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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/choi-sun-jeong-lee-sang-won-nickname-pregnancy</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-29T07:12:54+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:title><![CDATA[Choi Sun-jeong reveals the origin of her husband's nickname 'Ttung-ja'... mentioning 0.1 tons during pregnancy]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Miss Chunhyang Pageant alumna Choi Sun-jeong shared the story behind her husband Lee Sang-won's nickname during a social media Q&A session. She explained that the nickname was a softened version of a more direct term used during her pregnancy.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/lee-seung-gi-marriage-habits-youtube-legal-dispute</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-28T23:08:14+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T23:08:14+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Lee Seung-gi reveals changes in fueling habits after marriage... searching for cheap gas stations]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Singer and actor Lee Seung-gi revealed his changed consumption habits and daily life after marriage on his YouTube channel. He also shared details regarding his current legal dispute with Cha Ga-won of Piak Group over a villa deposit.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/kim-jung-nan-park-jihoon-concert-visit</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-28T19:27:27+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T19:27:27+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Kim Jung-nan visits Park Jihoon's concert... Connection through the movie ‘Such a Beautiful Audrey’]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Kim Jung-nan, Park Jihoon, Such a Beautiful Audrey, 2026 Park Jihoon Asia Fan-Con [RE:FLECT] Encore in Seoul, Instagram, Jamsil Arena]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Actress Kim Jung-nan shared photos of her visit to Park Jihoon's concert on her Instagram. The two previously appeared together as mother and son in the 2024 film ‘Such a Beautiful Audrey’.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/ejae-34-vogue-world-2026-milan-runway-debut</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-28T18:11:42+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T18:11:42+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[EJAE·34 Makes Major Runway Debut at Vogue World 2026: Milan]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[EJAE·34, who plays Rumi in 'KPop Demon Hunters', appeared on the runway at 'Vogue World 2026: Milan' held in Milan, Italy. This marks her major runway debut, occurring approximately 40 days before her scheduled wedding.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/flex-x-cop-2-yoo-seung-ho-ratings</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-28T17:54:19+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T17:54:19+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA['Flex x Cop 2' Yoo Seung-ho's Crimes Revealed... Ratings Hit 8.6%]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Flex x Cop 2, Yoo Seung-ho, Ahn Bo-hyun, Jung Eun-chae, SBS, drama]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The SBS Friday-Saturday drama 'Flex x Cop 2' reached a peak viewership rating of 8.6% as the true nature of the serial killer Yoo Seung-ho's bizarre crimes was finally unveiled.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA['Flex x Cop 2' Yoo Seung-ho's Crimes Revealed... Ratings Hit 8.6%]]></image:title>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/kim-ji-won-doctor-x-return-sbs</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-28T17:54:16+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T17:54:16+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[SBS ‘Doctor X’: Kim Ji-won to Return on October 9... Ending 2-Year Hiatus as Gye Su-jeong]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Kim Ji-won, Doctor X, Lee Jung-eun, SBS, Gye Su-jeong, medical noir]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Kim Ji-won is set to return to the screen on October 9 in the SBS new Friday-Saturday drama ‘Doctor X: Era of the White Mafia,’ playing a genius surgeon named Gye Su-jeong.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[SBS ‘Doctor X’: Kim Ji-won to Return on October 9... Ending 2-Year Hiatus as Gye Su-jeong]]></image:title>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/noh-jae-won-whenever-possible-incheon-yoo-jae-suk</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-28T17:52:35+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T17:52:35+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[SBS 'Whenever Possible,' Incheon Native Noh Jae-won Shows Squid Game-level Competitive Spirit, Making Yoo Jae-suk Surrender]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Noh Jae-won, Yoo Jae-suk, Yoo Yeon-seok, Byun Yo-han, Whenever Possible, SBS, Squid Game, Incheon]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Actor Noh Jae-won will showcase an unprecedented level of competitive spirit on the SBS variety show 'Whenever Possible,' as he visits Incheon with guests Byun Yo-han and himself.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[SBS 'Whenever Possible,' Incheon Native Noh Jae-won Shows Squid Game-level Competitive Spirit, Making Yoo Jae-suk Surrender]]></image:title>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/sbs-aichi-nagoya-2026-asian-games-ratings-yeo-seo-jeong</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-28T17:27:32+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T17:27:32+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[[Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games] SBS Day 5: Maintaining #1 Ratings for Gymnastics and Athletics]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[SBS, Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games, Yeo Seo-jeong, Cho Sung-jae, Park Tae-hwan, Bae Seong Jae, gymnastics, athletics]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[SBS continues to lead time-slot ratings with its coverage of major events like gymnastics and athletics during the 5th day of the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games. The broadcast featured Yeo Seo-jeong's gold medal win in vault and Cho Sung-jae's bronze in 200m breaststroke.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[[Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games] SBS Day 5: Maintaining #1 Ratings for Gymnastics and Athletics]]></image:title>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/lee-eun-gyeol-chuseok-magic-concert-sbs</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-28T17:26:58+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T17:26:58+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Lee Eun-gyeol's 30th Anniversary Stage to be Revealed on SBS for the First Time, Only Once Tonight at 10:30 PM]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Lee Eun-gyeol, THE Lee Eun-gyeol - Chuseok Special Magic Concert, ONE OF ONE, SBS, illusionist, Chuseok]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[SBS will broadcast 'THE Lee Eun-gyeol - Chuseok Special Magic Concert' tonight at 10:30 PM, featuring the live performance of his 30th-anniversary show 'ONE OF ONE'. The special program will showcase Lee Eun-gyeol's magical world and untold stories.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[Lee Eun-gyeol's 30th Anniversary Stage to be Revealed on SBS for the First Time, Only Once Tonight at 10:30 PM]]></image:title>
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    <lastmod>2026-09-28T17:25:52+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T17:25:52+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[SBS Ranks 1st Among Terrestrial Broadcasters in Same Time Slot with 4.6% for Baseball and 4.1% for Sabre]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[SBS, Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games, Oh Sang-uk, Jun Hyun-moo, Gu Bon-gil, Lee Dae-ho, Jung Woo-young, Lee Soon-chul]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[SBS dominated the Chuseok holiday viewership by ranking first in the same time slot for major events during the 7th day of the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games. The broadcaster achieved top ratings for both the baseball super round and the men's sabre final.]]></image:caption>
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    <lastmod>2026-09-28T17:25:02+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T17:25:02+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA['My Little Old Boy' Kim Seung-soo and Song Jong-ho, Matchmaking Camp with Mothers... Even Discussing Plans for Children During One-on-One Dates]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[In the upcoming broadcast of SBS's 'My Little Old Boy', Kim Seung-soo and Song Jong-ho will participate in a group matchmaking camp accompanied by their mothers. The episode features intense competition between the two men and unexpected discussions regarding future children during their dates.]]></image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/sbs-sweeps-aichi-nagoya-2026-asian-games-ratings</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-28T17:24:59+09:00</lastmod>
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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="ja" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/ja/news/sbs-sweeps-aichi-nagoya-2026-asian-games-ratings"/>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T17:24:59+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[[Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games] Nagoya Asian Games Broadcast, SBS Sweeps 1st to 5th Place in 2049 Ratings]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[SBS has demonstrated its dominance in the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games broadcasting by sweeping the top five spots in the 2049 ratings and securing seven out of the top ten most-watched matches.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/lisa-wins-best-pop-2026-mtv-video-music-awards</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-28T17:23:44+09:00</lastmod>
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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/lisa-wins-best-pop-2026-mtv-video-music-awards"/>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T17:23:44+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[LISA wins Best Pop at 2026 MTV Video Music Awards... First Asian Soloist]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[LISA, 2026 MTV Video Music Awards, Dream (feat. Kentaro Sakaguchi), BLACKPINK, Best Pop, SaWaDiKa]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[LISA won the Best Pop award for her single "Dream (feat. Kentaro Sakaguchi)" at the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards held in LA. This marks the first time an Asian solo artist has won in this category.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[LISA wins Best Pop at 2026 MTV Video Music Awards... First Asian Soloist]]></image:title>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/yoo-jae-suk-byun-yo-han-whenever-possible-wedding</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-28T17:23:42+09:00</lastmod>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T17:23:42+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[SBS 'Whenever Possible,' Yoo Jae-suk expresses disappointment over missing Byun Yo-han's wedding, asking "Why didn't you invite me?"]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Whenever Possible, Yoo Jae-suk, Yoo Yeon-seok, Byun Yo-han, Noh Jae-won, SBS, Tiffany]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[On the SBS variety show 'Whenever Possible,' Yoo Jae-suk expressed disappointment at not being invited to Byun Yo-han's recent wedding. Byun Yo-han explained it was a small family ceremony, while also revealing he returned from his honeymoon specifically to film the show.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[SBS 'Whenever Possible,' Yoo Jae-suk expresses disappointment over missing Byun Yo-han's wedding, asking "Why didn't you invite me?"]]></image:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/izna-brand-reputation-september-japan-debut-tour</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-28T16:09:49+09:00</lastmod>
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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/izna-brand-reputation-september-japan-debut-tour"/>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T16:09:49+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[izna Ranks 11th in September Brand Reputation... Rising Trend with Japan Debut and First Tour]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[izna, Bang Jeemin, KOKO, Ryu Sarang, Choi Jungeun, JEONG SAEBI, MAI, Idol Group Brand Reputation]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[izna rose 62 places to rank 11th in the September 2026 Idol Group Brand Reputation index. The group is seeing a surge in popularity following their official Japanese debut and the start of their first concert tour.]]></image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/nowz-japan-fan-meeting-tokyo-november</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-28T16:09:41+09:00</lastmod>
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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/nowz-japan-fan-meeting-tokyo-november"/>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T16:09:41+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[NOWZ to Hold First Japanese Fan Meeting in Tokyo on November 28]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[NOWZ, Cube Entertainment, DAY_AND, Tokyo, Japan, Hyun Bin, YOON, Yeon-woo]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Cube Entertainment announced that the group NOWZ will hold their first Japanese fan meeting, 'NOWZ JAPAN OFFICIAL FANCLUB 1st FAN MEETING [HELLO, DAY_AND]', in Tokyo on November 28.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[NOWZ to Hold First Japanese Fan Meeting in Tokyo on November 28]]></image:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/seventeen-jeonghan-joshua-solo-concert-incheon</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-28T15:28:19+09:00</lastmod>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="en" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/seventeen-jeonghan-joshua-solo-concert-incheon"/>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="ja" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/ja/news/seventeen-jeonghan-joshua-solo-concert-incheon"/>
