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K-pop

#K-pop
Stars confess secret marriages
SEOUL, Feb. 10 (Yonhap) -- Chen of K-pop boy band EXO took the band's devoted fans by surprise last month with the announcement that he is set to marry his pregnant girlfriend. Many fans suppo... 10:21 Feb. 11
#coronavirus
Coronavirus outbreak thwarts more concerts in S. Korea
SEOUL, Feb. 7 (Yonhap) -- The continuing spread of the novel coronavirus is taking a heavy toll on the performing arts, forcing organizers to delay or cancel concerts and other events. Boston S... 16:31 Feb. 07
#Loona #
Loona's new album tops iTunes charts in 56 countries
SEOUL, Feb. 7 (Yonhap) -- "#," the second EP by rising K-pop girl band Loona, also known as Girl of the Month, topped the iTunes album charts in 56 countries and regions across the world Friday, th... 10:43 Feb. 07
#IZ*ONE
Returning IZ*ONE's new album tops pre-order charts in S. Korea, Japan
SEOUL, Feb. 6 (Yonhap) -- "Bloom*Iz," an upcoming full-length album by K-pop girl band IZ*ONE, topped major album pre-order charts in South Korea and Japan this week in the run-up to the band's off... 15:20 Feb. 06
#Big Hit 2019 sales
(LEAD) Big Hit's sales double last year on back of BTS' global dominance
(ATTN: UPDATES with more info from 10th para) SEOUL, Feb. 5 (Yonhap) -- Big Hit Entertainment, the music label of K-pop superband BTS, said Wednesday its annual sales in 2019 nearly doubled from a ... 16:20 Feb. 05
#Big Hit 2019 sales
Big Hit's sales double last year on back of BTS' global dominance
SEOUL, Feb. 5 (Yonhap) -- Big Hit Entertainment, the music label of K-pop superband BTS, said Wednesday its annual sales in 2019 nearly doubled from a year earlier thanks to its flourishing music b... 15:07 Feb. 05
#CONNECT BTS New York
Final leg of BTS CONNECT art project lands in New York
SEOUL, Feb. 5 (Yonhap) -- A massive network of shining aluminium hoops was set up by New York's East River against the backdrop of the city's famous skyline Tuesday (U.S. time). The art installa... 10:22 Feb. 05
#Korea January weather
S. Korea sees warmest January on record
SEOUL, Feb. 4 (Yonhap) -- Last month was the warmest January for South Korea since nationwide weather records began, the weather agency said Tuesday. The average monthly temperature across the c... 16:16 Feb. 04
#BTS Billboard Social 50
BTS overtakes Justin Bieber's longest dominance record on Billboard's Social 50 chart
SEOUL, Feb. 4 (Yonhap) -- K-pop superstars BTS defeated Justin Bieber this week to become the longest-running artists atop Billboard's Social 50 chart, the American pop magazine said Tuesday. "A... 10:28 Feb. 04
#IZ*ONE return
IZ*ONE set to return with new album this month
SEOUL, Feb. 3 (Yonhap) -- Resuming its high-profile music career, girl band IZ*ONE will release a new album, "Bloom*Iz," this month, its management agency said Monday. The new album, set for re... 11:39 Feb. 03
#BTS
BTS drops 2nd trailer for upcoming album, 'Map of the Soul: 7'
SEOUL, Feb. 3 (Yonhap) -- K-pop band BTS on Monday dropped the second trailer for its upcoming album, "Map of the Soul: 7," set for official release on Feb. 21. "Outro: Ego," member J-Hope's so... 10:13 Feb. 03
#K-pop album release
Eventful February of high-profile album releases awaits K-pop fans
By Park Boram SEOUL, Jan. 31 (Yonhap) -- Next month will see an unusually feverish K-pop scene with a new album release by superstars BTS. But the music world here will be further abuzz as a number... 15:28 Jan. 31
#Seoul Music Awards
BTS wins album of the year at Seoul Music Awards
SEOUL, Jan. 31 (Yonhap) -- K-pop superstar BTS has won the grand prize at this year's Seoul Music Awards for the third year in a row. At the award-presenting ceremony at Gocheok Sky Dome in Seou... 09:47 Jan. 31
#Seungri
Seungri indicted on overseas gambling, prostitution mediation charges
SEOUL, Jan. 31 (Yonhap) -- Seungri, the disgraced former member of K-pop boy band BIGBANG, has been indicted for allegedly gambling overseas and procuring prostitutes for investors. The scandal-... 08:38 Jan. 31
#iKON
iKON to release 1st album since leader B.I's departure last year
SEOUL, Jan. 30 (Yonhap) -- K-pop boy band iKON will return to the music scene with a new album, "i DECIDE," next week. The new album, set for official release on Feb. 6, is iKON's third EP and ... 17:46 Jan. 30
#(G)I-dle world tour
Girl group (G)I-dle to go on first world tour in April
SEOUL, Jan. 30 (Yonhap) -- Popular K-pop girl group, (G)I-dle will kick off its first world-trotting concert tour in April, according to its management agency Thursday. "I-LAND: WHO AM I" will k... 15:27 Jan. 30
#SuperM Jimmy Kimmel Live!
SuperM to appear on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' show next month
SEOUL, Jan. 30 (Yonhap) -- K-pop boy band SuperM will appear on American TV show "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" next month to promote its Billboard-topping album, according to the band's management agency on... 14:54 Jan. 30
#BTS CBS show
(2nd LD) In black suits, barefoot, BTS premieres new single 'Black Swan' on U.S. TV show
(ATTN: CHANGES headline; UPDATES throughout) SEOUL, Jan. 29 (Yonhap) -- K-pop super band BTS took the stage on a famous U.S. TV show early Wednesday morning, wearing sleek black suits and going bar... 17:49 Jan. 29
#BTS CBS show
(LEAD) BTS says K-pop finally recognized worldwide with Grammy appearance
(ATTN: UPDATES with more comments in paras 5-10) SEOUL, Jan. 29 (Yonhap) -- Having become the first Korean act to perform at the Grammys this week, BTS said Wednesday that K-pop has finally been re... 16:43 Jan. 29
#BTS CBS show
BTS says K-pop finally recognized worldwide with Grammy appearance
SEOUL, Jan. 29 (Yonhap) -- Having become the first Korean act to perform at the Grammys this week, BTS said Wednesday that K-pop has finally been recognized in the global music scene. "We felt l... 16:10 Jan. 29