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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/gapyeong-jatgoeul-market-romantic-concert-kim-hyun-jung</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-18T17:48:40+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:title><![CDATA[Gapyeong Jatgoeul Market to Host 2026 Gapyeong Jatgoeul Market Romantic Concert on the 23rd… Featuring Kim Hyun-jung and more]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Gapyeong County announced on the 18th that it will hold the '2026 Gapyeong Jatgoeul Market Romantic Concert' at a special stage in Gapyeong Jatgoeul Market on the 23rd. The event, marking its 7th year, aims to revitalize the traditional market and create a space for residents and visitors to communicate through culture.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/tv-chosun-golden-friday-yang-ji-eun-kim-yong-bin</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-18T17:46:23+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-18T17:46:23+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[TV CHOSUN 'Golden Friday' Yang Ji-eun vs Kim Yong-bin, Head-to-Head Record in 'Jin-Jin' Battle is 3 Wins and 1 Loss]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[In the upcoming episode of TV CHOSUN's 'Golden Friday', Kim Yong-bin and Yang Ji-eun will face off in a battle of champions, with Yang Ji-eun currently leading their head-to-head record.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/kim-hye-ja-65th-anniversary-acting-ceremony</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-18T17:46:03+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-18T17:46:03+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Ceremony Held to Commemorate Kim Hye-ja's 65th Anniversary in Acting... Colleagues such as Bong Joon Ho and Han Ji Min Attend to Congratulate]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Kim Hye-ja, Bong Joon Ho, Han Ji Min, Han Hyo-joo, Still Shining, Song Il-gon, Mother]]></news:keywords>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/miss-trot-for-you-ratings-duet-competition</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-18T17:44:47+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-18T17:44:47+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA['Miss Trot for You' Episode 19 Ratings 3.1%... Lee So-na X Koo Soo-kyung Duet Takes 1st Place with 188 Points]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Miss Trot for You, TV CHOSUN, Lee So-na, Koo Soo-kyung, Ahn Sung-hoon, Jung Hong-il, Nielsen Korea]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The 19th episode of TV CHOSUN's 'Miss Trot for You' featured a "Real Man, Real Woman" special where contestants performed duets with TOP7 members. The episode achieved a 3.1% viewership rating, ranking first in its time slot.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/korea-men-basketball-semifinal-iran-mbc-broadcast</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-18T17:42:52+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-18T17:42:52+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Basketball National Team Semifinal Against Iran, MBC's Ha Seung-jin X Ko Kang Yong Broadcast at 3:30 PM]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Korea Men's National Basketball Team, Iran, Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games, Ha Seung-jin, Ko Kang Yong, MBC, basketball]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The Korea Men's National Basketball Team, currently on a winning streak at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games, will face Iran in the semifinals to compete for a spot in the final. MBC will broadcast the match live today at 3:30 PM with commentators Ha Seung-jin and Ko Kang Yong.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/walk-expedition-northern-spain-journey</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-18T17:42:47+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-18T17:42:47+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[KBS Walk Expedition September 19, a Journey Through Northern Spain Featuring the Tower of Hercules and Guernica]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Walk Expedition, Spain, Picasso, Guernica, Gaztelugatxe, Picos de Europa National Park, Tower of Hercules, KBS 1TV]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The program "Walk Expedition" explores the lush northern region of Spain, visiting historical sites like Guernica and the Tower of Hercules, as well as natural wonders like Gaztelugatxe and Picos de Europa National Park.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/freechal-jeon-je-wan-it-legend-fall</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-18T17:31:52+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-18T17:31:52+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Freechal Founder Jeon Je-wan: The Fall Following the Legend of 10 Million Members and the 3,000 Won Monetization]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Jeon Je-wan, Freechal, SBS, Kkokkomu, Tony An, Han So-eun, Kim Hyo-jin, IT industry]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The SBS program "The Story of the Day That Biting Its Own Tail" (Kkokkomu) highlighted the turbulent life of Jeon Je-wan, the founder of Freechal, who led the dot-com venture boom in Korea before facing a downfall due to a controversial monetization policy.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/tv-show-authentic-masterpieces-kim-young-ran-folk-artifact</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-18T17:26:14+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-18T17:26:14+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Kim Young-ran delighted by red gold and silver folk artifact; what is the identity of this high-status wedding item?]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[TV Show Authentic Masterpieces, Kim Young-ran, Lee Kyung-jin, Ahn So-young, Lee Bang-un, Hwang Cheol, KBS 1TV]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The September 20 broadcast of KBS 1TV's 'TV Show Authentic Masterpieces' will feature a landscape ink wash painting by Lee Bang-un, a decorative red folk artifact used by high-status individuals, and calligraphy by Hwang Cheol. Veteran actresses Kim Young-ran, Lee Kyung-jin, and Ahn So-young will appear as the appraisal panel.]]></image:caption>