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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/seventeen-jeonghan-joshua-solo-concert-incheon"/>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="x-default" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/seventeen-jeonghan-joshua-solo-concert-incheon"/>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T15:28:19+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[SEVENTEEN's JEONGHAN X JOSHUA to Hold First Solo Concert in Incheon this October]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[SEVENTEEN, JEONGHAN, JOSHUA, DREAMSCAPE, Pledis Entertainment, Incheon, tour]]></news:keywords>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/storage/specialtimes-global/2026/09/ca0fb36f-6e2e-4bce-ad91-5b91b37ee87a-4a7a553a-og.webp</image:loc>
      <image:caption><![CDATA[SEVENTEEN's JEONGHAN and JOSHUA will hold solo concerts in six cities worldwide, starting with the "JEONGHAN X JOSHUA JOURNEY INTO [DREAMING]" tour in Incheon. The tour, which expands upon their first mini album 'DREAMSCAPE', will continue through February next year.]]></image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/weandsoft-korea-national-railway-weandmedia-streaming</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-28T14:57:06+09:00</lastmod>
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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/weandsoft-korea-national-railway-weandmedia-streaming"/>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T14:57:06+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Korea National Railway Records Management System adopts Weandsoft's video verification technology for 700 cases]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Weandsoft, Korea National Railway, WeandMedia, ARMS, Ahn Chi-seong, video streaming solution, Digital Service Mall]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[AI media specialist Weandsoft announced that it has supplied its video streaming solution, 'WeandMedia', to the Korea National Railway's '2025 Records Management System (ARMS)'.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[Korea National Railway Records Management System adopts Weandsoft's video verification technology for 700 cases]]></image:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/treasure-fan-concert-tour-finale-kaohsiung</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-28T14:32:30+09:00</lastmod>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="en" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/treasure-fan-concert-tour-finale-kaohsiung"/>
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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/treasure-fan-concert-tour-finale-kaohsiung"/>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T14:32:30+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[TREASURE concludes 22 fan concerts across 10 cities... Finale in Kaohsiung]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[TREASURE, TREASURE THE STAGE 2026 NEW WAV : LIVE IN KAOHSIUNG, Kaohsiung Arena, Park Jung-woo, TREASURE MAKER, YG Entertainment]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/storage/specialtimes-global/2026/09/eef3ad86-5b8b-4caf-87f0-f9dfbf3b4b8c-8ce19b80-og.webp</image:loc>
      <image:caption><![CDATA[TREASURE concluded their fan concert tour with a final performance at the Kaohsiung Arena in Taiwan. The tour, which began in Seoul in June, consisted of 22 performances across 10 cities over three months.]]></image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/new-only-new-entertainment-the-boyz-contract</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-28T14:32:25+09:00</lastmod>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="en" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/new-only-new-entertainment-the-boyz-contract"/>
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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/new-only-new-entertainment-the-boyz-contract"/>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T14:32:25+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[NEW signs exclusive contract with Only New Entertainment... THE BOYZ to continue as 9 members with separate paths]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[NEW has signed an exclusive contract with Only New Entertainment to begin a new chapter. While the members of THE BOYZ have signed with different agencies, they have also signed a team activity contract with Seven Eight Records to continue as a 9-member group.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/moon-hee-kyung-new-york-living</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-28T13:02:03+09:00</lastmod>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="en" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/moon-hee-kyung-new-york-living"/>
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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/moon-hee-kyung-new-york-living"/>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T13:02:03+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[61-year-old Moon Hee-kyung reveals current status of living in New York for a month... living in a single dormitory room]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Actress Moon Hee-kyung shared updates on her social media regarding her month-long stay in New York, where she is living in a single dormitory room and experiencing the city's high cost of living.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/ahn-hyo-seop-jtbc-final-table-drama</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-28T13:01:03+09:00</lastmod>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T13:01:03+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Ahn Hyo-seop announces his appearance in JTBC's new Saturday-Sunday drama ‘Final Table’]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[JTBC's new Saturday-Sunday drama ‘Final Table’ is set to premiere on October 24. The series follows the competition and stories of Korean chefs gathered from around the world for the ‘The Table: K Chef 2026’ competition, featuring Ahn Hyo-seop as the mysterious chef Kang Han.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/contract-marriage-premiere-mc-reaction</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-28T13:00:56+09:00</lastmod>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T13:00:56+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA['Contract Marriage' First Broadcast: 3 MCs Surprised by Contract Clauses]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The new variety show 'Contract Marriage' premieres on KBS Joy and MBC every1, featuring a marriage simulation where men and women experience a marital relationship through a contract.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA['Contract Marriage' First Broadcast: 3 MCs Surprised by Contract Clauses]]></image:title>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/street-world-fighter-directors-war-kids-dancer-mission</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-28T12:43:24+09:00</lastmod>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="en" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/street-world-fighter-directors-war-kids-dancer-mission"/>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="ja" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/ja/news/street-world-fighter-directors-war-kids-dancer-mission"/>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh-tw" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh-tw/news/street-world-fighter-directors-war-kids-dancer-mission"/>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/street-world-fighter-directors-war-kids-dancer-mission"/>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T12:43:24+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA['Street World Fighter: Directors' War' Episode 7, Entering a New Mission with Global Kids Dancers]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Street World Fighter: Directors' War, Mnet, Back Koo Young, Baby Zoo, Kasper, Bada, SHIMIZU, INGYOO]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Mnet's 'Street World Fighter: Directors' War' will feature a new mission titled 'Super Kids Dir Mission' involving kids dancers from various regions including Korea, China, and Japan. The mission will be a 3:4 team battle between two groups of choreographers, determining which four will advance to 'Last Stage: 24H'.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA['Street World Fighter: Directors' War' Episode 7, Entering a New Mission with Global Kids Dancers]]></image:title>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/silica-gel-asia-tour-seoul-tokyo-finale</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-28T12:37:52+09:00</lastmod>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T12:37:52+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Silica Gel Concludes First Asia Tour Seoul Performance… Finale in Tokyo on November 21]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Silica Gel, Silica Gel Asia Tour SynTHESize: Ballad of You in Seoul, Ballad of You, 9, Seoul, Tokyo, KSPO DOME, Songpa-gu]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The band Silica Gel successfully completed their solo concert 'Silica Gel Asia Tour SynTHESize: Ballad of You in Seoul' at the KSPO DOME in Songpa-gu, Seoul. They will conclude their tour in Tokyo on November 21 after visiting major Asian cities.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[Silica Gel Concludes First Asia Tour Seoul Performance… Finale in Tokyo on November 21]]></image:title>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/seventeen-pledis-entertainment-scalpers-legal-action</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-28T12:37:50+09:00</lastmod>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="en" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/seventeen-pledis-entertainment-scalpers-legal-action"/>
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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/seventeen-pledis-entertainment-scalpers-legal-action"/>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T12:37:50+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[SEVENTEEN's Agency, Imprisonment and Over 1 Billion Won in Forfeiture Sentenced to Scalpers]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[SEVENTEEN, PLEDIS Entertainment, scalpers, legal action, defamation]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[PLEDIS Entertainment is taking legal action against malicious posts and professional scalpers. Recently, a defendant for malicious defamation was fined 2 million won, while professional scalpers received prison sentences and over 1 billion won in total forfeiture.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/kim-young-kwang-chae-soo-bin-netflix-take-charge-of-my-heart</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-28T12:37:48+09:00</lastmod>
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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh-tw" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh-tw/news/kim-young-kwang-chae-soo-bin-netflix-take-charge-of-my-heart"/>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/kim-young-kwang-chae-soo-bin-netflix-take-charge-of-my-heart"/>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T12:37:48+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Kim Young-kwang and Chae Soo-bin, Netflix 'Take Charge of My Heart' to be Released on October 9]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Kim Young-kwang, Chae Soo-bin, Take Charge of My Heart, Netflix, Cha Woo-min, Jeong Jaekwang, Shin Do-hyun]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Netflix has released the main poster and trailer for the new original series 'Take Charge of My Heart'. The romantic comedy follows the romance between a third-generation chaebol, Baek Ho-rang, whose artificial heart battery has run out, and Na Bo-bae, who possesses electrical abilities.]]></image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/contract-marriage-first-broadcast-jeong-hwan-bride</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-28T12:36:58+09:00</lastmod>
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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/contract-marriage-first-broadcast-jeong-hwan-bride"/>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T12:36:58+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA['Contract Marriage' First Broadcast: First Meeting Between Jeong-hwan and His Bride Revealed]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Contract Marriage, Jeong-hwan, Ahn Jung-hwan, HYOYEON, Lee Chae-young, KBS Joy, MBC every1]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The new marriage simulation reality show 'Contract Marriage' premieres tonight on KBS Joy and MBC every1. The first episode features the first meeting between 'today's groom' Jeong-hwan and his bride, along with the signing of their contract.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA['Contract Marriage' First Broadcast: First Meeting Between Jeong-hwan and His Bride Revealed]]></image:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/ahn-hyo-seop-hong-hwa-yeon-final-table-jtbc</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-28T12:36:54+09:00</lastmod>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="en" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/ahn-hyo-seop-hong-hwa-yeon-final-table-jtbc"/>
