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    <title><![CDATA[Kim Junsu to perform &apos;Chapter 2&apos; concert series in Seoul]]></title>
    <link>https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10547341</link>  
    <pubDate>Tue, 05 Aug 2025 14:18:20 +09:00</pubDate>
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    <![CDATA[Kim Junsu, also known as Xia, will host a four-day concert series in Seoul in October, his agency Palmtree Island announced on Tuesday. He will host “Chapter 2: Festa” on Oct. 9-12, about a year and a half since his encore concert “Chapter 1: Recreation.” Later this month, the veteran idol and musical actor will greet his fans in Japan at two fan concerts titled “Journey to You.” Kim is scheduled to perform in Osaka and Yokohama on Aug. 29 and 31, respectively. In June, Kim released a remake of ]]>
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    <title><![CDATA[Blackpink producer R.Tee launches independent label]]></title>
    <link>https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10547269</link>  
    <pubDate>Tue, 05 Aug 2025 12:21:40 +09:00</pubDate>
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    <![CDATA[Producer and DJ R.Tee, known for crafting megahit songs for Blackpink and Big Bang, has now launched RTST Label. &quot;I have officially launched RTST Label, an independent music label built on pure love for music. It is a small step, but a meaningful one. Much love to everyone who has shown support,&quot; the producer wrote via Instagram on July 28. A well-known DJ, R.Tee said he aims to build a label that also leads global DJing projects. &quot;In addition to music, I have plans to support and nurture talent]]>
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    <title><![CDATA[Stray Kids float teaser for album No. 4]]></title>
    <link>https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10547216</link>  
    <pubDate>Tue, 05 Aug 2025 11:25:27 +09:00</pubDate>
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    <![CDATA[Stray Kids released teaser photographs for its upcoming album on Tuesday, featuring Bang Chan, Changbin and Han. The trio, known as the songwriters within the band, each posed for the camera, holding up a boombox or resting an arm over a trophy. The eight-member group drops their fourth album “Karma” on Aug. 22. All 11 tracks on the album are written and produced by the three, including lead single “Ceremony.” The new release rolls out approximately eight months after the group&apos;s special album, ]]>
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    <title><![CDATA[Sunmi to drop another summer anthem: report]]></title>
    <link>https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10547117</link>  
    <pubDate>Tue, 05 Aug 2025 10:59:35 +09:00</pubDate>
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    <![CDATA[Sunmi will be returning Aug. 26 with a summer song, according to a local media report on Tuesday. It will be her first endeavor in over a year since dropping the digital single “Balloon in Love,” the final piece of her summer single trilogy after “Pporappippam” from 2020 and “Heart Burn” from 2022. The singer and songwriter, formerly of Wonder Girls, launched her solo career in 2013 with the single “24 Hours.” She has since released a number of hit songs, such as “Gashina” and “Siren,” carving o]]>
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    <title><![CDATA[G-Dragon to bring exhibit to Hong Kong, Osaka]]></title>
    <link>https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10547074</link>  
    <pubDate>Tue, 05 Aug 2025 10:35:17 +09:00</pubDate>
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    <![CDATA[G-Dragon has announced that he will expand his media exhibition to two more cities -- Hong Kong and Osaka, Japan -- via agency Galaxy Corp. on Tuesday. Inspired by his third solo studio album “Ubermensch,” the digital media art show has already been held in Seoul and Tokyo and is now on display in Taipei, Taiwan. The exhibition will take over a megasized shopping complex in Hong Kong from Aug. 15 to Sept. 7 and a gallery in Osaka from Aug. 30 to Sept. 15. Meanwhile, the artist will resume his so]]>
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    <title><![CDATA[&apos;Demon Hunters&apos; soundtrack climbs back to No. 2 on Billboard albums chart; TXT lands at No. 3]]></title>
    <link>https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10546004</link>  
    <pubDate>Mon, 04 Aug 2025 09:18:36 +09:00</pubDate>
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    <![CDATA[The soundtrack for Netflix&apos;s global hit animated film &quot;KPop Demon Hunters&quot; has risen to No. 2 on the US Billboard 200 albums chart, matching its previous peak position. According to Billboard&apos;s preview released Sunday (US time), the album climbed one spot to second place in its sixth week of release. Originally debuting at No. 8 in late June, the soundtrack steadily climbed the chart alongside the film&apos;s growing popularity -- rising to No. 3, then No. 2, before slipping to No. 5 and rebounding t]]>
