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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/hong-seok-cheon-helps-sanitation-worker-gongdeok-station</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-02T21:38:22+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:title><![CDATA[Hong Seok-cheon helps sanitation worker cleaning up trash on a road near Gongdeok Station]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[A video captured by a vehicle's black box shows entertainer Hong Seok-cheon assisting a sanitation worker in cleaning up trash that fell from a truck near Gongdeok Station in Mapo-gu, Seoul.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/han-ye-seul-sns-pregnancy-rumors-denied</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-02T19:53:22+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-02T19:53:22+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Han Ye-seul reveals recent photos on SNS... Agency says "pregnancy rumors are groundless"]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Han Ye-seul, Ryu Seong-jae, SNS, pregnancy rumors, agency]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Actress Han Ye-seul shared recent photos on her social media, and her agency has officially denied rumors regarding her pregnancy.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[Han Ye-seul reveals recent photos on SNS... Agency says "pregnancy rumors are groundless"]]></image:title>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/cha-seung-won-ra-mi-ran-park-hyung-sik-family-force</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-02T18:48:15+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-02T18:48:15+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Cha Seung-won, Ra Mi-ran, Park Hyung-sik, etc., to appear in the movie ‘Family Force’… Directed by Won Shin-yun]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Cha Seung-won, Ra Mi-ran, Park Hyung-sik, Baek Yoon-sik, Zhang Lu, Family Force, Won Shin-yun, SHOWBOX]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Cha Seung-won, Ra Mi-ran, Park Hyung-sik, Baek Yoon-sik, and Zhang Lu will star in the movie ‘Family Force’, directed by Won Shin-yun. The film, which began filming last September, follows a family of Marines caught in an unexpected terrorist incident.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[Cha Seung-won, Ra Mi-ran, Park Hyung-sik, etc., to appear in the movie ‘Family Force’… Directed by Won Shin-yun]]></image:title>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/an-se-gwon-huiyangsan-mountain-climbing-kbs</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-02T17:45:28+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-02T17:45:28+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[KBS Mountain Video Album to Visit Mungyeong's Huiyangsan on October 4, a 7km 4-hour Course]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[An Se-gwon, Huiyangsan, Mungyeong, Mountain Video Album, KBS, hiking]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Vocalist An Se-gwon tackles the rugged terrain of Huiyangsan in Mungyeong, climbing vertical rock faces using ropes to reach the summit. The episode follows a 7km course through historical sites and rocky ridges, showcasing the mountain's unique granite peaks.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[KBS Mountain Video Album to Visit Mungyeong's Huiyangsan on October 4, a 7km 4-hour Course]]></image:title>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/inkigayo-live-in-tokyo-belluna-dome-success</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-02T17:43:36+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-02T17:43:36+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[SBS Inkigayo Live in Tokyo attracts 60,000 spectators over two days at Saitama Belluna Dome]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Inkigayo Live in Tokyo, SBS, Belluna Dome, IVE, TOMORROW X TOGETHER, RIIZE, 幾田りら, Ado]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[SBS's global concert brand 'Inkigayo Live in Tokyo' successfully concluded its two-day event at the Belluna Dome in Saitama Prefecture, Japan, on September 22 and 23, drawing approximately 60,000 fans. The festival featured top artists from Korea and Japan, including special collaboration stages such as IVE's REI and 幾田りら.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[SBS Inkigayo Live in Tokyo attracts 60,000 spectators over two days at Saitama Belluna Dome]]></image:title>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/sbs-asian-games-youtube-views-north-korea-japan</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-02T17:43:04+09:00</lastmod>
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        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-02T17:43:04+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[[Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games] SBS Asian Games videos surpass 75 million cumulative views on YouTube... North Korea vs. Japan match reaches 5.09 million]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[SBS, Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games, YouTube, An Se-young, North Korea, Japan, China, Uzbekistan]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[SBS's Asian Games video content has achieved massive success online, surpassing 75 million cumulative views on YouTube. Popular clips include the North Korea vs. Japan men's football match, which reached 5.09 million views in just five days.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[[Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games] SBS Asian Games videos surpass 75 million cumulative views on YouTube... North Korea vs. Japan match reaches 5.09 million]]></image:title>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/kim-hye-ja-sbs-documentary-broadcast</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-02T17:42:42+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-02T17:42:42+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Kim Hye-ja's Regards – Don't Die: SBS Documentary to Air on October 4 at 11:05 PM]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Kim Hye-ja, SBS, Lee Byung-hun, Bong Joon Ho, World Vision, documentary]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The SBS special documentary "Kim Hye-ja's Regards – Don't Die" will air on October 4, chronicling the 65-year acting career and long-standing humanitarian journey of actress Kim Hye-ja. Narrated by Lee Byung-hun, the film features insights from prominent figures like Bong Joon Ho and Han Ji-min regarding the actress's life and her work with World Vision.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[Kim Hye-ja's Regards – Don't Die: SBS Documentary to Air on October 4 at 11:05 PM]]></image:title>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/our-ballad-2-premiere-october-5-ballad-audition</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-02T17:30:38+09:00</lastmod>
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        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-02T17:30:38+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Our Ballad 2 to Premiere on October 5... Applicants with Average Age of 17.9 Increase Threefold]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Our Ballad 2, SBS, Jun Hyun-moo, Jung Jae-hyung, Cha Tae-hyun, Park Kyung-lim, Moon Geun-young, Joo Woo-jae]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[SBS's massive audition project "Our Ballad 2" is set to premiere on October 5, featuring a new cast of judges and contestants with an average age of 17.9 years. The second season aims to revitalize the ballad craze with a diverse playlist spanning 40 years of music.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[Our Ballad 2 to Premiere on October 5... Applicants with Average Age of 17.9 Increase Threefold]]></image:title>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/weasel-chicken-thieves-seoul-tv-animal-farm</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-02T17:30:15+09:00</lastmod>
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        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-02T17:30:15+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[The identity of the thieves raiding a Seoul chicken shop every night is two weasels]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Seoul, TV Animal Farm, SBS, weasel, chicken shop, wild animals]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[A chicken shop in Seoul is being raided every night by unidentified intruders, leaving behind chicken bones and waste. The investigation reveals that two wild weasels have been working together as a team to steal food from the shop.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[The identity of the thieves raiding a Seoul chicken shop every night is two weasels]]></image:title>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/kbs-in-depth-60-minutes-elderly-romance-scam</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-02T17:29:12+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-02T17:29:12+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[KBS In-Depth 60 Minutes tracks elderly romance scams, preventing a 70-year-old from transferring 25 million won]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[KBS 1TV's "In-Depth 60 Minutes" investigates romance scams targeting lonely elderly individuals, who are being deceived by international criminal organizations through social media. The program explores the methods used by scammers and the underlying issue of loneliness in old age.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[KBS In-Depth 60 Minutes tracks elderly romance scams, preventing a 70-year-old from transferring 25 million won]]></image:title>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/kbs-korean-language-contest-childrens-hangeul-champion</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-02T17:29:06+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-02T17:29:06+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[KBS Korean Language Contest, 8 Elementary Students Challenge for 'Children's Hangeul Champion' to Celebrate 100th Anniversary of Hangul Day]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[To commemorate the 100th anniversary of the establishment of Hangul Day, the KBS 1TV show "Korean Language Contest" is holding a special "Children's Hangeul Champion Contest" featuring eight finalists. The competition will determine a winner who will receive the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Award and a prize of 3 million won.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/iran-war-us-alliance-korean-peninsula-security</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-02T17:28:51+09:00</lastmod>
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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/iran-war-us-alliance-korean-peninsula-security"/>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-02T17:28:51+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[KBS Issues with the Teacher: The Prolonged Iran War, the Shaking ROK-US Alliance, and Prospects for North Korea-US Dialogue]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Park Won-gon, Ewha Womans University, Iran, United States, North Korea, Korean Peninsula, Issues with the Teacher, Strait of Hormuz]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Professor Park Won-gon of Ewha Womans University analyzes how the prolonged war between the United States and Iran is impacting the Korean Peninsula's security and the strategic dilemma of allies.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[KBS Issues with the Teacher: The Prolonged Iran War, the Shaking ROK-US Alliance, and Prospects for North Korea-US Dialogue]]></image:title>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/brazil-election-public-safety-pakistan-drug-crisis</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-02T17:23:51+09:00</lastmod>
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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/brazil-election-public-safety-pakistan-drug-crisis"/>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-02T17:23:51+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Brazil Presidential Election Tightens, 28% of Voters Cite Public Safety as Top Priority]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Brazil, Lula da Silva, Flávio Bolsonaro, Pakistan, methamphetamine, public safety, presidential election, Correspondent Report: The World Now]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The upcoming Brazilian presidential election features a close race between Lula da Silva and Flávio Bolsonaro, with public safety emerging as a primary issue. Meanwhile, the program also investigates the surging methamphetamine crisis in Pakistan.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[Brazil Presidential Election Tightens, 28% of Voters Cite Public Safety as Top Priority]]></image:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/moviebloc-kim-kyung-rok-director-retrospective</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-02T17:15:43+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>2026-10-02T17:15:43+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[MovieBloc to Host Online Director Retrospective Featuring 6 Short Films by Director Kim Kyung-rok]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[MovieBloc, Kim Kyung-rok, Sending You, Kobe Independent Film Festival, Mokpo National Route 1 Independent Film Festival, Jeonju Family Film Festival]]></news:keywords>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/yeoju-hyanggyo-moonlight-music-concert-king-sejong</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-02T17:14:30+09:00</lastmod>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="en" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/yeoju-hyanggyo-moonlight-music-concert-king-sejong"/>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="ja" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/ja/news/yeoju-hyanggyo-moonlight-music-concert-king-sejong"/>