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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/ahn-hyo-seop-hong-hwa-yeon-final-table-jtbc"/>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="x-default" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/ahn-hyo-seop-hong-hwa-yeon-final-table-jtbc"/>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T12:36:54+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Ahn Hyo-seop and Hong Hwa-yeon to play teacher and student in JTBC's new weekend drama 'Final Table']]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Ahn Hyo-seop, Hong Hwa-yeon, Final Table, JTBC, The Table: K Chef 2026, Familia]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Ahn Hyo-seop and Hong Hwa-yeon will star in the new JTBC weekend drama 'Final Table,' portraying a mentor and student relationship. The story follows a genius chef and a trainee competing in a culinary competition set against the backdrop of 'The Table: K Chef 2026.']]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/shin-min-a-ju-ji-hoon-the-remarried-empress-disney-plus</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-28T12:36:51+09:00</lastmod>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T12:36:51+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Shin Min-a and Ju Ji-hoon preview imperial romance in 'The Remarried Empress']]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Shin Min-a, Ju Ji-hoon, Lee Se-young, Lee Jong-suk, The Remarried Empress, Disney+, Navier, Sovieshu]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Disney+ has released stills from its original series 'The Remarried Empress,' featuring Shin Min-a and Ju Ji-hoon. The story follows Empress Navier of the Eastern Empire as she seeks remarriage approval after being notified of divorce by Emperor Sovieshu.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/yeon-sang-ho-paradise-lost-prequel-short-films</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-28T12:36:02+09:00</lastmod>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T12:36:02+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Yeon Sang-ho's 'Paradise Lost' Prequel Short Films to be Released on the 29th]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Yeon Sang-ho, Paradise Lost, CJ ENM, short film, prequel, 51st Toronto International Film Festival]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The short film series 'Paradise Lost - Universe', which expands the world of director Yeon Sang-ho's new film 'Paradise Lost', will be released on the 29th. CJ ENM announced that the first two episodes, 'Your Seaweed Soup' and 'Daddy is Here', will be available on YouTube, Naver TV, Instagram, and Facebook.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/sll-kt-studio-genie-short-form-drama-switched-son</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-28T12:35:17+09:00</lastmod>
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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/sll-kt-studio-genie-short-form-drama-switched-son"/>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T12:35:17+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[SLL and KT Studio Genie Co-produce Short-form Drama 'The Switched Son: Return of the Striker']]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[SLL, KT Studio Genie, The Switched Son: Return of the Striker, ReelShort, Lee Jeong-hwa, Ki Hyun Woo, short-form drama]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The short-form drama 'The Switched Son: Return of the Striker', co-produced by SLL and KT Studio Genie, has been released on the global short-form platform ReelShort. The series is a Korean remake of the original ReelShort work 'The Lost Quarterback Returns'.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/modyssey-first-ep-concept-photos-fan-concert-tour</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-28T12:35:15+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T12:35:15+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[MODYSSEY Releases First EP Concept Photos... Teasing Debut Fan Concert Tour]]></news:title>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/kim-da-hyun-sim-soo-bong-stage-feelings</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-28T12:35:11+09:00</lastmod>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="en" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/kim-da-hyun-sim-soo-bong-stage-feelings"/>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="ja" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/ja/news/kim-da-hyun-sim-soo-bong-stage-feelings"/>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T12:35:11+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Kim Da-hyun reveals her feelings on her first stage after Sim Soo-bong's remarks]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Kim Da-hyun, Sim Soo-bong, Jin So-ri, Cheonghak-dong, Goseong, Busking]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Singer Kim Da-hyun took the stage for the first time since senior singer Sim Soo-bong's public remarks to share her thoughts. She expressed her gratitude to supporters and her determination to grow as a singer.]]></image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/made-in-korea-season-2-ending-behind-the-scenes</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-28T12:34:18+09:00</lastmod>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="en" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/made-in-korea-season-2-ending-behind-the-scenes"/>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="ja" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/ja/news/made-in-korea-season-2-ending-behind-the-scenes"/>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh-tw" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh-tw/news/made-in-korea-season-2-ending-behind-the-scenes"/>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/made-in-korea-season-2-ending-behind-the-scenes"/>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="x-default" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/made-in-korea-season-2-ending-behind-the-scenes"/>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T12:34:18+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[‘Made in Korea Season 2’ Ending Behind-the-Scenes Released… Hyun Bin “I’m Not Ready to Let Go of Baek Gi-tae”]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Made in Korea Season 2, Disney+, Hyun Bin, Woo Do-hwan, Jung Woo-sung, Woo Min-ho, Baek Gi-tae, Baek Gi-hyeon]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Disney+ original series ‘Made in Korea Season 2’ has released a behind-the-scenes video featuring the cast's thoughts on the ending. The actors shared their reflections on the characters and the process of filming the final scenes of the noir drama.]]></image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/lee-kyung-kyu-love-war-clown-son-in-law</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-28T12:34:12+09:00</lastmod>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="en" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/lee-kyung-kyu-love-war-clown-son-in-law"/>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="ja" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/ja/news/lee-kyung-kyu-love-war-clown-son-in-law"/>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh-tw" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh-tw/news/lee-kyung-kyu-love-war-clown-son-in-law"/>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/lee-kyung-kyu-love-war-clown-son-in-law"/>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="x-default" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/lee-kyung-kyu-love-war-clown-son-in-law"/>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T12:34:12+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Lee Kyung-kyu reacts firmly to question about 'clown son-in-law who saved 200 million won'... "A clown son-in-law is not allowed"]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Lee Kyung-kyu, Lee Hyo-ri, Seo Jang-hoon, JTBC, Love War]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[During the 14th episode of the JTBC variety show 'Love War', Lee Kyung-kyu expressed strong opposition to the idea of a clown becoming a son-in-law, despite Lee Hyo-ri's supportive comments. The episode also featured a couple consisting of a clown boyfriend of 11 years and a social worker girlfriend.]]></image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/the-remarried-empress-stills-release-november</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-28T12:34:10+09:00</lastmod>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="en" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/the-remarried-empress-stills-release-november"/>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="ja" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/ja/news/the-remarried-empress-stills-release-november"/>
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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/the-remarried-empress-stills-release-november"/>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T12:34:10+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Shin Min-a, Lee Jong-suk, Ju Ji-hoon, Lee Se-young, 'The Remarried Empress' Stills Released... Scheduled for November Release]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Shin Min-a, Lee Jong-suk, Ju Ji-hoon, Lee Se-young, The Remarried Empress, Disney+, webtoon]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Disney+ original series 'The Remarried Empress' has released new stills featuring the main cast, including Shin Min-a, Lee Jong-suk, Ju Ji-hoon, and Lee Se-young. The series, based on a popular webtoon, is scheduled to be released this November.]]></image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/nam-ji-hyun-make-me-tremble-tvings-original</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-28T12:33:18+09:00</lastmod>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="en" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/nam-ji-hyun-make-me-tremble-tvings-original"/>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="ja" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/ja/news/nam-ji-hyun-make-me-tremble-tvings-original"/>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh-tw" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh-tw/news/nam-ji-hyun-make-me-tremble-tvings-original"/>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/nam-ji-hyun-make-me-tremble-tvings-original"/>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="x-default" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/nam-ji-hyun-make-me-tremble-tvings-original"/>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T12:33:18+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Nam Ji-hyun transforms into Gong Yeon-su, the eldest daughter of a head family and a marketer… First release on October 15]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Nam Ji-hyun, Kim Jae-young, Make Me Tremble, TVING, Gong Yeon-su, Dokgo Dal]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Nam Ji-hyun will star as Gong Yeon-su, a marketer and the eldest daughter of a head family, in the TVING original series "Make Me Tremble." The growth romantic comedy features Nam Ji-hyun and Kim Jae-young.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[Nam Ji-hyun transforms into Gong Yeon-su, the eldest daughter of a head family and a marketer… First release on October 15]]></image:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/park-yong-taik-fire-baseball-2-fire-fighters</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-28T12:33:11+09:00</lastmod>
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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="ja" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/ja/news/park-yong-taik-fire-baseball-2-fire-fighters"/>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh-tw" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh-tw/news/park-yong-taik-fire-baseball-2-fire-fighters"/>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/park-yong-taik-fire-baseball-2-fire-fighters"/>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="x-default" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/park-yong-taik-fire-baseball-2-fire-fighters"/>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T12:33:11+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA['Fire Baseball 2' Park Yong-taik boosts team atmosphere with full-speed sprinting]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Park Yong-taik, Fire Baseball 2, Fire Fighters, Busan Institute of Science and Technology, Song Seung-jun, Yoo Hee-kwan, Lee Taek-keun, Studio C1]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[In the upcoming episode of Studio C1's 'Fire Baseball 2', the Fire Fighters face off against the Busan Institute of Science and Technology. Captain Park Yong-taik and veteran pitchers Song Seung-jun and Yoo Hee-kwan lead the effort to secure a victory.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA['Fire Baseball 2' Park Yong-taik boosts team atmosphere with full-speed sprinting]]></image:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/new-only-new-entertainment-exclusive-contract-profile</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-28T12:33:09+09:00</lastmod>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="en" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/new-only-new-entertainment-exclusive-contract-profile"/>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="ja" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/ja/news/new-only-new-entertainment-exclusive-contract-profile"/>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh-tw" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh-tw/news/new-only-new-entertainment-exclusive-contract-profile"/>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/new-only-new-entertainment-exclusive-contract-profile"/>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="x-default" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/new-only-new-entertainment-exclusive-contract-profile"/>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T12:33:09+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[NEW signs exclusive contract with Only New Entertainment... New profile released]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[NEW, Only New Entertainment, THE BOYZ, One Hundred Label, exclusive contract]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[NEW has signed an exclusive contract with Only New Entertainment. The agency announced the news on September 28 and released new profile photos showcasing the artist's diverse charms.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[NEW signs exclusive contract with Only New Entertainment... New profile released]]></image:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/summer-vacation-jinyoung-cho-yi-hyun-wavve</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-28T12:31:11+09:00</lastmod>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="en" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/summer-vacation-jinyoung-cho-yi-hyun-wavve"/>