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    <title><![CDATA[‘KPop Demon Hunters’ songwriter Vince to release new single with G-Dragon this month]]></title>
    <link>https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10545638</link>  
    <pubDate>Sun, 03 Aug 2025 13:22:50 +09:00</pubDate>
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    <![CDATA[Vince, a singer-songwriter and producer under The Black Label, is set to unveil a new single titled “Cha Cha Cha” on Aug. 18, the label announced Saturday. The digital release marks his return as a singer, nearly one year and nine months since his debut EP “The Drive” released in November 2023. Blending hip-hop and R&B with an upbeat Latin cha-cha rhythm, “Cha Cha Cha” features a guest appearance by none other than iconic K-pop idol and member of Big Bang, G-Dragon. The track is expected to chan]]>
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    <title><![CDATA[Ab6iX to release 10th EP later this month]]></title>
    <link>https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10545041</link>  
    <pubDate>Fri, 01 Aug 2025 14:50:34 +09:00</pubDate>
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    <![CDATA[Ab6ix announced Friday that it is planning to return on Aug. 25 with its tenth EP, “Upside Down.” The new album follows about ten months after the group&apos;s previous EP, “Born Like This.” While putting together the new mini album, the four members held the “BE:6IX” fan concert in Seoul in mid-June. For the two-day event, they rearranged their repertoire — which included “Nvked” from the ninth EP — for a band format. Ab6ix debuted in 2019 with the EP “B:Complete” and was initially made up of five m]]>
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    <title><![CDATA[Illit teams up with Care Bears for first Japanese single]]></title>
    <link>https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10544934</link>  
    <pubDate>Fri, 01 Aug 2025 12:37:33 +09:00</pubDate>
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    <![CDATA[Illit is set to unveil a major collaboration with the globally adored Care Bears. According to their agency, Belift Lab, on Friday, Illit will release a Care Bears limited-edition Japanese debut single titled &quot;Toki Yo Tomare,&quot; meaning “Let Time Stop.” The digital single and music video will be released on Sept. 1, while the limited edition physical album will be released on Sept. 3. A newly revealed teaser image shows the five members dressed in all-white outfits, radiating a dreamy aura alongsi]]>
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    <title><![CDATA[Ive drops teaser for 4th EP ‘Ive Secret’]]></title>
    <link>https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10544807</link>  
    <pubDate>Fri, 01 Aug 2025 11:10:15 +09:00</pubDate>
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    <![CDATA[Ive confirmed it will be returning Aug. 25 via agency Starship Entertainment on Thursday. A teaser image released for its fourth EP, “Ive Secret,” showed each of the six members holding objects behind their backs, including a dangling handgun, a bottle of perfume and a pig with wings. The accompanying phrase, “‘XOXZ’ Coming Soon,” hinted at the title of the mini album&apos;s lead single. The new release follows about seven months after Ive&apos;s third EP, “Ive Empathy,” which earned the group a combined ]]>
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    <title><![CDATA[Solo album from SHINee’s Key to feature English single, Seulgi collab]]></title>
    <link>https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10544785</link>  
    <pubDate>Fri, 01 Aug 2025 10:54:00 +09:00</pubDate>
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    <![CDATA[The upcoming album from Key of SHINee will include an English-language single as well as a track featuring Seulgi of Red Velvet, label SM Entertainment announced Friday. &quot;Hunter,&quot; Key&apos;s third solo album, comprises 10 tracks and is set to roll out Aug. 11. One of the B-side tracks, “Strange,” will be in English and asks introspective questions over rough synth sounds. For “Perfect Error,” he teamed up with Seulgi to encourage listeners to believe in themselves and keep on going. The latest solo e]]>
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    <title><![CDATA[The Boyz’ Hyunjae suffers ankle injury]]></title>
    <link>https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10544764</link>  
    <pubDate>Fri, 01 Aug 2025 10:35:23 +09:00</pubDate>
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    <![CDATA[Hyunjae of The Boyz sustained an injury to his ankle during a livestream that was later confirmed to be a torn ligament, his agency One Hundred said Thursday. The agency apologized to fans, confirming that he will still join his bandmates for their scheduled appearance on a television music chart show today, but will need to remain seated. The Friday performance will be the boy band&apos;s first promoting “Stylish,” the main track off its new album, “a;effect.” The Boyz dropped its 10th EP on Monday ]]>