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    <lastmod>2026-09-18T17:24:41+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:genres>PressRelease</news:genres>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-18T17:24:41+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Kian84 experiences 'reality hit' after introducing AI girlfriend to Ji Ye-eun... "I feel like I'm becoming an AI"]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Kian84, Ji Ye-eun, Jang Do Yeon, Lee Yu-bi, My AI Partner: Strange Love, SBS, Na-hee, Seok-ho]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[In the SBS show 'My AI Partner: Strange Love', Kian84 faces an identity crisis after introducing his AI girlfriend Na-hee to his friend Ji Ye-eun, while Jang Do Yeon finds herself falling for a new AI partner, Seok-ho.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/jeju-missing-person-officer-bu-unanswered-questions</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-18T17:24:10+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:genres>PressRelease</news:genres>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-18T17:24:10+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[25 Missing Person Reports Falsely Closed in Jeju, Skeletal Remains Found in Palm Forest After 104 Days]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The SBS program "Unanswered Questions" investigates suspicions surrounding Officer Bu of the Jeju Seobu Police Station, who allegedly falsified the closure of 25 missing person reports, including the case of Jang Mi-ran, whose skeletal remains were discovered in a palm forest.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[25 Missing Person Reports Falsely Closed in Jeju, Skeletal Remains Found in Palm Forest After 104 Days]]></image:title>
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    <lastmod>2026-09-18T17:24:01+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-18T17:24:01+09:00</news:publication_date>
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    <lastmod>2026-09-18T17:22:22+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-18T17:22:22+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Busan boy 19, protecting his Peruvian mother, takes the stage with Lee Seung-chul just one month after debut]]></news:title>
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    <lastmod>2026-09-18T17:22:14+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-18T17:22:14+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[2030s Choose Plumbing and Tiling Over Office Jobs Pushed Aside by AI]]></news:title>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/korean-chamber-commerce-hong-kong-k-festival-week</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-18T17:10:29+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-18T17:10:29+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[The Korean Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong to host 'Mid-Autumn K-Festival Week' starting on the 21st for Chuseok]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The Korean Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong is hosting the 'Mid-Autumn K-Festival Week' from September 21 to 27 at Central Market to celebrate its 50th anniversary and Chuseok. The event features various Korean cultural experiences, including cooking demonstrations by famous chefs and K-pop performances, aimed at promoting cultural exchange between South Korea and Hong Kong.]]></image:caption>
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    <lastmod>2026-09-18T15:28:45+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-18T15:28:45+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Band Soran Releases New EP 'Layer'... Attempting Musical Change with Title Track 'Just Before the Breakup']]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The band Soran is continuing their musical journey this year with the release of their new EP 'Layer'. The album features a variety of genres and marks their first EP since entering a new system centered around Ko Young Bae in January.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/kickflip-comeback-kick-off-the-wall-pt-1</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-18T15:08:10+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-18T15:08:10+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Boy group KickFlip to comeback on October 6 with mini album 'KICK OFF THE WALL Pt. 1']]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Boy group KickFlip will return to the music scene on October 6 with their new mini album 'KICK OFF THE WALL Pt. 1'. The album features eight tracks, including the double title songs 'Unfinished' and 'Kick Off The Wall (Feat. iann dior)'.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/the-odyssey-11-million-viewers-avengers-infinity-war</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-18T14:47:00+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-18T14:47:00+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Movie 'The Odyssey' Surpasses 11 Million Viewers... Aiming to Break 'Avengers: Infinity War' Record]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The movie 'The Odyssey' has surpassed 11 million cumulative viewers, approaching the record held by 'Avengers: Infinity War'. Directed by Christopher Nolan, the film is seeing sustained success since its release on August 5.