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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>2026-10-02T17:14:30+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Yeoju Hyanggyo Moonlight Music Concert on October 9, Featuring '世宗李祹歌' Performance and Experiences]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Yeoju City, Yeoju Hyanggyo, King Sejong, Hangul Day, 世宗李祹歌, pansori, 與民]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Yeoju City will host the '2026 Yeoju Hyanggyo Moonlight Music Concert' at Yeoju Hyanggyo on October 9 at 7:00 PM to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the establishment of Hangul Day. The event will feature the 'Hangeul Character Art Contest on Scholars' Virtues' exhibition and the creative pansori concert '世宗李祹歌' which tells the story of King Sejong.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[Yeoju Hyanggyo Moonlight Music Concert on October 9, Featuring '世宗李祹歌' Performance and Experiences]]></image:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/yg-entertainment-project-your-side-gunsan-popup</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-02T17:12:55+09:00</lastmod>
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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/yg-entertainment-project-your-side-gunsan-popup"/>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-02T17:12:55+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[YG to hold ‘Project Your Side’ in Gunsan… Pop-up to run until the 5th]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[YG Entertainment, Project Your Side, BabyMonster, TREASURE, Gunsan, pop-up store, cultural accessibility]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[YG Entertainment is hosting a pop-up event called ‘Project Your Side’ in Gunsan, Jeonbuk, from the 2nd to the 5th to bridge the gap in cultural accessibility. The event features YG artist albums, merchandise, and stage outfits worn by BabyMonster and TREASURE.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[YG to hold ‘Project Your Side’ in Gunsan… Pop-up to run until the 5th]]></image:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/choi-yeon-cheong-ballet-pilates-workout-photos</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-02T17:12:52+09:00</lastmod>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="en" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/choi-yeon-cheong-ballet-pilates-workout-photos"/>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-02T17:12:52+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Choi Yeon-cheong reveals ballet and Pilates workout photos... oversplit and handstand poses]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Choi Yeon-cheong, Super Junior, Magic, ballet, Pilates, fitness]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Actress Choi Yeon-cheong shared several photos of herself practicing ballet and Pilates on her social media on the 2nd.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[Choi Yeon-cheong reveals ballet and Pilates workout photos... oversplit and handstand poses]]></image:title>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/awaji-island-nijigen-no-mori-naruto-birthday-event</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-02T16:49:20+09:00</lastmod>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="en" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/awaji-island-nijigen-no-mori-naruto-birthday-event"/>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="ja" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/ja/news/awaji-island-nijigen-no-mori-naruto-birthday-event"/>
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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/awaji-island-nijigen-no-mori-naruto-birthday-event"/>
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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>2026-10-02T16:49:20+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Awaji Island Nijigen no Mori to host 8 Naruto Birthday projects starting September 26]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Nijigen no Mori, Naruto Uzumaki, NARUTO & BORUTO Shinobi-Zato, Awaji Island, Naruto Uzumaki Birthday Event, Japan]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The popular attraction 'NARUTO & BORUTO Shinobi-Zato' at Nijigen no Mori on Awaji Island will hold the 'Shinobi-Zato Naruto Uzumaki Birthday 2026' event starting September 26, 2026, to celebrate Naruto Uzumaki's birthday on October 10. This year features a record-breaking 8 different projects, including special appearances by Naruto Uzumaki and various fan-participation events.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[Awaji Island Nijigen no Mori to host 8 Naruto Birthday projects starting September 26]]></image:title>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/nana-top-dating-confirmed</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-02T16:02:34+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>2026-10-02T16:02:34+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Nana admits to dating T.O.P… “We will date beautifully and healthily”]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Nana, T.O.P, BIGBANG, After School, Squid Game, season 2, Snow White's Revenge, ANOTHER DIMENSION]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Singer and actress Nana has confirmed her relationship with BIGBANG's T.O.P. The two began dating around June after meeting during the production of T.O.P's solo album.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[Nana admits to dating T.O.P… “We will date beautifully and healthily”]]></image:title>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/roy-kim-kspo-dome-seoul-concert-additional-date</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-02T15:15:26+09:00</lastmod>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="en" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/roy-kim-kspo-dome-seoul-concert-additional-date"/>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-02T15:15:26+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Roy Kim adds one additional performance for KSPO DOME Seoul concert... to be held on November 20]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Singer Roy Kim has added an additional performance for his first-ever KSPO DOME Seoul concert after the original dates sold out immediately. The tour, originally scheduled for November 21 and 22, will now include a third show on November 20.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/jim-carrey-min-a-marriage-la</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-02T15:00:10+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>2026-10-02T15:00:10+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Jim Carrey, Private Marriage to Min-a in LA… Third Marriage]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Jim Carrey has married Min-a in a private ceremony in Los Angeles, California. This marks Carrey's third marriage.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/ryeowook-super-junior-solo-debut-10th-anniversary-concert-seoul</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-02T14:40:24+09:00</lastmod>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="en" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/ryeowook-super-junior-solo-debut-10th-anniversary-concert-seoul"/>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-02T14:40:24+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[RYEOWOOK to hold solo debut 10th anniversary concert in Seoul from November 27–29]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[RYEOWOOK, Super Junior, RYEOWOOK'S AGIT CONCERT : 2026 Rucky draW, COEX Artium Woori Bank Hall, solo debut, concert]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Super Junior's RYEOWOOK will hold 'RYEOWOOK'S AGIT CONCERT : 2026 Rucky draW' in Seoul to celebrate the 10th anniversary of his solo debut. The three-day concert will take place from November 27 to 29, 2026, at the COEX Artium Woori Bank Hall.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/top-nana-dating-rumors-music-video</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-02T12:21:25+09:00</lastmod>
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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/top-nana-dating-rumors-music-video"/>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-02T12:21:25+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[T.O.P and Nana, Dating Rumors... Did Their Music Video Connection Turn into Reality?]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[T.O.P, formerly of BIGBANG, and actress Nana, formerly of After School, are facing dating rumors. The two reportedly met through music work and have been in a serious relationship since June.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[T.O.P and Nana, Dating Rumors... Did Their Music Video Connection Turn into Reality?]]></image:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/busan-international-film-festival-the-assassins-lee-min-ho</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-02T11:37:46+09:00</lastmod>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="en" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/busan-international-film-festival-the-assassins-lee-min-ho"/>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="ja" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/ja/news/busan-international-film-festival-the-assassins-lee-min-ho"/>
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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/busan-international-film-festival-the-assassins-lee-min-ho"/>
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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>2026-10-02T11:37:46+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Busan International Film Festival 'The Assassin(s)' Official Schedule Unchanged... Only Lee Min-ho's Personal Event Cancelled]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Busan International Film Festival, The Assassin(s), Lee Min-ho, Yoo Hae-jin, Park Hae-il, Hur Jin-ho, TenAsia, Special Times]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[While the official schedule for the film 'The Assassin(s)' at the Busan International Film Festival remains unchanged, actor Lee Min-ho's personal 'Actors House' event has been cancelled.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[Busan International Film Festival 'The Assassin(s)' Official Schedule Unchanged... Only Lee Min-ho's Personal Event Cancelled]]></image:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/slowly-new-song-garden-release</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-02T11:37:41+09:00</lastmod>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="en" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/slowly-new-song-garden-release"/>
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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/slowly-new-song-garden-release"/>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-02T11:37:41+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA['Sing Again 4 - Battle of the Unknown Singers' Slowly releases new song 'garden'... Participated in lyrics and composition]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Slowly, garden, Sing Again 4 - Battle of the Unknown Singers, Undercover, ENA, JTBC, Special Times]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Slowly is releasing a new digital single titled 'garden' on September 2, having participated in both the lyrics and composition of the track.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA['Sing Again 4 - Battle of the Unknown Singers' Slowly releases new song 'garden'... Participated in lyrics and composition]]></image:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/kim-sung-ryung-kim-in-woo-reawaken-man-the-red</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-02T11:03:05+09:00</lastmod>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="en" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/kim-sung-ryung-kim-in-woo-reawaken-man-the-red"/>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="ja" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/ja/news/kim-sung-ryung-kim-in-woo-reawaken-man-the-red"/>