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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/summer-vacation-jinyoung-cho-yi-hyun-wavve"/>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="x-default" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/summer-vacation-jinyoung-cho-yi-hyun-wavve"/>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T12:31:11+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA['Summer Vacation' starring Jinyoung and Cho Yi-hyun to be released on Wavve on October 26]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Jinyoung, Cho Yi-hyun, Summer Vacation, Wavve, Song Ji-won, Han Ka-ram, Kim Ha-yeon, Cho Yu-gyeom]]></news:keywords>
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    <image:image>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The youth romance drama 'Summer Vacation', starring Jinyoung and Cho Yi-hyun, is scheduled to be released on Wavve on October 26. The story follows high school student Kim Ha-yeon as she meets Cho Yu-gyeom in the rural village of Upo-ri during her summer vacation.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA['Summer Vacation' starring Jinyoung and Cho Yi-hyun to be released on Wavve on October 26]]></image:title>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/stray-kids-straycity-latin-america-festival</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-28T12:31:09+09:00</lastmod>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="en" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/stray-kids-straycity-latin-america-festival"/>
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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/stray-kids-straycity-latin-america-festival"/>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="x-default" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/stray-kids-straycity-latin-america-festival"/>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T12:31:09+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Stray Kids attracts 270,000 people with their own festival in Latin America]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Stray Kids, STRAYCITY, Latin America, MANIAC, Thunderous, dominATE, Rock in Rio]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The group Stray Kids gathered a total of 270,000 spectators through their own festival 'STRAYCITY' held in Latin America. The event took place across three regions, including Bogotá, Buenos Aires, and Mexico City.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[Stray Kids attracts 270,000 people with their own festival in Latin America]]></image:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/lee-hangyul-solo-album-noise-release</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-28T12:23:07+09:00</lastmod>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="en" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/lee-hangyul-solo-album-noise-release"/>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="ja" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/ja/news/lee-hangyul-solo-album-noise-release"/>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh-tw" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh-tw/news/lee-hangyul-solo-album-noise-release"/>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/lee-hangyul-solo-album-noise-release"/>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="x-default" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/lee-hangyul-solo-album-noise-release"/>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T12:23:07+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Lee Hangyul to release first solo album ‘NOISE’ on October 14, nine years after debut]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Lee Hangyul, NOISE, BUNZI, ORCA MUSIC, solo album, Latin pop]]></news:keywords>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/storage/specialtimes-global/2026/09/b2a06a75-6b59-4e0a-ad10-3f41925ac6a0-3b470a15-og.webp</image:loc>
      <image:caption><![CDATA[Singer Lee Hangyul is set to release his first solo mini-album, ‘NOISE’, on October 14. His agency, ORCA MUSIC, has released concept photos for the album, which features five tracks including the title song ‘BUNZI’.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[Lee Hangyul to release first solo album ‘NOISE’ on October 14, nine years after debut]]></image:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/ive-new-mini-album-release-date</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-28T12:22:59+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T12:22:59+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[IVE to release pre-release track on October 19... New mini album to be released on the 26th]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[IVE is returning with a new mini album, releasing a pre-release track on October 19 followed by the full album on October 26. This comeback follows the completion of their world tour.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/qwer-boys-comic-picaresque-return</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-28T12:22:13+09:00</lastmod>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="en" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/qwer-boys-comic-picaresque-return"/>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T12:22:13+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[QWER sings of youth's growing pains with ‘Boys' Comic’]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[QWER has returned with special singles ‘Boys' Comic’ and ‘Picaresque’. The title track ‘Boys' Comic’ was selected through a fan vote and captures the themes of failure and frustration alongside excitement.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/park-sung-hoon-mbn-drama-what-a-boss-wants</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-28T12:22:13+09:00</lastmod>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T12:22:13+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Park Sung-hoon to play only son of a chaebol, Kwon Do-hyeok, in MBN's new drama 'What a Boss Wants']]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Park Sung-hoon, What a Boss Wants, MBN, Kwon Do-hyeok, Lee Eun-chae, Kwon Tae-ung, Oh Yes Entertainment]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Actor Park Sung-hoon will transform into Kwon Do-hyeok, the only son of a top 1% chaebol family, in the new MBN drama 'What a Boss Wants'. The drama follows the romance between the cold-hearted chaebol boss Kwon Do-hyeok and indie band vocalist Lee Eun-chae.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[Park Sung-hoon to play only son of a chaebol, Kwon Do-hyeok, in MBN's new drama 'What a Boss Wants']]></image:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/four-hands-two-sonatas-lee-jun-young-song-kang</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-28T12:22:11+09:00</lastmod>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T12:22:11+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA['Four Hands, Two Sonatas': Lee Jun-young's revenge returns after 9 years, Song Kang has resigned himself]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Four Hands, Two Sonatas, Lee Jun-young, Song Kang, tvN, Kang Bi-o, Choi Jeong-yo]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[In the 10th episode of the tvN weekend drama 'Four Hands, Two Sonatas', the relationship between Kang Bi-o and Choi Jeong-yo collapses as their long-standing conflict intensifies.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA['Four Hands, Two Sonatas': Lee Jun-young's revenge returns after 9 years, Song Kang has resigned himself]]></image:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/roy-kim-cry-out-loud-music-video-teaser</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-28T12:21:18+09:00</lastmod>
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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/roy-kim-cry-out-loud-music-video-teaser"/>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T12:21:18+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Roy Kim releases music video teaser for ‘CRY OUT LOUD’… to be released on October 6]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Roy Kim, CRY OUT LOUD, music video, teaser, 2026-27 Roy Kim Live Tour [ROY] in Seoul, Seoul, Olympic Park, KSPO DOME]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Roy Kim has released a music video teaser for his new single ‘CRY OUT LOUD’. The song is scheduled for release on October 6, followed by a live tour in Seoul in November.]]></image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/lim-young-woong-a-bientot-re-im-hero-10-views</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-28T12:21:12+09:00</lastmod>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="en" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/lim-young-woong-a-bientot-re-im-hero-10-views"/>
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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/lim-young-woong-a-bientot-re-im-hero-10-views"/>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T12:21:12+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Lim Young-woong's 'A Bientot RE' surpasses 1 million views... All songs in 'IM HERO 10' record 1 million views]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Lim Young-woong, A Bientot RE, IM HERO 10, YouTube, Tto Tto, Baila, New York]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Lim Young-woong's music video for 'A Bientot RE' has exceeded 1 million views on YouTube. With this achievement, all 10 tracks from his special digital album 'IM HERO 10' have now surpassed the 1 million view mark.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[Lim Young-woong's 'A Bientot RE' surpasses 1 million views... All songs in 'IM HERO 10' record 1 million views]]></image:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/jun-hyun-moo-vietnam-da-nang-massage-stop</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-28T12:21:06+09:00</lastmod>
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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/jun-hyun-moo-vietnam-da-nang-massage-stop"/>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T12:21:06+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[The reason why Jun Hyun-moo stopped filming at a massage shop in Vietnam]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Jun Hyun-moo, Lee Joon, This Is Hyunmoo Road, MBN, Da Nang, Vietnam, My Khe Beach, Bai Da Beach]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[During the filming of MBN's 'This Is Hyunmoo Road' in Da Nang, Vietnam, Jun Hyun-moo decided to stop filming at a massage shop after encountering Korean tourists. He expressed that experiencing the destination is more important than performing for the broadcast.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[The reason why Jun Hyun-moo stopped filming at a massage shop in Vietnam]]></image:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/park-seo-joon-fireflies-i-am-a-sinner-filming</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-28T12:10:19+09:00</lastmod>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T12:10:19+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Park Seo-joon shares recent updates via SNS... Starting filming for 'Fireflies' after finishing 'I Am a Sinner']]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Park Seo-joon, I Am a Sinner, Fireflies, Um Tae-goo, Jo Hye-joo, Park Hae-il, Choi Dae-hoon, Lee Joon-ik]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Actor Park Seo-joon has shared updates on his recent activities via social media, announcing that he has finished filming the Disney+ original series 'I Am a Sinner' and is heading to the first day of filming for the movie 'Fireflies'.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[Park Seo-joon shares recent updates via SNS... Starting filming for 'Fireflies' after finishing 'I Am a Sinner']]></image:title>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/boynextdoor-repackage-home-deluxe-release</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-28T11:39:27+09:00</lastmod>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T11:39:27+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[BOYNEXTDOOR to Release Repackaged Album with 14 Songs on the 28th]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[BOYNEXTDOOR, KOZ Entertainment, HOME: DELUXE, ANIMAL, JAEHYUN, TAESAN, WOONHAK, RIWOO]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[BOYNEXTDOOR will release their first full-length album repackage, 'HOME: DELUXE', on the 28th at 6 PM. The album features 14 tracks, including 5 new songs added to the original 9 tracks from their first full-length album.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[BOYNEXTDOOR to Release Repackaged Album with 14 Songs on the 28th]]></image:title>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/chae-soo-bin-kim-young-kwang-take-charge-of-my-heart</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-28T10:58:26+09:00</lastmod>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T10:58:26+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Chae Soo-bin: “Kim Young-kwang’s ‘man-ripping’ visuals helped me immerse myself”]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Chae Soo-bin, Kim Young-kwang, Take Charge of My Heart, Trigger, Baek Ho-rang, Na Bo-bae, romantic comedy]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Kim Young-kwang and Chae Soo-bin shared their thoughts on working together for the first time in the romantic comedy "Take Charge of My Heart."]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/kickflip-unfinished-mv-release-october-6</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-28T10:58:11+09:00</lastmod>