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/enhypen-vr-concert-destiny-release-immersive</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-18T13:11:37+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-18T13:11:37+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[ENHYPEN VR CONCERT : DESTINY Released... Immersive Narrative That Changes According to Audience Choice]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The group ENHYPEN released their second VR concert, "ENHYPEN VR CONCERT : DESTINY," on September 18, featuring a cinematic format where the narrative changes based on the viewer's chosen member. The special stage greeting at LOTTE CINEMA World Tower on September 20 sold out immediately upon reservation.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/allhours-first-world-tour-rise-up-seoul</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-18T12:10:09+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-18T12:10:09+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[ALL(H)OURS to hold first world tour 'RISE UP' since debut, starting in Seoul this October]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The group ALL(H)OURS is embarking on their first world tour titled '1st World Tour 'RISE UP'', which will kick off in Seoul on October 10. The tour will continue through Europe in November and North America in January 2027.]]></image:caption>
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    <lastmod>2026-09-18T11:29:49+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-18T11:29:49+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Lee Seung-yoon forgets wedding anniversary for two consecutive years... eventually enters 'Wildman' mode]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Comedian Lee Seung-yoon humorously shared his situation after forgetting his wedding anniversary for the second year in a row. He posted a photo of himself sitting in a tent in the mountains to express his predicament.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/go-woori-pregnancy-full-term-childbirth</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-18T11:09:23+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-18T11:09:23+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Go Woori reveals full-term D-line 20 days before childbirth... Becoming a mother in October]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Go Woori, a former member of the group Rainbow, shared photos of her final month of pregnancy, revealing that she is approximately 20 days away from giving birth in October.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/jeon-yu-jin-adios-teaser-album</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-18T11:09:19+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-18T11:09:19+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Jeon Yu-jin reveals teaser for first full-length album 'Adios'... foreshadowing matured charm]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Singer Jeon Yu-jin has released the first teaser image for her first full-length album 'Adios', showcasing a more mature image. The album is scheduled to be released on October 10.]]></image:caption>
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    <lastmod>2026-09-18T10:49:12+09:00</lastmod>
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        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-18T10:49:12+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Women's Volleyball 3-0 against Qatar, Women's Football 6-0 against Bangladesh... MBC sweeps No. 1 viewership ratings]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[MBC achieved the highest viewership ratings across all categories for its coverage of the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games preliminary matches, including the Korea Women's National Volleyball Team's victory over Qatar and the women's football victory over Bangladesh.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/park-ae-ri-poppin-hyun-joon-kim-tae-yeon-ahn-sung-hoon-korean-traditional-music-stage</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-18T10:41:56+09:00</lastmod>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="en" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/park-ae-ri-poppin-hyun-joon-kim-tae-yeon-ahn-sung-hoon-korean-traditional-music-stage"/>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="ja" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/ja/news/park-ae-ri-poppin-hyun-joon-kim-tae-yeon-ahn-sung-hoon-korean-traditional-music-stage"/>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh-tw" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh-tw/news/park-ae-ri-poppin-hyun-joon-kim-tae-yeon-ahn-sung-hoon-korean-traditional-music-stage"/>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/park-ae-ri-poppin-hyun-joon-kim-tae-yeon-ahn-sung-hoon-korean-traditional-music-stage"/>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="x-default" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/park-ae-ri-poppin-hyun-joon-kim-tae-yeon-ahn-sung-hoon-korean-traditional-music-stage"/>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
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      <news:genres>PressRelease</news:genres>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-18T10:41:56+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Park Ae-ri, Poppin Hyun Joon, Kim Tae-yeon, Eun Ga-eun, Nam Sang-il, and Ahn Sung-hoon Gather in Gochang for a Special Stage]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Park Ae-ri, Poppin Hyun Joon, Kim Tae-yeon, Eun Ga-eun, Nam Sang-il, Ahn Sung-hoon, Korean Traditional Music Stage, KBS 1TV]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[KBS 1TV's "Korean Traditional Music Stage" will broadcast a special episode themed "Connections" on September 19, featuring various artists performing together. The program showcases unique collaborations between traditional Korean music performers and singers across different genres.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/miss-trot-for-you-ahn-sung-hoon-seo-ji-o-thigh-wrestling</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-18T10:41:44+09:00</lastmod>