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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/kim-sung-ryung-kim-in-woo-reawaken-man-the-red"/>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-02T11:03:05+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Kim Sung-ryung and Kim In-woo show presence in 'Reawaken Man: The Red', increasing immersion]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Kim Sung-ryung, Kim In-woo, Reawaken Man: The Red, Koo Kyo-hwan, Shin Seung-ho, Kang Ki-young, Kim Si-a, Special Times]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Kim Sung-ryung and Kim In-woo deliver impactful performances in the film 'Reawaken Man: The Red'. The movie features fast-paced action and humor, starring Koo Kyo-hwan and Shin Seung-ho, and is currently playing in theaters nationwide.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[Kim Sung-ryung and Kim In-woo show presence in 'Reawaken Man: The Red', increasing immersion]]></image:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/on-zendaya-collaboration-collection-campaign</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-02T11:00:40+09:00</lastmod>
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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/on-zendaya-collaboration-collection-campaign"/>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-02T11:00:40+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[On Unveils Second Collaboration Collection with Zendaya… Presenting an Action Movie-Inspired Campaign]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[On, Zendaya, Law Roach, Cloudnova Moon Mary Jane, Pantera, Cass Bird, Alex Griffin, sportswear]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Swiss sportswear brand On has released its second collaborative footwear and apparel collection with actress Zendaya, featuring stylist Law Roach. The campaign utilizes cinematic storytelling inspired by classic action films.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[On Unveils Second Collaboration Collection with Zendaya… Presenting an Action Movie-Inspired Campaign]]></image:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/overgeared-anime-broadcast-korea-japan</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-02T10:55:52+09:00</lastmod>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="en" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/overgeared-anime-broadcast-korea-japan"/>
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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/overgeared-anime-broadcast-korea-japan"/>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-02T10:55:52+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA['Overgeared', with 200 million cumulative views, begins simultaneous broadcast in Korea and Japan today... Watch on Netflix and LAFTEL]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Overgeared: The Power of Items, REDICE STUDIO, Solo Leveling, Omniscient Reader's Viewpoint, Tomb Raider King, Shin Young-woo, Netflix, LAFTEL]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The TV animation 'Overgeared: The Power of Items', based on the global IP 'Overgeared', begins simultaneous broadcasting in Korea and Japan (TOKYO MX, BS11) on the 2nd.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA['Overgeared', with 200 million cumulative views, begins simultaneous broadcast in Korea and Japan today... Watch on Netflix and LAFTEL]]></image:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/mbc-2026-aichi-nagoya-asian-games-ratings</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-02T10:54:47+09:00</lastmod>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="en" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/mbc-2026-aichi-nagoya-asian-games-ratings"/>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="ja" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/ja/news/mbc-2026-aichi-nagoya-asian-games-ratings"/>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh-tw" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh-tw/news/mbc-2026-aichi-nagoya-asian-games-ratings"/>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/mbc-2026-aichi-nagoya-asian-games-ratings"/>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="x-default" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/mbc-2026-aichi-nagoya-asian-games-ratings"/>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-02T10:54:47+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[[2026 Asian Games] MBC Asian Games Broadcast: Lee Geon-hyeok's Gold and Kang Yeon-seo's Bronze Matches Rank 1st in Ratings]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[MBC's coverage of the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games achieved top viewership ratings for the gold medal match of shooter Lee Geon-hyeok and the bronze medal match of archer Kang Yeon-seo.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[[2026 Asian Games] MBC Asian Games Broadcast: Lee Geon-hyeok's Gold and Kang Yeon-seo's Bronze Matches Rank 1st in Ratings]]></image:title>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/aichi-nagoya-2026-asian-games-mbc-schedule-day-13</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-02T10:54:35+09:00</lastmod>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="en" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/aichi-nagoya-2026-asian-games-mbc-schedule-day-13"/>
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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/aichi-nagoya-2026-asian-games-mbc-schedule-day-13"/>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="x-default" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/aichi-nagoya-2026-asian-games-mbc-schedule-day-13"/>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-02T10:54:35+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[[2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games] Day 13: Archery 8th Consecutive Title Bid, Women's Football Bronze Medal Match, MBC Broadcast Schedule]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games, MBC, archery, women's football, judo, taekwondo, boxing, wrestling]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[MBC provides a comprehensive broadcast schedule for the 13th day of the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games, featuring major South Korean matches in archery, wrestling, judo, taekwondo, women's football, and boxing.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[[2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games] Day 13: Archery 8th Consecutive Title Bid, Women's Football Bronze Medal Match, MBC Broadcast Schedule]]></image:title>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/mbc-rookie-coach-kim-yeon-koung-2-premiere</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-02T10:52:42+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>2026-10-02T10:52:42+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[MBC Rookie Coach Kim Yeon-koung 2 to Premiere on October 11 at 9:10 PM]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[MBC's "Rookie Coach Kim Yeon-koung 2" will premiere on October 11. PD Kwon Rak-hui reveals that the second season focuses on proving the Victory Wonder Dogs' potential as a professional team by setting the highest level of match difficulty.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[MBC Rookie Coach Kim Yeon-koung 2 to Premiere on October 11 at 9:10 PM]]></image:title>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/master-hang-jun-park-chan-wook-bong-joon-ho-teaser</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-02T10:37:12+09:00</lastmod>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="en" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/master-hang-jun-park-chan-wook-bong-joon-ho-teaser"/>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="ja" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/ja/news/master-hang-jun-park-chan-wook-bong-joon-ho-teaser"/>
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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/master-hang-jun-park-chan-wook-bong-joon-ho-teaser"/>
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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>2026-10-02T10:37:12+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[SBS 'Master Hang-jun' Releases Teaser Featuring Shout-outs from Park Chan-wook and Bong Joon Ho... First Broadcast on the 15th]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Master Hang-jun, Park Chan-wook, Bong Joon Ho, Jang Hang-jun, SBS, variety show]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[SBS's new variety show 'Master Hang-jun' has released its second teaser, featuring enthusiastic praise and playful jealousy from world-renowned directors Park Chan-wook and Bong Joon Ho. The show, which follows director Jang Hang-jun's journey to cast top actors for his autobiographical film, is set to premiere on October 15.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[SBS 'Master Hang-jun' Releases Teaser Featuring Shout-outs from Park Chan-wook and Bong Joon Ho... First Broadcast on the 15th]]></image:title>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/rescene-lee-seo-jin-my-genie-secretary-capitalism</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-02T10:36:46+09:00</lastmod>
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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/rescene-lee-seo-jin-my-genie-secretary-capitalism"/>
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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>2026-10-02T10:36:46+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[RESCENE, Mental Breakdown from My Genie Secretary's Capitalism Special Lecture... Broadcasting on the 2nd at 10:30 PM]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[In the upcoming broadcast of SBS's "My Genie Secretary," Lee Seo-jin provides harsh "capitalism education" and survival advice to the girl group RESCENE.]]></image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/makeitall-planet-joy-ai-robot-classroom</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-02T10:36:14+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>2026-10-02T10:36:14+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Makeitall completes 'Planet Joy' for Korea Institute for Robot Industry Advancement's AI Robot Creative Classroom]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Makeitall, JIKKO, Korea Institute for Robot Industry Advancement, AI Robot Creative Classroom, Robot Innovation Center, Planet Joy, Robis, Lee Jong-min]]></news:keywords>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/kim-ji-won-doctor-x-sbs-premiere</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-02T10:27:02+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>2026-10-02T10:27:02+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[SBS Doctor X to Premiere on October 9, Kim Ji-won Transforms into a Genius Surgeon]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Kim Ji-won, Doctor X, SBS, Studio Dragon, HighZium Studio, Studio S, medical noir]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Kim Ji-won is set to return after two years in the new SBS Friday-Saturday drama "Doctor X," portraying a genius surgeon who fights corruption. The medical noir series is scheduled to premiere on October 9 at 9:50 PM.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[SBS Doctor X to Premiere on October 9, Kim Ji-won Transforms into a Genius Surgeon]]></image:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/kim-ji-won-doctor-x-premiere-preview</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-02T10:26:43+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>2026-10-02T10:26:43+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Kim Ji-won's 'Doctor X' to premiere October 9, delivering sharp verbal attacks to doctors in episode 1 preview]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Kim Ji-won, Doctor X, SBS, Guseo University Hospital, medical noir, drama]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Kim Ji-won will deliver a refreshing "cider" performance as a freelance surgeon who calls out the corruption of doctors at Guseo University Hospital in the upcoming SBS drama 'Doctor X'. The first episode preview has heightened anticipation for the series, which is set to premiere on October 9.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[Kim Ji-won's 'Doctor X' to premiere October 9, delivering sharp verbal attacks to doctors in episode 1 preview]]></image:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/choi-seon-ho-news-direct-sbs-love-fm-host</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-02T10:26:08+09:00</lastmod>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="en" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/choi-seon-ho-news-direct-sbs-love-fm-host"/>