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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/kickflip-unfinished-mv-release-october-6"/>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T10:58:11+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[KickFlip releases 'Unfinished' MV first... 5th Mini Album to be released on October 6]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[KickFlip has released the music video for 'Unfinished', one of the double title tracks from their upcoming 5th mini album. The album, titled 'KICK OFF THE WALL Pt. 1', is scheduled for release on October 6.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[KickFlip releases 'Unfinished' MV first... 5th Mini Album to be released on October 6]]></image:title>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/yang-min-je-piano-recital-ravel-scriabin-prokofiev</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-28T10:39:23+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T10:39:23+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Yang Min-je to perform Ravel and Scriabin at Seoul Arts Center on October 16]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Pianist Yang Min-je will hold a solo recital at the Seoul Arts Center Recital Hall on October 16, featuring works by Ravel, Scriabin, and Prokofiev.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/ssb-shooting-stars-handball-cup-final-top-girl-movement</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-28T10:25:51+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T10:25:51+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[SBS Shooting Stars Handball Cup Final: Top Girl Movement Clashes for 10 Million Won Prize]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The final match of the Handball Cup, hosted by SBS's 'Shooting Stars' in collaboration with the Korea Handball Federation and SK hynix, will feature Top Girl Movement competing for the title of inaugural champion and a 10 million won prize. Following the tournament, 'Kkumteulkonda' will face a second evaluation match against FC Gucheok Jangshin to determine their final roster.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/maria-abe-marriage-pregnancy-announcement</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-28T10:25:09+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T10:25:09+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Former Idol Singer Maria Abe Announces Marriage and Pregnancy Simultaneously]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Former AKB48 member Maria Abe announced on social media that she is getting married to a non-celebrity partner and is also pregnant.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[Former Idol Singer Maria Abe Announces Marriage and Pregnancy Simultaneously]]></image:title>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/mbc-ratings-no-1-badminton-fencing-asian-games</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-28T10:24:14+09:00</lastmod>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="en" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/mbc-ratings-no-1-badminton-fencing-asian-games"/>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T10:24:14+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[MBC Sweeps No. 1 Ratings for Badminton and Fencing Semifinals as An Se-young Advances to Semifinals]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[MBC, Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games, An Se-young, Kim Sung-joo, Yoo Tae-bin, badminton, fencing]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[MBC maintained its top viewership rankings during the 8th day of the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games, leading in ratings for badminton men's singles and various fencing team semifinals. The broadcaster's coverage featured a surprise appearance by caster Kim Sung-joo, who cheered on the Korean national team.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/sbs-asian-games-ratings-oh-sang-uk-an-se-young</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-28T10:22:58+09:00</lastmod>
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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/sbs-asian-games-ratings-oh-sang-uk-an-se-young"/>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T10:22:58+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[SBS Ranks 1st in Ratings for 5 Consecutive Days with Oh Sang-uk's Back-to-Back Wins and An Se-young's Perfect Performance]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[SBS, Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games, Oh Sang-uk, An Se-young, Park Jae-hyun, Park Jun-sun, Hwang Sun-woo]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[SBS maintained its dominance in viewership ratings for the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games, ranking first in both national and metropolitan areas for five consecutive days. The broadcaster provided vivid coverage of major medal-deciding matches, including Oh Sang-uk's second consecutive gold and An Se-young's dominant performance.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/sbs-our-ballad-2-wheesung-can-t-it-be-pre-release</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-28T10:22:31+09:00</lastmod>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="en" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/sbs-our-ballad-2-wheesung-can-t-it-be-pre-release"/>
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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/sbs-our-ballad-2-wheesung-can-t-it-be-pre-release"/>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T10:22:31+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[SBS ‘Our Ballad 2’ 15-year-old participant's pre-release stage of Wheesung’s ‘Can't It Be?’]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[SBS, Our Ballad 2, Wheesung, Can't It Be?, Roy Kim, Moon Geun-young, Joo Woo-jae, Jun Hyun-moo]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[SBS has pre-released a video of a 15-year-old contestant performing Wheesung's "Can't It Be?" from the upcoming audition project 'Our Ballad 2'. The performance has garnered intense reactions from the judges, including Moon Geun-young, Joo Woo-jae, and Roy Kim.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[SBS ‘Our Ballad 2’ 15-year-old participant's pre-release stage of Wheesung’s ‘Can't It Be?’]]></image:title>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/woodz-denies-atomic-bomb-movie-casting</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-28T10:19:43+09:00</lastmod>
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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/woodz-denies-atomic-bomb-movie-casting"/>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T10:19:43+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[WOODZ directly denies rumors of appearing in atomic bomb-themed movie... "Declined after reading the script"]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[WOODZ, EDAM Entertainment, Tamako, Nambeol, atomic bomb, movie casting]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Singer WOODZ has clarified rumors regarding his casting in a Korea-Japan co-produced film about the atomic bomb, stating that he declined the role after reviewing the script.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[WOODZ directly denies rumors of appearing in atomic bomb-themed movie... "Declined after reading the script"]]></image:title>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/hoshino-resorts-risonare-family-travel-destinations</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-28T10:19:37+09:00</lastmod>
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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/hoshino-resorts-risonare-family-travel-destinations"/>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T10:19:37+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Hoshino Resorts RISONARE introduces three family travel destinations within approximately 2 hours]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Hoshino Resorts, RISONARE, RISONARE Nasu, RISONARE Kohamajima, RISONARE Shimonoseki, PLAY HARD, family travel]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Hoshino Resorts Group has introduced three RISONARE brand facilities targeting family travelers, featuring diverse landscapes such as farms, islands, and strait cities. The destinations include RISONARE Nasu, RISONARE Kohamajima, and RISONARE Shimonoseki, designed for immersive experiences under the brand's "PLAY HARD" concept.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/canon-korea-selphy-cp1500-qx20-photo-album-promotion</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-28T10:19:17+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T10:19:17+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Canon Korea to Give Photo Albums to Customers Purchasing SELPHY CP1500 and QX20]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Canon Korea is running a promotion where customers who purchase the SELPHY CP1500 or QX20 mini photo printers will receive a free photo album. The event runs from September 15 to October 30.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/minzy-solo-comeback-calling-release</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-28T10:01:29+09:00</lastmod>
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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/minzy-solo-comeback-calling-release"/>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T10:01:29+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[MINZY to make solo comeback after 4 years and 9 months... ‘CALLING’ to be released on the 28th]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Singer MINZY is resuming solo activities with the release of her new single ‘CALLING’ on the 28th. The single includes the title track in both Korean and English versions, along with the B-side track ‘We Almost Were’.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/close-your-eyes-cinema-session-comeback</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-28T09:41:59+09:00</lastmod>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="en" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/close-your-eyes-cinema-session-comeback"/>
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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/close-your-eyes-cinema-session-comeback"/>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="x-default" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/close-your-eyes-cinema-session-comeback"/>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T09:41:59+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[CLOSE YOUR EYES holds cinema session two days before comeback]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[CLOSE YOUR EYES, 256th Note, Jeon Min-uk, Ma Jingxiang, Jang Yeo-jun, Kim Seong-min, Song Seung-ho, Kenshin]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The group CLOSE YOUR EYES held a cinema session at CGV in Seoul to celebrate the release of their interlud film 'Open Your Eyes' ahead of their fourth mini-album comeback.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[CLOSE YOUR EYES holds cinema session two days before comeback]]></image:title>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/boynextdoor-home-deluxe-repackage-animal-release</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-28T09:41:53+09:00</lastmod>
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    <lastmod>2026-09-28T09:00:58+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T09:00:58+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Movie ‘Final Interview’ to be released on November 4… 6 applicants decide the winner]]></news:title>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/obsession-movie-box-office-inde-navarrette</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-28T08:39:41+09:00</lastmod>
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        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T08:39:41+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Movie ‘Obsession’ Surpasses 849,000 Cumulative Viewers... Maintaining Highest Box Office Success for Restricted Films This Year]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The movie ‘Obsession’ is continuing its long-term success, surpassing 849,000 cumulative viewers. It maintains the highest box office record among restricted-rated films this year, driven by audience reactions and lead actress Inde Navarrette's performance.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/soyeon-i-ll-quit-my-job-chart-top</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-28T07:38:18+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T07:38:18+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[SOYEON's 'I'll Quit My Job' Tops Music Charts 11 Days After Release... Spreading as a "Commuting Song"]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[SOYEON's title track 'I'll Quit My Job' from her first solo studio album 'An Amazing Life' reached number one on major real-time music charts 11 days after its release. The song has gained popularity as a "commuting song" that resonates with office workers.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/jung-soo-jung-interview-choice-debut-life</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-28T00:58:15+09:00</lastmod>