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    <title><![CDATA[Koyote to return with new single in August]]></title>
    <link>https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10544024</link>  
    <pubDate>Thu, 31 Jul 2025 13:25:54 +09:00</pubDate>
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    <![CDATA[Legendary Korean co-ed group Koyote is making a comeback on Aug. 6 with the brand-new single, “Call Me.” The new music marks the trio&apos;s first release since “Four Seasons” dropped in November 2023. While “Four Seasons” leaned into modern rock and featured strong guitars, the upcoming track explores a fresh genre called “Re-DM”—a blend of retro vibes and trendy EDM elements. The new song is composed by Choi Jun-young, the hitmaker behind Koyote’s iconic hits such as “Pure Love” and “Broken Heart,”]]>
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    <title><![CDATA[Documentary spotlighting BTS&apos; Army screens worldwide]]></title>
    <link>https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10544023</link>  
    <pubDate>Thu, 31 Jul 2025 13:25:43 +09:00</pubDate>
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    <![CDATA[A new documentary film spotlighting the global BTS fandom, known as Army, has been unveiled. The feature-length film “BTS ARMY: Forever We Are Young” runs for one week only from Wednesday through Aug. 5 at theaters worldwide. Co-directed by Peabody Award-winning filmmaker Grace Lee and K-pop scholar and director Patty Ahn, the documentary takes a serious and heartfelt look at the passion, solidarity and cultural impact of Army, a fandom of over 90 million people around the globe. The film was re]]>
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    <title><![CDATA[Is K-pop’s global strategy backfiring? As popularity up abroad, domestic interest wanes]]></title>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 30 Jul 2025 15:06:10 +09:00</pubDate>
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    <![CDATA[Despite chart-topping hits on Billboard and sold-out world tours across the US, Europe and Southeast Asia, K-pop’s grip on its home turf appears to be slipping. Industry experts are sounding the alarm over a growing disconnect between the genre’s global success and its dwindling influence at home — particularly as the domestic fanbase, once the engine of the K-pop phenomenon, shows signs of fatigue. At the heart of the issue is a conspicuous absence of breakthrough rookie girl groups in the firs]]>
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    <title><![CDATA[Dragon Pony shares glimpse of trainee days with ‘Radio Slience’]]></title>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 30 Jul 2025 13:35:35 +09:00</pubDate>
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    <![CDATA[Dragon Pony has officially released their new single “Radio Silence,” a raw and emotional track that delves into the lonely and complicated days of their time as trainees. The quartet, which debuted in September, consists of vocalist An Tae-gyu, guitarist Kwon Se-hyuk, bassist Pyun Sung-hyun and drummer Ko Gang-hun. The four members use only their team name in the album credits, emphasizing the equal contribution of all members to the group&apos;s music and shared ambition. &quot;Radio Silence,&quot; which has]]>
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    <title><![CDATA[EXO’s Chanyeol to return as solo singer: report]]></title>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 30 Jul 2025 10:37:16 +09:00</pubDate>
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    <![CDATA[Chanyeol of EXO is putting together a solo album that will be released in late August, according to a local media report on Wednesday. The new album follows about a year after “Black Out,” his first-ever solo album. The EP claimed No. 1 on the iTunes Top Albums chart in 51 regions as well as a series of music charts in Korea and China. After unveiling the solo EP, he launched his solo tour, “City-scape,” visiting fans in 11 cities across Asia and holding an encore show in Seoul in February. In a]]>
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    <title><![CDATA[Enhypen’s Japan single debuts atop Oricon chart]]></title>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 30 Jul 2025 10:33:05 +09:00</pubDate>
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    <![CDATA[Enhypen&apos;s fourth Japanese-language physical single made a chart-topping debut on Oricon’s Daily Single Ranking, selling over 300,000 copies on the first day. The single “Yoi” topped the daily chart, as did all the group&apos;s 15 singles and albums published in Korea and Japan, and logged the highest sales figure in Japan so far for Enhypen. Upon release, the music video for the main track “Shine On Me” was the most-watched in Japan as per Line Music’s real-time music video chart. Two MVs from the gr]]>
