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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/ott-variety-show-format-plagiarism-controversy</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-30T11:58:47+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:title><![CDATA[OTT Variety Show Format Plagiarism Controversies: Why Do They Keep Recurring?]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Controversies over the plagiarism of OTT variety show formats are recurring as platforms compete for original content. While industry experts point to structural issues and a lack of clear legal protection for "formats," discussions are growing regarding the need for institutional safeguards and standardized guidelines.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/ive-looks-can-kill-mini-album-release</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-30T11:57:52+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-30T11:57:52+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[IVE to release new mini-album 'Looks Can Kill' on October 26]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The group IVE is returning with a new mini-album titled 'Looks Can Kill'. Starship Entertainment released a comeback schedule poster through the group's official SNS channels.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/uspeer-japan-first-fanmeeting-tokyo</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-30T11:37:06+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-30T11:37:06+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[USPEER to Hold First Fan Meeting in Japan... Taking Place in Tokyo on October 24]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The group USPEER will hold their first Japanese fan meeting, "2026 USPEER FANMEETING in Tokyo," at TIAT SKY HALL on October 24. This event follows their successful promotional activities in Japan this past August.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/lee-hwi-hyang-acting-return-husband</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-30T11:11:48+09:00</lastmod>
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        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-30T11:11:48+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Lee Hwi-hyang returns to acting at her husband's suggestion... Reflecting on the hiatus spent raising children]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Lee Hwi-hyang, Song Seung-hwan's Wonderful Life, Dew on Every Blade of Grass, Years of Ambition, Kim Du-jo, Pohang, Seoul]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Actress Lee Hwi-hyang shared the story of her five-year hiatus after marriage and her return to acting, which was encouraged by her husband.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/bae-hyun-sung-yeon-sang-ho-paradise-lost</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-30T11:10:24+09:00</lastmod>
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        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-30T11:10:24+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Bae Hyun-sung to take his first leading film role in Yeon Sang-ho's new work 'Paradise Lost']]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Bae Hyun-sung, Yeon Sang-ho, Paradise Lost, Park Jung Min, Hellbound, Colony, Gas Human, Toronto International Film Festival]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Bae Hyun-sung will star in director Yeon Sang-ho's new psychological thriller 'Paradise Lost'. The film follows a mother whose son, thought to be dead, returns after nine years following a mysterious bus disappearance.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/nmixx-strange-muse-theme-photos-release</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-30T11:10:05+09:00</lastmod>
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        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-30T11:10:05+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Nmixx Reveals Theme Photos for New Mini Album ‘Strange Muse’]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Nmixx, Strange Muse, Birthday Wish, JYP Entertainment, LILY, HAEWON, SULLYOON, BAE]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[JYP Entertainment released theme photos for Nmixx's upcoming mini album 'Strange Muse'. The album will feature six tracks, including the title song 'Birthday Wish' and the group's first unit song.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/kkumteulkonda-fc-gucheok-jangshin-shooting-stars-evaluation</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-30T10:42:50+09:00</lastmod>
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        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-30T10:42:50+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Shooting Stars' Kkumteulkonda to face FC Gucheok Jangshin in 2nd evaluation match on the 30th at 9 PM with 7 players]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Shooting Stars, Kkumteulkonda, FC Gucheok Jangshin, Bae Hye-ji, Lee Young-pyo, Heo Gyeong-hui, SBS]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[In the upcoming episode of SBS's "Shooting Stars," Kkumteulkonda will undergo a second evaluation match against the physically powerful FC Gucheok Jangshin to determine if they can return to the regular league. To comply with regular league rules, the team must select only 7 players from their 10-member squad through a rigorous selection process.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[Shooting Stars' Kkumteulkonda to face FC Gucheok Jangshin in 2nd evaluation match on the 30th at 9 PM with 7 players]]></image:title>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/our-ballad-2-teaser-10-million-views-premiere</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-30T10:40:45+09:00</lastmod>
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        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-30T10:40:45+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Our Ballad 2, Teaser Surpasses 10 Million Views... First Broadcast on October 5 at 10 PM]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The teaser and pre-release videos for the SBS mega-audition project "Our Ballad 2" have surpassed 10 million cumulative views before its premiere. The show will feature contestants with an average age of 17.9 years performing ballad masterpieces spanning from 1985 to 2025.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[Our Ballad 2, Teaser Surpasses 10 Million Views... First Broadcast on October 5 at 10 PM]]></image:title>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/ourhome-on-the-go-new-campaign-yoon-kyung-ho</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-30T10:40:01+09:00</lastmod>
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        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-30T10:40:01+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Ourhome ON THE GO Unveils New Campaign]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[HSAD has released a new advertising campaign titled "Taking Jinji Seriously" for Ourhome's convenience food brand, ON THE GO. The campaign uses actor Yoon Kyung-ho to humorously convey the brand's philosophy of providing a proper meal even in busy daily lives.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[Ourhome ON THE GO Unveils New Campaign]]></image:title>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/kbs-mysteries-human-body-cholesterol-treatment</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-30T10:39:21+09:00</lastmod>
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        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-30T10:39:21+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[KBS Mysteries of the Human Body, September 30 at 10 PM: Even with LDL at 130, Treatment Standards Differ]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The program explores how LDL cholesterol management targets vary based on age, underlying conditions, and vascular health, even when levels appear similar. It examines warning signs of vascular issues, such as sudden chest pain or vision loss, and discusses personalized treatment strategies.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[KBS Mysteries of the Human Body, September 30 at 10 PM: Even with LDL at 130, Treatment Standards Differ]]></image:title>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/mbc-aichi-nagoya-2026-asian-games-ratings-badminton-football-weightlifting</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-30T10:38:34+09:00</lastmod>
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        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-30T10:38:34+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[[Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games] MBC Asian Games Broadcast: Badminton, Women's Football, and Weightlifting Lead Ratings]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games, MBC, Kim Sung-joo, An Se-young, Baek Ha-na, Lee So-hee, Park Hye-jeong, Nielsen]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[MBC's coverage of the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games, led by caster Kim Sung-joo, achieved top viewership ratings for badminton, women's football, and weightlifting. Notable highlights include An Se-young's historic second consecutive women's singles title and Baek Ha-na and Lee So-hee's first women's doubles gold in 24 years.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/aichi-nagoya-2026-asian-games-day-11-schedule</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-30T10:38:17+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:title><![CDATA[[Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games] Day 11 Schedule: MBC Broadcasts Football Korea vs. China Semifinal, Archery, Judo, and Wrestling]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[MBC provides the detailed broadcast schedule for the 11th day of the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games, featuring the men's football semifinal between South Korea and China and various medal races in archery, diving, wrestling, judo, and shooting.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/mbc-kim-yeon-koung-2-premiere-victory-wonder-dogs</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-30T10:34:02+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-30T10:34:02+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[MBC Kim Yeon-koung 2 to Premiere on October 11, Coach Shares Changed Training Intensity]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Kim Yeon-koung, Victory Wonder Dogs, MBC, Rookie Coach Kim Yeon-koung 2, volleyball, sports variety]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[MBC's "Rookie Coach Kim Yeon-koung 2" will premiere on October 11, following Kim Yeon-koung's journey from a rookie coach to an experienced one leading the Victory Wonder Dogs.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/hearts2hearts-iconic-heart-korean-version-release</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-30T10:32:05+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-30T10:32:05+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Hearts2Hearts to Release Korean Version of Japanese Debut Song on October 5]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Hearts2Hearts, ICONIC HEART, SM Entertainment, KENZIE, Spotify CLOSER, SMTOWN RUN CLUB 26]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Hearts2Hearts will release the Korean version of their Japanese debut single title track, "ICONIC HEART," on October 5 at 6 PM. The group is also scheduled to perform the song at the "Spotify CLOSER" event on October 2.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/adventure-time-side-quests-cartoon-network-premiere</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-30T10:25:13+09:00</lastmod>
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        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-30T10:25:13+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[New 'Adventure Time' Series to Premiere October 8, 20 Episodes Every Thursday Until December 3]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Adventure Time: Side Quests, Cartoon Network Korea, Warner Bros. Discovery International, Finn, Jake, animation]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Cartoon Network Korea will premiere the new animation series 'Adventure Time: Side Quests' on October 8. This new series returns to the Cartoon Network Korea TV channel for the first time in 8 years since 'Adventure Time' Season 10, continuing the whimsical and playful sensibility of the early seasons.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/cha-jung-won-no-transformation-zone-jin-seo-rim</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-30T10:24:14+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-30T10:24:14+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Cha Jung-won Confirmed for Lead Role in ‘No-Transformation Zone’... to Play 800-Year-Old Shaman Jin Seo-rim]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Cha Jung-won, No-Transformation Zone, Jin Seo-rim, Ahn Woo-yeon, Hyun Hae-ri, Crash, Horror Stories]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Cha Jung-won has been confirmed to star in the film ‘No-Transformation Zone’. She will play Jin Seo-rim, a shaman and KCSI special investigation team inspector who has lived for 800 years.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[Cha Jung-won Confirmed for Lead Role in ‘No-Transformation Zone’... to Play 800-Year-Old Shaman Jin Seo-rim]]></image:title>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/jung-young-ae-fifth-album-release-blue-arirang</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-30T09:44:52+09:00</lastmod>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-30T09:44:52+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Jung Young-ae's Fifth Album to be Released Simultaneously in 150 Countries on September 30... Featuring 11 Original Songs and Blue Arirang]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Jung Young-ae, The Moon and the Sixth Sense, Blue Arirang, YAJ MUSIC, Jazz, Arirang Cantata]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Jazz vocalist Jung Young-ae will release her fifth album, "The Moon and the Sixth Sense," in approximately 150 countries via major music platforms on September 30. The album features 12 tracks, including 11 original compositions and a reinterpretation of the folk song "Arirang" titled "Blue Arirang."]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/enhypen-billboard-200-chart-entry</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-30T09:41:24+09:00</lastmod>
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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/enhypen-billboard-200-chart-entry"/>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-30T09:41:24+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[ENHYPEN continues chart presence for 5 consecutive weeks following first Billboard No. 1]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[ENHYPEN, THE SIN : BLISS, Billboard 200, World Albums, Top Album Sales, ENHYPEN WORLD TOUR 'BLOOD SAGA]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[ENHYPEN's 8th mini album 'THE SIN : BLISS' has maintained its presence on the US Billboard main album chart for five consecutive weeks. The album reached No. 196 on the 'Billboard 200' and recorded high rankings on the 'World Albums' and 'Top Album Sales' charts.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[ENHYPEN continues chart presence for 5 consecutive weeks following first Billboard No. 1]]></image:title>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/ugly-duckling-ms-maeng-d-50-stills-video</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-30T09:20:36+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-30T09:20:36+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Movie ‘Ugly Duckling Ms. Maeng’ releases stills and cheering video for D-50]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Ugly Duckling Ms. Maeng, Lee Sun-bin, Yoo Jae-myung, Kim Yeong-min, Jeon Seok-ho, College Scholastic Ability Test, movie]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The movie ‘Ugly Duckling Ms. Maeng’ has released special stills and cheering videos featuring its actors to mark the 50-day countdown to the 2027 College Scholastic Ability Test. Starring Lee Sun-bin and Yoo Jae-myung, the film is set to be released on October 28.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/ji-so-yun-song-jae-hee-remind-wedding-anniversary</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-30T09:20:30+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-30T09:20:30+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Ji So-yun and Song Jae-hee Couple Conduct Remind Wedding Photoshoot to Celebrate 9th Wedding Anniversary]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Ji So-yun, Song Jae-hee, remind wedding, 9th wedding anniversary, Mr. House Husband 2, Same Bed, Different Dreams 2: You Are My Destiny]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Actors Ji So-yun and Song Jae-hee held a remind wedding photoshoot to celebrate their 9th wedding anniversary. Ji So-yun shared the photos and videos on social media, expressing gratitude to the photographer who has captured her life's milestones since 2005.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/the-assassin-movie-box-office-number-one</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-30T08:59:40+09:00</lastmod>