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        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T00:58:15+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Jung Soo-jung: How a Choice at 12 and a Debut at 14 Changed Her Life]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Jung Soo-jung reflected on how her decision to become a trainee at the age of 12 shaped her current life. She also shared her thoughts on living under the public eye and her ongoing passion for both music and acting.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/song-kyung-ah-daughter-deoksugung-palace-stroll</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-27T22:50:14+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-27T22:50:14+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Song Kyung-ah strolls through Deoksugung Palace and Jeongdong-gil with her daughter... long legs catch the eye]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Model Song Kyung-ah shared photos of herself strolling through Deoksugung Palace and Jeongdong-gil with her daughter, Do Hae-i, on the last day of the Chuseok holiday.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/miyeon-idle-autumn-fashion-instagram</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-27T21:48:51+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-27T21:48:51+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[MIYEON reveals latest look with autumn vibes... white cap and leather jacket catch the eye]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[I-dle's MIYEON shared several photos on social media showcasing a stylish autumn fashion look. She previously released her first Japanese digital single 'RUN AWAY' in August.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/chinese-opera-festival-kunshan-zhouzhuang-opening</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-27T21:08:34+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-27T21:08:34+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Chinese Opera Festival Opens in Zhouzhuang… 46 Genres to Take the Stage until November]]></news:title>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/baek-jin-kyung-pregnant-vogue-pictorial</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-27T19:46:17+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-27T19:46:17+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Baek Jin-kyung reveals 106kg heavily pregnant pictorial... shooting for Vogue in only underwear]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Baek Jin-kyung has released a heavily pregnant pictorial shot with Vogue, sharing her weight of 106kg and wishing health to fellow pregnant women on Pregnancy Day.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/jin-ah-reum-namkoong-min-chuseok-baby</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-27T18:09:18+09:00</lastmod>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-27T18:09:18+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Jin Ah Reum shares first Chuseok greetings after giving birth... Namkoong Min also 'likes' it]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Jin Ah Reum, Namkoong Min, Chuseok, celebrity, childbirth]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Model Jin Ah Reum shared her recent status during the Chuseok holiday, marking her first holiday since giving birth. Her husband, Namkoong Min, also reacted to the post.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/fire-baseball-2-busan-institute-science-technology-ace</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-27T17:49:00+09:00</lastmod>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-27T17:49:00+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[‘Fire Baseball 2’ Episode 20: Crisis as They Face Busan Institute of Science and Technology's Ace]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[In the 20th episode of the Studio C1 baseball variety show ‘Fire Baseball 2’, the Fire Fighters face a challenging match against Busan Institute of Science and Technology. The game features a top prospect selected by the KIA Tigers in the 2027 KBO Rookie Draft.]]></image:caption>
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    <lastmod>2026-09-27T17:32:39+09:00</lastmod>
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    <news:news>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-27T17:32:39+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA['Dive into You' Kim Ji-yeon meets Park Seo-ham again through time slip]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The drama 'Dive into You' premiered on the 26th, focusing on the diverging timelines and emotions of Yoon Ha-na and Jung Woo-jae. The story follows Yoon Ha-na as she experiences a time slip to meet an eighteen-year-old Jung Woo-jae in 2010.]]></image:caption>
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    <lastmod>2026-09-27T17:32:34+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-27T17:32:34+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[TOMORROW X TOGETHER holds live broadcast performance from practice room instead of New York stage due to bad weather]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Due to bad weather preventing them from performing at Central Park in New York, TOMORROW X TOGETHER held a live broadcast performance from their practice room. The performance, titled 'New York Practice Room Festival', was streamed via Weverse Live.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/se-ri-pak-townhouse-marriage-omniscient-interfering-view</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-27T17:31:50+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-27T17:31:50+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Se-ri Pak reveals townhouse and mentions marriage... "I'm thinking of receiving wedding gift money first"]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[During an episode of MBC's 'Omniscient Interfering View', Se-ri Pak showcased her new townhouse and shared her thoughts on marriage, stating it is harder than winning major tournaments.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/nam-gyu-ri-let-s-love-like-that-behind-the-scenes</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-27T17:31:50+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-27T17:31:50+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Nam Gyu-ri reveals behind-the-scenes of new song's music show performances... tears at fans' support]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Nam Gyu-ri, Let's Love Like That, KoN, Gyulmeong, SeeYa, THE FAN, ENA]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Singer and actress Nam Gyu-ri released behind-the-scenes footage of her new song "Let's Love Like That" music show performances on her YouTube channel. The video shows her emotional reaction to fan support and her activities alongside violinist KoN.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/new-recruit-4-sabotage-cast-final-greetings</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-27T17:31:45+09:00</lastmod>
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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/new-recruit-4-sabotage-cast-final-greetings"/>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-27T17:31:45+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA['New Recruit 4: Sabotage' leads, final greetings ahead of series finale... "New Recruit will definitely return"]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[New Recruit 4: Sabotage, ENA, Kim Min-ho, Kim Dong-jun, Oh Dae-hwan, Lee Hyun-kyun, Lee Won-jeong, Nam Tae-woo]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The main cast of the ENA Monday-Tuesday drama 'New Recruit 4: Sabotage' shared their final thoughts as the series approaches its conclusion. The cast members expressed gratitude to viewers and hinted at the potential for future seasons.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA['New Recruit 4: Sabotage' leads, final greetings ahead of series finale... "New Recruit will definitely return"]]></image:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/ye-jung-hwa-profile-photos-cake</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-27T17:30:45+09:00</lastmod>
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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/ye-jung-hwa-profile-photos-cake"/>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-27T17:30:45+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Ye Jung-hwa reveals recent status with sleeveless top and pants... photo holding a cake catches the eye]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Ye Jung-hwa, Ma Dong-seok, MBC, tvN, I Live Alone, Radio Star, My Little Television, I AM BOXER]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Model and actress Ye Jung-hwa shared her recent status by posting new profile photos on her social media account.]]></image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/idid-myojeoksa-temple-stay-chuseok</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-27T17:30:42+09:00</lastmod>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="en" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/idid-myojeoksa-temple-stay-chuseok"/>
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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/idid-myojeoksa-temple-stay-chuseok"/>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="x-default" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/idid-myojeoksa-temple-stay-chuseok"/>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-27T17:30:42+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[IDID experiences Temple Stay at Myojeoksa Temple for Chuseok... 108 bows and digital detox]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[IDID, Starship Entertainment, Myojeoksa Temple, Chuseok, Temple Stay, TMA, Asia Artist Awards]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Rookie boy group IDID from Starship Entertainment released a video on their official YouTube channel documenting their Temple Stay experience at Myojeoksa Temple during Chuseok. The members participated in activities such as a digital detox, 108 bows, and meditation.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[IDID experiences Temple Stay at Myojeoksa Temple for Chuseok... 108 bows and digital detox]]></image:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/kim-ki-tae-mother-death-mbn-talk-show</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-27T17:30:38+09:00</lastmod>
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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/kim-ki-tae-mother-death-mbn-talk-show"/>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="x-default" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/kim-ki-tae-mother-death-mbn-talk-show"/>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-27T17:30:38+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Kim Ki-tae sheds tears after learning of his mother's death belatedly]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Kim Ki-tae, Kim Joo-ha's Day and Night, MBN, Hwang Ga-ram, Lee Ji-hoon, Jeremy]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[During the MBN talk show 'Kim Joo-ha's Day and Night', Kim Ki-tae shared the heartbreaking story of how he recently discovered his mother had passed away.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[Kim Ki-tae sheds tears after learning of his mother's death belatedly]]></image:title>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/roh-yoon-seo-hawaii-trip-leejung</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-27T17:01:37+09:00</lastmod>
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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/roh-yoon-seo-hawaii-trip-leejung"/>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="x-default" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/roh-yoon-seo-hawaii-trip-leejung"/>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-27T17:01:37+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Roh Yoon-seo reveals photos from Hawaii trip... recent update with Leejung]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Actress Roh Yoon-seo shared several photos of her trip to Hawaii, including shots taken with dancer Leejung.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[Roh Yoon-seo reveals photos from Hawaii trip... recent update with Leejung]]></image:title>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/kim-da-hyun-sim-soo-bong-stage-appearance</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-27T17:00:50+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-27T17:00:50+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Kim Da-hyun shares her feelings during her first stage appearance following Sim Soo-bong's remarks]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Kim Da-hyun, Sim Soo-bong, Jinan Red Ginseng Festival, Jin So-ri, Special Times]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Singer Kim Da-hyun appeared on stage for the first time since the controversy surrounding Sim Soo-bong's remarks, expressing her feelings and gratitude to her supporters.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/iu-straight-bob-cut-transformation-selfies</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-27T16:59:37+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-27T16:59:37+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[IU transforms with straight bob cut for the first time in 10 years... Selfies released on the 25th]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Singer IU revealed her new style featuring a straight bob cut, which she has not worn for approximately 10 years. She shared several photos on her social media account on the 25th.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/lee-mijoo-marriage-thoughts-gyeongbokgung</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-27T16:59:34+09:00</lastmod>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-27T16:59:34+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Lee Mijoo reveals thoughts on marriage… “The time has truly come → I am all prepared”]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Lee Mijoo, Lovelyz, Just Lee Mijoo, Park Sul-nyeo, Song Bum-keun, Gyeongbokgung Palace]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Lee Mijoo, a former member of Lovelyz, expressed her readiness for marriage during a recent video on her channel "Just Lee Mijoo."]]></image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/jang-jae-in-no-bra-fashion-stance</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-27T16:59:30+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-27T16:59:30+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Jang Jae-in expresses her stance on no-bra fashion]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Jang Jae-in, NamuWiki, YouTube, Hongdae, no-bra fashion]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Singer Jang Jae-in shared her thoughts on no-bra fashion after discovering a mention of it on NamuWiki.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/cravity-mini-9th-album-sonorous-release</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-27T16:47:58+09:00</lastmod>