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    <title><![CDATA[Monsta X’s I.M suffers back injury]]></title>
    <link>https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10542815</link>  
    <pubDate>Wed, 30 Jul 2025 09:58:57 +09:00</pubDate>
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    <![CDATA[I.M of Monsta X has had to suspend activities due to a back injury, agency Starship Entertainment said Tuesday. He will not be able to join group activities including its appearance at KCON LA 2025 on Aug. 2. He canceled his solo appearance at Waterbomb Busan 2025 last week as well. The band is set to make a comeback as a full group on Sept. 1 with 13th EP “The X.” At its concert held in Seoul earlier this month, the six-piece act gave fans a taste of the mini album, performing a track from the ]]>
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    <link>https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10542807</link>  
    <pubDate>Wed, 30 Jul 2025 09:55:26 +09:00</pubDate>
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    <![CDATA[Blackpink reached 100 million streams on Spotify with “Jump” and did so in 17 days, its label YG Entertainment said Tuesday. It is the group’s 33rd song to hit the 100 million mark, and tied its own previous record for a single from a female K-pop act, with “Pink Venom.” The new single was dropped on July 11 and stayed atop Spotify’s Daily Top Songs Global Chart for six days before claiming the No. 1 spot on its weekly chart. It debuted on Billboard’s Hot 100 at No. 28 and swept both its Global ]]>
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    <title><![CDATA[Tax authorities launch investigation into Hybe amid insider trading allegations against chairman Bang Si-hyuk]]></title>
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    <pubDate>Tue, 29 Jul 2025 18:08:58 +09:00</pubDate>
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    <![CDATA[Hybe, the entertainment giant behind K-pop phenomenon BTS, is now under investigation by the country’s tax authorities, following a police raid last week over allegations that Chairman Bang Si-hyuk violated capital market laws. According to a local report Tuesday, National Tax Service officials were dispatched to Hybe’s headquarters in Seoul to secure documents and financial records. The investigation is being led by the NTS’ 4th Bureau of Investigation at the Seoul Regional Tax Office — a divis]]>
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    <pubDate>Tue, 29 Jul 2025 18:06:26 +09:00</pubDate>
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    <![CDATA[G-Dragon showcased a spirit of inclusivity by inviting Paralympic athletes to his world tour show. According to the Paralympic Council of Malaysia on Tuesday, G-Dragon welcomed eight Malaysian Paralympic athletes to his world tour concert held at Axiata Arena Bukit Jalil in Kuala Lumpur on July 20. The invitation came to light through social media posts by the Paralympic Council of Malaysia. The organization expressed its gratitude via Instagram, writing, “We sincerely thank the JusPeace Foundat]]>
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    <title><![CDATA[Teddy’s The Black Label is no longer in YG’s shadow — it’s shaping K-pop’s future]]></title>
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    <pubDate>Tue, 29 Jul 2025 17:55:32 +09:00</pubDate>
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    <![CDATA[The Black Label, founded by legendary K-pop producer Teddy, has quietly — and now quite boldly — become one of the most influential labels in South Korea’s music industry. Launched as a subsidiary under YG Entertainment, The Black Label was spun off in 2020 and now operates independently, with the former mother company remaining a key shareholder. Since then, it has grown into a creative powerhouse, driving some of the year’s most talked-about projects — including multiple original tracks for &quot;K]]>
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    <pubDate>Tue, 29 Jul 2025 11:47:39 +09:00</pubDate>
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    <![CDATA[Jennie of Blackpink will lend her star power to Seoul, the Seoul Tourism Organization announced Tuesday. The artist was tapped as the honorary ambassador to promote tourism in the capital city this year, and a campaign video featuring her will be unveiled Thursday, the organization said. Under the catchphrase “Absolutely in Seoul,” the first promotional video — “Daltokki” — will follow Jennie as she explores spots in Seoul from Gyeongbokgung to Seongsu-dong. The second video will incorporate her]]>
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    <pubDate>Tue, 29 Jul 2025 11:36:38 +09:00</pubDate>
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    <![CDATA[Touched is set to release its new EP album “Red Signal” on Aug. 12, marking the rock band’s first release in 23 months since its 2023 EP “Yellow Supernova Remnant.” Pre-release track &quot;Ruby,&quot; which was unveiled during the SBS &quot;Gayo Daejeon Summer Unipop&quot; stage on Sunday, hints at the intense mood of the new album. Along with the album announcement, the band revealed a teaser image with a red, heart-shaped gem at the center surrounded by five black gemstones. The design was inspired by an early dr]]>