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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh-tw" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh-tw/news/miss-trot-for-you-ahn-sung-hoon-seo-ji-o-thigh-wrestling"/>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/miss-trot-for-you-ahn-sung-hoon-seo-ji-o-thigh-wrestling"/>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="x-default" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/miss-trot-for-you-ahn-sung-hoon-seo-ji-o-thigh-wrestling"/>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
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      <news:genres>PressRelease</news:genres>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-18T10:41:44+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA['Miss Trot for You' Ahn Sung-hoon vs Seo Ji-o, Real Men's Pride Divided by Thigh Wrestling]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Miss Trot for You, Ahn Sung-hoon, Seo Ji-o, Huh Chan-mi, Lee Eun Ha, TV CHOSUN]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[In the upcoming episode of TV CHOSUN's 'Miss Trot for You', Seo Ji-o and Ahn Sung-hoon engage in a fierce thigh wrestling match, while Huh Chan-mi and Seo Ji-o prepare a sophisticated duet.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/john-noh-origingroove-contract-ko-yeong-yeol</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-18T10:17:04+09:00</lastmod>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="en" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/john-noh-origingroove-contract-ko-yeong-yeol"/>
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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/john-noh-origingroove-contract-ko-yeong-yeol"/>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:genres>PressRelease</news:genres>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-18T10:17:04+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Ko Yeong-yeol's ORIGINGROOVE recruits tenor John Noh as Creative Director]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[John Noh, Ko Yeong-yeol, ORIGINGROOVE, Phantom Singer 3, RabidAnce, classical music, crossover]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Tenor John Noh has signed an exclusive contract with ORIGINGROOVE, an agency founded by singer Ko Yeong-yeol, and will serve as a content creative director.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/nct-127-fifth-world-tour-seoul-kspo-dome</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-18T10:16:47+09:00</lastmod>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="en" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/nct-127-fifth-world-tour-seoul-kspo-dome"/>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="ja" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/ja/news/nct-127-fifth-world-tour-seoul-kspo-dome"/>
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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/nct-127-fifth-world-tour-seoul-kspo-dome"/>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-18T10:16:47+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[NCT 127, Opening the Prelude to Their Fifth World Tour... A Splendid Start at Seoul's KSPO DOME]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[NCT 127, NEO CITY : SEOUL – THE REDLINE, SM Entertainment, KSPO DOME, BLINGY, Beyond LIVE, Weverse]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[NCT 127 will hold their fifth world tour, 'NEO CITY : SEOUL – THE REDLINE', at the Olympic Park KSPO DOME in Seoul from October 18 to 20. The tour will feature hits from their 7th full album 'BLINGY' and other hits from the past 10 years, with live viewing services available globally.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/roy-kim-kspo-dome-sold-out-concert</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-18T10:00:53+09:00</lastmod>
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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/roy-kim-kspo-dome-sold-out-concert"/>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-18T10:00:53+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Roy Kim enters KSPO DOME for the first time... Year-end concerts sold out for 5 consecutive years]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Roy Kim, KSPO DOME, 2026-27 Roy Kim LIVE TOUR [R:O:Y] in SEOUL, Cry Out Loud, Seoul, concert]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Singer Roy Kim has proven his strong ticket power by selling out all seats for his solo concert, marking his first time performing at the KSPO DOME. He is scheduled to hold the '2026-27 Roy Kim LIVE TOUR [R:O:Y] in SEOUL' on November 21 and 22 in Seoul.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/hwang-seok-il-wonju-jeongga-performance</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-18T09:55:24+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-18T09:55:24+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Wonju Native Hwang Seok-il Holds First Jeongga Stage 'Emergence and Flight' Before a Full House]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Hwang Seok-il, a young traditional Korean musician from Wonju, held his first Jeongga recital titled 'Emergence and Flight (Jeongga: The Refined Music of Joseon Scholars)' at the Wonju Cultural Center Performance Hall. The event drew significant local interest, featuring various Jeongga forms accompanied by professional traditional instrumentalists.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/yeongam-kim-chang-jo-sanjo-festival-success</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-18T09:55:22+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:genres>PressRelease</news:genres>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-18T09:55:22+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Yeongam 2026 Kim Chang-jo Sanjo Festival Concludes Successfully with Free Programs and Shuttle Service from Naju Station for 4,000 Visitors]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The 2026 Kim Chang-jo Sanjo Festival concluded its two-day journey in Yeongam, Jeonnam, featuring 27 domestic and international artists across 12 programs. The festival offered free admission to all programs and provided a shuttle service from KTX Naju Station to accommodate approximately 4,000 attendees.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/n-flying-asia-tour-taipei-start</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-18T09:54:08+09:00</lastmod>