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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>2026-10-02T10:26:08+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[SBS 103.5MHz Weekday 5 PM ‘Choi Seon-ho's News Direct’ to Have New Host Starting October 1]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Choi Seon-ho, Pyeon Sang-uk, SBS, 103.5MHz, SBS Gorilla, News Direct]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Editorial writer Choi Seon-ho has been selected as the new host of SBS Love FM's representative weekday afternoon current affairs program ‘News Direct,’ starting October 1. He succeeds anchor Pyeon Sang-uk, who will conclude his hosting on September 30.]]></image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/doctor-x-kim-ji-won-teaser-release</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-02T10:24:04+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>2026-10-02T10:24:04+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[SBS Friday-Saturday Drama 'Doctor X', First Broadcast on October 9 at 9:50 PM]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Doctor X, Kim Ji-won, SBS, medical noir, Lee Jeong-rim, Lee Jung-eun, Son Hyun-joo, Kim Woo-seok]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[SBS has released the third teaser for its upcoming medical noir drama 'Doctor X', featuring Kim Ji-won as a genius surgeon who defies corruption. The series is scheduled to premiere on October 9.]]></image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/jang-deul-le-sbs-powerfm-after-club-dj</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-02T10:23:46+09:00</lastmod>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="en" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/jang-deul-le-sbs-powerfm-after-club-dj"/>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-02T10:23:46+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Jang Deul-le to meet listeners as the DJ for SBS PowerFM ‘After Club’ every Monday at 1 AM]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Jang Deul-le, After Club, SBS PowerFM, Sleepy, MIRANI, Kim Jeong-beom, Duk Won, Lim Heon-il]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Singer-songwriter Jang Deul-le has been selected as the new DJ for the SBS PowerFM music program ‘After Club,’ starting her first broadcast on October 5.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[Jang Deul-le to meet listeners as the DJ for SBS PowerFM ‘After Club’ every Monday at 1 AM]]></image:title>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/shogakukan-manga-art-collection-ginza-pop-up</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-02T10:20:09+09:00</lastmod>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="en" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/shogakukan-manga-art-collection-ginza-pop-up"/>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-02T10:20:09+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[100 Types of Shogakukan Manga Original Art to be Presented in Ginza, Sold in 10 Locations Including South Korea Overseas]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[TOKYO MANGA BASE, Shogakukan, GINZA TSUTAYA BOOKS, Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End, BANANA FISH, manga art]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[TOKYO MANGA BASE held the "TOKYO MANGA BASE SHOGAKUKAN MANGA ART COLLECTION" pop-up event at GINZA ATRIUM within GINZA TSUTAYA BOOKS. The event features over 100 types of manga art products, including fine art reproductions and Metal Canvas Art, with overseas online sales available in 10 countries and regions.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[100 Types of Shogakukan Manga Original Art to be Presented in Ginza, Sold in 10 Locations Including South Korea Overseas]]></image:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/na-hye-mi-sons-heavy-equipment-sns</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-02T10:18:53+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-02T10:18:53+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Na Hye-mi reveals photos of her two sons on SNS on the 1st... "Heavy equipment lovers"]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Na Hye-mi, Eric, SNS, heavy equipment, celebrity family]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Actress Na Hye-mi shared her recent life on social media, posting photos of her two sons who are obsessed with heavy machinery.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[Na Hye-mi reveals photos of her two sons on SNS on the 1st... "Heavy equipment lovers"]]></image:title>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/ateez-hongjoong-edc-korea-2026-solo-stage</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-02T09:25:00+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>2026-10-02T09:25:00+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[ATEEZ HONGJOONG to Perform First Solo Festival Stage at EDC Korea 2026]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[ATEEZ's HONGJOONG will perform his first solo festival stage at EDC Korea 2026, held at the INSPIRE Entertainment Resort. He will perform a specially arranged setlist under the stage name 'NO1' at the CIRCUIT GROUNDS.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[ATEEZ HONGJOONG to Perform First Solo Festival Stage at EDC Korea 2026]]></image:title>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/2026-kgma-ticket-sales-october-2</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-02T08:41:53+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>2026-10-02T08:41:53+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[2026 KGMA Domestic Ticket Sales Begin October 2 at 6 PM]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[2026 KGMA, KGMA Organizing Committee, Gocheok Sky Dome, NOL, K-pop, KGMA STAR ROAD, K-Beauty Festa]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Official domestic ticket sales for the 3rd Korea Grand Music Awards (2026 KGMA) will begin on October 2 at 6 PM exclusively on the global fandom platform NOL. The awards ceremony will be held over two days on November 7 and 8 at the Gocheok Sky Dome in Guro District, Seoul.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[2026 KGMA Domestic Ticket Sales Begin October 2 at 6 PM]]></image:title>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/bogota-bts-honorary-foreign-guests-concert</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-02T07:45:39+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>2026-10-02T07:45:39+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Bogotá Designates BTS as 'Honorary Foreign Guests'... Performance Effects Projected at 40.6 Billion Won]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[BTS, Bogotá, Carlos Fernando Galán, Colombia, South America, concert, economic impact]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The Mayor's Office of Bogotá has officially designated BTS as "Honorary Foreign Guests" via a local decree. The city anticipates significant economic benefits from their upcoming performances, including over 99 billion Colombian pesos in spending.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[Bogotá Designates BTS as 'Honorary Foreign Guests'... Performance Effects Projected at 40.6 Billion Won]]></image:title>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/lee-si-eon-seo-ji-seung-second-child</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-01T23:59:44+09:00</lastmod>
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        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-01T23:59:44+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Lee Si-eon and Seo Ji-seung reveal desire for a second child... mentioning family plans after giving birth to a son in May]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Actors Lee Si-eon and Seo Ji-seung expressed their desire to have a second child during a visit from Han Hye-jin. The couple, who married in December 2021, welcomed their first son, Sol-min, in May.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/jeon-in-hwa-biojin-advertisement-model</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-01T22:01:31+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>2026-10-01T22:01:31+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Jeon In-hwa reveals photos from Biojin advertisement shoot... continuing her activities as a model]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Actress Jeon In-hwa shared photos taken at an advertisement filming site on her Instagram. She was selected as a model for Biojin this year, representing various products including Biojin Albumin Cream and Biojin Albumin Tone-Up Sun Cream.]]></image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/han-so-hee-french-high-jewelry-pictorial-the-intern</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-01T18:42:55+09:00</lastmod>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="en" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/han-so-hee-french-high-jewelry-pictorial-the-intern"/>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="ja" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/ja/news/han-so-hee-french-high-jewelry-pictorial-the-intern"/>
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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>2026-10-01T18:42:55+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Han So-hee reveals French high jewelry pictorial... playing a CEO in the movie ‘The Intern’]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[French high jewelry brand released a pictorial featuring actress Han So-hee on the 1st. Han So-hee is set to return to the screen in the movie ‘The Intern’, where she plays Seon-woo, a passionate fashion company CEO.]]></image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/sbs-tail-story-gyeongseo-middle-school-bus-tragedy</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-01T17:56:28+09:00</lastmod>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="en" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/sbs-tail-story-gyeongseo-middle-school-bus-tragedy"/>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="ja" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/ja/news/sbs-tail-story-gyeongseo-middle-school-bus-tragedy"/>
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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/sbs-tail-story-gyeongseo-middle-school-bus-tragedy"/>
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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>2026-10-01T17:56:28+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[SBS The story of the day when the tail was bitten, survivor testimony of the 1970 Gyeongseo Middle School field trip bus tragedy released on October 1]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[SBS's "The story of the day when the tail was bitten" will feature the 1970 Gyeongseo Middle School field trip bus tragedy, where 46 people died, focusing on the testimonies of survivors after 56 years.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/sbs-gayo-daejeon-30th-anniversary-kintex</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-01T17:55:57+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>2026-10-01T17:55:57+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[30th Anniversary of SBS Gayo Daejeon, Two-Day Performance at KINTEX on December 24–25]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The 'SBS Gayo Daejeon' will celebrate its 30th anniversary with its first-ever two-day event held on December 24 and 25 at KINTEX in Ilsan. The festival promises special collaborations between veteran and top-tier artists, spanning 30 years of K-POP history.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/mbc-archery-ratings-aichi-nagoya-2026-asian-games</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-01T17:54:45+09:00</lastmod>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="en" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/mbc-archery-ratings-aichi-nagoya-2026-asian-games"/>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="ja" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/ja/news/mbc-archery-ratings-aichi-nagoya-2026-asian-games"/>
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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/mbc-archery-ratings-aichi-nagoya-2026-asian-games"/>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="x-default" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/mbc-archery-ratings-aichi-nagoya-2026-asian-games"/>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-01T17:54:45+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[[Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games] MBC Archery Broadcast Ranks 1st in Nationwide Household Ratings (1.5%) and Viewership (379,000)]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games, MBC, archery, compound archery, Jang Hye-jin, Kim Na-jin]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[MBC's coverage of the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games achieved top viewership ratings for archery, following its success with men's football. The broadcast highlighted dramatic moments, including the women's compound team winning bronze and the mixed compound team securing silver.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[[Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games] MBC Archery Broadcast Ranks 1st in Nationwide Household Ratings (1.5%) and Viewership (379,000)]]></image:title>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/stargardt-disease-mother-braille-yeosu-island-expo</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-01T17:52:43+09:00</lastmod>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="en" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/stargardt-disease-mother-braille-yeosu-island-expo"/>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="ja" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/ja/news/stargardt-disease-mother-braille-yeosu-island-expo"/>