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        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-30T08:59:40+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Movie ‘The Assassin(s)’ Reclaims Box Office Top Spot in Just One Day]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[The Assassin(s), Korean Film Council, Yuk Young-soo, Park Chung-hee, Moon Se-gwang, General Association of Korean Residents in Japan, box office]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The movie ‘The Assassin(s)’ reclaimed the number one spot at the box office after attracting 61,496 viewers on the 30th. The film has sparked controversy regarding its historical interpretation of the assassination of Yuk Young-soo.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[Movie ‘The Assassin(s)’ Reclaims Box Office Top Spot in Just One Day]]></image:title>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/reawaken-man-the-red-koo-kyo-hwan-reservation-rate</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-30T08:29:42+09:00</lastmod>
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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/reawaken-man-the-red-koo-kyo-hwan-reservation-rate"/>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-30T08:29:42+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[‘Reawaken Man: The Red’ ranks first in reservation rate among Korean films on its release date]]></news:title>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/lies-4k-uncut-edition-release-november</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-30T08:01:47+09:00</lastmod>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-30T08:01:47+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Movie 'Lies: 4K Uncut Edition' to be released on November 11]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The movie 'Lies' will return to theaters as an uncut complete edition 27 years after its original release. The distributor Yeonghwaroun Brothers announced that 'Lies: 4K Uncut Edition' will open in theaters nationwide on November 11.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[Movie 'Lies: 4K Uncut Edition' to be released on November 11]]></image:title>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/yunji-ella-parenting-usa-daycare</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-30T01:18:23+09:00</lastmod>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="en" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/yunji-ella-parenting-usa-daycare"/>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-30T01:18:23+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Yunji reveals daily life of parenting in the United States... Daughter goes to daycare from 7 AM]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Yunji, Ella, ns Yoonji, United States, parenting, daycare]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Singer and actress Yunji shared a video on her YouTube channel 'ns Yoonji' documenting her daughter Ella's adaptation to daycare in the United States. The video shows her daily routine, including preparing for auditions, grocery shopping, and attending a school Parent's Night.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[Yunji reveals daily life of parenting in the United States... Daughter goes to daycare from 7 AM]]></image:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/son-dam-bi-short-hair-acting-return</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-29T20:08:15+09:00</lastmod>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="en" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/son-dam-bi-short-hair-acting-return"/>
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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/son-dam-bi-short-hair-acting-return"/>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T20:08:15+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Son Dam-bi reveals recent look with short hair... Preparing to resume acting with a short-form drama]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Son Dam-bi, Instagram, When the Camellia Blooms, Lee Kyou Hyuk, short-form drama, celebrity news]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Son Dam-bi shared glimpses of her daily life with a new short hairstyle on Instagram. She is also preparing to return to acting through a short-form drama, marking her first acting project in about seven years since her role in the KBS2 drama 'When the Camellia Blooms'.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[Son Dam-bi reveals recent look with short hair... Preparing to resume acting with a short-form drama]]></image:title>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/bts-v-headphone-pro-campaign-global-ambassador</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-29T19:44:42+09:00</lastmod>
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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/bts-v-headphone-pro-campaign-global-ambassador"/>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="x-default" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/bts-v-headphone-pro-campaign-global-ambassador"/>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T19:44:42+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[BTS V Reveals Headphone Campaign Featuring Global Ambassador]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[V, BTS, Headphone (1) Pro, Instagram, ARIRANG, Special Times]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[BTS V has released photos on his Instagram participating in a campaign for Headphone (1) Pro as a global brand ambassador. The photos showcase various styles featuring the headphones, while V continues his activities for the BTS world tour 'ARIRANG'.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[BTS V Reveals Headphone Campaign Featuring Global Ambassador]]></image:title>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/yeosu-fisherman-rescues-cat-fishing-trap</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-29T18:25:36+09:00</lastmod>
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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/yeosu-fisherman-rescues-cat-fishing-trap"/>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T18:25:36+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Yeosu fisherman rescues cat trapped in fishing trap amidst rising tide... questions how it entered]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Yeosu, fisherman, cat rescue, fishing trap, stone crab]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[A fisherman in Yeosu rescued a cat trapped inside a fishing trap while returning from diving work, raising questions about how the animal entered the trap.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[Yeosu fisherman rescues cat trapped in fishing trap amidst rising tide... questions how it entered]]></image:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/jang-na-ra-good-partner-2-filming-set</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-29T18:01:29+09:00</lastmod>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="en" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/jang-na-ra-good-partner-2-filming-set"/>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="ja" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/ja/news/jang-na-ra-good-partner-2-filming-set"/>
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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/jang-na-ra-good-partner-2-filming-set"/>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T18:01:29+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Jang Na-ra reveals filming site of ‘Good Partner 2’… First broadcast on November 20]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Jang Na-ra, Good Partner 2, Cha Eun-gyeong, Nam Ji-hyun, Kim Hye-yoon, Instagram]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Actress Jang Na-ra shared photos from the filming set of the drama ‘Good Partner 2’ on her Instagram. The drama is scheduled to premiere on November 20, with Jang Na-ra returning as divorce lawyer Cha Eun-gyeong.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[Jang Na-ra reveals filming site of ‘Good Partner 2’… First broadcast on November 20]]></image:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/flex-x-cop-2-cast-favorite-scenes</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-29T17:44:07+09:00</lastmod>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="en" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/flex-x-cop-2-cast-favorite-scenes"/>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="ja" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/ja/news/flex-x-cop-2-cast-favorite-scenes"/>
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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/flex-x-cop-2-cast-favorite-scenes"/>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T17:44:07+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Ahn Bo-hyun and Jung Eun-chae Pick Their Favorite Scenes Ahead of the Final 2 Episodes of Flex x Cop 2]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Flex x Cop 2, Ahn Bo-hyun, Jung Eun-chae, Kang Sang-jun, Kim Shin-bi, SBS]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The cast of the SBS Friday-Saturday drama "Flex x Cop 2" has revealed their favorite memorable scenes from the season. As only two episodes remain until the finale, anticipation is peaking for the upcoming conclusion.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[Ahn Bo-hyun and Jung Eun-chae Pick Their Favorite Scenes Ahead of the Final 2 Episodes of Flex x Cop 2]]></image:title>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/sbs-doctor-x-teaser-kim-ji-won</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-29T17:44:01+09:00</lastmod>
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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/sbs-doctor-x-teaser-kim-ji-won"/>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T17:44:01+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[SBS's New Friday-Saturday Drama 'Doctor X' Second Teaser Released, First Broadcast on October 9 at 9:50 PM]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Doctor X, Kim Ji-won, SBS, Studio Dragon, Studio S, HighZium Studio, medical noir]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The second teaser for the SBS Friday-Saturday drama 'Doctor X: Era of the White Mafia' has been released, heightening anticipation for Kim Ji-won's role as a mysterious genius doctor. The series is a medical noir following Gye Su-jeong, a surgeon who fights corruption with unparalleled skill.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[SBS's New Friday-Saturday Drama 'Doctor X' Second Teaser Released, First Broadcast on October 9 at 9:50 PM]]></image:title>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/asian-games-sbs-broadcasting-an-se-young-relay-medal</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-29T17:43:48+09:00</lastmod>
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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/asian-games-sbs-broadcasting-an-se-young-relay-medal"/>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T17:43:48+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[[2026 Asian Games] An Se-young reaches finals, Men's relay sets 38.43s new record, SBS broadcasting Day 10 of Asian Games]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Asian Games, SBS, An Se-young, Yoo Tae-bin, badminton, athletics, volleyball]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[SBS leads terrestrial broadcaster viewership ratings with coverage of the men's 4x100m relay new record and An Se-young's advancement to the badminton finals. The men's volleyball team secured a spot in the quarterfinals, while Yoo Tae-bin earned a bronze medal in men's singles for the first time in 16 years.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[[2026 Asian Games] An Se-young reaches finals, Men's relay sets 38.43s new record, SBS broadcasting Day 10 of Asian Games]]></image:title>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/sbs-master-hang-jun-premiere-teaser</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-29T17:33:42+09:00</lastmod>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="en" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/sbs-master-hang-jun-premiere-teaser"/>
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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/sbs-master-hang-jun-premiere-teaser"/>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T17:33:42+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[SBS New Variety Show 'Master Hang-jun' to Premiere on October 15 at 9 PM]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Jang Hang-jun, SBS, Master Hang-jun, variety show, cinematic talk show, Lee Dong-won, Kam Yu-min, Kim Myung-jung]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[SBS has released the first teaser for its upcoming cinematic talk show 'Master Hang-jun', featuring director Jang Hang-jun. The show follows Jang's secret audition process as he attempts to cast top stars for his autobiographical film.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[SBS New Variety Show 'Master Hang-jun' to Premiere on October 15 at 9 PM]]></image:title>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/northern-gyeonggi-veterans-support-center-the-assassins-notice</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-29T17:32:24+09:00</lastmod>
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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/northern-gyeonggi-veterans-support-center-the-assassins-notice"/>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T17:32:24+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Northern Gyeonggi Veterans Support Center Changes Notice for Group Screening of ‘The Assassin(s)’]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Northern Gyeonggi Veterans Support Center, The Assassin(s), Lee Jong-bae, Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency, Hur Jin-ho, National Liberation Day of Korea, Yuk Young-soo]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The Northern Gyeonggi Veterans Support Center changed its announcement for a group screening of the film ‘The Assassin(s)’ following controversy over the movie's historical accuracy. Former Seoul City Council member Lee Jong-bae has announced plans to file a complaint with the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency against the film's creators.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/sbs-the-listen-season-6-vocalists-broadcast</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-29T17:30:45+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T17:30:45+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[SBS 'The Listen' Season 6, 14 Vocalists Join... First Broadcast on October 7]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[SBS, The Listen: The Season We Stayed, Lee Young-hyun, Tei, DK, Lee Seung-gi, SUHO, JONGHO]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[SBS's busking program 'The Listen: The Season We Stayed' returns for Season 6 on October 7 with a massive lineup of 14 top-tier vocalists. The show will feature various musical combinations, including mixed-gender units and special missions with the audience.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[SBS 'The Listen' Season 6, 14 Vocalists Join... First Broadcast on October 7]]></image:title>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/yoo-jae-suk-yoo-yeon-seok-whenever-possible-cleanup</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-29T17:30:11+09:00</lastmod>
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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="ja" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/ja/news/yoo-jae-suk-yoo-yeon-seok-whenever-possible-cleanup"/>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T17:30:11+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Yoo Jae-suk and Yoo Yeon-seok form a cleanup crew while picking up trash at a bus stop during filming]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Yoo Jae-suk, Yoo Yeon-seok, Byun Yo-han, Noh Jae-won, Whenever Possible, SBS, Incheon]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[During the filming of the SBS variety show 'Whenever Possible,' Yoo Jae-suk, Yoo Yeon-seok, Byun Yo-han, and Noh Jae-won formed a spontaneous cleanup crew after discovering illegally discarded trash at a bus stop in Incheon.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/korea-japan-womens-football-semifinals-mbc-live</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-29T17:29:51+09:00</lastmod>