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    <pubDate>Tue, 29 Jul 2025 11:02:49 +09:00</pubDate>
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    <![CDATA[Pledis Entertainment announced on Tuesday plans for Seventeen&apos;s US tour. Nine of the group&apos;s 13 members will travel to five cities in the country — Tacoma, Los Angeles, Austin, Sunrise and Washington D.C. — for 10 live shows from Oct. 11 to 30. The five-city trip will be part of its “New_” international tour that will kick off in Incheon on Sept. 13. Following the American stages, the group will begin the Japan leg of the tour, with 10 performances across 4 major domes. In May, Seventeen celebra]]>
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    <pubDate>Tue, 29 Jul 2025 10:38:39 +09:00</pubDate>
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    <![CDATA[Tomorrow X Together scored the top spot on Oricon’s Weekly Album Ranking with its fourth studio album “The Star Chapter: Together,” according to the chart published on Tuesday. The album sold over 304,000 copies in the first week in Japan, surpassing its second LP in Japan, “Sweet,” which notched the No. 1 spot on Oricon’s Daily Album Ranking three times. With the new LP, the band has placed 12 consecutive albums atop the weekly chart, renewing the record it holds for the chart-topping streak fo]]>
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    <pubDate>Tue, 29 Jul 2025 10:26:17 +09:00</pubDate>
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    <![CDATA[Itzy is planning to greet fans in Korea and Japan in September and October, label JYP Entertainment announced Tuesday. The quintet will host its fourth official fan meeting “On Air” in Seoul on Sept. 20 and in Tokyo on Oct. 11-12. The Seoul event will be livestreamed worldwide. The upcoming meetup will be held about 10 months after the group&apos;s &quot;Midzy&apos;s Cells&quot; fan meet in Seoul, and will mark the first such event in Japan since Itzy&apos;s debut. The group rolled out its tenth EP “Girls Will Be Girls”]]>
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    <title><![CDATA[Jennie of Blackpink taps ex-Spotify executive’s Alta Music to manage her US activities]]></title>
    <link>https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10541561</link>  
    <pubDate>Mon, 28 Jul 2025 17:57:11 +09:00</pubDate>
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    <![CDATA[Jennie of Blackpink has signed with former Spotify global music head Jeremy Erlich’s newly launched Alta Music Group for US management, in a strategic move to expand her solo activities stateside. While the exact date of the contract signing has not been disclosed, it is expected to have taken place in July, as reports of the deal surfaced in the US on July 24. The agreement marks the first artist management signing for Alta Music, an independent, full-service company based in Los Angeles. Jenni]]>
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    <title><![CDATA[SevenToEight embraces both fresh, intense charms]]></title>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 28 Jul 2025 17:32:30 +09:00</pubDate>
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    <![CDATA[Taiwan-based boy group SevenToEight made an ambitious K-pop debut Monday with two contrasting singles. “Making a debut in Korea has always been my dream. I still can’t believe it, even though I am standing on the stage right now,” said D’om during a debut press showcase held at Showking K-pop Center in Mapo-gu, Seoul, Monday. “Our team name combines 7, which symbolizes luck, and 8, which represents infinity, reflecting our determination to create endless possibilities together with our fans,” ex]]>
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    <title><![CDATA[&apos;All you need is a phone and your voice&apos;: Adoo&apos;s TikTok rise is just the beginning]]></title>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 28 Jul 2025 16:51:46 +09:00</pubDate>
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    <![CDATA[Adoo, whose real name is Choi Sory, always dreamed of becoming a singer. But her path to success has been anything but easy. Now in her late 30s, Adoo is finally gaining recognition — not through music programs or major entertainment companies, but through TikTok. &quot;Ever since I was a child, I loved singing,&quot; she said during an interview with The Korea Herald on July 21. &quot;But I wasn&apos;t the most confident person.&quot; From idol setbacks to viral resurgence Her first experience in the music industry cam]]>
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    <title><![CDATA[&Team draws 100,000 fans in its first Asia tour]]></title>
    <link>https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10541278</link>  
