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Ador CEO denies allegations, accuses Hybe of mistreating NewJeans
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Medical reform committee kicks off despite boycott from doctors
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10-man S. Korea lose to Indonesia to miss out on Paris Olympic football qualification
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Hybe-Ador feud should have limited effect on Hybe's overall performance: analysts
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DP leader says he will meet Yoon without conditions
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Over 9,000 hotline calls made by stalking victims in 2023
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[Hello India] Hyundai Motor vows to boost 'clean mobility' in India
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Second Gimpo civil servant found dead, after apologizing for not finishing work
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Monthly users on local streaming platforms outpace Netflix, Disney+
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US will take steps for three-way engagement on nuclear deterrence with S. Korea, Japan: Campbell
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SHINee's Taemin to drop third solo album next month
Boy group SHINee's Taemin will make a comeback as a solo artist in August, his agency said Tuesday."Taemin will release his third album as an individual artist next month," S.M. Entertainment said in a release. "This would be his first album in 1 1/2 years."The agency, however, did not reveal the exact date of the album's release. (S.M. Entertainment)The singer is scheduled to hold his first individual concert in his home country at the Olympic Hall inside Olympic Park in southeastern Seoul on A
July 11, 2017
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Roy Kim accuser takes ‘plagiarism case’ to top court: report
The protracted legal battle surrounding the alleged plagiarism by singer Roy Kim will be taken to the Supreme Court, local media reported Tuesday.According to the reports, the unidentified songwriter appealed the earlier verdict that ruled in favor of Kim. Both the district court and the appellate court ruled that the song in question, “Bom Bom Bom,” was not the product of plagiarism. Roy Kim (CJ E&M)In 2013, the Christian music composer filed charges against the then-20-year-old singer, claimin
July 11, 2017
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VIXX launches Japan tour
VIXX kicked off its concert tour in Japan on Tuesday to commemorate the fifth anniversary of its debut.According to its agency Jellyfish Entertainment, the boy band was to hold two concerts in Nagoya on Tuesday to commence the tour. The band will hold two concerts in Tokyo on Saturday and will wrap up the tour with two performances in Osaka. The poster for VIXX’s Japan tour (Jellyfish Entertainment)The concerts are part of VIXX’s project launched to celebrate its anniversary. It started with the
July 11, 2017
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Super Junior returns in smaller size
K-pop boy group Super Junior will return to the K-pop music scene in October with less members, its management agency said Monday. Super Junior (S.M. Entertainment)Originally consisted of 11, the restructured team will be made up of seven members -- Leeteuk, Heechul, Shindong, Yesung, Eunhyuk, Donghae and Siwon -- said Label SJ, the special label created by S.M. Entertainment exclusively for the globally well-known K-pop group. Eunhyuk, Donghae and Siwon, currently serving in the military, are e
July 10, 2017
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Akdong Musician to return later this month
Brother and sister duo Akdong Musician will make a return later this month, the group‘s agency said Monday.Confirming earlier reports, YG Entertainment said that the beloved duo has just finished shooting the music video for its new song, set for release this month. Akdong Musician (YG Entertainment)“The specific schedule has not been set yet,” it said, adding that it is yet unclear whether Akdong Musician will release an album, EP or a single. The agency did not comment on when Lee Chan-hyuk -
July 10, 2017
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‘Produce 101’ contender Samuel to debut in August
Samuel, previously a contender for the Mnet audition program “Produce 101 Season 2,” will officially debut on Aug. 2. His agency Brave Entertainment on Monday put out the release date, the cover image and the complete track list for his debut EP “Sixteen.” The cover image has the number 16 scribbled in red across a white background, and the EP will consist of six songs including “Jewel Box,” “Sixteen” and “I Got It.” (Brave Entertainment)The 15-year-old was born Samuel Arrendondo and is also kno
July 10, 2017
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CNBLUE’s Jung Yong-hwa reveals cover image for ’Do Disturb‘
CNBLUE frontman and vocalist Jung Yong-hwa on Monday released online the cover image for his upcoming album “Do Disturb.”His agency FNC Entertainment launched an official teaser website for the album at midnight, on which the image was posted. (FNC Entertainment)The photo had two identical images of Jung -- arranged in symmetry to the background of what appears to be tropical plants. According to FNC, the album’s lead track “That Girl” will be a cheery, upbeat song featuring rapper Loco.Jung’s l
July 10, 2017
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Park Yoo-chun mum on marriage rumors
Park Yoo-chun’s agency on Monday refused to confirm or deny rumors that the singer is set to marry his fiancee on Sept. 20.“We’ve yet to hear (from Park) on anything wedding-related. The priority (for him) is to finish his mandatory military service,” C-Jes Entertainment said. (C-Jes Entertainment)Park is currently carrying on his military duties -- serving as a public service officer, which he will complete on Aug. 26.Earlier in the day, a local media outlet reported that Park has confirmed hi
July 10, 2017
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EXO to return with ‘The War’ on July 18
K-pop hit maker EXO will make a long-awaited comeback on July 18 with new album “The War,” its label S.M. Entertainment said Monday. A teaser photo of EXO‘s Kai for the group’s upcoming album ‘The War’ (S.M Entertainment)“The War,” EXO‘s fourth full-length album, includes nine tracks of various genres, featuring upbeat dance track “Ko Ko Bop” as a lead song. The upcoming album will be released on July 18 at 6 p.m. via local music streaming sites. The label has also hinted at the album’s concept
July 10, 2017
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Highlight, EXID and other K-pop stars to perform, make donations in London