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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="ja" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/ja/news/korea-japan-womens-football-semifinals-mbc-live"/>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T17:29:51+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Korea-Japan Match Decides First Women's Football Final, MBC Live Broadcast Today at 7:20 PM]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games, South Korea, Japan, women's football, Kim Sung-joo, Seo Hyung-wook, MBC]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The South Korean women's football team faces their rival Japan in the semifinals of the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games, aiming for their first-ever appearance in the tournament's final. MBC will provide live coverage of the match starting at 7:20 PM today with commentators Kim Sung-joo and Seo Hyung-wook.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[Korea-Japan Match Decides First Women's Football Final, MBC Live Broadcast Today at 7:20 PM]]></image:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/yoo-yeon-seok-whenever-possible-parking-game</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-29T17:24:17+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T17:24:17+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Yoo Yeon-seok Boasts of Being a Driver in the Military... Parking Game Showdown in Incheon, Tonight at 10:10 PM]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Yoo Yeon-seok will showcase his pride as a former military driver during a parking game challenge on the SBS variety show 'Whenever Possible'. Due to the broadcasting of the 'Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games', tonight's episode will air at 10:10 PM.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[Yoo Yeon-seok Boasts of Being a Driver in the Military... Parking Game Showdown in Incheon, Tonight at 10:10 PM]]></image:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/kim-hae-joon-kim-seung-hye-daughter-birth</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-29T16:58:43+09:00</lastmod>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T16:58:43+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Kim Hae-joon and Kim Seung-hye couple give birth to daughter on the 29th... natural delivery]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Kim Hae-joon, Kim Seung-hye, Shim Jin-hwa, Hong Hyun-hee, birth, comedian]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Comedians Kim Hae-joon and Kim Seung-hye welcomed their daughter on the 29th via natural delivery. After experiencing two chemical pregnancies, the couple shared the joyful news and photos of their newborn with fans.]]></image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/choi-jun-han-river-pungnyu-album-release</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-29T16:45:14+09:00</lastmod>
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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/choi-jun-han-river-pungnyu-album-release"/>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T16:45:14+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Choi Jun's 9th Album 'Han River Pungnyu – Singing the Beauty of the Han River' to Release 'DAY' on September 29 and 'NIGHT' on October 13]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Choi Jun, the creator of the "Piano Byeongchang" genre, is releasing his 9th studio album series, "Han River Pungnyu – Singing the Beauty of the Han River," consisting of two albums: "Han River Pungnyu: DAY" and "Han River Pungnyu: NIGHT."]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[Choi Jun's 9th Album 'Han River Pungnyu – Singing the Beauty of the Han River' to Release 'DAY' on September 29 and 'NIGHT' on October 13]]></image:title>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/lotte-cinema-scent-media-scent-marketing-konkuk</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-29T16:44:39+09:00</lastmod>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="en" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/lotte-cinema-scent-media-scent-marketing-konkuk"/>
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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/lotte-cinema-scent-media-scent-marketing-konkuk"/>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T16:44:39+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Lotte Cinema Konkuk University introduces SCENT MEDIA scent solution to Charlotte Lounge for the first time]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[LOTTE CINEMA, SCENT MEDIA, Scent Screen, scent marketing, Charlotte Lounge, Lotte Cinema Konkuk University]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[LOTTE CINEMA and SCENT MEDIA are collaborating on a spatial scent marketing project to enhance the customer experience, starting at Lotte Cinema Konkuk University. The project features the "Scent Screen," a solution that combines scent diffusion with digital displays.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[Lotte Cinema Konkuk University introduces SCENT MEDIA scent solution to Charlotte Lounge for the first time]]></image:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/exhibition-checking-in-visually-impaired-artists-seoul</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-29T16:13:11+09:00</lastmod>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T16:13:11+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Exhibition 'Checking In—Asking After the Unseen' by 6 Visually Impaired Artists Opens October 3]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Checking In—Asking After the Unseen, Ablind, Modu Art Space, Seoul, visually impaired artists, art exhibition]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The solo exhibition 'Checking In—Asking After the Unseen' featuring six visually impaired artists will be held at Modu Art Space in Seoul from October 3 to 9. The exhibition features 40 works, 25 of which are tactile, exploring themes of nature and relationships.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[Exhibition 'Checking In—Asking After the Unseen' by 6 Visually Impaired Artists Opens October 3]]></image:title>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/singer-jo-jung-min-yongin-severance-hospital-ambassador</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-29T15:22:51+09:00</lastmod>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T15:22:51+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Singer Jo Jung-min Appointed as Honorary Ambassador for Yongin Severance Hospital]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Jo Jung-min, Yongin Severance Hospital, Gangnam Severance Hospital, Park Jin-oh, Kim Seok-mo, Luce Entertainment, honorary ambassador]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Singer Jo Jung-min was appointed as an honorary ambassador for Yongin Severance Hospital on the 29th. Having previously been a patient at Gangnam Severance Hospital, he aims to bridge the gap between medical staff and patients while promoting the hospital's activities.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[Singer Jo Jung-min Appointed as Honorary Ambassador for Yongin Severance Hospital]]></image:title>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/jeon-yoo-jin-adios-album-release</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-29T14:38:28+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T14:38:28+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Jeon Yoo Jin to release first full-length album ‘Adios’ on October 10… Teasers revealed]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Singer Jeon Yoo Jin will release her first full-length album, ‘Adios’, on October 10 at 6 PM on various music streaming sites. Ahead of the release, the second and third teaser images were released through official SNS on the 23rd and 28th.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[Jeon Yoo Jin to release first full-length album ‘Adios’ on October 10… Teasers revealed]]></image:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/young-posse-go-concept-photo-release</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-29T14:34:41+09:00</lastmod>
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        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T14:34:41+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Young Posse reveals second concept photos for digital single ‘GO’]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The group Young Posse has released their second set of concept photos for the upcoming digital single ‘GO’. This release comes approximately six months after their previous track ‘we don’t go to bed tonight’.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/time-slip-a-thousand-and-one-historical-stories-king-sejong-investigation</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-29T14:34:28+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T14:34:28+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA['Time Slip: A Thousand and One Historical Stories' Episode 10 to Depict King Sejong's Investigation of Two Cases]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Time Slip: A Thousand and One Historical Stories, Channel A, King Sejong, Gwon Chae, Deok-geum, Nam Mun-su, Lee Chun-bal]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The 10th episode of 'Time Slip: A Thousand and One Historical Stories' will air on Channel A, focusing on two investigations led by King Sejong. The episodes cover the disappearance of a slave named Deok-geum and the murder of an official named Lee Chun-bal.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA['Time Slip: A Thousand and One Historical Stories' Episode 10 to Depict King Sejong's Investigation of Two Cases]]></image:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/finkl-members-gemstone-em-group-activities</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-29T14:32:43+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T14:32:43+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[All four Fin.K.L members discuss full group activities at Gemstone E&M]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Fin.K.L, Lee Hyo-ri, Ock Joo-hyun, Lee Jin, Sung Yu-ri, Gemstone E&M]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Fin.K.L members Lee Hyo-ri, Ock Joo-hyun, Lee Jin, and Sung Yu-ri met at the Gemstone E&M office to hold working-level discussions regarding full group activities. This follows Gemstone E&M's previous announcement that they are preparing for Fin.K.L's first full group activities in approximately 21 years.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[All four Fin.K.L members discuss full group activities at Gemstone E&M]]></image:title>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/hive-media-corp-denies-chinese-capital-assassin-film</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-29T14:32:36+09:00</lastmod>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="en" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/hive-media-corp-denies-chinese-capital-assassin-film"/>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T14:32:36+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Hive Media Corp denies rumors of Chinese capital inflow in the film ‘The Assassin(s)’]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Hive Media Corp released an official statement denying rumors that Chinese capital was involved in the production and investment of the film ‘The Assassin(s)’. The company clarified that the project was independently planned and produced with domestic capital, led by domestic production teams and creators.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[Hive Media Corp denies rumors of Chinese capital inflow in the film ‘The Assassin(s)’]]></image:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/new-recruit-4-sabotage-final-episode-shinhwa-unit</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-29T14:32:33+09:00</lastmod>
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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/new-recruit-4-sabotage-final-episode-shinhwa-unit"/>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T14:32:33+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[‘New Recruit 4: Sabotage’ Final Episode on the 29th… Shinhwa Unit in Crisis Due to Full-Army Property Survey]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[New Recruit 4: Sabotage, ENA, Shinhwa Unit, Kim Ha-na, Jo Baek-ho, KT Genie TV, TVING]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The ENA Monday-Tuesday drama ‘New Recruit 4: Sabotage’ will air its final episode on the 29th, following the Shinhwa Unit's crisis triggered by a full-army property survey.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[‘New Recruit 4: Sabotage’ Final Episode on the 29th… Shinhwa Unit in Crisis Due to Full-Army Property Survey]]></image:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/kang-eun-tak-father-shin-woo-chul-letter</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-29T14:28:35+09:00</lastmod>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T14:28:35+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Kang Eun-tak leaves a handwritten letter to his father, Director Shin Woo-chul… “I am going to try being a father now”]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Kang Eun-tak, Shin Woo-chul, Hwang Shin-hye, Shin Gye-suk, Land of Pure Gold, Mom Has Gone Crazy, Let's Live Together with Hwang Shin-hye, KBS1]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Actor Kang Eun-tak shares news of preparing for a second child in his third year of marriage and reveals a story about leaving a handwritten letter to his late father, film director Shin Woo-chul.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[Kang Eun-tak leaves a handwritten letter to his father, Director Shin Woo-chul… “I am going to try being a father now”]]></image:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/cha-jung-won-marithe-underwear-ambassador-pictorial</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-29T14:28:12+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T14:28:12+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Cha Jung-won, first ambassador for Marithé Underwear… 2026 FW pictorial released]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Cha Jung-won, Marithé François Girbaud, Marithé Underwear, Ha Jung-woo, fashion]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Actress Cha Jung-won has been selected as the first ambassador for Marithé Underwear, the underwear line of the fashion brand Marithé François Girbaud. She revealed her new look through the 2026 FW campaign pictorial.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[Cha Jung-won, first ambassador for Marithé Underwear… 2026 FW pictorial released]]></image:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/bts-museum-collaboration-arirang-release</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-29T14:27:37+09:00</lastmod>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T14:27:37+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Museum Collaboration Products Utilizing BTS ‘ARIRANG’ to be Released on the 29th]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[BTS, ARIRANG, National Museum Foundation of Korea, HYBE, National Museum of Korea, Weverse Shop, Joseon Period]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The National Museum Foundation of Korea and HYBE will launch the "2026 BTS DALMAJUNG [DALMAJUNG] X MU:DS" series on the 29th, combining traditional Korean culture with the BTS brand.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[Museum Collaboration Products Utilizing BTS ‘ARIRANG’ to be Released on the 29th]]></image:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/song-hye-kyo-autumn-fashion-netflix-drama</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-29T14:27:33+09:00</lastmod>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T14:27:33+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Song Hye-kyo reveals autumn fashion on SNS... Next project is a Netflix drama]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Song Hye-kyo, Netflix, Tantara, Gong Yoo, Cha Seung-won, Lee Ha-nee, Kim Seol-hyun]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Actress Song Hye-kyo shared photos of her autumn fashion on social media. She is set to appear in the upcoming Netflix drama 'Tantara', which features Gong Yoo, Cha Seung-won, Lee Ha-nee, and Kim Seol-hyun.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[Song Hye-kyo reveals autumn fashion on SNS... Next project is a Netflix drama]]></image:title>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/love-in-disguise-im-siwan-seol-in-ah-premiere</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-29T14:27:24+09:00</lastmod>
