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K-pop star Moonbin, aged 25, found dead at his home
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The Seoul Gangnam Police Station has confirmed that Moonbin was found dead at his home by his manager in the Gangnam district of Seoul and the manager immediately alerted the police. The singer was slated to perform with his fellow ASTRO star Sanha, at the 2023 Moonbon & Sanha Fan Con Tour: Diffusion in Jakarta on May 13. However, the event has been cancelled in light of Moonbin's untimely demise, as per media reports.
Blackpink makes history by being first Korean group to headline Coachella
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After the 'Pink Venom' hitmakers - comprising Jennie, Jisoo, Rose and Lisa - became the first K-pop girl group to play the world-famous music extravaganza in 2019, they are now officially the first Korean talent to have topped the bill on the main stage at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California, reports Female First UK. Rose told the crowd.
Blackpink makes history by being first Korean group to headline Coachella
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After the 'Pink Venom' hitmakers - comprising Jennie, Jisoo, Rose and Lisa - became the first K-pop girl group to play the world-famous music extravaganza in 2019, they are now officially the first Korean talent to have topped the bill on the main stage at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California, reports Female First UK.
BTS to release soundtrack for animated TV series
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It will be the first release from BTS as a team since 'Yet To Come' in June, reports Yonhap. 'Bastions', set to premiere on the SBS channel on May 14, is a 3D animation series that tells the story of a rookie superhero who uncovers the identity of a villain responsible for environmental destruction and grows into a true hero by saving the Earth, according to Timos Media.
Ryuichi Sakamoto, J-Hope feature in BTS rapper Suga's solo album
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The tracklist consists of 10 songs, two of which - 'Snooze' and 'Huh?!' - credit Sakamoto and J-Hope as featured artists, respectively, reports Yonhap. Also included were the pre-released song 'People Pt. 2 (Feat. IU)', lead single 'Haegeum', 'D-Day' and 'SDL'. The upcoming album set to roll out April 21 also has 'Life Goes On'.
K-pop band Seventeen to release 10th mini album 'FML' on April 24
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The teaser image interweaves still photos of a bed on a puddle of water, a reading lamp and a boxing ring, all tinted in muted shades of blue. The image was followed by a tracklist, which revealed there will be two singles leading the upcoming mini album, with one of the single's titles yet to be disclosed.
BTS' Suga to debut official solo album 'D-Day' on April 21
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'D-Day' will mark the final installment of the 'Agust D' trilogy, which began with his mix tapes 'Agust D' and 'D-2', reports Yonhap. Suga wrote and composed all the songs in the album and took charge of its overall production process to share his sincere personal story, BigHit Music said. A prerelease track will be revealed Friday.
BTS member J-Hope to serve actively in Korean Army
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"J-Hope will be enlisting in the Army as an active-duty soldier to fulfill his mandatory military service," BigHit Music said on Weverse, a K-pop fan community platform, reports Yonhap, a news agency. It, however, said there will be no separate event for fans on the day of his enlistment. The date and location of the military unit where the K-pop star.
BLACKPINK could perform at Biden's state dinner for South Korean President
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YG Entertainment, the group's agency, confirmed the offer, saying it is "positively considering" the request, reports Yonhap, a news agency. The group is currently scheduled to perform in Mexico on the day of the state dinner as part of its world tour. merican singer-songwriter Lady Gaga has reportedly been asked to also perform.
Watch | BTS' Jungkook sways to 'Naatu Naatu' during live session
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A clip from Jungkook's live while grooving and "vibing" to 'Naatu Naatu', originally picturised on NTR Jr. and Ram Charan, has taken over social media. Some could not even control themselves as Jungkook said 'RRR' while talking.'Naatu Naatu' has been a flavour of the award season. It has already won a Golden Globe and a Critics Choice Award this year.
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