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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/stargardt-disease-mother-braille-yeosu-island-expo"/>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-01T17:52:43+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Mother with Stargardt disease learns Braille and white cane use to prepare for total blindness]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Yoo Hyeon-jin, Jang Myeong-jong, Stargardt disease, 2026 Yeosu World Island Expo, Family of Love, KBS 1TV]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The program features a mother with Stargardt disease preparing for total blindness by learning Braille and white cane use, and investigates the accessibility issues of the 2026 Yeosu World Island Expo.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[Mother with Stargardt disease learns Braille and white cane use to prepare for total blindness]]></image:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/meovv-go-hard-new-single-release</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-01T17:52:18+09:00</lastmod>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="en" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/meovv-go-hard-new-single-release"/>
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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/meovv-go-hard-new-single-release"/>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-01T17:52:18+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[MEOVV to release new single ‘GO HARD’ on October 12 at 6 PM]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[MEOVV, GO HARD, The Black Label, BITE NOW, Hit ’Em, Ttiro-ri, GAWON, NARIN]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The group MEOVV is set to release their new single ‘GO HARD’ on October 12 at 6 PM. The Black Label announced the release news and teased content through official social media channels on the 1st.]]></image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/sbs-asian-games-ratings-youtube-views</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-01T17:51:19+09:00</lastmod>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="en" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/sbs-asian-games-ratings-youtube-views"/>
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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/sbs-asian-games-ratings-youtube-views"/>
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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>2026-10-01T17:51:19+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[[Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games] SBS Asian Games Broadcast Ranks 1st in Ratings for 11th Consecutive Day... YouTube Hits Peak of 4.9 Million Views]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games, SBS, An Se-young, Bae Jun-ho, Eom Ji-sung, Nielsen Korea, archery, football]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[SBS has maintained the top viewership ratings for the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games for 11 consecutive days, also demonstrating strong digital dominance on YouTube with high-performing content.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/true-story-expedition-veterinarian-narcotics-transportation-card</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-01T17:50:42+09:00</lastmod>
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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/true-story-expedition-veterinarian-narcotics-transportation-card"/>
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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>2026-10-01T17:50:42+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[True Story Expedition, 9 PM on the 1st: Allegations of a Veterinarian's Self-Administration of Narcotics and a 1.7 Billion Won Transportation Card]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[True Story Expedition, MBC, Yoo Sang-won, KORAIL Networks, Rail+, veterinarian, narcotics, transportation card]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[MBC's "True Story Expedition" investigates allegations of a veterinarian self-administering narcotics and a mysterious transportation card containing a balance of over 1.7 billion won.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[True Story Expedition, 9 PM on the 1st: Allegations of a Veterinarian's Self-Administration of Narcotics and a 1.7 Billion Won Transportation Card]]></image:title>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/rescene-my-genie-secretary-generation-gap</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-01T17:50:23+09:00</lastmod>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="en" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/rescene-my-genie-secretary-generation-gap"/>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="ja" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/ja/news/rescene-my-genie-secretary-generation-gap"/>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh-tw" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh-tw/news/rescene-my-genie-secretary-generation-gap"/>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/rescene-my-genie-secretary-generation-gap"/>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="x-default" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/rescene-my-genie-secretary-generation-gap"/>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-01T17:50:23+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[RESCENE experiences generation gap with secretaries averaging 56.5 years old over Malatang and Malrang-i]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[RESCENE, My Genie Secretary, Lee Seo-jin, Kim Kwang-kyu, SBS, Malatang, MEI]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[In the upcoming episode of SBS's "My Genie Secretary," the Gen Z group RESCENE faces a significant generation gap while interacting with their much older secretaries. The episode features comedic moments as the secretaries struggle to understand Gen Z food trends like Malatang and popular items like Wakppu Ball.]]></image:caption>
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    <lastmod>2026-10-01T17:48:57+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-01T17:48:57+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Lee Jung-eun: "The emotional line fills up when I make eye contact with Kim Ji-won"... Doctor X to premiere on October 9]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Lee Jung-eun shares her deep affection for the upcoming SBS medical noir drama 'Doctor X', detailing her character Jang Hui-suk and her special chemistry with Kim Ji-won.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/kim-ji-won-doctor-x-poster-premiere</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-01T17:47:53+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:title><![CDATA[SBS Doctor X Kim Ji-won to Premiere October 9 as a Genius Surgeon in a Blood-Stained Gown]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[SBS has released the "Doctor Version" main poster for its upcoming Friday-Saturday drama "Doctor X," featuring Kim Ji-won as a genius surgeon. The medical noir series is set to premiere on October 9.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/flex-x-cop-2-ahn-bo-hyun-resignation</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-01T17:46:52+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-01T17:46:52+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Flex x Cop 2 Episode 13, 9:50 PM on the 18th: Jin I-soo pulls out a resignation letter]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[In the SBS drama Flex x Cop 2, Jin I-soo (played by Ahn Bo-hyun) prepares to leave his position as a police officer, sparking tension within the Violent Crimes Team 1.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/kbs-independent-film-award-biff-vision-winner</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-01T17:45:55+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-01T17:45:55+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[KBS Independent Film Award to select one winner from 12 BIFF Vision nominees with 10 million won prize]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The KBS Independent Film Award, established in cooperation with the Busan International Film Festival (BIFF), will select one winning film from 12 nominees in the "Vision" section to discover talented new directors. The winner will receive 10 million won, with the announcement scheduled for October 14 during the "Vision Night" event.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/flex-x-cop-2-ratings-episode-13-cliffhanger</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-01T17:45:43+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-01T17:45:43+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Flex x Cop 2 Episode 13 Hits Peak 11.3%, Ranks No. 1 Among All Friday Programs]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The SBS Friday-Saturday drama 'Flex x Cop 2' achieved its highest viewership rating of 11.3% with episode 13, featuring a shocking cliffhanger where Jin I-soo is trapped in flames. The episode also saw the arrest of serial killer Yoo Seong-won, leading to intense tension ahead of the final episode.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/ahn-bo-hyun-jung-eun-chae-flex-x-cop-2-finale</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-01T17:45:25+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-01T17:45:25+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Ahn Bo-hyun and Jung Eun-chae share "precious memories" as Flex x Cop 2 approaches its finale]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The cast of the SBS Friday-Saturday drama Flex x Cop 2, including Ahn Bo-hyun, Jung Eun-chae, Kang Sang-jun, and Kim Shin-bi, shared their thoughts ahead of the series finale. The drama is entering its final two episodes as the investigation into serial killer Yoo Seong-won reaches its climax.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[Ahn Bo-hyun and Jung Eun-chae share "precious memories" as Flex x Cop 2 approaches its finale]]></image:title>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/flex-x-cop-2-final-episode-ratings-success</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-01T17:43:50+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-01T17:43:50+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Flex X Cop 2 Final Episode Reaches Peak 14.1%, Surpassing Season 1 and Breaking Own Record]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The final episode of the SBS Friday-Saturday drama 'Flex X Cop 2' achieved a peak viewership rating of 14.1%, surpassing the previous season's record. The episode concluded with the successful capture of serial killer Yoo Seong-won and his accomplices through a meticulously planned trap.]]></image:caption>
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    <lastmod>2026-10-01T17:40:32+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-01T17:40:32+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[SBS Flex x Cop 2 Ends Tonight at 9:50 PM, Jin I-soo's Final Showdown]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The SBS Friday-Saturday drama 'Flex x Cop 2' will air its final episode tonight (19th), featuring a bloody endgame between Jin I-soo, Joo Hye-ra, and the killer Yoo Seong-won.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/sbs-doctor-x-kim-ji-won-lee-jung-eun-cast</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-01T17:38:57+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-01T17:38:57+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[SBS 'Doctor X' to Premiere October 9... Kim Ji-won, Lee Jung-eun, and 12 Others Join the Cast]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The new SBS Friday-Saturday drama 'Doctor X: Era of the White Mafia' has announced its star-studded cast, including Kim Ji-won and Lee Jung-eun, ahead of its October 9 premiere. The medical noir series follows the story of a genius surgeon, Gye Su-jeong, who fights corruption through unparalleled surgical skills.]]></image:caption>
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    <lastmod>2026-10-01T17:35:36+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>2026-10-01T17:35:36+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[KBS History Special: Time Traveler Episode 39, October 4 at 9:30 PM, the 14-Year Compilation Process of Dongui Bogam]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[KBS 1TV's "History Special: Time Traveler" explores the secret history of Heo Jun and the Dongui Bogam, a medical text that revolutionized East Asian medicine. The program traces the 14-year journey of compiling this masterpiece through the reigns of Seonjo and Gwanghaegun.]]></image:caption>