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    <news:news>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T14:27:24+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA['Love In Disguise' starring Im Siwan and Seol In-ah to premiere on October 19]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Im Siwan, Seol In-ah, Love In Disguise, tvN, Yoon I-jun, Kang Jae-hui, Taegang Group]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The tvN drama 'Love In Disguise', starring Im Siwan and Seol In-ah, is set to premiere on October 19 at 8:50 PM. The series is a close-contact thriller romance about Yoon I-jun, a third-generation chaebol, and Kang Jae-hui, a detective from a special forces background, who stay close to each other while hiding different motives.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA['Love In Disguise' starring Im Siwan and Seol In-ah to premiere on October 19]]></image:title>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/tiot-mini-5th-album-highlight-medley-release</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-29T14:26:39+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T14:26:39+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[TIOT Releases Highlight Medley for 5th Mini Album... Set to Release on October 1]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[TIOT, Time for Us, Fragments of Five Hours, Tell Me, I'll Try to Carry On, fool, Shin Ye-chan, Geum Jun-hyeon]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[TIOT has released a highlight medley for their fifth mini album, 'Time for Us', via official social media channels. The album is scheduled for release on October 1 at 6 PM on various online music sites.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[TIOT Releases Highlight Medley for 5th Mini Album... Set to Release on October 1]]></image:title>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/koaga-new-single-do-you-remember-gk-featuring</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-29T14:26:23+09:00</lastmod>
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        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T14:26:23+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Koaga releases new song ‘Do You Remember?’… featuring GK]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Musician Koaga is releasing a new digital single titled ‘Do You Remember?’ on the 29th, featuring rap from DKB member GK. This marks her first release in approximately two years since ‘Caligirl’.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/lee-jun-seo-viola-recital-vieuxtemps-seoul</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-29T14:24:32+09:00</lastmod>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T14:24:32+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Viola Lee Jun-seo to perform only works by Henri Vieuxtemps at Seoul Arts Center on October 17... 30,000 won]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Lee Jun-seo, Henri Vieuxtemps, Lee Jun-seo Viola Recital: The Colors of Vieuxtemps, Seoul Arts Center, Élégie, Viola Sonata No. 2, Duo Brilliant, Lead Arts Planning]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Violist Lee Jun-seo will hold a solo recital themed "Lee Jun-seo Viola Recital: The Colors of Vieuxtemps" at the Seoul Arts Center Inchun Art Hall on October 17. The program focuses exclusively on the works of 19th-century Romantic composer and violinist Henri Vieuxtemps.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[Viola Lee Jun-seo to perform only works by Henri Vieuxtemps at Seoul Arts Center on October 17... 30,000 won]]></image:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/jarasum-jazz-festival-october-gapyeong</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-29T13:41:34+09:00</lastmod>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="en" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/jarasum-jazz-festival-october-gapyeong"/>
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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/jarasum-jazz-festival-october-gapyeong"/>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T13:41:34+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Jarasum Jazz Festival to be held from October 9–11, Free Entry for Elementary Students and 50% Discount for Middle and High School Students]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Jarasum Jazz Festival, Jarasum Youth Jazz Center, Nate Smith, Tigran Hamasyan, Takuya Kuroda, Gapyeong, Jazz]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The 23rd Jarasum Jazz Festival will take place from October 9 to 11, featuring world-class artists and various events. Elementary school students can enter for free, while middle and high school students receive a 50% discount.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[Jarasum Jazz Festival to be held from October 9–11, Free Entry for Elementary Students and 50% Discount for Middle and High School Students]]></image:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/the-assassins-production-chinese-capital-denial</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-29T13:40:33+09:00</lastmod>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="en" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/the-assassins-production-chinese-capital-denial"/>
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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/the-assassins-production-chinese-capital-denial"/>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T13:40:33+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Production company of ‘The Assassin(s)’ denies rumors of Chinese capital inflow]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[The Assassin(s), Hive Media Corp, Joo Jin-woo, People Power Party, Yuk Young-soo, Special Times]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Hive Media Corp, the production company of the film ‘The Assassin(s)’, has officially denied claims that Chinese capital was involved in the film's production and investment process.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[Production company of ‘The Assassin(s)’ denies rumors of Chinese capital inflow]]></image:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/v01d-ending-credit-pre-release</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-29T12:37:10+09:00</lastmod>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="en" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/v01d-ending-credit-pre-release"/>
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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/v01d-ending-credit-pre-release"/>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T12:37:10+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[V01D to Pre-release Double Title Track ‘Ending Credit’ on the 29th]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[V01D, Ending Credit, IX Entertainment, K-pop, Band]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The band V01D will pre-release their double title track ‘Ending Credit’ through various music streaming sites on September 29. This release marks the beginning of their new activities.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[V01D to Pre-release Double Title Track ‘Ending Credit’ on the 29th]]></image:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/muzie-edc-korea-2026-main-stage</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-29T11:38:42+09:00</lastmod>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="en" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/muzie-edc-korea-2026-main-stage"/>
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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/muzie-edc-korea-2026-main-stage"/>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T11:38:42+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Muzie to Perform on the Main Stage at EDC KOREA 2026]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Muzie, EDC KOREA 2026, Lee Minhyuk, BTOB, Tiësto, DJ Snake, ILLENIUM, FISHER]]></news:keywords>
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    <image:image>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Muzie is set to perform a DJ set on the kineticFIELD main stage at the global EDM festival EDC KOREA 2026. BTOB's Lee Minhyuk will also join the event as a special guest.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[Muzie to Perform on the Main Stage at EDC KOREA 2026]]></image:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/sim-gyu-seon-live-archive-fortune-teller-sanctuary-concert</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-29T11:37:45+09:00</lastmod>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="en" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/sim-gyu-seon-live-archive-fortune-teller-sanctuary-concert"/>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="ja" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/ja/news/sim-gyu-seon-live-archive-fortune-teller-sanctuary-concert"/>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh-tw" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh-tw/news/sim-gyu-seon-live-archive-fortune-teller-sanctuary-concert"/>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/sim-gyu-seon-live-archive-fortune-teller-sanctuary-concert"/>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="x-default" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/sim-gyu-seon-live-archive-fortune-teller-sanctuary-concert"/>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T11:37:45+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Sim Gyu-seon releases 'Live Archive 2025: Fortune Teller'... Teases October solo concert 'SANCTUARY']]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Sim Gyu-seon, Live Archive 2025: Fortune Teller, SANCTUARY, Fortune Teller : Fortune Teller, Shinhan Card SOL Pay Square Live Hall, Woori Financial Art Hall, Olympic Park]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Singer-songwriter Sim Gyu-seon is releasing a live album capturing her small theater concert from last year and has announced her upcoming solo concert 'SANCTUARY' in October and November.]]></image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/kim-eun-sook-golden-bird-award-seoul-international-drama-awards</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-29T11:17:23+09:00</lastmod>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T11:17:23+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Writer Kim Eun-sook Wins First Golden Bird Award at Seoul International Drama Awards]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Kim Eun-sook, Seoul International Drama Awards 2026 Golden Bird Award, Seoul International Drama Awards Organizing Committee, K-drama, The Glory, Genie, Make a Wish, Studio Dragon]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The Seoul International Drama Awards Organizing Committee has selected writer Kim Eun-sook as the recipient of the Seoul International Drama Awards 2026 Golden Bird Award. She is the first writer to receive this prestigious honor since its inception.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[Writer Kim Eun-sook Wins First Golden Bird Award at Seoul International Drama Awards]]></image:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/asean-filmmakers-busan-fly-reunion-2026</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-29T10:43:15+09:00</lastmod>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="en" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/asean-filmmakers-busan-fly-reunion-2026"/>
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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/asean-filmmakers-busan-fly-reunion-2026"/>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="x-default" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/asean-filmmakers-busan-fly-reunion-2026"/>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T10:43:15+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[11 ASEAN Filmmakers Gather in Busan for FLY Reunion from October 9–14]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Busan Film Commission, FLY PLUS, FLY Reunion 2026, ASEAN, Busan International Film Festival, ACFM, Kang Sung-kyu]]></news:keywords>
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    <image:image>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The Busan Film Commission will host 'FLY Reunion 2026', the first program of the '2026-2028 Korea-ASEAN Film Community Program: FLY PLUS', in Busan from October 9 to 14. The event brings together 11 alumni from across 11 ASEAN nations to share recent projects and explore new collaborative opportunities.]]></image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/kim-ji-hoon-flex-x-cop-2-special-appearance</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-29T10:34:19+09:00</lastmod>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T10:34:19+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Kim Ji-hoon to make special appearance in the final episode of Flex x Cop 2, airing on the 18th at 9:50 PM]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Kim Ji-hoon, Flex x Cop 2, SBS, Ahn Bo-hyun, Jung Eun-chae, Yoo Seung-ho]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Actor Kim Ji-hoon will make a special appearance in the final episode of the SBS Friday-Saturday drama Flex x Cop 2. His appearance is expected to add intense charisma to the series' climax.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[Kim Ji-hoon to make special appearance in the final episode of Flex x Cop 2, airing on the 18th at 9:50 PM]]></image:title>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/mbc-where-is-my-home-jeju-island-field-trip</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-29T10:31:32+09:00</lastmod>
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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh-tw" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh-tw/news/mbc-where-is-my-home-jeju-island-field-trip"/>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/mbc-where-is-my-home-jeju-island-field-trip"/>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T10:31:32+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[MBC Where Is My Home, Jeju Island Group Field Trip on the 1st at 10 PM with YOUNGTAK and YOON]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Where Is My Home, YOUNGTAK, YOON, STAYC, Kim Dae-ho, Yang Se-hyung, Jeju Island, MBC]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[MBC's "Where Is My Home" will feature a group field trip to Jeju Island on the 1st, featuring special guests YOUNGTAK and STAYC's YOON. The episode will showcase a battle between "Livelihood-type" leader Yang Se-hyung and "Romantic-type" leader Kim Dae-ho.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/stray-kids-straycity-latin-america-tour</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-29T10:31:13+09:00</lastmod>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T10:31:13+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Stray Kids draws 270,000 spectators with 'STRAYCITY' across 3 Latin American regions]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Stray Kids met 270,000 Latin American fans through their new festival 'STRAYCITY'. The tour consisted of five performances across three regions, including headlining appearances at major festivals.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/tws-kyungmin-first-pitch-gocheok-sky-dome</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-29T10:30:47+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T10:30:47+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[TWS KYUNGMIN to make first ceremonial first pitch at Gocheok Sky Dome on October 7]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[TWS, KYUNGMIN, Kiwoom Heroes, Hanwha Eagles, KBO, Gocheok Sky Dome, Pledis Entertainment]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[TWS member KYUNGMIN will perform his first ceremonial first pitch at a Kiwoom Heroes home game against the Hanwha Eagles on October 7.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/mbc-aichi-nagoya-2026-asian-games-ratings-an-se-young</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-29T10:30:22+09:00</lastmod>
