "Boys Planet," set to premiere Thursday. Mnet, the nation's biggest K-pop channel, operated by the entertainment conglomerate CJ ENM, has introduced many aspiring artists through its countless survival shows in the past few years, and with "Boys Planet," the company and its producers aspire to uncover more of the industry's undiscovered talents. A spinoff of the girl group debut p
K-popFeb. 2, 2023
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J-Hope of BTS drops teaser trailer for ‘J-Hope IN THE BOX ‘ documentary
Disney Plus released another trailer for the documentary of BTS’ J-Hope “J-Hope IN THE BOX” on Thursday. The trailer titled “J-Hope meets Jung Ho-seok” shows J-Hope, the K-pop superstar, interviewing his normal self as Jung Ho-seok, which is his real name. “J-Hope IN THE BOX” is a documentary produced by BTS’ agency Hybe. The documentary follows J-Hope for around 200 days, documenting his journey in releasing his solo debut album “Jack in the
K-popFeb. 2, 2023
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[Today’s K-pop] Blackpink expands tour yet again
Blackpink added another city and more dates to its ongoing tour, according to label YG Entertainment on Wednesday. The quartet’s ever-expanding international tour will now include a concert in Mexico City slated for April 26 and two concerts each in Melbourne and Sydney, due on June 10-11 and 16-17. Separately, Lisa logged 900 million streams on Spotify with her solo album “Lalisa.” This is the first time a K-pop solo musician achieved the feat on the platform. “Lalisa&r
K-popFeb. 1, 2023
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Viviz blazes charisma and attitude with 3rd EP 'VarioUS'
K-pop girl group Viviz is back to boast a new spectrum of colors with its third EP "VarioUS." The members -- Eunha, SinB and Umji -- held a media showcase in Seoul on Tuesday ahead of the album's release scheduled at 6 p.m. Stressing "v" and "us" in the name, the new album is packed with various new aspects of Viviz that had not been unveiled before. "The album embodies the fierce side of Viviz, which we've only been able to get a glimpse at through s
K-popFeb. 1, 2023
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Purple Kiss to return with 5th mini album ‘Cabin Fever’
K-pop act Purple Kiss is set to return with its fifth mini album, “Cabin Fever,” on Feb. 15, according to agency RBW on Wednesday. "Cabin Fever" comes seven months after the release of Purple Kiss’ fourth mini album “Geekyland” in July last year. It is also the act’s first appearance as a six-member group following Jieun’s departure in November. She left the group for health reasons and anxiety problems upon a doctor's recommendation. Purp
K-popFeb. 1, 2023
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StayC to return with new single album ‘Teddy Bear’
K-pop girl group StayC is releasing its fourth single album “Teddy Bear” on Feb. 14, according to an announcement Wednesday by High Up Entertainment. This comeback comes seven months after the release of StayC’s third single album “We Need Love” in July. Along with the comeback announcement, the agency dropped a cover image for the new album, featuring a collage in the shape of a teddy bear filled with messages of hope, trust and dreams. All eyes are on what kind of
K-popFeb. 1, 2023
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[Today’s K-pop] Twice hits Billboard Hot 100 at No. 84 with ‘Moonlight Sunrise’
Twice entered Billboard’s Hot 100 at No. 84 with single “Moonlight Sunrise,” tweeted Billboard on Tuesday. “Moonlight Sunrise” was dropped on Jan. 20 as the group’s second English-language single and is its second entry on the chart. It first made the chart in October 2021 with its first English-language single “The Feels” that ranked No. 83. Twice is the third K-pop girl group to hit the chart more than twice, following Blackpink and NewJeans. It
K-popJan. 31, 2023
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Twice wins at 2023 Billboard Women In Music
K-pop girl group Twice has been honored as this year's breakthrough artist by Billboard Women In Music, becoming the first Korean artist to win at the awards. Billboard on Monday, US time, announced on its website that Twice has been named the winner in the Breakthrough Artist category at the 2023 Billboard Women In Music awards. This marks the first time in history that a Korean artist earned a trophy at the US music event. Billboard Women in Music is an annual event held since 2007 by Bil
K-popJan. 31, 2023
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8TURN aims to become new sensation unlike any other
After four years of intense and strategic idol training, MNH Entertainment’s first K-pop boy group 8TURN made its debut Monday with its first mini album “8TURNRISE.” “We put the most effort into performance. They are rookies but we can proudly say they are near perfection as you can see from their performance videos released prior to their debut,” said Lee Ju-seop, the founder of MNH Entertainment who took the stage to introduce 8TURN himself during the media showca
K-popJan. 31, 2023
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[Today’s K-pop] Seventeen’s unit album to feature Peder Elias
The upcoming album from Seventeen’s unit BSS will feature Peder Elias and Lee Youngji, according to agency Pledis Entertainment on Monday. Although details are yet to be known, the band’s trio unit of Seungkwan, Dogyeom and Hoshi collaborated with the Norwegian singer and songwriter as well as the South Korean rapper for its first single album “Second Wind” that is due out on Feb. 6. In the meantime, the 13-member act’s reality show “In The Soop Seventeen&rdq