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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/n-flying-asia-tour-taipei-start"/>
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    <news:news>
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        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:genres>PressRelease</news:genres>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-18T09:54:08+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[N.Flying expands domestic tour fever to Asia, starting in Taipei]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[N.Flying, 2026 N.Flying LIVE '&CON5 : into REM' in TAIPEI, FNC Entertainment, Still, Fading Away, Asia Tour]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The band N.Flying is set to begin an official Asia tour following their successful domestic tour, starting with a performance in Taipei. The tour will continue through several major cities in Asia, including Bangkok, Hong Kong, Nagoya, Osaka, Tokyo, and Kaohsiung.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/alfonso-cuaron-jonas-cuaron-busan-international-film-festival</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-18T09:31:45+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:title><![CDATA[Director Alfonso Cuarón to attend 31st Busan International Film Festival with son Jonás Cuarón]]></news:title>
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    <lastmod>2026-09-18T08:54:22+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-18T08:54:22+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Coach Fall Campaign Features 5 Ambassadors Including SOYEON and Elle Fanning]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[New York expressive luxury brand Coach has unveiled its 2026 Fall campaign, "Live Your Story," which highlights self-expression and real-world connections through style and music. The campaign features five Special Edition Tabby Bags inspired by global ambassadors and introduces the Ticket Charm Collection.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/drum-busking-cheongpyeong-station-gapyeong</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-18T08:52:21+09:00</lastmod>
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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/drum-busking-cheongpyeong-station-gapyeong"/>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-18T08:52:21+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Drum Busking to be Held at Former Cheongpyeong Station Site in Gapyeong on October 1, Free Admission]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The Drum Sarang Club will hold an outdoor drum busking performance titled "Drum Busking - Four Beats Under the Clock Tower" at the Cheongpyeong Station 1979 site on October 1. The event features various musical arrangements ranging from 1970s-80s hits to K-pop, and is open to the public for free.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/koo-kyo-hwan-new-generation-war-reawakened-man-premiere</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-18T08:52:03+09:00</lastmod>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
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      <news:genres>PressRelease</news:genres>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-18T08:52:03+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Koo Kyo Hwan's 'New Generation War: Reawakened Man' Receives Praise at Premiere... Anticipation Builds Ahead of May 30 Release]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The film 'New Generation War: Reawakened Man' is receiving enthusiastic responses from audiences following its premiere ahead of its May 30 release. Starring Koo Kyo Hwan, the movie follows Seok-hwan, a job seeker full of unfounded confidence, who discovers he can resurrect 72 hours after death and faces mysterious pursuers.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/choi-sun-jeong-sunwoo-eun-sook-lee-sang-won-family</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-18T07:50:19+09:00</lastmod>
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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/choi-sun-jeong-sunwoo-eun-sook-lee-sang-won-family"/>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
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      <news:genres>PressRelease</news:genres>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-18T07:50:19+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Choi Sun-jeong mentions relationship with mother-in-law Sunwoo Eun-sook and son, "We are awkward with each other"]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Choi Sun-jeong, Sunwoo Eun-sook, Lee Sang-won, Lee Young-ha, Miss Chunhyang Pageant, Let's Live Together, KBS2, Special Times]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Choi Sun-jeong, the daughter-in-law of actress Sunwoo Eun-sook, shared personal anecdotes about her family relationships during a Q&A session on social media. She revealed that her mother-in-law Sunwoo Eun-sook also maintains an awkward relationship with her son, Lee Sang-won.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/newjeans-comeback-hiatus-appearance-change</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-18T07:09:49+09:00</lastmod>