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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="ja" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/ja/news/mbc-aichi-nagoya-2026-asian-games-ratings-an-se-young"/>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh-tw" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh-tw/news/mbc-aichi-nagoya-2026-asian-games-ratings-an-se-young"/>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T10:30:22+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[[Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games] MBC Day 9 Broadcast: Badminton and Relay Lead Ratings with An Se-young's Semifinal Victory]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games, MBC, An Se-young, badminton, track and field, Nielsen, Kim Sung-joo, Chae Yoo-jung]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[MBC's coverage of the 9th day of the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games achieved top viewership ratings across various major events, including An Se-young's badminton semifinal and dramatic track and field relay performances.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/an-se-young-park-hye-jeong-aichi-nagoya-2026-asian-games</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-29T10:29:50+09:00</lastmod>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="en" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/an-se-young-park-hye-jeong-aichi-nagoya-2026-asian-games"/>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T10:29:50+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[[Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games] An Se-young and Park Hye-jeong Chase Gold on Day 10; MBC Broadcasts at 9:30 AM]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[On the 10th day of the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games, South Korean athletes including An Se-young and Park Hye-jeong aim for gold medals in badminton and weightlifting, respectively. MBC will provide live coverage of key events including women's football's historic attempt to reach the final.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[[Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games] An Se-young and Park Hye-jeong Chase Gold on Day 10; MBC Broadcasts at 9:30 AM]]></image:title>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/kbs-smoking-gun-queen-inhyeon-king-sukjong</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-29T10:27:03+09:00</lastmod>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="en" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/kbs-smoking-gun-queen-inhyeon-king-sukjong"/>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="ja" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/ja/news/kbs-smoking-gun-queen-inhyeon-king-sukjong"/>
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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/kbs-smoking-gun-queen-inhyeon-king-sukjong"/>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T10:27:03+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[KBS KCSI Smoking Gun Episode 158, Tracing the Curse Theory Behind Queen Inhyeon's Death... September 29 at 10 PM]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[KBS 2TV, KCSI Smoking Gun, Queen Inhyeon, King Sukjong, Jang Hui-bin, Royal Noble Consort Suk of the Choe clan, Joseon]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The KBS 2TV program KCSI Smoking Gun will investigate the tragic history of three women during the reign of King Sukjong in Joseon, focusing on the curse theory surrounding Queen Inhyeon's death.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/park-jeong-eun-i-miss-you-experimental-music-drama</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-29T10:07:43+09:00</lastmod>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="en" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/park-jeong-eun-i-miss-you-experimental-music-drama"/>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T10:07:43+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Park Jeong-eun's Experimental Music Drama 'I Miss You' at Seongnam Arts Center Ensemble Theater on October 17]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Composer Park Jeong-eun's experimental music drama 'I Miss You' will be performed at the Seongnam Arts Center Ensemble Theater on October 17 at 7 PM. The production explores the sense of nostalgia through a fusion of music, contemporary dance, pansori, and acting.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[Park Jeong-eun's Experimental Music Drama 'I Miss You' at Seongnam Arts Center Ensemble Theater on October 17]]></image:title>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/nct-wish-i-spy-title-track-release</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-29T10:07:33+09:00</lastmod>
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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/nct-wish-i-spy-title-track-release"/>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T10:07:33+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[NCT WISH promises excitement with title track 'I SPY']]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[NCT WISH, I SPY, K-pop, mini album, hybrid dance pop]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[NCT WISH will sing about the feelings of falling in love with their title track 'I SPY' from their fourth mini album. The song is a hybrid dance pop track that explores the curiosity and desire to connect with someone special.]]></image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/choi-eun-bin-original-song-now-that-ive-been-you</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-29T10:07:29+09:00</lastmod>
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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/choi-eun-bin-original-song-now-that-ive-been-you"/>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T10:07:29+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Choi Eun-bin to Release First Original Song 'Now That I've Been You' on the 29th]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Choi Eun-bin, Now That I've Been You, MonoTree, Son Go-eun, Jukjae, Aim Strings, Han Seong-eun, SBS]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Choi Eun-bin is set to release her first original song, 'Now That I've Been You', on the 29th. The track is a traditional ballad capturing the regret and desperation of realizing a partner's loneliness after a breakup.]]></image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/kim-jae-hwan-highlight-clip-there-are-no-limits-for-us</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-29T10:05:18+09:00</lastmod>
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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/kim-jae-hwan-highlight-clip-there-are-no-limits-for-us"/>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T10:05:18+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Kim Jae-hwan releases highlight clip for ‘There Are No Limits for Us!’]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Kim Jae-hwan, Love, From Here, There Are No Limits for Us!, 2026 Kim Jae-hwan Concert [Blank Space], Seoul, Blue Square Woori WON Banking Hall, Special Times]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Singer Kim Jae-hwan has released a highlight clip for the song ‘There Are No Limits for Us!’ from his single album ‘Love, From Here’. The album is set to be released on October 7, followed by a solo concert in Seoul.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[Kim Jae-hwan releases highlight clip for ‘There Are No Limits for Us!’]]></image:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/jaedam-media-donates-webtoon-books-childfund-korea</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-29T09:49:43+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>2026-09-29T09:49:43+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Jaedam Media donates 1,550 webtoon books to children and adolescents]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Jaedam Media, ChildFund Korea, webtoon, web novel, Chuseok, donation, Hwang Nam-yong]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Webtoon and web novel content company Jaedam Media donated 1,550 books worth 22 million won to ChildFund Korea to celebrate the Chuseok holiday. The donation aims to expand cultural content access for children and adolescents in need.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[Jaedam Media donates 1,550 webtoon books to children and adolescents]]></image:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/cj-cheiljjedang-bibigo-mexico-k-expo-k-food</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-29T09:49:08+09:00</lastmod>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T09:49:08+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[CJ CheilJedang bibigo holds Korean food experience event at 2026 Mexico K-Expo]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[CJ CheilJedang, bibigo, 2026 Mexico K-Expo, Mexico City, Alpha Drive One, K-food, Hetbahn]]></news:keywords>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/card-gorilla-shinhan-card-mr-life-ranking-2026</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-29T09:38:50+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>2026-09-29T09:38:50+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Card Gorilla selects Shinhan Card Mr.Life as the number one most popular credit card for the third quarter of 2026]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Card Gorilla announced its most popular credit card rankings for the third quarter of 2026, with Shinhan Card Mr.Life taking the top spot. The rankings reflect a trend where both lifestyle-focused cards and those specialized in specific areas like online consumption are gaining popularity.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/ateez-yunho-san-milan-fashion-week-diesel-dolce-gabbana</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-29T09:38:10+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>2026-09-29T09:38:10+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[ATEEZ's YUNHO and SAN Invited as the Only Korean Artists at Each Brand During Milan Fashion Week]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[ATEEZ, YUNHO, SAN, Milan Fashion Week, Diesel SS27 Fashion Show, Dolce & Gabbana S/S 2027 Fashion Show, KQ Entertainment]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[ATEEZ members YUNHO and SAN showcased their presence at Milan Fashion Week, being the only Korean celebrities invited to the Diesel SS27 Fashion Show and the Dolce & Gabbana S/S 2027 Fashion Show, respectively.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/yuqi-idle-concept-photo-twenty-seven-album</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-29T14:26:44+09:00</lastmod>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T09:38:10+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[I-dle YUQI Releases Concept Photos for 2nd Mini Album ‘二十七(27)’]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[YUQI, I-dle, Cube Entertainment, 二十七(27), Stay, solo album]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Cube Entertainment released the first concept photos for YUQI's second mini album, ‘二十七(27)’, featuring a fresh look with casual styling. The solo album, which includes the title track ‘Stay’, is set to be released on October 8.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/jeon-yoo-jin-adios-teaser-release</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-29T09:01:38+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T09:01:38+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Jeon Yoo Jin releases additional teasers for first full-length album ‘Adios’... to be released on October 10]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Jeon Yoo Jin, Adios, MBN, The Best K-Trot Singer, trot, album release]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Singer Jeon Yoo Jin has released the second and third teaser images for her first full-length album, ‘Adios’, through her official social media accounts. The album is scheduled for release on October 10.]]></image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/olday-project-crash-comeback-ep</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-29T08:59:09+09:00</lastmod>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T08:59:09+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Olday Project releases second EP ‘CRASH’... Comeback after 9 months]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Olday Project, CRASH, The Black Label, FAMOUS, WICKED, Melon, TOP100]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The group Olday Project has resumed activities with the release of their second EP, ‘CRASH’. The title track ‘CRASH’ features a combination of low-range synthesizer sounds and fast dance beats.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[Olday Project releases second EP ‘CRASH’... Comeback after 9 months]]></image:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/spider-man-brand-new-day-mcu-box-office-record</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-29T08:58:58+09:00</lastmod>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T08:58:58+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Ranks 1st in Domestic and Global MCU Solo Film Box Office]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Spider-Man: Brand New Day, MCU, Iron Man 3, Spider-Man: No Way Home, Peter Parker, IMAX, CGV Centum City, Special Times]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The film ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ has surpassed 9 million viewers in Korea, overtaking ‘Iron Man 3’, and has become the highest-grossing MCU solo film globally with approximately $2.4 billion.]]></image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/2026-kgma-ticket-reservations-october-2</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-29T08:39:48+09:00</lastmod>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="en" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/2026-kgma-ticket-reservations-october-2"/>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T08:39:48+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[2026 KGMA Domestic Ticket Reservations Begin October 2 at 6 PM]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[2026 KGMA, KGMA Organizing Committee, Gocheok Sky Dome, NOL, Novelbright, NouerA, DAYOUNG, LUCY]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Domestic official ticket reservations for the 3rd Korea Grand Music Awards (2026 KGMA) will begin on October 2 at 6 PM on the global fandom platform NOL. The awards ceremony is scheduled to take place on November 7 and 8 at the Gocheok Sky Dome in Guro-gu, Seoul.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[2026 KGMA Domestic Ticket Reservations Begin October 2 at 6 PM]]></image:title>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/verity-movie-release-anne-hathaway-dakota-johnson</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-29T08:39:36+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T08:39:36+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA['Verity' starring Anne Hathaway and Dakota Johnson to be released in Korea on October 22]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Verity, Anne Hathaway, Dakota Johnson, Josh Hartnett, Colleen Hoover, psychological thriller, movie release]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The psychological thriller 'Verity', starring Anne Hathaway, Dakota Johnson, and Josh Hartnett, has confirmed its Korean release date for October 22 and released its main poster and trailer. The film is an adaptation of Colleen Hoover's best-selling novel of the same name.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA['Verity' starring Anne Hathaway and Dakota Johnson to be released in Korea on October 22]]></image:title>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/jennie-dracula-billboard-hot-100-record</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-29T08:39:25+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T08:39:25+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA['Dracula' featuring JENNIE reaches No. 5 on Billboard Hot 100... 18 consecutive weeks in the Top 10]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA['Dracula' featuring JENNIE has reached No. 5 on the October 3rd Billboard Hot 100, marking its 18th consecutive week in the Top 10. This sets a new record for the longest consecutive stay in the Top 10 by a K-pop artist.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA['Dracula' featuring JENNIE reaches No. 5 on Billboard Hot 100... 18 consecutive weeks in the Top 10]]></image:title>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/choi-sun-jeong-lee-sang-won-nickname-pregnancy</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-29T07:12:54+09:00</lastmod>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="en" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/choi-sun-jeong-lee-sang-won-nickname-pregnancy"/>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T07:12:54+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Choi Sun-jeong reveals the origin of her husband's nickname 'Ttung-ja'... mentioning 0.1 tons during pregnancy]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Choi Sun-jeong, Lee Sang-won, Sunwoo Eun-sook, Lee Young-ha, Miss Chunhyang Pageant, Let's Live Together, Special Times]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Miss Chunhyang Pageant alumna Choi Sun-jeong shared the story behind her husband Lee Sang-won's nickname during a social media Q&A session. She explained that the nickname was a softened version of a more direct term used during her pregnancy.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/lee-seung-gi-marriage-habits-youtube-legal-dispute</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-28T23:08:14+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T23:08:14+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Lee Seung-gi reveals changes in fueling habits after marriage... searching for cheap gas stations]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Lee Seung-gi, Lee Da-in, Cha Ga-won, Piak Group, YouTube, Hannam-dong]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Singer and actor Lee Seung-gi revealed his changed consumption habits and daily life after marriage on his YouTube channel. He also shared details regarding his current legal dispute with Cha Ga-won of Piak Group over a villa deposit.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/kim-jung-nan-park-jihoon-concert-visit</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-28T19:27:27+09:00</lastmod>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T19:27:27+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Kim Jung-nan visits Park Jihoon's concert... Connection through the movie ‘Such a Beautiful Audrey’]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Kim Jung-nan, Park Jihoon, Such a Beautiful Audrey, 2026 Park Jihoon Asia Fan-Con [RE:FLECT] Encore in Seoul, Instagram, Jamsil Arena]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Actress Kim Jung-nan shared photos of her visit to Park Jihoon's concert on her Instagram. The two previously appeared together as mother and son in the 2024 film ‘Such a Beautiful Audrey’.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/ejae-34-vogue-world-2026-milan-runway-debut</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-28T18:11:42+09:00</lastmod>