    <pubDate>Mon, 28 Jul 2025 13:43:57 +09:00</pubDate>
    <author>The Korea Herald</author>
        
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
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    <![CDATA[Japan-based idol group &Team has wrapped up its first Asia tour, attracting approximately 100,000 concertgoers and marking a major milestone in the group&apos;s career. The group held a sold-out show at AsiaWorld-Expo in Hong Kong on Saturday as part of its Asia tour, &quot;Awaken The Bloodline.&quot; Kicking off in Aichi, Japan, in May, the tour spanned roughly two months with 14 shows across 9 cities, including Tokyo, Fukuoka and the Hyogo prefecture in Japan; Bangkok, Seoul; Jakarta in Indonesia; Taipei and]]>
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    <title><![CDATA[The Boyz discuss 10th EP]]></title>
    <link>https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10541108</link>  
    <pubDate>Mon, 28 Jul 2025 11:00:38 +09:00</pubDate>
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    <![CDATA[The Boyz members discussed their tenth EP “A;effect” through their agency One Hundred on Monday. The new album comes approximately four months after the group&apos;s third full-length album, “Unexpected.” “We have high hopes, especially since we are demonstrating a new style,” said Jacob. The main track “Stylish” is “simple yet full of confidence,” according to Eric, who believes both the lyrics and performance are catchy. “My part includes saying ‘stylish,’ and you will have more fun listening to th]]>
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    <title><![CDATA[BTS’ live album hits Billboard 200 at No. 10]]></title>
    <link>https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10541067</link>  
    <pubDate>Mon, 28 Jul 2025 10:38:41 +09:00</pubDate>
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    <![CDATA[BTS&apos; first-ever live album entered the Billboard 200 at No. 10, according to the chart preview published on Sunday in the US. “Permission to Dance on Stage — Live” is the group&apos;s eighth album to make the top ten on the main albums chart. Of the seven previous top ten entries, six were chart-toppers. The new album features 22 tracks from performances in Seoul, Los Angeles and Las Vegas during the 2021-2022 tour. It will be a recap ahead of the band’s full-group activities, which will resume next ]]>
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    <title><![CDATA[Red Velvet’s Joy to return as soloist]]></title>
    <link>https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10540988</link>  
    <pubDate>Mon, 28 Jul 2025 09:59:05 +09:00</pubDate>
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    <![CDATA[Joy of Red Velvet is poised to make a comeback as a solo singer after about four years away from K-pop, SM Entertainment announced Monday. She will be bringing out the EP “From Joy, with Love” on Aug. 18. The mini album will have six tracks, including focus track “Love Splash!” Her first solo endeavor was “Hello” from May 2021, a special album that consisted of her retakes on six well-known songs. The album topped the iTunes Top Albums Chart in 26 regions as well as a number of music charts at h]]>
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    <title><![CDATA[SHINee’s Taemin teases Japan tour]]></title>
    <link>https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10540984</link>  
    <pubDate>Mon, 28 Jul 2025 09:57:03 +09:00</pubDate>
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    <![CDATA[Taemin of SHINee uploaded a poster for his upcoming solo tour in Japan, via agency Big Planet Made Entertainment on Sunday. The poster showed carmine red fabric billowing over a figure’s head, hinting at the mysterious and enchanting ambience of the &quot;Veil&quot; tour. The artist is set to go live 11 times at arenas in five regions across the country: Kanagawa, Saga, Shizuoka, Chiba and Hyogo. The arena tour will begin on Sept. 13 and run until Dec. 25. His most recent live shows in Japan were the two ]]>
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    <title><![CDATA[Blackpink&apos;s &apos;Jump&apos; surpasses 100m YouTube views]]></title>
    <link>https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10540555</link>  
    <pubDate>Sun, 27 Jul 2025 11:01:36 +09:00</pubDate>
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    <![CDATA[Blackpink continues to set new records as the music video for its latest single “Jump” surpassed 100 million views on YouTube . Released on July 11, the video reached the milestone in just two weeks, becoming Blackpink’s 49th video to draw over 100 million views on the platform. “Jump” was the group’s first new release since its second studio album &quot;Born Pink&quot; in September 2022. The single was Blackpink’s first foray into the hardstyle genre, showcasing explosive, energetic sound. Opening with a]]>
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    <title><![CDATA[Spooky songs to cool down summer heat]]></title>