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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/cravity-mini-9th-album-sonorous-release"/>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-27T16:47:58+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[CRAVITY to release 9th mini album on the 30th, featuring self-composed songs by SERIM, WOOBIN, and TAEYOUNG]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[CRAVITY, sonorous, LOUDER, SERIM, WOOBIN, TAEYOUNG, Starship Entertainment, LOVE ME]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[CRAVITY has released a highlight medley for their 9th mini album 'sonorous', which includes self-composed tracks by members SERIM, WOOBIN, and TAEYOUNG. The album, featuring the title track 'LOUDER', is set to be released on the 30th.]]></image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/annie-allday-project-character-keyring-selfie</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-27T16:13:52+09:00</lastmod>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="en" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/annie-allday-project-character-keyring-selfie"/>
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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/annie-allday-project-character-keyring-selfie"/>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-27T16:13:52+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[ANNIE reveals mirror selfie wearing a character keyring]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[ANNIE, ALLDAY PROJECT, Instagram, character keyring, mirror selfie]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[ANNIE of ALLDAY PROJECT shared daily life photos featuring character keyrings on her Instagram.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[ANNIE reveals mirror selfie wearing a character keyring]]></image:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/go-youn-jung-paris-travel-koreagrandmusicawards</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-27T16:13:40+09:00</lastmod>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="en" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/go-youn-jung-paris-travel-koreagrandmusicawards"/>
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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/go-youn-jung-paris-travel-koreagrandmusicawards"/>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="x-default" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/go-youn-jung-paris-travel-koreagrandmusicawards"/>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-27T16:13:40+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Go Youn-jung reveals denim look on the streets of Paris... to appear as a presenter on November 7-8]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Go Youn-jung, Paris, Korea Grand Music Awards, Gocheok Sky Dome, Seoul]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Actress Go Youn-jung shared photos of her relaxed daily life traveling in Paris via social media. She is scheduled to appear as a presenter at the 3rd Korea Grand Music Awards held at the Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul on November 7 and 8.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[Go Youn-jung reveals denim look on the streets of Paris... to appear as a presenter on November 7-8]]></image:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/cravity-sonorous-highlight-medley-release</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-27T14:28:15+09:00</lastmod>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="en" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/cravity-sonorous-highlight-medley-release"/>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-27T14:28:15+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[CRAVITY Releases Highlight Medley for 9th Mini Album ‘sonorous’]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[CRAVITY, sonorous, LOUDER, Starship Entertainment, WONJIN, ALLEN, SERIM, HYEONGJUN]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[CRAVITY has released a highlight medley for their upcoming 9th mini album 'sonorous', featuring seven tracks including the title song 'LOUDER'. The album, which includes self-composed songs by the members, is set to be released on the 30th.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[CRAVITY Releases Highlight Medley for 9th Mini Album ‘sonorous’]]></image:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/fly-to-the-sky-comeback-brian-hwanhee</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-27T14:07:46+09:00</lastmod>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="en" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/fly-to-the-sky-comeback-brian-hwanhee"/>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="ja" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/ja/news/fly-to-the-sky-comeback-brian-hwanhee"/>
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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/fly-to-the-sky-comeback-brian-hwanhee"/>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="x-default" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/fly-to-the-sky-comeback-brian-hwanhee"/>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-27T14:07:46+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Brian and Hwanhee release recording studio photos... teasing Fly to the Sky's full group comeback]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Brian, Hwanhee, Fly to the Sky, KBS 2TV, Mr. House Husband 2, Fly High, Missing You]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Brian announced the comeback of Fly to the Sky by sharing photos of himself working in a recording studio with Hwanhee. This potential comeback would mark the group's first new music in approximately eight years since their 2019 album 'Fly High'.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[Brian and Hwanhee release recording studio photos... teasing Fly to the Sky's full group comeback]]></image:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/ji-ye-eun-bek-hyunjin-marriage-daily-life</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-27T12:10:23+09:00</lastmod>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="en" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/ji-ye-eun-bek-hyunjin-marriage-daily-life"/>
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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh-tw" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh-tw/news/ji-ye-eun-bek-hyunjin-marriage-daily-life"/>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/ji-ye-eun-bek-hyunjin-marriage-daily-life"/>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="x-default" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/ji-ye-eun-bek-hyunjin-marriage-daily-life"/>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-27T12:10:23+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Ji Ye-eun reveals pleasant daily life with Bek Hyunjin... Marrying on December 12]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Ji Ye-eun, Bek Hyunjin, Vata, Instagram, Coupang Play, Office Workers, Marriage]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Actress Ji Ye-eun shared photos of her daily life with Bek Hyunjin on Instagram. The two, who are co-stars in Coupang Play's 'Office Workers', are set to marry on December 12.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[Ji Ye-eun reveals pleasant daily life with Bek Hyunjin... Marrying on December 12]]></image:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/mbc-aichi-nagoya-2026-asian-games-day-8-schedule</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-27T10:48:28+09:00</lastmod>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="en" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/mbc-aichi-nagoya-2026-asian-games-day-8-schedule"/>
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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/mbc-aichi-nagoya-2026-asian-games-day-8-schedule"/>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="x-default" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/mbc-aichi-nagoya-2026-asian-games-day-8-schedule"/>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-27T10:48:28+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Baseball Final Korea vs. Japan at 1 PM, Volleyball vs. Philippines... MBC Day 8 Broadcast Summary]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games, MBC, An Se-young, baseball, Korea vs Japan, Woo Sang-hyeok]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[MBC provides a comprehensive broadcast schedule for the 8th day of the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games, featuring major matches including the baseball final against Japan and badminton star An Se-young's quarterfinals.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[Baseball Final Korea vs. Japan at 1 PM, Volleyball vs. Philippines... MBC Day 8 Broadcast Summary]]></image:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/kim-hee-young-lawsuit-youtuber-damages</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-27T10:44:46+09:00</lastmod>
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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/kim-hee-young-lawsuit-youtuber-damages"/>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-27T10:44:46+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Kim Hee-young wins another lawsuit against YouTuber for spreading false information... 10 million won in damages awarded]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Kim Hee-young, T&C Foundation, Seoul Western District Court, Park Dae-jun, YouTuber, lawsuit, damages]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Kim Hee-young, a director of the T&C Foundation, has won another damages lawsuit against a YouTuber for spreading false information. The Seoul Western District Court ordered the YouTuber to pay 10 million won in damages.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[Kim Hee-young wins another lawsuit against YouTuber for spreading false information... 10 million won in damages awarded]]></image:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/ok-soon-season-29-autumn-fashion-brown-jacket</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-27T10:20:32+09:00</lastmod>
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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh-tw" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh-tw/news/ok-soon-season-29-autumn-fashion-brown-jacket"/>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/ok-soon-season-29-autumn-fashion-brown-jacket"/>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="x-default" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/ok-soon-season-29-autumn-fashion-brown-jacket"/>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-27T10:20:32+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA['I Am SOLO' Ok-soon from Season 29, Autumn Vibes with a Brown Jacket]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Ok-soon from Season 29, I Am SOLO, Instagram, fashion, autumn style]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Ok-soon from Season 29 showcased an autumnal look wearing a brown suede jacket in photos posted to her Instagram.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA['I Am SOLO' Ok-soon from Season 29, Autumn Vibes with a Brown Jacket]]></image:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/joo-sang-wook-chef-my-fridge-viewership-promise</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-27T10:07:40+09:00</lastmod>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="en" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/joo-sang-wook-chef-my-fridge-viewership-promise"/>
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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/joo-sang-wook-chef-my-fridge-viewership-promise"/>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-27T10:07:40+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Joo Sang-wook reveals he will run his refrigerator if viewership exceeds 5% on ‘Chef & My Fridge’]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Joo Sang-wook, Chae Jung-an, Chef & My Fridge, JTBC, Agent Kim Reactivated, Choi Hyun-seok, Nam Sung-Hoon, Jung Ho-young]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Actor Joo Sang-wook will appear on JTBC's 'Chef & My Fridge' to reveal his refrigerator and share stories about his role in the drama 'Agent Kim Reactivated'. He promised to run his refrigerator if the show's viewership ratings surpass 5%.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[Joo Sang-wook reveals he will run his refrigerator if viewership exceeds 5% on ‘Chef & My Fridge’]]></image:title>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/the-assassin-s-box-office-number-one</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-27T10:07:33+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-27T10:07:33+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA['The Assassin(s)' Ranks No. 1 at the Box Office for 4 Consecutive Days... Cumulative Audience Reaches 1.3 Million]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The film 'The Assassin(s)' has maintained its position at the top of the box office for four consecutive days, surpassing 1.3 million cumulative viewers.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA['The Assassin(s)' Ranks No. 1 at the Box Office for 4 Consecutive Days... Cumulative Audience Reaches 1.3 Million]]></image:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/team-good-boy-music-video-release</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-27T10:07:25+09:00</lastmod>