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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="ja" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/ja/news/ejae-34-vogue-world-2026-milan-runway-debut"/>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T18:11:42+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[EJAE·34 Makes Major Runway Debut at Vogue World 2026: Milan]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[EJAE, 34, Vogue World 2026: Milan, KPop Demon Hunters, Rumi, Roberto Capucci, Dolce & Gabbana, Sam Kim]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[EJAE·34, who plays Rumi in 'KPop Demon Hunters', appeared on the runway at 'Vogue World 2026: Milan' held in Milan, Italy. This marks her major runway debut, occurring approximately 40 days before her scheduled wedding.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/flex-x-cop-2-yoo-seung-ho-ratings</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-28T17:54:19+09:00</lastmod>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="en" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/flex-x-cop-2-yoo-seung-ho-ratings"/>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="ja" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/ja/news/flex-x-cop-2-yoo-seung-ho-ratings"/>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh-tw" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh-tw/news/flex-x-cop-2-yoo-seung-ho-ratings"/>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/flex-x-cop-2-yoo-seung-ho-ratings"/>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="x-default" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/flex-x-cop-2-yoo-seung-ho-ratings"/>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T17:54:19+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA['Flex x Cop 2' Yoo Seung-ho's Crimes Revealed... Ratings Hit 8.6%]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The SBS Friday-Saturday drama 'Flex x Cop 2' reached a peak viewership rating of 8.6% as the true nature of the serial killer Yoo Seung-ho's bizarre crimes was finally unveiled.]]></image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/kim-ji-won-doctor-x-return-sbs</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-28T17:54:16+09:00</lastmod>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="en" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/kim-ji-won-doctor-x-return-sbs"/>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="ja" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/ja/news/kim-ji-won-doctor-x-return-sbs"/>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh-tw" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh-tw/news/kim-ji-won-doctor-x-return-sbs"/>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/kim-ji-won-doctor-x-return-sbs"/>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="x-default" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/kim-ji-won-doctor-x-return-sbs"/>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T17:54:16+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[SBS ‘Doctor X’: Kim Ji-won to Return on October 9... Ending 2-Year Hiatus as Gye Su-jeong]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Kim Ji-won, Doctor X, Lee Jung-eun, SBS, Gye Su-jeong, medical noir]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Kim Ji-won is set to return to the screen on October 9 in the SBS new Friday-Saturday drama ‘Doctor X: Era of the White Mafia,’ playing a genius surgeon named Gye Su-jeong.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[SBS ‘Doctor X’: Kim Ji-won to Return on October 9... Ending 2-Year Hiatus as Gye Su-jeong]]></image:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/noh-jae-won-whenever-possible-incheon-yoo-jae-suk</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-28T17:52:35+09:00</lastmod>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="en" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/noh-jae-won-whenever-possible-incheon-yoo-jae-suk"/>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="ja" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/ja/news/noh-jae-won-whenever-possible-incheon-yoo-jae-suk"/>
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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/noh-jae-won-whenever-possible-incheon-yoo-jae-suk"/>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T17:52:35+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[SBS 'Whenever Possible,' Incheon Native Noh Jae-won Shows Squid Game-level Competitive Spirit, Making Yoo Jae-suk Surrender]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Noh Jae-won, Yoo Jae-suk, Yoo Yeon-seok, Byun Yo-han, Whenever Possible, SBS, Squid Game, Incheon]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Actor Noh Jae-won will showcase an unprecedented level of competitive spirit on the SBS variety show 'Whenever Possible,' as he visits Incheon with guests Byun Yo-han and himself.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/sbs-aichi-nagoya-2026-asian-games-ratings-yeo-seo-jeong</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-28T17:27:32+09:00</lastmod>
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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh-tw" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh-tw/news/sbs-aichi-nagoya-2026-asian-games-ratings-yeo-seo-jeong"/>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/sbs-aichi-nagoya-2026-asian-games-ratings-yeo-seo-jeong"/>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="x-default" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/sbs-aichi-nagoya-2026-asian-games-ratings-yeo-seo-jeong"/>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T17:27:32+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[[Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games] SBS Day 5: Maintaining #1 Ratings for Gymnastics and Athletics]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[SBS, Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games, Yeo Seo-jeong, Cho Sung-jae, Park Tae-hwan, Bae Seong Jae, gymnastics, athletics]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[SBS continues to lead time-slot ratings with its coverage of major events like gymnastics and athletics during the 5th day of the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games. The broadcast featured Yeo Seo-jeong's gold medal win in vault and Cho Sung-jae's bronze in 200m breaststroke.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[[Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games] SBS Day 5: Maintaining #1 Ratings for Gymnastics and Athletics]]></image:title>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/lee-eun-gyeol-chuseok-magic-concert-sbs</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-28T17:26:58+09:00</lastmod>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="en" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/lee-eun-gyeol-chuseok-magic-concert-sbs"/>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="ja" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/ja/news/lee-eun-gyeol-chuseok-magic-concert-sbs"/>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh-tw" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh-tw/news/lee-eun-gyeol-chuseok-magic-concert-sbs"/>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/lee-eun-gyeol-chuseok-magic-concert-sbs"/>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="x-default" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/lee-eun-gyeol-chuseok-magic-concert-sbs"/>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T17:26:58+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Lee Eun-gyeol's 30th Anniversary Stage to be Revealed on SBS for the First Time, Only Once Tonight at 10:30 PM]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Lee Eun-gyeol, THE Lee Eun-gyeol - Chuseok Special Magic Concert, ONE OF ONE, SBS, illusionist, Chuseok]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[SBS will broadcast 'THE Lee Eun-gyeol - Chuseok Special Magic Concert' tonight at 10:30 PM, featuring the live performance of his 30th-anniversary show 'ONE OF ONE'. The special program will showcase Lee Eun-gyeol's magical world and untold stories.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[Lee Eun-gyeol's 30th Anniversary Stage to be Revealed on SBS for the First Time, Only Once Tonight at 10:30 PM]]></image:title>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/sbs-asian-games-viewership-baseball-sabre</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-28T17:25:52+09:00</lastmod>
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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="ja" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/ja/news/sbs-asian-games-viewership-baseball-sabre"/>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh-tw" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh-tw/news/sbs-asian-games-viewership-baseball-sabre"/>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/sbs-asian-games-viewership-baseball-sabre"/>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="x-default" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/sbs-asian-games-viewership-baseball-sabre"/>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T17:25:52+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[SBS Ranks 1st Among Terrestrial Broadcasters in Same Time Slot with 4.6% for Baseball and 4.1% for Sabre]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[SBS, Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games, Oh Sang-uk, Jun Hyun-moo, Gu Bon-gil, Lee Dae-ho, Jung Woo-young, Lee Soon-chul]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[SBS dominated the Chuseok holiday viewership by ranking first in the same time slot for major events during the 7th day of the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games. The broadcaster achieved top ratings for both the baseball super round and the men's sabre final.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/kim-seung-soo-song-jong-ho-my-little-old-boy-matchmaking</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-28T17:25:02+09:00</lastmod>
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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh-tw" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh-tw/news/kim-seung-soo-song-jong-ho-my-little-old-boy-matchmaking"/>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/kim-seung-soo-song-jong-ho-my-little-old-boy-matchmaking"/>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="x-default" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/kim-seung-soo-song-jong-ho-my-little-old-boy-matchmaking"/>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T17:25:02+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA['My Little Old Boy' Kim Seung-soo and Song Jong-ho, Matchmaking Camp with Mothers... Even Discussing Plans for Children During One-on-One Dates]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Kim Seung-soo, Song Jong-ho, My Little Old Boy, SBS, Shin Dong-yup, Seo Jang-hoon, Matchmaking Camp]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[In the upcoming broadcast of SBS's 'My Little Old Boy', Kim Seung-soo and Song Jong-ho will participate in a group matchmaking camp accompanied by their mothers. The episode features intense competition between the two men and unexpected discussions regarding future children during their dates.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/sbs-sweeps-aichi-nagoya-2026-asian-games-ratings</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-28T17:24:59+09:00</lastmod>
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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="ja" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/ja/news/sbs-sweeps-aichi-nagoya-2026-asian-games-ratings"/>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh-tw" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh-tw/news/sbs-sweeps-aichi-nagoya-2026-asian-games-ratings"/>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/sbs-sweeps-aichi-nagoya-2026-asian-games-ratings"/>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T17:24:59+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[[Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games] Nagoya Asian Games Broadcast, SBS Sweeps 1st to 5th Place in 2049 Ratings]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[SBS has demonstrated its dominance in the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games broadcasting by sweeping the top five spots in the 2049 ratings and securing seven out of the top ten most-watched matches.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/lisa-wins-best-pop-2026-mtv-video-music-awards</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-28T17:23:44+09:00</lastmod>
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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/lisa-wins-best-pop-2026-mtv-video-music-awards"/>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T17:23:44+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[LISA wins Best Pop at 2026 MTV Video Music Awards... First Asian Soloist]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[LISA won the Best Pop award for her single "Dream (feat. Kentaro Sakaguchi)" at the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards held in LA. This marks the first time an Asian solo artist has won in this category.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/yoo-jae-suk-byun-yo-han-whenever-possible-wedding</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-28T17:23:42+09:00</lastmod>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[On the SBS variety show 'Whenever Possible,' Yoo Jae-suk expressed disappointment at not being invited to Byun Yo-han's recent wedding. Byun Yo-han explained it was a small family ceremony, while also revealing he returned from his honeymoon specifically to film the show.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/izna-brand-reputation-september-japan-debut-tour</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-28T16:09:49+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T16:09:49+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[izna Ranks 11th in September Brand Reputation... Rising Trend with Japan Debut and First Tour]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[izna rose 62 places to rank 11th in the September 2026 Idol Group Brand Reputation index. The group is seeing a surge in popularity following their official Japanese debut and the start of their first concert tour.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/nowz-japan-fan-meeting-tokyo-november</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-28T16:09:41+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T16:09:41+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[NOWZ to Hold First Japanese Fan Meeting in Tokyo on November 28]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Cube Entertainment announced that the group NOWZ will hold their first Japanese fan meeting, 'NOWZ JAPAN OFFICIAL FANCLUB 1st FAN MEETING [HELLO, DAY_AND]', in Tokyo on November 28.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/seventeen-jeonghan-joshua-solo-concert-incheon</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-28T15:28:19+09:00</lastmod>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="en" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/seventeen-jeonghan-joshua-solo-concert-incheon"/>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T15:28:19+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[SEVENTEEN's JEONGHAN X JOSHUA to Hold First Solo Concert in Incheon this October]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[SEVENTEEN's JEONGHAN and JOSHUA will hold solo concerts in six cities worldwide, starting with the "JEONGHAN X JOSHUA JOURNEY INTO [DREAMING]" tour in Incheon. The tour, which expands upon their first mini album 'DREAMSCAPE', will continue through February next year.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/weandsoft-korea-national-railway-weandmedia-streaming</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-28T14:57:06+09:00</lastmod>