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    <lastmod>2026-10-01T17:34:15+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-01T17:34:15+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Kim Hee-young and Chey Tae-won attend The Korea Society event in New York]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won and T&C Foundation Director Kim Hee-young attended The Korea Society's annual gala at Cipriani South Street in New York. This marks their first public appearance together following the retrial ruling regarding the asset division with Roh Soh-yeong.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/ohui-lim-ji-yeon-ambassador-lg-household-health-care</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-01T17:34:09+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-01T17:34:09+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[OHUI Selects Actress Lim Ji-yeon as Ambassador]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[OHUI, Lim Ji-yeon, LG Household & Health Care, Prime Advancer Original Energy 100 Ampoule, H-PDRN 90TM, My Royal Nemesis, The Glory]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[LG Household & Health Care's de-aging beauty brand OHUI has appointed actress Lim Ji-yeon as its new brand ambassador. She will participate in various marketing activities, including advertisements for the Prime Advancer Original Energy 100 Ampoule.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[OHUI Selects Actress Lim Ji-yeon as Ambassador]]></image:title>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/bin-ye-seo-blue-dragon-ranking-female-singer-july</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-01T17:21:59+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-01T17:21:59+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Bin Ye-seo takes 1st place in July Blue Dragon Ranking Female Singer category with 66.39% of votes]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Bin Ye-seo secured the top spot in the July Blue Dragon Ranking Female Singer category with 66.39% of the votes. She maintained her lead from the beginning to the end of the voting period, significantly widening the gap with other candidates.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/efun-company-rogw-remains-of-gods-tower-of-god-collaboration</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-01T17:01:50+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>2026-10-01T17:01:50+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Efun Company Limited's ROGW: Remains of Gods to feature Tower of God's Urek Mazino until November 5]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Efun Company Limited, ROGW: Remains of Gods, Tower of God, Urek Mazino, Naver Webtoon, MMORPG]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Efun Company Limited announced that its dark legacy adventure MMORPG, ROGW: Remains of Gods, is conducting its second collaboration with the popular Naver Webtoon series Tower of God starting from the 1st. The collaboration features the absolute powerhouse Urek Mazino as a new hero and includes various characters from the original work.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/mashville-release-october-28-international-award-winner</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-01T17:01:03+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>2026-10-01T17:01:03+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA['Mashville' to be released on October 28… Award-winning international film lands in Korea]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Mashville, Hwang Uk, Kitches Production, 28th Fantasia International Film Festival, Cheval Noir, Collider, Im Dong-min]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The film 'Mashville', directed by Hwang Uk, is set to be released in South Korea on October 28. The black comedy, which has won awards at international film festivals, features a Western atmosphere.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA['Mashville' to be released on October 28… Award-winning international film lands in Korea]]></image:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/kim-woo-rim-jeong-gyeo-un-marriage-mother-travel</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-01T17:00:50+09:00</lastmod>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="en" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/kim-woo-rim-jeong-gyeo-un-marriage-mother-travel"/>
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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/kim-woo-rim-jeong-gyeo-un-marriage-mother-travel"/>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-01T17:00:50+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Kim Woo-rim travels with mother in 10th year of marriage... Expresses gratitude to Jeong Gyeo-un]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Kim Woo-rim, Jeong Gyeo-un, Instagram, Same Bed, Different Dreams 2: You Are My Destiny, SBS, Special Times]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Kim Woo-rim shared news of a trip with her mother on Instagram, marking her 10th year of marriage with Jeong Gyeo-un. She expressed her gratitude to her husband for supporting her desire to travel with her mother.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[Kim Woo-rim travels with mother in 10th year of marriage... Expresses gratitude to Jeong Gyeo-un]]></image:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/repair-shop-closing-bouquet-regular-customer</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-01T16:38:25+09:00</lastmod>
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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/repair-shop-closing-bouquet-regular-customer"/>
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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>2026-10-01T16:38:25+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[The last day of a repair shop running for 29 years… Regular customer Jo Sang-hyeon presents a bouquet]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Jo Sang-hyeon, repair shop, bouquet, closing, human interest]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[A regular customer, Jo Sang-hyeon, presented a bouquet to the owner of a repair shop on its final day of operation after 29 years. The shop is closing due to building demolition and reconstruction.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[The last day of a repair shop running for 29 years… Regular customer Jo Sang-hyeon presents a bouquet]]></image:title>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/kim-woo-jin-first-album-lost-in-orbit</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-01T15:53:14+09:00</lastmod>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-01T15:53:14+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA['Wrongful Encounter' Arranger Kim Woo-jin Releases First Album ‘Lost in Orbit’]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Kim Woo-jin, Lost in Orbit, Wrongful Encounter, Kim Gun-mo, Park Mi-kyung, Clon, Hong Kyung-min, electric house]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Composer, arranger, and performer Kim Woo-jin is set to release his first album, ‘Lost in Orbit’, on the 3rd at noon. The album features electric house sounds and reflects his extensive musical career spanning 40 years.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA['Wrongful Encounter' Arranger Kim Woo-jin Releases First Album ‘Lost in Orbit’]]></image:title>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/korean-drama-70th-anniversary-ceremony-october</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-01T15:33:54+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>2026-10-01T15:33:54+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Korean Drama 70th Anniversary Ceremony to be Held on October 6… Hall of Fame Induction and AI Contest Awards]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Korean Drama 70th Anniversary Ceremony, Korean Drama Hall of Fame, Original Drama AI Trailer Contest, 10CM, HYOLYN, DUETTO, Seoul International Drama Awards 2026]]></news:keywords>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/cha-joo-young-new-york-human-x-gumiho</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-01T15:33:52+09:00</lastmod>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="en" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/cha-joo-young-new-york-human-x-gumiho"/>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
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        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-01T15:33:52+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Cha Joo-young reveals photos of daily life in New York... Scheduled to appear in 'Human X Gumiho']]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Actress Cha Joo-young shared photos of her daily life in New York on Instagram. She is also set to appear in the upcoming drama 'Human X Gumiho'.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[Cha Joo-young reveals photos of daily life in New York... Scheduled to appear in 'Human X Gumiho']]></image:title>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/super-junior-yesung-pedazos-album-release</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-01T14:23:01+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>2026-10-01T14:23:01+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Super Junior YESUNG introduces title track ‘Pedazos’ from 2nd full-length album]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Super Junior YESUNG is set to release his second full-length album, 'Where We Are', on October 6. The title track, 'Pedazos', is a modern rock song depicting complex emotions following a breakup.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/nct-wish-i-spy-teaser-release</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-01T12:19:41+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>2026-10-01T12:19:41+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[NCT WISH releases new teaser images... ‘I SPY’ to be released on the 12th]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[NCT WISH, I SPY, SM Entertainment, WISH LAND, Discord]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[NCT WISH has released teaser images for their fourth mini-album, ‘I SPY’, depicting a transition from 'Confused Boy' to 'Lover Boy'. The album will follow a first-love narrative and is set to be released on various music sites at 6 PM on the 12th.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/jarasum-jazz-festival-gapyeong-discounts-ai-piano</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-01T11:41:38+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-01T11:41:38+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[23rd Jarasum Jazz Festival to be held October 9–11, offering free admission for elementary students and 50% discount for middle and high school students]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The 23rd Jarasum Jazz Festival will offer various benefits, including free admission for elementary students and discounts for middle and high school students, to encourage family attendance. The festival will take place from October 9 to 11 in Gapyeong, featuring food, pet-friendly zones, and AI-integrated musical experiences.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[23rd Jarasum Jazz Festival to be held October 9–11, offering free admission for elementary students and 50% discount for middle and high school students]]></image:title>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/jeon-se-yeon-blue-season-single-release</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-01T11:22:59+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-01T11:22:59+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Jeon Se-yeon releases new single 'Blue Season'... released at 12 PM on the 1st]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Rookie singer Jeon Se-yeon is beginning her activities with the release of her new single 'Blue Season'. She is scheduled to perform live busking at Moonlight Square in Banpo Hangang Park and at Gwanghalluwon Garden in Namwon.]]></image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/new-recruit-haunted-military-hospital-release-twice-jeongyeon</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-01T11:22:51+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-01T11:22:51+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[‘New Recruit: Haunted Military Hospital’ Confirmed for Release This Winter… TWICE JEONGYEON to Make Screen Acting Debut as Nursing Officer]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[New Recruit: Haunted Military Hospital, TWICE, JEONGYEON, Ryu Kyung-soo, Min Jin Gi, sinbyeong, New Recruit 4: Sabotage]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The movie ‘New Recruit: Haunted Military Hospital’ is set to be released in theaters this winter, expanding the universe of the ‘sinbyeong’ drama series. TWICE JEONGYEON will make her film debut playing nursing officer Yoo Jeong-yeon.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[‘New Recruit: Haunted Military Hospital’ Confirmed for Release This Winter… TWICE JEONGYEON to Make Screen Acting Debut as Nursing Officer]]></image:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/disney-plus-deadly-tag-episodes-release</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-01T11:21:59+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>2026-10-01T11:21:59+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Disney+ 'Deadly Tag' Episodes 1–4 Released... Chases and Twists Follow]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Disney+, Deadly Tag, Pani Bottle, Kim Ddol-ddol, Yang Da-il, Yuk Jun-seo, Jang Eun-sil, Shin Ji-eun]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Episodes 1 to 4 of the Disney+ original variety show 'Deadly Tag' have been released, featuring the first main match and the emergence of a hidden 'it' character.]]></image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/lee-jae-wook-netflix-sweet-job-release</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-01T11:21:57+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-01T11:21:57+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Lee Jae-wook to appear in Netflix 'Sweet Job'... All episodes to be released on October 30]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Lee Jae-wook, Netflix, Sweet Job, Go Min-si, Kim Min-ha, Lee Hee-joon, Hyeok-jun]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Actor Lee Jae-wook will star in the new Netflix original series 'Sweet Job'. The series, which follows a young man named Hyeok-jun entering a nightmare labor site, is set to be released in its entirety on October 30.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[Lee Jae-wook to appear in Netflix 'Sweet Job'... All episodes to be released on October 30]]></image:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/kim-so-hyun-between-steps-ena-premiere</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-01T11:21:50+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>2026-10-01T11:21:50+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Kim So-hyun conveys gratitude and respect toward the late Director Ahn Pan-seok... ‘Between Steps’ to premiere on October 5]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Kim So-hyun, Ahn Pan-seok, Between Steps, ENA, Park Min-jae, Im Yu-jin]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Kim So-hyun expressed her gratitude and respect for the late Director Ahn Pan-seok while discussing the upcoming ENA drama ‘Between Steps’. The drama is scheduled to premiere on October 5.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[Kim So-hyun conveys gratitude and respect toward the late Director Ahn Pan-seok... ‘Between Steps’ to premiere on October 5]]></image:title>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/seo-jang-hoon-divorce-camp-25th-batch-conflict</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-01T11:21:02+09:00</lastmod>