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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/newjeans-comeback-hiatus-appearance-change"/>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-18T07:09:49+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[NewJeans Starts Preparing for Comeback After 2-Year Hiatus... Intense Interest in Their Changed Appearances]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The group NewJeans has begun making moves for a comeback following a long hiatus of approximately two years. As members resume individual activities, public attention is focused on their matured appearances and their upcoming plans to bridge the gap caused by the recent hiatus.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/sechskies-ko-ji-yong-ex-wife-injunction</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-18T06:29:56+09:00</lastmod>
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        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
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      <news:genres>PressRelease</news:genres>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-18T06:29:56+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[SECHSKIES' Ko Ji-yong files injunction against ex-wife Heo Yang-im to prevent interference with visitation rights]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Ko Ji-yong, a former member of SECHSKIES, has filed an injunction against his ex-wife, Heo Yang-im, to prevent interference with visitation rights and the posting of photos and videos of their child. Ko claims that his inability to pay child support temporarily was due to massive medical expenses during a life-threatening illness, and he is responding to legal actions previously taken by Heo.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[SECHSKIES' Ko Ji-yong files injunction against ex-wife Heo Yang-im to prevent interference with visitation rights]]></image:title>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/jeon-soyeon-im-quitting-melon-top100-number-one</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-18T00:33:20+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-18T00:33:20+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[JEON SOYEON's 'I'm Quitting' Reaches No. 1 on Melon TOP100... Proving Musicality Overcoming Plagiarism Controversy]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[JEON SOYEON, a member of the group (I-dle), has achieved a significant milestone as a solo artist with her new song 'I'm Quitting' reaching number one on the Melon TOP100 chart. Despite facing plagiarism allegations, the song's success is being viewed as a demonstration of her musicality.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/zhang-yimou-busan-international-film-festival-jury-president</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-17T21:31:51+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:genres>PressRelease</news:genres>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-17T21:31:51+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Director Zhang Yimou Appointed as Jury President for the Competition Section of the 31st Busan International Film Festival]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Zhang Yimou, 31st Busan International Film Festival, Bi Gan, Samal Yeslyamova, Kei Ishikawa, July Jung, Tran Thi Bich Ngoc, Choi Hee-seo]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Master of Chinese cinema Zhang Yimou has been appointed as the Jury President for the competition section of the 31st Busan International Film Festival. He will lead a seven-member jury to judge 13 invited works.]]></image:caption>
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    <lastmod>2026-09-17T20:35:37+09:00</lastmod>
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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="ja" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/ja/news/jang-yoon-jeong-diet-ems-exercise-story"/>
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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/jang-yoon-jeong-diet-ems-exercise-story"/>
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        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
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      <news:genres>PressRelease</news:genres>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-17T20:35:37+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Jang Yoon-jeong reveals diet story after first childbirth... "Even visited an EMS exercise center"]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Singer Jang Yoon-jeong shared an anecdote about visiting an EMS exercise center to lose weight quickly after giving birth to her first child. She also confessed to her lazy nature regarding consistent strength training despite feeling the need for health management.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/concert-scalping-public-performance-act-forum</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-17T19:08:42+09:00</lastmod>
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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/concert-scalping-public-performance-act-forum"/>