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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/weandsoft-korea-national-railway-weandmedia-streaming"/>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T14:57:06+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Korea National Railway Records Management System adopts Weandsoft's video verification technology for 700 cases]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Weandsoft, Korea National Railway, WeandMedia, ARMS, Ahn Chi-seong, video streaming solution, Digital Service Mall]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[AI media specialist Weandsoft announced that it has supplied its video streaming solution, 'WeandMedia', to the Korea National Railway's '2025 Records Management System (ARMS)'.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/treasure-fan-concert-tour-finale-kaohsiung</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-28T14:32:30+09:00</lastmod>
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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/treasure-fan-concert-tour-finale-kaohsiung"/>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T14:32:30+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[TREASURE concludes 22 fan concerts across 10 cities... Finale in Kaohsiung]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[TREASURE, TREASURE THE STAGE 2026 NEW WAV : LIVE IN KAOHSIUNG, Kaohsiung Arena, Park Jung-woo, TREASURE MAKER, YG Entertainment]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[TREASURE concluded their fan concert tour with a final performance at the Kaohsiung Arena in Taiwan. The tour, which began in Seoul in June, consisted of 22 performances across 10 cities over three months.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/new-only-new-entertainment-the-boyz-contract</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-28T14:32:25+09:00</lastmod>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="en" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/new-only-new-entertainment-the-boyz-contract"/>
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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/new-only-new-entertainment-the-boyz-contract"/>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T14:32:25+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[NEW signs exclusive contract with Only New Entertainment... THE BOYZ to continue as 9 members with separate paths]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[NEW has signed an exclusive contract with Only New Entertainment to begin a new chapter. While the members of THE BOYZ have signed with different agencies, they have also signed a team activity contract with Seven Eight Records to continue as a 9-member group.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/moon-hee-kyung-new-york-living</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-28T13:02:03+09:00</lastmod>
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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/moon-hee-kyung-new-york-living"/>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T13:02:03+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[61-year-old Moon Hee-kyung reveals current status of living in New York for a month... living in a single dormitory room]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Actress Moon Hee-kyung shared updates on her social media regarding her month-long stay in New York, where she is living in a single dormitory room and experiencing the city's high cost of living.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/ahn-hyo-seop-jtbc-final-table-drama</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-28T13:01:03+09:00</lastmod>
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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/ahn-hyo-seop-jtbc-final-table-drama"/>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T13:01:03+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Ahn Hyo-seop announces his appearance in JTBC's new Saturday-Sunday drama ‘Final Table’]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[JTBC's new Saturday-Sunday drama ‘Final Table’ is set to premiere on October 24. The series follows the competition and stories of Korean chefs gathered from around the world for the ‘The Table: K Chef 2026’ competition, featuring Ahn Hyo-seop as the mysterious chef Kang Han.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/contract-marriage-premiere-mc-reaction</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-28T13:00:56+09:00</lastmod>
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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/contract-marriage-premiere-mc-reaction"/>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T13:00:56+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA['Contract Marriage' First Broadcast: 3 MCs Surprised by Contract Clauses]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Contract Marriage, Ahn Jung-hwan, HYOYEON, Lee Chae-young, Jeong-hwan, KBS Joy, MBC every1]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The new variety show 'Contract Marriage' premieres on KBS Joy and MBC every1, featuring a marriage simulation where men and women experience a marital relationship through a contract.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/street-world-fighter-directors-war-kids-dancer-mission</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-28T12:43:24+09:00</lastmod>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T12:43:24+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA['Street World Fighter: Directors' War' Episode 7, Entering a New Mission with Global Kids Dancers]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Mnet's 'Street World Fighter: Directors' War' will feature a new mission titled 'Super Kids Dir Mission' involving kids dancers from various regions including Korea, China, and Japan. The mission will be a 3:4 team battle between two groups of choreographers, determining which four will advance to 'Last Stage: 24H'.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/silica-gel-asia-tour-seoul-tokyo-finale</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-28T12:37:52+09:00</lastmod>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T12:37:52+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Silica Gel Concludes First Asia Tour Seoul Performance… Finale in Tokyo on November 21]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Silica Gel, Silica Gel Asia Tour SynTHESize: Ballad of You in Seoul, Ballad of You, 9, Seoul, Tokyo, KSPO DOME, Songpa-gu]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The band Silica Gel successfully completed their solo concert 'Silica Gel Asia Tour SynTHESize: Ballad of You in Seoul' at the KSPO DOME in Songpa-gu, Seoul. They will conclude their tour in Tokyo on November 21 after visiting major Asian cities.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/seventeen-pledis-entertainment-scalpers-legal-action</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-28T12:37:50+09:00</lastmod>
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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/seventeen-pledis-entertainment-scalpers-legal-action"/>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T12:37:50+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[SEVENTEEN's Agency, Imprisonment and Over 1 Billion Won in Forfeiture Sentenced to Scalpers]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[SEVENTEEN, PLEDIS Entertainment, scalpers, legal action, defamation]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[PLEDIS Entertainment is taking legal action against malicious posts and professional scalpers. Recently, a defendant for malicious defamation was fined 2 million won, while professional scalpers received prison sentences and over 1 billion won in total forfeiture.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/kim-young-kwang-chae-soo-bin-netflix-take-charge-of-my-heart</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-28T12:37:48+09:00</lastmod>
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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="ja" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/ja/news/kim-young-kwang-chae-soo-bin-netflix-take-charge-of-my-heart"/>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh-tw" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh-tw/news/kim-young-kwang-chae-soo-bin-netflix-take-charge-of-my-heart"/>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/kim-young-kwang-chae-soo-bin-netflix-take-charge-of-my-heart"/>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T12:37:48+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Kim Young-kwang and Chae Soo-bin, Netflix 'Take Charge of My Heart' to be Released on October 9]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Kim Young-kwang, Chae Soo-bin, Take Charge of My Heart, Netflix, Cha Woo-min, Jeong Jaekwang, Shin Do-hyun]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Netflix has released the main poster and trailer for the new original series 'Take Charge of My Heart'. The romantic comedy follows the romance between a third-generation chaebol, Baek Ho-rang, whose artificial heart battery has run out, and Na Bo-bae, who possesses electrical abilities.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/contract-marriage-first-broadcast-jeong-hwan-bride</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-28T12:36:58+09:00</lastmod>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="en" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/contract-marriage-first-broadcast-jeong-hwan-bride"/>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="ja" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/ja/news/contract-marriage-first-broadcast-jeong-hwan-bride"/>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh-tw" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh-tw/news/contract-marriage-first-broadcast-jeong-hwan-bride"/>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/contract-marriage-first-broadcast-jeong-hwan-bride"/>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T12:36:58+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA['Contract Marriage' First Broadcast: First Meeting Between Jeong-hwan and His Bride Revealed]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Contract Marriage, Jeong-hwan, Ahn Jung-hwan, HYOYEON, Lee Chae-young, KBS Joy, MBC every1]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The new marriage simulation reality show 'Contract Marriage' premieres tonight on KBS Joy and MBC every1. The first episode features the first meeting between 'today's groom' Jeong-hwan and his bride, along with the signing of their contract.]]></image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/ahn-hyo-seop-hong-hwa-yeon-final-table-jtbc</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-28T12:36:54+09:00</lastmod>
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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh-tw" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh-tw/news/ahn-hyo-seop-hong-hwa-yeon-final-table-jtbc"/>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/ahn-hyo-seop-hong-hwa-yeon-final-table-jtbc"/>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T12:36:54+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Ahn Hyo-seop and Hong Hwa-yeon to play teacher and student in JTBC's new weekend drama 'Final Table']]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Ahn Hyo-seop, Hong Hwa-yeon, Final Table, JTBC, The Table: K Chef 2026, Familia]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Ahn Hyo-seop and Hong Hwa-yeon will star in the new JTBC weekend drama 'Final Table,' portraying a mentor and student relationship. The story follows a genius chef and a trainee competing in a culinary competition set against the backdrop of 'The Table: K Chef 2026.']]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[Ahn Hyo-seop and Hong Hwa-yeon to play teacher and student in JTBC's new weekend drama 'Final Table']]></image:title>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/shin-min-a-ju-ji-hoon-the-remarried-empress-disney-plus</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-28T12:36:51+09:00</lastmod>
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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh-tw" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh-tw/news/shin-min-a-ju-ji-hoon-the-remarried-empress-disney-plus"/>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/shin-min-a-ju-ji-hoon-the-remarried-empress-disney-plus"/>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T12:36:51+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Shin Min-a and Ju Ji-hoon preview imperial romance in 'The Remarried Empress']]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Shin Min-a, Ju Ji-hoon, Lee Se-young, Lee Jong-suk, The Remarried Empress, Disney+, Navier, Sovieshu]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Disney+ has released stills from its original series 'The Remarried Empress,' featuring Shin Min-a and Ju Ji-hoon. The story follows Empress Navier of the Eastern Empire as she seeks remarriage approval after being notified of divorce by Emperor Sovieshu.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/yeon-sang-ho-paradise-lost-prequel-short-films</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-28T12:36:02+09:00</lastmod>
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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/yeon-sang-ho-paradise-lost-prequel-short-films"/>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T12:36:02+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Yeon Sang-ho's 'Paradise Lost' Prequel Short Films to be Released on the 29th]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Yeon Sang-ho, Paradise Lost, CJ ENM, short film, prequel, 51st Toronto International Film Festival]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The short film series 'Paradise Lost - Universe', which expands the world of director Yeon Sang-ho's new film 'Paradise Lost', will be released on the 29th. CJ ENM announced that the first two episodes, 'Your Seaweed Soup' and 'Daddy is Here', will be available on YouTube, Naver TV, Instagram, and Facebook.]]></image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/sll-kt-studio-genie-short-form-drama-switched-son</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-28T12:35:17+09:00</lastmod>
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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="ja" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/ja/news/sll-kt-studio-genie-short-form-drama-switched-son"/>
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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/sll-kt-studio-genie-short-form-drama-switched-son"/>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T12:35:17+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[SLL and KT Studio Genie Co-produce Short-form Drama 'The Switched Son: Return of the Striker']]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[SLL, KT Studio Genie, The Switched Son: Return of the Striker, ReelShort, Lee Jeong-hwa, Ki Hyun Woo, short-form drama]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The short-form drama 'The Switched Son: Return of the Striker', co-produced by SLL and KT Studio Genie, has been released on the global short-form platform ReelShort. The series is a Korean remake of the original ReelShort work 'The Lost Quarterback Returns'.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/modyssey-first-ep-concept-photos-fan-concert-tour</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-28T12:35:15+09:00</lastmod>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="en" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/modyssey-first-ep-concept-photos-fan-concert-tour"/>
