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#K-pop
BLACKPINK's 'Boombayah' tops 1 bln YouTube views related article
SEOUL, Oct. 13 (Yonhap) -- The music video of "Boombayah," K-pop megastar BLACKPINK's debut song, became the band's third video to exceed 1 billion YouTube views on Tuesday. The music video hit ... 11:04 Oct. 13
Defense chief says military exemption for BTS members not under consideration
SEOUL, Oct. 7 (Yonhap) -- The defense ministry is not considering granting South Korean K-pop boy band BTS an exemption of mandatory military service, but a deferral could be an option, Defense Min... 20:16 Oct. 07
#BTS
(2nd LD) BTS' agency draws near-record IPO subscription deposits related article
(ATTN: RECASTS headline, lead; UPDATES with more details throughout) SEOUL, Oct. 6 (Yonhap) -- Big Hit Entertainment, the management agency of K-pop phenoms BTS, drew a near record-high amount of d... 16:51 Oct. 06
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(LEAD) Investors' response to IPO of BTS' agency weaker than expected related article
(ATTN: RECASTS headline, lead; UPDATES with more info in paras 9-10, last 3 paras) SEOUL, Oct. 6 (Yonhap) -- Big Hit Entertainment, the management agency of K-pop superstar BTS, attracted big depos... 14:19 Oct. 06
#Korean Culture
Overseas Korean Cultural Centers to host events celebrating Hangeul Day
SEOUL, Oct. 6 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's state-run Korean Cultural Centers overseas will hold various events this month to mark the anniversary of the creation of Hangeul, the Korean writing system.... 10:28 Oct. 06
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BTS' agency to close IPO retail subscription related article
SEOUL, Oct. 6 (Yonhap) -- Big Hit Entertainment, the management agency of K-pop superstar BTS, is set to close a two-day subscription Tuesday for its initial public offering (IPO) next week in what... 09:51 Oct. 06
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BTS agency chief to be stock-rich after IPO
SEOUL, Oct. 4 (Yonhap) -- The chief of Big Hit Entertainment, the creative force behind K-pop superstar BTS, will become the 14th-richest stockholder in South Korea after his company's initial publi... 15:51 Oct. 04
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BTS featured on remix of viral sensation 'Savage Love' related article
SEOUL, Oct. 4 (Yonhap) -- Global K-pop star BTS participated in a remix project for the hit song "Savage Love" by U.S. pop singer Jason Deluro and New Zealand producer Jawsh 685, according to the ba... 14:59 Oct. 04
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BTS ends 'BTS Week' special on Jimmy Fallon show with 'Dynamite' performance
SEOUL, Oct. 3 (Yonhap) -- K-pop superstar BTS marked the finale of nearly weeklong performances in a special series on NBC's "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" on Friday (U.S. time) by singin... 17:41 Oct. 03
#BLACKPINK
(LEAD) BLACKPINK hopes to show growth, share positive energy with 1st full album related article
(ATTN: ADDS details throughout, photo) By Lee Minji SEOUL, Oct. 2 (Yonhap) -- K-pop group BLACKPINK said Friday it wanted to show its growth as an artist and send out a message of hope and positive... 16:57 Oct. 02
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BLACKPINK hopes to show growth, share positive energy with 1st full album related article
By Lee Minji SEOUL, Oct. 2 (Yonhap) -- K-pop group BLACKPINK said Friday it wanted to show its growth as an artist and send out a message of hope and positive energy with its first-ever full-length... 16:11 Oct. 02
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Preorders for BLACKPINK's upcoming full-length album top 1 mln
SEOUL, Oct. 2 (Yonhap) -- Preorders for K-pop girl band BLACKPINK's upcoming studio album have topped 1 million, its management agency said Friday. "The Album," set for official release later in... 11:11 Oct. 02
#horror TV series
Horrors, zombie thrillers set to attract TV viewers in coming weeks
SEOUL, Oct. 2 (Yonhap) -- On chilly fall nights, monsters, ghosts and zombies are poised to thrill or even scare South Korean TV viewers and binge-watchers. The horror show "Sweet Home," based o... 11:00 Oct. 02
#BTS week
BTS teases upcoming album 'BE' on Jimmy Fallon show
SEOUL, Oct. 1 (Yonhap) -- K-pop superstar BTS teased its upcoming new album "BE" on Thursday (Korean time), appearing on the "BTS Week" special on NBC's "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon." ... 16:25 Oct. 01
#TWICE new full-length album
TWICE to drop 2nd full-length album this month
SEOUL, Oct. 1 (Yonhap) -- Marking the fifth anniversary of its debut this month, K-pop girl band TWICE will drop its second full-length album in October, its management agency said Thursday. Ac... 13:49 Oct. 01
#K-Culture Festival
Korean culture festival to kick off virtually next week
SEOUL, Oct. 1 (Yonhap) -- An inaugural Korean culture festival will kick off next week to give people from all over the world chances to enjoy Korean cultural heritage and modern trends in a virtua... 10:00 Oct. 01
#BTS
BTS performs 'IDOL' on Jimmy Fallon show
SEOUL, Sept. 29 (Yonhap) -- Dressed in the traditional Korean attire of "hanbok," K-pop superstars BTS on Tuesday (Korean time) opened the "BTS Week" special on NBC's "The Tonight Show Starring Jim... 16:15 Sep. 29
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BTS' upcoming online concert to feature up-to-date technologies
SEOUL, Sept. 29 (Yonhap) -- K-pop sensation BTS will catch the eyes of its long-waiting fans with fresh up-to-date viewing experiences at its upcoming live online concert next month, its management... 14:43 Sep. 29
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BLACKPINK becomes No. 2 global artist by YouTube subscribers
SEOUL, Sept. 29 (Yonhap) -- South Korean girl group BLACKPINK became the second most-subscribed musician on YouTube on Tuesday, its management agency said. The official YouTube channel of BLACKP... 11:09 Sep. 29
#K-pop
Gov't draws up plan to better protect rights of young celebrities related article
SEOUL, Sept. 28 (Yonhap) -- The government on Monday announced a set of measures to better protect the rights of underage celebrities, as more young people are pursuing dreams of a career in entert... 16:20 Sep. 28