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Kpop song brings Nobel Prize-winning writer to tears
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A song by K-pop duo AKMU released in 2019 suddenly became popular again after Korean writer Han Kang won the 2024 Nobel Prize in Literature.
SM idol leaves group after receiving 1,000 protest wreaths
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SM Entertainment's male idol Seunghan announced his departure from the group RIIZE just 2 days after announcing his comeback, due to strong opposition from fans.
Fans send 1,000 wreaths to SM Company
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SM Entertainment's decision to let male idol Seunghan return to work with the group RIIZE has angered fans.
The billion-dollar properties of "Kpop king" G-Dragon
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G-Dragon has a huge fortune with many million dollar real estates and luxury apartments located in the most expensive areas of Seoul.
Min Hee Jin shows evidence in court that ILLIT plagiarized NewJeans
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A HYBE employee provided evidence that the ILLIT group plagiarized NewJeans from the planning stage.
MAMA 2024 criteria change, which Kpop artists benefit?
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Changes in the MAMA 2024 judging criteria make the winners unpredictable.
Kpop streaming on Spotify increased 362% in 5 years
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Many Kpop artists have songs joining Spotify's 1 billion stream club such as Jungkook, Jimin (BTS), Lisa (Blackpink).
SM idol accused of special level rape
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On October 7, Chosun Ilbo reported that male idol Moon Taeil - former member of SM Entertainment's NCT group - was investigated by the police for special-level rape.
Jiyeon's (T-ara) unexpected move after divorce
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Jiyeon (T-ara) will officially appear in public for the first time since confirming her divorce from famous baseball player Hwang Jae Gyun.
Jiyeon and her soccer player husband reveal the reason for their divorce after 2 years of marriage
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Jiyeon (T-ara) and Hwang Jae Gyun said they decided to divorce because they could not overcome personality differences.
Jiyeon (T-ara) and her soccer player husband divorce after 2 years of marriage
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On October 5, Korean media reported that singer and actress Jiyeon (T-ara) and baseball player Hwang Jae Gyun filed for divorce after 2 years of marriage.
G-Dragon, Baby Monster, IU send wishes to 2NE1
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G-Dragon, Baby Monster, IU and many Kpop artists sent their congratulations to 2NE1 on the occasion of the group's reunion in their first joint concert after 10 years of absence.
Concerns about Kpop "giants" manipulating the media
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Through the cases of Jessica, EXO members and NewJeans, fans are concerned about the power and media manipulation of Kpop "big guys".
NewJeans members suspected of being shunned by Korean media
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Korean media outlets have all stopped reporting on Hyein (NewJeans) after the recent speech by former ADOR CEO Min Hee Jin.
NewJeans brings huge media value to Calvin Klein
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According to WWD, Calvin Klein's Fall 2024 campaign in collaboration with Kpop group NewJeans earned $3.1 million in media value in just 48 hours.