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        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-01T11:21:02+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Seo Jang-hoon on the conflict of the 25th batch couple in 'Divorce Camp': "If it were me, I would have already run away"]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Seo Jang-hoon, Divorce Camp, JTBC, Jaguk couple, divorce]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[During the broadcast of JTBC's 'Divorce Camp', the intense conflicts of the 25th batch's first couple, the 'Jaguk couple', are revealed, including physical altercations and past infidelity issues. Seo Jang-hoon expressed shock at the wife's past, while the husband requested an early departure from the program for the first time.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[Seo Jang-hoon on the conflict of the 25th batch couple in 'Divorce Camp': "If it were me, I would have already run away"]]></image:title>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/kang-hyung-wook-bichon-frise-jamong-mango</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-01T11:21:00+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-01T11:21:00+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Kang Hyung-wook resolves conflict between bichon frise mother and daughter, Jamong and Mango... reveals process of solving coprophagia]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Kang Hyung-wook, bichon frise, The Time of Dogs and Wolves 2, Channel A, Jamong, Mango]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Kang Hyung-wook provided solutions to resolve conflicts between a mother and daughter bichon frise pair, Jamong and Mango, who exhibited aggression and coprophagia. The family agreed to implement a systematic and consistent training regimen including solo walks and blocking training.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[Kang Hyung-wook resolves conflict between bichon frise mother and daughter, Jamong and Mango... reveals process of solving coprophagia]]></image:title>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/nam-ji-hyun-kim-jae-young-make-me-tremble-release</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-01T11:20:50+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>2026-10-01T11:20:50+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Nam Ji-hyun and Kim Jae-young, a connection that began with a blind date... ‘Make Me Tremble’ to be released 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[The TVING original series ‘Make Me Tremble’ is set to premiere on October 15, following the relationship between Gong Yeon-su and Dokgo Dal.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[Nam Ji-hyun and Kim Jae-young, a connection that began with a blind date... ‘Make Me Tremble’ to be released on October 15]]></image:title>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/fresh-off-the-sea-3-yum-jung-ah-ji-jin-hee-hadong</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-01T11:20:05+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-01T11:20:05+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA['Fresh Off the Sea 3' Yum Jung-ah and Ji Jin-hee prepare a meal for 40 people]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[In the 9th episode of the tvN variety program 'Fresh Off the Sea 3', Yum Jung-ah, Kim Sun-young, Kang You-seok, Roh Yoon-seo, and Ji Jin-hee continue their journey in Hadong, Gyeongsangnam-do, where they harvest green plums in Gwangyang and prepare a meal for 40 village elders.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/leo-never-again-digital-single-release</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-01T11:19:59+09:00</lastmod>
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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/leo-never-again-digital-single-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>2026-10-01T11:19:59+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[LEO to release digital single ‘Never Again’ on the 1st]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[LEO, VIXX, Never Again, Piano man Op. 9, Yumi's Cells, Cell 109, Sublime Artist Agency]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Singer and musical actor LEO is releasing his new digital single ‘Never Again’ on the 1st at 6 PM. This marks his first solo release in approximately four years since his 2022 mini third album ‘Piano man Op. 9’.]]></image:caption>
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    <lastmod>2026-10-01T11:10:24+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-01T11:10:24+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Song Kang picks the 2nd-floor railing jump scene... 'Four Hands, Two Sonatas' cast mentions immersion]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The cast and crew of tvN's 'Four Hands, Two Sonatas' shared their most memorable scenes from the series. Song Kang highlighted a high-stakes jump scene, noting the intense immersion he felt while filming.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/yuri-girls-generation-national-singing-contest-jeju</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-01T11:10:19+09:00</lastmod>
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        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-01T11:10:19+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Yuri cheers from the audience in Seogwipo, Jeju episode... 90-minute special airing on the 4th]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[KBS 1TV's 'National Singing Contest' will visit Seogwipo, Jeju Special Self-Governing Province, featuring a 90-minute special broadcast. Girls' Generation's Yuri, who has lived in Jeju for three years, participated in the recording by cheering from the front row.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[Yuri cheers from the audience in Seogwipo, Jeju episode... 90-minute special airing on the 4th]]></image:title>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/son-ho-young-go-around-solo-concert</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-01T11:10:11+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-01T11:10:11+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Son Ho-young to release new song 'Go Around' on the 14th... Solo concerts on the 31st and November 1st]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Singer Son Ho-young is returning with a new digital single to celebrate his 20th anniversary since his solo debut. He will also hold a solo concert titled 'HORIZON' in Seoul.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/cravity-release-night-louder-m-countdown-comeback</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-01T11:09:20+09:00</lastmod>
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        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-01T11:09:20+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[CRAVITY reveals 'LOUDER' for the first time at 'Release Night'... Comeback preview on 'M COUNTDOWN' on the 1st]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[CRAVITY held a 'Release Night' event to celebrate the release of their 9th mini album 'sonorous', where they performed their new title track 'LOUDER' for the first time. The group is set to make their first music broadcast comeback performance on Mnet's 'M COUNTDOWN' on the 1st.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/i-am-solo-multi-child-special-preview</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-01T11:09:13+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-01T11:09:13+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[‘I Am SOLO’ Season 34, Preview of the First-Ever Multi-Child Special]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[SBS Plus and ENA's 'I Am SOLO' will feature its first-ever "Multi-Child Special" with participants who grew up in families with three or more siblings.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/i-am-solo-season-33-final-couples</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-01T11:09:10+09:00</lastmod>
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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/i-am-solo-season-33-final-couples"/>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-01T11:09:10+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[‘I Am SOLO’ Season 33, Yeong-ho & Sun-ja and Yeong-cheol & Jeong-suk Form Final Couples]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[In the 33rd season of ENA and SBS Plus's 'I Am SOLO', two pairs, Yeong-ho and Sun-ja, and Yeong-cheol and Jeong-suk, successfully formed final couples. The episode achieved high viewership ratings, ranking first in the 2049 demographic.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/movielab-launch-independent-art-films-subscription</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-01T10:47:39+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-01T10:47:39+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[MovieLAB Officially Launches with 7-Day Free Trial; Watch Independent and Art Films for 9,900 Won per Month]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[MovieLAB Co., Ltd. has officially launched "MovieLAB," a film lifestyle platform that connects streaming, curation, articles, goods, and offline spaces, offering a 7-day free trial.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/i-like-it-even-if-you-just-breathe-beside-me-release</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-01T10:47:36+09:00</lastmod>
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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/i-like-it-even-if-you-just-breathe-beside-me-release"/>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-01T10:47:36+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[‘I Like It Even If You Just Breathe Beside Me’ Confirmed for November Release… Starring Kim Hyang-gi and Ahn Dong-gu]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The Myung Films Cultural Foundation announced that the youth romance film ‘I Like It Even If You Just Breathe Beside Me,’ starring Kim Hyang-gi and Ahn Dong-gu, will be released in November. The film follows the survival romance of a young couple struggling to protect their love and dreams after losing their deposit to a rental fraud.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[‘I Like It Even If You Just Breathe Beside Me’ Confirmed for November Release… Starring Kim Hyang-gi and Ahn Dong-gu]]></image:title>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/twice-momo-instagram-street-style-jeans</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-01T10:47:28+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-01T10:47:28+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[TWICE Momo completes street vibe with sleeveless top and jeans]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[TWICE Momo shared several recent photos on her Instagram on the 1st, showcasing a street-style look.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/south-korea-football-china-finals-mbc-ratings</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-01T10:26:53+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-01T10:26:53+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[[Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games] Men's Football: South Korea defeats China to reach finals; MBC ranks 1st with 519,000 semifinal viewers]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[South Korea's men's football team secured a spot in the finals after a 2-1 comeback victory against China at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games. MBC's live broadcast, featuring commentators Kim Sung-joo, Ahn Jung-hwan, and Seo Hyung-wook, dominated viewership ratings across all categories.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/mbc-where-is-my-home-jeju-field-trip</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-01T10:24:39+09:00</lastmod>
