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Song Dae-kwan passes away, hospitalized due to poor condition, cardiac arrest… Aged 78

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Suzy‘s Singer Comeback... Digital Single ‘Comeback’ Released on the 17th [Official]

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Yugyeom Confirms Solo Concert in March… Overseas Tour Also Planned

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t024, title song ‘Make the vibe’ performance video teaser video released

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Infinite to hold encore concert in April… Venue: Inspire Arena

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10CM → MONSTA X I.M, Joining Soundberry Theater in March [Official]

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Ark, comeback trailer released

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Baby Monster, ‘BILLIONAIRE’ MV to be released at midnight on the 7th

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