    <link>https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10538788</link>  
    <pubDate>Sat, 26 Jul 2025 16:00:00 +09:00</pubDate>
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    <![CDATA[“My Sweet Home” by Ahn Ye-eun Singer-songwriter Ahn Ye-eun has showcased horror-themed series since 2020, drawing inspiration from Korea’s traditional ghost stories to release fresh and unprecedented tracks. The series includes “Trumpet Creeper,” adapting the tale of a court lady who died waiting for her king; “Ratvolution,” a horror tale about a rat that eats a human fingernail and transforms into a doppelganger to take their place; and “Changgwi,” which draws on the vengeful spirit of someone ]]>
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    <title><![CDATA[When K-pop stays abroad: The rise of export-oriented idol groups]]></title>
    <link>https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10540224</link>  
    <pubDate>Fri, 25 Jul 2025 19:23:26 +09:00</pubDate>
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    <![CDATA[In the age of global K-pop, not all idol groups shine equally at home and abroad. Fans and insiders are describing a growing number of acts as “export-oriented idols” — groups who debut in Korea but quickly shift focus to international activities due to lackluster local reception. While some idols still enjoy popularity across the board — such as BTS and Blackpink, who command massive fan bases both in Korea and worldwide — others are far more prominent overseas than they are domestically. Group]]>
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    <title><![CDATA[&apos;Don&apos;t forget me’: Astro’s Cha Eunwoo set for enlistment]]></title>
    <link>https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10539912</link>  
    <pubDate>Fri, 25 Jul 2025 13:39:21 +09:00</pubDate>
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    <![CDATA[Cha Eunwoo of Astro recently bid fans farewell ahead of his enlistment in the military, asking them not to forget him. He begins his mandatory military service on Monday as a member of the Army marching band. He thanked fans through From, an online communication platform, telling them he has been doing well. “I will miss you a lot, won’t I?” wrote Cha, admitting that it still feels surreal. The singer and actor asked fans not to forget him and mentioned that he has an album, a movie and a TV sho]]>
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    <link>https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10539904</link>  
    <pubDate>Fri, 25 Jul 2025 13:19:56 +09:00</pubDate>
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    <![CDATA[Wheein of Mamamoo has officially joined With Us Entertainment, according to a local media report Friday. The agency confirmed the news, adding that it will spare no effort in both its support of her as a solo singer and as a member of the group. Wheein was the first member of the quartet to forge a path as a soloist with the release of her first single, “magnolia,” in 2018. Since then, she has added two EPs, an album and four digital singles to her solo discography. She hosted her first solo int]]>
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    <link>https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10539784</link>  
    <pubDate>Fri, 25 Jul 2025 11:11:52 +09:00</pubDate>
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    <![CDATA[Stray Kids announced Friday that it would release fourth full album, “Karma,” on Aug. 22. A trailer video for the upcoming LP leaped time to year 2081 and the eight members compete against each other as former winners of an annual sports contest. The album comes about a year since its ninth EP “Ate,” which made a chart-topping debut on Billboard 200 and sold over 3 million copies. The mini album is the group&apos;s sixth consecutive release to debut atop the main albums chart and earned the band a Bi]]>
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    <pubDate>Fri, 25 Jul 2025 10:08:01 +09:00</pubDate>
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    <![CDATA[Key of SHINee invited fans to his solo concert “2025 Keyland: Uncanny Valley” that will be held in Seoul on Sept. 26-28. He uploaded a poster via label SM Entertainment on Thursday showing a dark cityscape and a even darker Bigfoot-like figure looming over it. The hairy creature is said to be a “monsterized” version of his signature character, Boksillee. The upcoming live show will be his first solo gig in about a year, since “2024 Keyland On: And On #.” The three-day show will include songs fro]]>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 24 Jul 2025 18:20:47 +09:00</pubDate>
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    <![CDATA[The legal standoff between K-pop girl group NewJeans and its agency Ador continues to escalate, with both sides presenting conflicting arguments over the validity of the group’s exclusive contract. The Seoul Central District Court on Thursday held the third hearing in Ador’s lawsuit seeking to confirm the enforceability of its contract with the five-member group. The NewJeans members, who attempted to terminate their contracts unilaterally in November, were not present in court; only their legal]]>
