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#BTS YouTube views'Dynamite' tops 1.7 bln YouTube views to become most-watched BTS MV
SEOUL, June 6 (Yonhap) -- The music video of K-pop superband BTS' 2020 megahit single "Dynamite" has topped 1.7 billion YouTube views, becoming the most-viewed music video by the boy group, its age... 14:53 Jun. 06 -
#EXO(LEAD) 3 EXO members file antitrust complaint against SM Entertainment related article
(ATTN: UPDATES with additional press release from SM in last 3 paras) SEOUL, June 5 (Yonhap) -- K-pop boy group EXO's Baekhyun, Xiumin and Chen have lodged a complaint with the antitrust regulator... 17:13 Jun. 05 -
#girl groupGirl group Fromis_9 drops first LP related article
SEOUL, June 5 (Yonhap) -- K-pop girl group Fromis_9 released its first full-length album Monday, five years after its debut in 2018. The album, "Unlock My World," captures one's will to show his... 14:40 Jun. 05 -
#EXO3 EXO members file antitrust complaint against SM Entertainment related article
SEOUL, June 5 (Yonhap) -- K-pop boy group EXO's Baekhyun, Xiumin and Chen have lodged a complaint with the antitrust regulator against their agency SM Entertainment's "unfair" contract terms, thei... 10:28 Jun. 05 -
#Sumi JoSoprano Sumi Jo to launch singing competition named after her next year related article
BRUSSELS, June 4 (Yonhap) -- Renowned South Korean soprano Sumi Jo has said that an international classical singing competition named after her will be launched in France next year. The inaugura... 10:03 Jun. 04 -
#Daniel Gwon(2nd LD) Baritone Kim Tae-han becomes 1st Asian male singer to win Queen Elisabeth Competition
(ATTN: UPDATES with Kim's comments in paras 4-5) SEOUL, June 4 (Yonhap) -- South Korean baritone Kim Tae-han has won the Queen Elisabeth Competition for voice, becoming the first Asian male singer ... 09:40 Jun. 04 -
#Daniel Gwon(LEAD) Baritone Kim Tae-han becomes 1st Asian male singer to win Queen Elisabeth Competition
(ATTN: UPDATES with more details from sixth para; ADDS photo) SEOUL, June 4 (Yonhap) -- South Korean baritone Kim Tae-han has won the Queen Elisabeth Competition for voice, becoming the first Asian... 07:33 Jun. 04 -
#BTS(Yonhap Interview) BTS producer encourages anticipation for future messages from group related article
SEOUL, June 4 (Yonhap) -- Music producer Pdogg, the creative force behind BTS' chart-topping hits, is confident about the group's ability to continue captivating fans with their profound messages e... 07:20 Jun. 04 -
#BTS(News Focus) From hip-hop idols to global superstars, BTS shatters records over decade
SEOUL, June 4 (Yonhap) -- BTS, which celebrates its 10th anniversary on June 13, has grown from a lesser-known hip-hop idol group to the most successful K-pop band, breaking numerous records in K-p... 07:20 Jun. 04 -
#Daniel GwonS. Korean baritone Kim Tae-han wins Queen Elisabeth Competition
SEOUL, June 4 (Yonhap) -- South Korean baritone Kim Tae-han has won the Queen Elisabeth Competition for voice, becoming the first Asian male singer to win the coveted classical music contest held i... 07:09 Jun. 04 -
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#Fifty FiftyFifty Fifty's 'Cupid' returns to Top 10 of British Official Singles Chart
SEOUL, June 3 (Yonhap) -- K-pop rookie group Fifty Fifty's hit song "Cupid" has returned to the Top 10 of the British Official Singles Chart, securing the ninth spot. According to the latest ch... 12:05 Jun. 03 -
#EXOEXO trio refutes SM's claim over attempts for double contracts related article
SEOUL, June 2 (Yonhap) -- Three members of K-pop boy band EXO on Friday refuted SM Entertainment's claim that they attempted to sign double contracts with another agency, in the latest tit-for-tat ... 15:16 Jun. 02 -
#Stray KidsStray Kids drops 3rd LP with 'unique, enjoyable' lead track related article
SEOUL, June 2 (Yonhap) -- Popular K-pop group Stray Kids on Friday returned after eight months with their third full-length album, "5-Star." "We'd like to show the color of Stray Kids properly a... 10:33 Jun. 02 -
#BLACKPINKBLACKPINK star Jisoo tests positive for COVID-19, to miss world tour stop in Osaka related article
SEOUL, June 1 (Yonhap) -- Jisoo, a member of the K-pop sensation BLACKPINK, will miss the group's upcoming shows in Japan after testing positive for COVID-19, the group's agency announced Thursday.... 22:29 Jun. 01 -
#EXO(2nd LD) EXO's Baekhyun, Xiumin, Chen terminate contracts with SM
(ATTN: UPDATES with more details in paras 2-4, 10-12; CHANGES headline, photo) SEOUL, June 1 (Yonhap) -- EXO members Baekhyun, Xiumin and Chen have notified their agency, SM Entertainment, that the... 16:39 Jun. 01 -
#EXO(LEAD) EXO's Baekhyun, Xiumin and Chen in dispute with SM over contract issue
(ATTN: RECASTS throughout with more details; ADDS statement from SM Entertainment in last 5 paras) SEOUL, June 1 (Yonhap) -- EXO members Baekhyun, Xiumin and Chen have notified their agency, SM Ent... 14:53 Jun. 01 -
#EXOEXO's Baekhyun, Xiumin and Chen in dispute with SM over terminating contracts
SEOUL, June 1 (Yonhap) -- EXO members Baekhyun, Xiumin and Chen have sent a sudden notice of termination of their exclusive contracts with their agency, SM Entertainment, their lawyer said Thursday... 11:14 Jun. 01 -
#JYP EntertainmentJYP to expand partnership with U.S. music label related article
SEOUL, June 1 (Yonhap) -- K-pop label JYP Entertainment will expand its strategic partnership with Republic Records, the largest music label in the United States, and jointly launch a global girl g... 10:52 Jun. 01
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G-Dragon's contract with YG Entertainment expires -
Indigenous streaming platforms see rise in users in May while Netflix suffers fall -
'The Roundup: No Way Out' tops 6 mln admissions -
Netflix series 'Bloodhounds' presents adrenaline-packed bromance action -
JYP founder to work as guest commentator for NBA finals on S. Korean cable
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Virtual idol: Is it hype or future of K-pop industry?