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        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-01T10:24:39+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[MBC Where Is My Home Group Field Trip to Jeju, Village Head Reveals Property in the 100 Million Won Range]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[MBC's "Where Is My Home" features a group field trip to Jeju Island, where different teams search for properties based on their unique concepts. The episode includes a fishing challenge to earn monthly rent and a reveal of an affordable property in Haengwon-ri.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/boo-seungkwan-mbc-rookie-coach-kim-yeon-koung-2</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-01T10:24:37+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-01T10:24:37+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[MBC's Boo Seungkwan Takes on Role of PR Manager, Expresses Determination Ahead of October 11 Premiere]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Boo Seungkwan, who served as the team manager for 'Victory Wonder Dogs' last season, has expanded his role to PR Manager for the upcoming season of MBC's 'Rookie Coach Kim Yeon-koung 2'. He aims to promote the team to help secure a professional club owner.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/choi-soo-jong-ha-hee-ra-love-letters-play</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-01T10:24:06+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-01T10:24:06+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Choi Soo-jong and Ha Hee-ra to appear together in their first play as a married couple in ‘Love Letters’]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Choi Soo-jong, Ha Hee-ra, Love Letters, A.R. Gurney, Oedipus, KT&G Sangsangmadang Daechi Art Hall, NOL, Special Times]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Actors Choi Soo-jong and Ha Hee-ra will share the stage for the first time as a married couple in the play ‘Love Letters’. The production is based on a work by American playwright A.R. Gurney.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/sf9-debut-10th-anniversary-concert-seoul-hong-kong</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-01T10:14:42+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>2026-10-01T10:14:42+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[SF9 to hold debut 10th anniversary concerts in Seoul and Hong Kong]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[SF9, AXA Dreamland, About Love, Tenacity, concert]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[SF9 will hold solo concerts in Seoul and Hong Kong to celebrate their 10th anniversary since debut. The Hong Kong concert, titled "2026 SF9 Live Fantasy #6 Ten Years of Chasing Dreams in Hong Kong," is scheduled for November 8 at AXA Dreamland.]]></image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/catenoid-charlla-ai-voucher-shortform-video</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-01T10:13:50+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-01T10:13:50+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Catenoid's Charlla Selected for AI Voucher Program... Automatically Creates Short-form Videos Just by Inserting Images]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Catenoid, Charlla, AI Voucher Support Program, Kim Hyeong-seok, Vice Versa, VIIMstudio, short-form video, e-commerce]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Catenoid has been selected as a demand company for the 2026 AI Voucher Support Program, which will allow its short-form video platform, Charlla, to implement an automated generative AI solution for commerce short-form production and operation.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[Catenoid's Charlla Selected for AI Voucher Program... Automatically Creates Short-form Videos Just by Inserting Images]]></image:title>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/kickflip-kick-off-the-wall-concept-film</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-01T10:13:02+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>2026-10-01T10:13:02+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[KickFlip releases 'KICK OFF THE WALL' concept film]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[KickFlip, KICK OFF THE WALL Pt. 1, KICK OFF THE WALL, Unfinished, KYEHOON, DONGHWA, iann dior, JYP Entertainment]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[JYP Entertainment has released the concept film for the double title track 'KICK OFF THE WALL' from KickFlip's 5th mini album, 'KICK OFF THE WALL Pt. 1'. The video showcases the members' free-spirited energy, contrasting with the previous music video for 'Unfinished'.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[KickFlip releases 'KICK OFF THE WALL' concept film]]></image:title>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/dolby-cinema-october-releases-digger-look-back</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-01T10:04:41+09:00</lastmod>
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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/dolby-cinema-october-releases-digger-look-back"/>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-01T10:04:41+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Dolby Cinema's October Releases 'Digger' and 'Look Back' to Screen in 14 Special Theaters Nationwide]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Dolby Laboratories, Dolby Cinema, Digger, Look Back, Alejandro G. Inarritu, Tom Cruise, Hirokazu Kore-eda, Megabox]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Dolby Laboratories introduces its October Dolby Cinema releases, 'Digger' and 'Look Back,' featuring works from world-renowned film masters. These films will be available in 14 special theaters equipped with Dolby Vision® and Dolby Atmos® technologies.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[Dolby Cinema's October Releases 'Digger' and 'Look Back' to Screen in 14 Special Theaters Nationwide]]></image:title>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/boynextdoor-animal-short-form-global-charts</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-01T10:04:33+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>2026-10-01T10:04:33+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[BOYNEXTDOOR targets short-form platforms and global charts simultaneously with 'ANIMAL']]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[BOYNEXTDOOR, ANIMAL, HOME: DELUXE, RIWOO, SUNOO, ENHYPEN, TWS, M COUNTDOWN]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[BOYNEXTDOOR is heating up short-form platforms and international charts with their new song 'ANIMAL'. Following the release of their first full-length repackage album 'HOME: DELUXE', the group is seeing significant engagement on TikTok, Instagram, and various global iTunes and Apple Music charts.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[BOYNEXTDOOR targets short-form platforms and global charts simultaneously with 'ANIMAL']]></image:title>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/hwang-min-hyun-new-single-our-fan-meeting</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-01T10:03:21+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>2026-10-01T10:03:21+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Hwang Min-hyun to release new digital single ‘OUR’ on the 7th]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Hwang Min-hyun, OUR, 2026 Hwang Min-hyun Fan Meeting ‘Paradise’, digital single, COEX Artium Woori Bank Hall]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Singer and actor Hwang Min-hyun will release his new digital single ‘OUR’ on the 7th at 6 PM. Following the release, he will hold a series of seven fan meetings across Seoul, Tokyo, Macau, and Taipei.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/busan-film-commission-filming-cooperation-workshop</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-01T09:47:18+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-01T09:47:18+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Busan Film Commission to Hold Workshop Inviting Agencies for Filming Cooperation]]></news:title>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/emart-hyundai-card-wine-grab-festa-reservation</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-01T09:47:28+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-01T09:47:00+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[emart and Hyundai Card Begin Pre-reservations for Wine Grab Festa]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[emart is hosting "Wine Grab Festa," an offline event to experience wine and whisky in collaboration with Hyundai Card. Pre-reservations for the three-day event, held from October 16 to October 18, begin on October 2.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[emart and Hyundai Card Begin Pre-reservations for Wine Grab Festa]]></image:title>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/uspeer-sinchon-busking-tokyo-fan-meeting</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-01T09:46:57+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>2026-10-01T09:46:57+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[USPEER completes first Sinchon busking stage… Tokyo fan meeting on the 24th]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[USPEER, Sian, Soi, Seo-yu, Da-on, Chae-na, Roa, MW Entertainment]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The group USPEER held their busking performance "A Day With US" in Sinchon, Seoul, and announced their first solo fan meeting in Japan scheduled for the 24th.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/china-youth-mazu-culture-blind-box-digital-archive</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-01T09:46:55+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:title><![CDATA[Chinese Youth Reinterpret Mazu Culture Through Blind Boxes and Digital Archives]]></news:title>
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      <news:title><![CDATA[Eclairer Inc. Corrects Launch Date for Corporate Advertising Program Featuring Will Smith]]></news:title>
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    <lastmod>2026-10-01T09:42:25+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:title><![CDATA[Crocs Unveils ‘Make it Cozy’ Campaign with HWASA]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Crocs has launched its ‘Make it Cozy’ campaign featuring singer HWASA, showcasing cozy winter footwear designed for a comfortable daily atmosphere. The campaign highlights various fur-lined models, including the Classic Unfurgettable Clog and the Classic Unfurgettable Platform Clog.]]></image:caption>
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    <lastmod>2026-10-01T08:50:00+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:title><![CDATA[40 Representatives from 21 Agencies Gather to Discuss Film Location Cooperation in Busan]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The Busan Film Commission is hosting a workshop for 21 agencies to strengthen cooperation and enhance Busan's competitiveness in attracting film productions. The event includes site visits to major film facilities and a special lecture by director Kwak Kyung-taek.]]></image:caption>
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    <lastmod>2026-10-01T08:25:12+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:title><![CDATA[Koo Kyo-hwan and Yi Okseop revealed to have registered marriage in 2022]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Actor Koo Kyo-hwan and director Yi Okseop have revealed that they officially registered their marriage in 2022. Their agency, Namoo Actors, stated that the two have been a couple for a long time, relying on and trusting each other.]]></image:caption>
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    <lastmod>2026-10-01T08:04:23+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:title><![CDATA[Movie ‘Chiikawa the Movie: The Secret of Mermaid Island’ Ranks 1st with 122,291 Viewers on Opening Day]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The movie ‘Chiikawa the Movie: The Secret of Mermaid Island’ took the top spot at the box office on its opening day, drawing 122,291 viewers. It outperformed South Korean films such as ‘The Assassin(s)’ and ‘Tazza: The Song of Beelzebub’.]]></image:caption>
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    <lastmod>2026-10-01T06:57:19+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:title><![CDATA[Musical actress Im Byeol announces marriage in October… sharing news directly via SNS]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Musical actress Im Byeol announced her upcoming marriage in October through a post on her social media on September 30.]]></image:caption>
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