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      <news:title><![CDATA[Nearly 130,000 Scalped Concert Ticket Transactions This Year... Discussions on the Effectiveness of the Revised Public Performance Act]]></news:title>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/influencer-aori-elsa-autumn-daily-life</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-17T18:47:24+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-17T18:47:24+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Influencer Aori reveals relaxed autumn daily life with her dog Elsa]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Influencer Aori shared photos of her peaceful autumn days spent with her dog Elsa on social media. She also recently drew public attention by revealing her relationship with Kim Hyeong-bae, an oriental medicine doctor and YouTuber.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/kim-yun-ji-korea-creative-content-agency-production-committee</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-17T18:28:05+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-17T18:28:05+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Kim Yun-ji, President of Korea Creative Content Agency: "Introducing Korean-Style Production Committee... Leaping Forward as a K-Content Export Platform"]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Kim Yun-ji, President of the Korea Creative Content Agency, announced four new strategies, including the establishment of a "Korean-Style Production Committee" to support the entire lifecycle of content IP from discovery to overseas expansion.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/kim-jae-hwan-comeback-love-from-here</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-17T18:27:38+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-17T18:27:38+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Kim Jae Hwan to Comeback on October 7 with New Single Album 'Love, from here']]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Singer Kim Jae Hwan has begun official comeback promotions by releasing the scheduler for his new single album 'Love, from here'. The album is set to be released on October 7.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/niziu-sour-grapes-comeback-september</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-17T18:04:27+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-17T18:04:27+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[NiziU to make domestic comeback on September 28 with first mini album ‘Sour Grapes’]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Girl group NiziU is heating up comeback expectations by releasing a mysterious concept film ahead of their first domestic mini album. The group is set to release ‘Sour Grapes’ on September 28, featuring five tracks including a title song inspired by Aesop's Fables.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/resident-evil-night-zero-rotten-tomatoes-score</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-17T18:04:10+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-17T18:04:10+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[‘Resident Evil: Night Zero’ achieves 97% on Rotten Tomatoes upon release]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The film ‘Resident Evil: Night Zero’ has received high acclaim from international critics, recording a 97% freshness rating on Rotten Tomatoes. This score surpasses several recent notable horror films and video game-based adaptations.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[‘Resident Evil: Night Zero’ achieves 97% on Rotten Tomatoes upon release]]></image:title>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/japan-bear-casualties-village-dependent-bear</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-17T17:48:12+09:00</lastmod>
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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/japan-bear-casualties-village-dependent-bear"/>
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      <news:genres>PressRelease</news:genres>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-17T17:48:12+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Japan's Bear Casualties Reach Record 238, Emergence of "village-dependent bear"]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Japan, Akita Prefecture, Keiji Minatoya, Kazuhiko Maita, Kiyoshi Yamauchi, Docu Insight, KBS 1TV, village-dependent bear]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Conflicts between bears and humans are surging in Japan, with casualties reaching a record high. This phenomenon is linked to the aging rural population and abandoned farmland, leading to the emergence of "village-dependent bears."]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[Japan's Bear Casualties Reach Record 238, Emergence of "village-dependent bear"]]></image:title>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/tv-chosun-golden-friday-chun-gil-hells-roulette</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-17T17:48:11+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-17T17:48:11+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[TV CHOSUN 'Golden Friday' Introduces Hell's Roulette, Chun-gil in Crisis as Sole 1st Place Holder]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[TV CHOSUN, Golden Friday, Chun-gil, Ahn Sung-hoon, Kim Sung-joo, Na Hoon-A, Sim Soo Bong, Lee Sun-hee]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[TV CHOSUN's 'Golden Friday' will introduce a new "Hell's Roulette" rule that can cause members to lose their Golden Stars, putting current leader Chun-gil at risk. The upcoming episode also features the appearance of a "Super Maggie Singer" representing the 7080 era.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/gyeongsan-boxing-boy-seung-ik-grandfather-empty-bottles</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-17T17:41:29+09:00</lastmod>
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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/gyeongsan-boxing-boy-seung-ik-grandfather-empty-bottles"/>
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      <news:publication>