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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/team-good-boy-music-video-release"/>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-27T10:07:25+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[&TEAM captures fluctuating emotions in front of love with 'Good Boy']]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[&TEAM, Good Boy, MARK ON ME, HYBE LABELS, YouTube, K-pop]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The group &TEAM released the music video for 'Good Boy,' a track from their second Korean mini-album 'MARK ON ME,' which features intense hip-hop sounds and synchronized choreography.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[&TEAM captures fluctuating emotions in front of love with 'Good Boy']]></image:title>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/park-ji-hoo-verivery-evnne-cooking-battle</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-27T10:04:38+09:00</lastmod>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-27T10:04:38+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Park Ji-hoo wins relay cooking battle... Big House team wins 5:4]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Park Ji-hoo, VERIVERY, Evnne, A Happy Family with Jelly, DONGHEON, GYEHYEON, KANGMIN, Park Han-bin]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[VERIVERY and Evnne participated in a relay cooking competition in the Chuseok special content 'A Happy Family with Jelly'. The Big House team, featuring Park Ji-hoo, won the battle against the Small House team with a 5:4 vote.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[Park Ji-hoo wins relay cooking battle... Big House team wins 5:4]]></image:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/se-ri-pak-townhouse-marriage-plans</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-27T10:03:53+09:00</lastmod>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-27T10:03:53+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Se-ri Pak mentions marriage plans while revealing her new townhouse]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Se-ri Pak, Omniscient Interfering View, MBC TV, townhouse, marriage, Special Times]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[During the MBC TV variety show 'Omniscient Interfering View', Se-ri Pak revealed her newly moved-in townhouse and shared her thoughts on marriage.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[Se-ri Pak mentions marriage plans while revealing her new townhouse]]></image:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/eric-nam-2026-mtv-vma-attendance</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-27T10:03:50+09:00</lastmod>
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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/eric-nam-2026-mtv-vma-attendance"/>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-27T10:03:50+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Eric Nam to attend ‘2026 MTV Video Music Awards’ on the 27th... Continuing global activities]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Eric Nam, 2026 MTV Video Music Awards, America’s Got Talent, The Traitors, Peacock, LA, Terry Crews, NBC]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Eric Nam will attend the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards held at the Peacock Theater in LA on the 27th. He is scheduled to participate in red carpet activities and interviews with local press.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[Eric Nam to attend ‘2026 MTV Video Music Awards’ on the 27th... Continuing global activities]]></image:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/kwon-mina-aiming-to-speak-out-jimin</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-27T10:03:48+09:00</lastmod>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-27T10:03:48+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Kwon Mina expresses her feelings, mentioning Jimin again]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Kwon Mina, Jimin, AOA, personal account, testimony]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Former AOA member Kwon Mina shared a long post on her personal account, explaining why she no longer overlooks unfair treatment and detailing the hardships she endured over 11 years.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[Kwon Mina expresses her feelings, mentioning Jimin again]]></image:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/forestella-9th-anniversary-musical-spectrum</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-27T10:02:58+09:00</lastmod>
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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/forestella-9th-anniversary-musical-spectrum"/>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-27T10:02:58+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Forestella expands musical spectrum on 9th anniversary]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Forestella, THE LEGACY, Armageddon, THE LEGACY: SYMPHONY, Phantom Singer 2, Immortal Songs, JTBC, KBS2]]></news:keywords>
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    <image:image>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Forestella, formed through JTBC's 'Phantom Singer 2', is celebrating its 9th anniversary after a successful year featuring their 4th album 'THE LEGACY' and a nationwide tour. The group also recently achieved a 7-consecutive-win streak at the KBS2 'Immortal Songs' 2026 King of Kings competition.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[Forestella expands musical spectrum on 9th anniversary]]></image:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/roh-yoon-seo-hawaii-instagram-photos</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-27T10:02:48+09:00</lastmod>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-27T10:02:48+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Roh Yoon-seo reveals her recent life in Hawaii... drawing attention with a black dress and crop top]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Roh Yoon-seo, Hawaii, Instagram, tvN, Fresh Off the Sea 3, Ewha Womans University]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Actress Roh Yoon-seo shared several photos of her recent trip to Hawaii on her Instagram. The photos feature her in various outfits and locations, including a black dress on a palm-lined night street.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[Roh Yoon-seo reveals her recent life in Hawaii... drawing attention with a black dress and crop top]]></image:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/kim-jun-ho-kim-ji-min-dureup-nickname</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-27T10:02:45+09:00</lastmod>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-27T10:02:45+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Kim Jun-ho reveals story behind second child's nickname 'Dureup'... It was Kim Ji-min's idea]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[During the 17th episode of "Hit and Miss Tour," Kim Jun-ho shared that the nickname for his second child, 'Dureup,' was suggested by his wife, Kim Ji-min, based on a seasonal vegetable.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/four-hands-two-sonatas-song-kang-yoon-se-ah-lee-jun-young</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-27T10:01:52+09:00</lastmod>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-27T10:01:52+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA['Four Hands, Two Sonatas' Song Kang shocked by Yoon Se-ah's kidnapping instigation and Lee Jun-young's fake amnesia]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Four Hands, Two Sonatas, Song Kang, Yoon Se-ah, Lee Jun-young, tvN, Kang Bi-o, Kang Ji-hye]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[In the 9th episode of the tvN weekend drama 'Four Hands, Two Sonatas', Kang Bi-o discovers that his mother, Kang Ji-hye, instigated the kidnapping of Choi Jeong-yo and that Choi Jeong-yo has been faking amnesia. The episode achieved high viewership ratings, ranking first in its time slot across all channels.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA['Four Hands, Two Sonatas' Song Kang shocked by Yoon Se-ah's kidnapping instigation and Lee Jun-young's fake amnesia]]></image:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/squid-game-nyt-best-tv-series</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-27T10:01:45+09:00</lastmod>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-27T10:01:45+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA['Squid Game' Ranked 72nd in NYT's 100 Best TV Series of the 21st Century]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The Netflix original series 'Squid Game' has been included in the '100 Best TV Series of the 21st Century' list selected by the influential American daily newspaper NYT. In the recently released rankings, 'Squid Game' was selected as the 72nd best series.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA['Squid Game' Ranked 72nd in NYT's 100 Best TV Series of the 21st Century]]></image:title>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/lee-joon-jun-hyun-moo-vietnam-hue-travel</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-27T10:01:44+09:00</lastmod>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
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      <news:title><![CDATA[Lee Joon, popularity recognized even by locals in Hue, Vietnam... Broadcasting on the night of the 27th]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[In the second episode of MBN's 'This Is Hyunmoo Road', Jun Hyun-moo and Lee Joon travel by train from Da Nang Station to Hue, Vietnam. During the trip, Lee Joon receives recognition from a local who spotted him from a movie.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/tomorrow-x-together-yeojun-iheartradio-jingle-ball-tour</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-27T10:01:25+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-27T10:01:25+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[TOMORROW X TOGETHER to perform at '2026 iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour' in December]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[TOMORROW X TOGETHER has been included in the lineup for the '2026 iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour', a major year-end music festival in the United States. Member YEONJUN is also set to participate both as part of the group and as a solo artist.]]></image:caption>
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    <lastmod>2026-09-27T10:00:20+09:00</lastmod>
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        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-27T10:00:20+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[VERIVERY and Evnne Perform Family Roleplay and Cooking Battle in Chuseok Special Content]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[VERIVERY and Evnne participated in the Chuseok special content 'A Happy Family with Jelly', where they engaged in family roleplay and a cooking competition. The team making donggeurangttaeng emerged as the winners.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/nine-baby-joo-jung-min-jun-kasper-cube-mission</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-27T09:59:59+09:00</lastmod>
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        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-27T09:59:59+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Nine, Baby Joo, Jung Min-jun, and Kasper present different stages in the 20 white cube mission]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Nine, Baby Joo, Jung Min-jun, Kasper, Lia Kim, Shoji, Sienna Lalau, Street World Fighter: Directors' War - Last Stage: 24H]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[In the second episode of the TVING original 'Street World Fighter: Directors' War - Last Stage: 24H', four directors competed in a mission to create stages using 20 white cubes within 24 hours. One director was eliminated while the others advanced to the next round.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/big-ocean-un-general-assembly-speech-performance</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-27T09:59:50+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-27T09:59:50+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Big Ocean to give speech and perform at digital flagship event during UN General Assembly]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Big Ocean members Chan-yeon, PJ, and Ji-seok participated in a digital flagship event during the UN General Assembly, sharing their experiences as artists with hearing impairments. The group also discussed using AI and specialized metronome systems to assist their musical production.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/yoon-seung-ah-kim-mu-yeol-son-push-ups</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-27T08:50:56+09:00</lastmod>
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        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-27T08:50:56+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Yoon Seung-ah reveals video of son doing push-ups... Kim Mu-yeol says "You passed"]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Yoon Seung-ah shared a video on social media showing her son attempting to do push-ups, prompting a supportive comment from her husband, Kim Mu-yeol.]]></image:caption>
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