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    <title><![CDATA[Police raid Hybe headquarters over chairman Bang Si-hyuk’s alleged pre-IPO stock fraud]]></title>
    <link>https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10539046</link>  
    <pubDate>Thu, 24 Jul 2025 14:05:55 +09:00</pubDate>
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    <![CDATA[Police raided the headquarters of Hybe, the agency behind K-pop phenomenon BTS, in Yongsan, Seoul, at 9 a.m. Thursday, as part of an ongoing probe into alleged stock fraud by company chairman Bang Si-hyuk. The raid was carried out by the financial crime unit of the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency, which is investigating allegations that Bang misled early investors and earned illicit gains worth nearly 400 billion won ($292.7 million) ahead of the company’s initial public offering in October 202]]>
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    <title><![CDATA[Lim Young-woong to drop second LP in August]]></title>
    <link>https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10538992</link>  
    <pubDate>Thu, 24 Jul 2025 12:44:15 +09:00</pubDate>
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    <![CDATA[Singer Lim Young-woong is set to make his return with a new full-length album, marking his first in over three years. On Thursday, his agency Mulgogi Music announced via Lim’s official social media channels that his second full album &quot;Im Hero 2&quot; will be released on Aug. 29. This marks the singer&apos;s first full-length album since &quot;IM Hero,&quot; which was released in May 2022. Lim rose to national fame in 2020 after winning the first season of TV Choson&apos;s trot audition program &quot;Mr. Trot.&quot; Since then, he]]>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 24 Jul 2025 12:02:06 +09:00</pubDate>
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    <![CDATA[Ive is gearing up for a late August return, agency Starship Entertainment said Thursday. The group will release a new album seven months after its third EP “Ive Empathy” swept all music charts at home, led by prerelease “Rebel Heart.” The EP became Ive&apos;s fifth consecutive million-seller, and the main track “Attitude” as well as the prerelease earned the six-piece act 15 trophies from television music chart shows. “Rebel Heart” spent 10 consecutive weeks on Billboard’s Global excl. US chart and m]]>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 24 Jul 2025 11:52:12 +09:00</pubDate>
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    <![CDATA[Moonbyul of Mamamoo will release her fourth solo EP “Laundri” on Aug. 20, her agency RBW Entertainment announced Thursday. She is putting out the new album approximately a year after “Starlit of Twinkle: Repackage,” a reissue of her first solo full album, “Starlit of Muse.” The LP topped the iTunes Top Albums Chart in 10 regions and the repackage in seven. In May, she dropped the digital single “Icy Bby,” a tune of confidence she co-wrote. It will be included on the forthcoming mini album. Moonb]]>
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    <title><![CDATA[Red Velvet’s Wendy to return as soloist in September]]></title>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 24 Jul 2025 11:46:37 +09:00</pubDate>
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    <![CDATA[Wendy of Red Velvet is poised to make a comeback as a solo musician in September, according to a local media report on Thursday. Her agency ASND confirmed the news, asking fans to keep their expectations high. Wendy&apos;s latest solo endeavor was her second EP “Wish You Hell,” which came out in March 2024. The six-track set topped the iTunes Top Albums Chart in 21 regions as well as several music charts at home and abroad. The upcoming EP will be her first effort since she left SM Entertainment in A]]>
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    <title><![CDATA[10CM to return with 5th LP, new concert]]></title>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 24 Jul 2025 11:46:36 +09:00</pubDate>
    <author>The Korea Herald</author>
        
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
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    <![CDATA[Singer-songwriter 10CM, also known by his real name Kwon Jeong-yeol, has released a single ahead of his new full-length album. On Thursday, 10CM unveiled “Follow Your Steps,” featuring singer-songwriter Bibi. The track is from his upcoming fifth album &quot;5.0,&quot; which is set to be released on July 30. “Follow Your Steps” captivates with its catchy melody and striking guitar riff, evoking the mood of a summer night. The dreamy and light vocals of 10CM blend harmoniously with Bibi’s unique tone. The c]]>
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