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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/modyssey-first-ep-concept-photos-fan-concert-tour"/>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T12:35:15+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[MODYSSEY Releases First EP Concept Photos... Teasing Debut Fan Concert Tour]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[MODYSSEY, MODYSSEY The 1st EP 2.Multitude: How We Bloom, 2026 MODYSSEY FAN CONCERT TOUR HOW WE BLOOM, HOOK, K-pop]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The group MODYSSEY has released concept photos for the 'OFF COURSE' version of their first EP, 'MODYSSEY The 1st EP 2.Multitude: How We Bloom'. Along with the comeback, they also announced their first fan concert tour, '2026 MODYSSEY FAN CONCERT TOUR HOW WE BLOOM'.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/kim-da-hyun-sim-soo-bong-stage-feelings</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-28T12:35:11+09:00</lastmod>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="en" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/kim-da-hyun-sim-soo-bong-stage-feelings"/>
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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/kim-da-hyun-sim-soo-bong-stage-feelings"/>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T12:35:11+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Kim Da-hyun reveals her feelings on her first stage after Sim Soo-bong's remarks]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Kim Da-hyun, Sim Soo-bong, Jin So-ri, Cheonghak-dong, Goseong, Busking]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Singer Kim Da-hyun took the stage for the first time since senior singer Sim Soo-bong's public remarks to share her thoughts. She expressed her gratitude to supporters and her determination to grow as a singer.]]></image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/made-in-korea-season-2-ending-behind-the-scenes</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-28T12:34:18+09:00</lastmod>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="en" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/made-in-korea-season-2-ending-behind-the-scenes"/>
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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh-tw" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh-tw/news/made-in-korea-season-2-ending-behind-the-scenes"/>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/made-in-korea-season-2-ending-behind-the-scenes"/>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T12:34:18+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[‘Made in Korea Season 2’ Ending Behind-the-Scenes Released… Hyun Bin “I’m Not Ready to Let Go of Baek Gi-tae”]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Made in Korea Season 2, Disney+, Hyun Bin, Woo Do-hwan, Jung Woo-sung, Woo Min-ho, Baek Gi-tae, Baek Gi-hyeon]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Disney+ original series ‘Made in Korea Season 2’ has released a behind-the-scenes video featuring the cast's thoughts on the ending. The actors shared their reflections on the characters and the process of filming the final scenes of the noir drama.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[‘Made in Korea Season 2’ Ending Behind-the-Scenes Released… Hyun Bin “I’m Not Ready to Let Go of Baek Gi-tae”]]></image:title>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/lee-kyung-kyu-love-war-clown-son-in-law</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-28T12:34:12+09:00</lastmod>
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        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T12:34:12+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Lee Kyung-kyu reacts firmly to question about 'clown son-in-law who saved 200 million won'... "A clown son-in-law is not allowed"]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[During the 14th episode of the JTBC variety show 'Love War', Lee Kyung-kyu expressed strong opposition to the idea of a clown becoming a son-in-law, despite Lee Hyo-ri's supportive comments. The episode also featured a couple consisting of a clown boyfriend of 11 years and a social worker girlfriend.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/the-remarried-empress-stills-release-november</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-28T12:34:10+09:00</lastmod>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T12:34:10+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Shin Min-a, Lee Jong-suk, Ju Ji-hoon, Lee Se-young, 'The Remarried Empress' Stills Released... Scheduled for November Release]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Disney+ original series 'The Remarried Empress' has released new stills featuring the main cast, including Shin Min-a, Lee Jong-suk, Ju Ji-hoon, and Lee Se-young. The series, based on a popular webtoon, is scheduled to be released this November.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/nam-ji-hyun-make-me-tremble-tvings-original</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-28T12:33:18+09:00</lastmod>
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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/nam-ji-hyun-make-me-tremble-tvings-original"/>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T12:33:18+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Nam Ji-hyun transforms into Gong Yeon-su, the eldest daughter of a head family and a marketer… First release on October 15]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Nam Ji-hyun, Kim Jae-young, Make Me Tremble, TVING, Gong Yeon-su, Dokgo Dal]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Nam Ji-hyun will star as Gong Yeon-su, a marketer and the eldest daughter of a head family, in the TVING original series "Make Me Tremble." The growth romantic comedy features Nam Ji-hyun and Kim Jae-young.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[Nam Ji-hyun transforms into Gong Yeon-su, the eldest daughter of a head family and a marketer… First release on October 15]]></image:title>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/park-yong-taik-fire-baseball-2-fire-fighters</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-28T12:33:11+09:00</lastmod>
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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/park-yong-taik-fire-baseball-2-fire-fighters"/>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T12:33:11+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA['Fire Baseball 2' Park Yong-taik boosts team atmosphere with full-speed sprinting]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Park Yong-taik, Fire Baseball 2, Fire Fighters, Busan Institute of Science and Technology, Song Seung-jun, Yoo Hee-kwan, Lee Taek-keun, Studio C1]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[In the upcoming episode of Studio C1's 'Fire Baseball 2', the Fire Fighters face off against the Busan Institute of Science and Technology. Captain Park Yong-taik and veteran pitchers Song Seung-jun and Yoo Hee-kwan lead the effort to secure a victory.]]></image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/new-only-new-entertainment-exclusive-contract-profile</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-28T12:33:09+09:00</lastmod>
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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/new-only-new-entertainment-exclusive-contract-profile"/>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="x-default" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/new-only-new-entertainment-exclusive-contract-profile"/>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T12:33:09+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[NEW signs exclusive contract with Only New Entertainment... New profile released]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[NEW, Only New Entertainment, THE BOYZ, One Hundred Label, exclusive contract]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[NEW has signed an exclusive contract with Only New Entertainment. The agency announced the news on September 28 and released new profile photos showcasing the artist's diverse charms.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[NEW signs exclusive contract with Only New Entertainment... New profile released]]></image:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/summer-vacation-jinyoung-cho-yi-hyun-wavve</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-28T12:31:11+09:00</lastmod>
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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/summer-vacation-jinyoung-cho-yi-hyun-wavve"/>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="x-default" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/summer-vacation-jinyoung-cho-yi-hyun-wavve"/>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T12:31:11+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA['Summer Vacation' starring Jinyoung and Cho Yi-hyun to be released on Wavve on October 26]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Jinyoung, Cho Yi-hyun, Summer Vacation, Wavve, Song Ji-won, Han Ka-ram, Kim Ha-yeon, Cho Yu-gyeom]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The youth romance drama 'Summer Vacation', starring Jinyoung and Cho Yi-hyun, is scheduled to be released on Wavve on October 26. The story follows high school student Kim Ha-yeon as she meets Cho Yu-gyeom in the rural village of Upo-ri during her summer vacation.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA['Summer Vacation' starring Jinyoung and Cho Yi-hyun to be released on Wavve on October 26]]></image:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/stray-kids-straycity-latin-america-festival</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-28T12:31:09+09:00</lastmod>
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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/stray-kids-straycity-latin-america-festival"/>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="x-default" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/stray-kids-straycity-latin-america-festival"/>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T12:31:09+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Stray Kids attracts 270,000 people with their own festival in Latin America]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Stray Kids, STRAYCITY, Latin America, MANIAC, Thunderous, dominATE, Rock in Rio]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The group Stray Kids gathered a total of 270,000 spectators through their own festival 'STRAYCITY' held in Latin America. The event took place across three regions, including Bogotá, Buenos Aires, and Mexico City.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[Stray Kids attracts 270,000 people with their own festival in Latin America]]></image:title>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/lee-hangyul-solo-album-noise-release</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-28T12:23:07+09:00</lastmod>
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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/lee-hangyul-solo-album-noise-release"/>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T12:23:07+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Lee Hangyul to release first solo album ‘NOISE’ on October 14, nine years after debut]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Lee Hangyul, NOISE, BUNZI, ORCA MUSIC, solo album, Latin pop]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Singer Lee Hangyul is set to release his first solo mini-album, ‘NOISE’, on October 14. His agency, ORCA MUSIC, has released concept photos for the album, which features five tracks including the title song ‘BUNZI’.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[Lee Hangyul to release first solo album ‘NOISE’ on October 14, nine years after debut]]></image:title>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/ive-new-mini-album-release-date</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-28T12:22:59+09:00</lastmod>
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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/ive-new-mini-album-release-date"/>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="x-default" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/ive-new-mini-album-release-date"/>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T12:22:59+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[IVE to release pre-release track on October 19... New mini album to be released on the 26th]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[IVE, Starship Entertainment, Looks Can Kill, BANG BANG, BLACKHOLE, SHOW WHAT I AM, Asia, North America]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[IVE is returning with a new mini album, releasing a pre-release track on October 19 followed by the full album on October 26. This comeback follows the completion of their world tour.]]></image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/qwer-boys-comic-picaresque-return</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-28T12:22:13+09:00</lastmod>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="en" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/qwer-boys-comic-picaresque-return"/>
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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/qwer-boys-comic-picaresque-return"/>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T12:22:13+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[QWER sings of youth's growing pains with ‘Boys' Comic’]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[QWER, Boys' Comic, Picaresque, T.B.H, Siyeon, special single]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[QWER has returned with special singles ‘Boys' Comic’ and ‘Picaresque’. The title track ‘Boys' Comic’ was selected through a fan vote and captures the themes of failure and frustration alongside excitement.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[QWER sings of youth's growing pains with ‘Boys' Comic’]]></image:title>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/park-sung-hoon-mbn-drama-what-a-boss-wants</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-28T12:22:13+09:00</lastmod>
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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/park-sung-hoon-mbn-drama-what-a-boss-wants"/>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T12:22:13+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Park Sung-hoon to play only son of a chaebol, Kwon Do-hyeok, in MBN's new drama 'What a Boss Wants']]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Park Sung-hoon, What a Boss Wants, MBN, Kwon Do-hyeok, Lee Eun-chae, Kwon Tae-ung, Oh Yes Entertainment]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Actor Park Sung-hoon will transform into Kwon Do-hyeok, the only son of a top 1% chaebol family, in the new MBN drama 'What a Boss Wants'. The drama follows the romance between the cold-hearted chaebol boss Kwon Do-hyeok and indie band vocalist Lee Eun-chae.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[Park Sung-hoon to play only son of a chaebol, Kwon Do-hyeok, in MBN's new drama 'What a Boss Wants']]></image:title>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/four-hands-two-sonatas-lee-jun-young-song-kang</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-28T12:22:11+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:title><![CDATA['Four Hands, Two Sonatas': Lee Jun-young's revenge returns after 9 years, Song Kang has resigned himself]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[In the 10th episode of the tvN weekend drama 'Four Hands, Two Sonatas', the relationship between Kang Bi-o and Choi Jeong-yo collapses as their long-standing conflict intensifies.]]></image:caption>
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    <lastmod>2026-09-28T12:21:18+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:title><![CDATA[Roy Kim releases music video teaser for ‘CRY OUT LOUD’… to be released on October 6]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Roy Kim has released a music video teaser for his new single ‘CRY OUT LOUD’. The song is scheduled for release on October 6, followed by a live tour in Seoul in November.]]></image:caption>
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    <lastmod>2026-09-28T12:21:12+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:title><![CDATA[Lim Young-woong's 'A Bientot RE' surpasses 1 million views... All songs in 'IM HERO 10' record 1 million views]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Lim Young-woong's music video for 'A Bientot RE' has exceeded 1 million views on YouTube. With this achievement, all 10 tracks from his special digital album 'IM HERO 10' have now surpassed the 1 million view mark.]]></image:caption>
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    <lastmod>2026-09-28T12:21:06+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:title><![CDATA[The reason why Jun Hyun-moo stopped filming at a massage shop in Vietnam]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[During the filming of MBN's 'This Is Hyunmoo Road' in Da Nang, Vietnam, Jun Hyun-moo decided to stop filming at a massage shop after encountering Korean tourists. He expressed that experiencing the destination is more important than performing for the broadcast.]]></image:caption>
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