K-popJan. 30, 2023
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From rookies to older generation: The K-pop aritists set to make a comeback next month
Just a month into the new year, a handful of K-pop acts are vying to announce their latest comeback. Unlike the first two months of previous years, the comeback of some of K-pop's biggest idol groups is yet to come as the groups aim to expand their reach overseas and are out on world tours. “A lot of groups that have global fans are on tours because they haven’t been able to in the past few years due to the COVID-19 pandemic,” said an industry insider. But we can still exp
K-popJan. 30, 2023
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Actor Park Bo-gum signs exclusive contract with the Black Label
South Korean actor Park Bo-gum has signed an exclusive contract with the Black Label, a YG Entertainment affiliate, according to the agency on Monday. "We are very happy to have Park Bo-gum who not only has influence in the country but also overseas," said the Black Label, calling Park a "representative actor" that is "loved and trusted by the public." "We will make use of our strengths and know-how as much as possible to help the actor deepen his talents as an
K-popJan. 30, 2023
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Dawn joins hip-hop label At Area founded by Groovyroom
K-pop singer Dawn signed an exclusive contract with the label AT AREA after leaving P Nation, the management company headed by Psy. “We are glad to introduce Dawn as our first new member of the year 2023. We have always had our eyes on Dawn. We will actively support his potential artistry to the fullest to quench his musical thirst,” announced AT AREA on Monday. “I am happy to be with AT AREA. I feel reassured that we have a deep connection with the goal of going forward as an
K-popJan. 30, 2023
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[Today’s K-pop] NCT’s Haechan to resume activities from next week
Haechan of NCT will restart all activities when NCT 127 returns with repackaged version of its 4th studio album on Jan. 30, SM Entertainment announced Friday. He has been taking a break for about three weeks for health reasons. He had chest problems and has been resting and recovering in accordance with his doctor’s orders. The idol will join the nine-member subunit of NCT as it rolls out “Ay-Yo,” a reissue of its fourth LP “Two Baddies.” “Ay-Yo” will c
K-popJan. 27, 2023
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TXT dives into 'Sugar Rush Ride' of temptation
K-pop band Tomorrow X Together has turned a new chapter with its new album "The Name Chapter: Temptation." Ahead of the album's release on Friday, the five-piece act, also abbreviated as TXT, conducted a press conference in Seoul's Coex mall. Returning nine months since its last release, the fourth EP "minisode 2: Thursday's Child," the five members expressed excitement over its latest work. "We've met many fans through the world tour, and coming back
K-popJan. 26, 2023
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[Today’s K-pop] Blackpink’s Lisa earns 3 Guinness World Records
Lisa of Blackpink set three new world records last year, the Guinness World Records said Tuesday. “Guinness World Records can confirm that in 2022, Lisa achieved three more record titles to add to her collection,” it said. She already has two records for the music video for her first solo song “Lalisa” from 2021. She is the first K-pop solo act to win at the MTV Video Music Awards and MTV Europe Music Awards for the Best K-pop prize. The third record is for her dominance
K-popJan. 26, 2023
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Epik High to return with new album 'Strawberry'
South Korean hip-hop trio Epik High is making a return with its new album “Strawberry” on Feb. 1. "Strawberry" comes one year after the release of Epik High’s 10th full-length album “Epik High Is Here Part 2” last February. The album comprises five tracks including the titular track “Strawberry” and side tracks “On My Way,” “Catch,” “Down Bad Freestyle,” and “God’s Latte.” This is the trio
K-popJan. 26, 2023
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[Today’s K-pop] Taeyang, Jimin collab hits Billboard’s Hot 100 at No. 76
Taeyang of Big Bang debuted on Billboard’s Hot 100 as a solo musician with “Vibe,” ranking No. 76 on the chart. The collaboration with Jimin of BTS is Taeyang’s first entry on the chart on his own. It was No. 9 on Billboard’s Global Excl. the US chart. “Vibe” hit the UK’s Official Singles Chart Top 100 at No. 96 and Billboard Japan’s Hot 100 at No. 35. The digital single came out on Jan. 13 and topped iTunes top songs charts in 100 regions a
K-popJan. 25, 2023
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SHINee’s Key to return with 2nd repackaged album 'Killer'
Key of SHINee is making a comeback with his second repackaged album “Killer” on Feb. 13, according to SM Entertainment. The comeback comes six months after the release of Key’s second solo studio album “Gasoline” last August. The album is comprised of three new tracks including the titular track “Killer” and side tracks “Heartless” and “Easy.” It also includes 11 tracks from Key’s second full-length album including “Ga
K-popJan. 25, 2023