Several of the hottest K-pop singers will visit London this weekend to perform in a Hallyu event hosted by state-run organizations.According to the Korea Foundation for International Culture Exchange, “2017 Feel Korea in London” co-hosted by the foundation and the Korean Culture Center UK will be held Friday and Sunday at the Olympia National exhibition hall in downtown London. (Korea Foundation for International Culture Exchange)The event was launched to introduce various forms of Korean art, i
July 7, 2017
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Ex-4Minute member Jeon Ji-yoon to release single
K-pop star Jeon Ji-yoon, also known by her stage name Jenyer, confirmed that she will release a new single on July 20. It will be her first official release since she released “Cliche,” a collaboration with singer Samuel Seo, four months ago. Jeon Ji-yoon (Robin K. ENT)According to her agency Robin K. ENT, her new single will be produced by Primary, who has worked with several hip-hop and pop artists in Korea including Supreme Team, MBLAQ and Dynamic Duo. The agency said Taylor Parks participat
July 7, 2017
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‘Desperate’ Halo seeks breakthrough with new EP
Since its 2014 debut, boy band Halo has for the most part stayed under the radar.While the group has had a following, it has fallen short of the standards set by major rivals like Winner, GOT7 and BTS.“We are smiling on the outside, but we are desperate for our names to be widely-known,” said Dino during a press showcase held Thursday in Seoul for its third EP “Here I Am.” It marked the group’s return from a 10 month break, by K-pop boyband standards, a considerable hiatus. Halo members perform
July 7, 2017
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[Herald Interview] Hang5va hopes to become EDM sensation in K-pop
With electronic dance music bringing many people around the world to their feet, an EDM act in Korea hopes to carve out its own niche in the K-pop industry with the band’s throbbing electro bass. The group’s relaxed, jovial nature belies the quartet’s name: Hang5va, pronounced like “hangover.” The hip-hop-based EDM group strutted into the K-pop scene with a swagger early this year, consisting of band leader Kazu, MC Crooner, Chocoboi and DJ Hotdog. Korean EDM quartet Hang5va poses during a recen
July 6, 2017
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Former I.O.I members to debut with girl group next month
Choi Yoo-jung and Kim Do-yeon of disbanded K-pop group I.O.I will reunite in the new group Weki Meki, which will debut in August.According to their agency Fantagio Entertainment, the pair will join six other singers to form the group. A pre-released image of the group showed only the shoes and legs of the eight members, keeping its concept under wraps. (Fantagio Entertainment)With Choi and Kim joining Weki Meki, all 11 members of I.O.I have formally launched careers with their respective groups
July 6, 2017
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Week of Twice -- 210,000 albums ship in Japan debut
Twice’s Japan debut is garnering an explosive reaction, as over 210,000 copies of the group’s album “#TWICE” have been shipped out just a week since its release.According to JYP Entertainment, the K-pop group has sold 130,594 records, taking the No. 2 spot on Japan’s Oricon daily album charts on Thursday. Twice held the top spot for three straight days before being dethroned by Kanjani8’s “Jam.” (JYP Entertainment)Twice has already been the top-selling K-pop artist or group in Japan for the past
July 6, 2017
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‘People loved me for being pretty, bright’: K-pop diva Lee Hyo-ri
“I used to put on makeup and wear clothes with so much color. I dyed my hair every color. I wondered if the public would still like me if I took all that away,” said Lee on the inspiration behind the title of her latest album, “Black,” at a press conference in Seoul Tuesday.Lee wrote the lyrics for eight of the 10 tracks on the album. She also participated in the composition of eight songs. Lee Hyo-ri (Yonhap)Lee Hyo-ri (Yonhap)“People have always loved me for smiling and being bright,” she said
July 5, 2017
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Top 11 of ‘Producer 101’ to debut as Wanna One
The 11 winners of the second season of K-pop competition show “Produce 101” will debut on Aug. 7 as the boy band Wanna One, the group’s agency said Wednesday.According to YMC Entertainment, the hotly anticipated rookie group will release its first EP next month and perform on stage for the first time as a group at Wanna One Premier Show-Con. Wanna One (YMC Entertainment)The event, a combination of a showcase and a concert, will be held at Gocheok Sky Dome in Guro-gu, western Seoul. Details of th
July 5, 2017
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Dream Theater returns to Korea for ‘Images, Words & Beyond’ tour
Legendary progressive metal band Dream Theater will hold a concert in September to mark the 25th anniversary of its iconic album “Images and Words.”According to the show’s local promoter AIM, the concert will take place at Olympic Hall in Seoul at 6 p.m. on Sept. 16. It marks the eighth time that the US band will be performing in the country. A poster for Dream Theater’s “Images, Words & Beyond” concert in Seoul (AIM)The concert is part of the global tour “Images, Words & Beyond,” which commemor
July 5, 2017
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Woman in false accusations case involving Park Yoo-chun found not guilty
The second woman who sued K-pop singer-actor Park Yoo-chun for sexual assault was declared not guilty Wednesday of wrongful accusations against Park. “It is difficult to ascertain that the defendant brought a suit against (Park) based on false facts, or that she damaged his reputation,” the court announced at the end of the first trial. “It is a case where there is no evidence of the criminal counts charged,” the court said. The woman, surnamed Song, was charged with falsely accusing Park of s
July 5, 2017
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[Exclusive] Gospel singer Sohyang collaborates with Swedish composer for upcoming release
Gospel singer Sohyang, who set an impressive winning record on MBC’s weekly music competition show “King of Masked Singer,” is collaborating with a Swedish composer for her upcoming release. According to Sohyang’s manager Monday, the singer and Simon Petren, a Swedish composer, recently finished working on Sohyang’s two new songs.“Sohyang and Petren have recently wrapped up producing two of her new songs, and they are now in the middle of mixing process,” the manager said.“The upcoming new songs
July 4, 2017