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      <news:genres>PressRelease</news:genres>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-17T17:41:29+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Gyeongsan Boxing Boy Seung-ik, Picking Up Empty Bottles and Working at a Market for Grandfather Who Lost Grandmother]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Seung-ik, Gyeongsan, Companion, KBS 1TV, boxing, elderly poverty]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Seung-ik, a young boy training in boxing to protect his grandfather, and his grandfather, who is struggling with debt and grief after the death of his wife, rely solely on each other for survival.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/sbs-our-ballad-2-teaser-participants</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-17T17:41:26+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-17T17:41:26+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[SBS Our Ballad 2: Standing Ovations from Top 100 Ears for Participants with Extraordinary Specs and an Average Age of 17.9]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The third teaser for the SBS audition project "Our Ballad 2" has been released, showcasing the incredible backgrounds of participants with an average age of 17.9. The teaser features intense reactions from the Top 100 Ears representatives to the participants' extraordinary skills and unique life stories.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/lee-so-na-koo-soo-kyung-miss-trot-for-you</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-17T17:41:15+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:genres>PressRelease</news:genres>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-17T17:41:15+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Lee So-na's US Concert Sold Out... Koo Soo-kyung Makes First Appearance on TV CHOSUN in 10 Years]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Lee So-na, Koo Soo-kyung, Miss Trot for You, TV CHOSUN, Choi Yu-na, Trace]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Lee So-na proves her global popularity with a sold-out US concert, while Koo Soo-kyung makes her first appearance on TV CHOSUN after 10 years of obscurity. The two will perform a duet of Choi Yu-na's 'Trace' on the upcoming episode of 'Miss Trot for You'.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/china-ai-us-china-hegemony-kim-sang-bae</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-17T17:26:05+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-17T17:26:05+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[China Releases 5 AI Models in 8 Weeks: Professor Kim Sang-bae Analyzes the US-China Hegemony War]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Professor Kim Sang-bae of Seoul National University analyzes the intensifying AI hegemony competition between the US and China, highlighting China's rapid development of frontier models despite US technology controls.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/jang-do-yeon-kian84-my-ai-partner-strange-love</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-17T17:25:38+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:genres>PressRelease</news:genres>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-17T17:25:38+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Jang Do Yeon confesses, “If only you were alive” to new AI partner... Kian84 also calls Na-hee “Honey”]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[In the upcoming 5th episode of SBS's "My AI Partner: Strange Love," Kian84 experiences emotional confusion as his relationship with AI Na-hee deepens, while Jang Do Yeon falls head over heels for a new AI partner. Lee Yu-bi also surprises everyone by visiting a dress shop with her AI partner.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/kim-sang-gyeom-park-han-sol-same-bed-different-dreams-2</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-17T17:25:01+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-17T17:25:01+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[SBS Same Bed, Different Dreams 2, Kim Sang-gyeom ♥ Park Han-sol couple to make first appearance on September 22… revealing 'difference in expression']]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[National athlete couple Kim Sang-gyeom and Park Han-sol will appear on SBS's 'Same Bed, Different Dreams 2: You Are My Destiny' for the first time, revealing the differences in their ways of expressing affection.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/jeon-je-wan-freechal-founder-pension-cleaner-ssb</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-17T17:24:54+09:00</lastmod>
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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/jeon-je-wan-freechal-founder-pension-cleaner-ssb"/>
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      <news:publication>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-17T17:24:54+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[SBS The story of the day when the tail was bitten, Jeon Je-wan, founder of 10-million-member 'Freechal', is now a pension cleaner in Yangyang]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[On the SBS program "The story of the day when the tail was bitten," Freechal founder Jeon Je-wan will reveal how he went from a first-generation venture CEO and IT genius to working as a cleaner at a pension.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/sbs-my-genie-secretary-ji-chang-wook-son-ye-jin-nana</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-17T17:22:50+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication>
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      <news:genres>PressRelease</news:genres>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-17T17:22:50+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[SBS My Genie Secretary: Lee Seo Jin focuses all attention on Son Ye Jin and Nana despite Ji Chang Wook's return... 4th in popularity]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[In the upcoming episode of SBS's "My Genie Secretary," Lee Seo Jin and Kim Kwang Kyu neglect Ji Chang Wook to serve Son Ye Jin and Nana at a production press conference for the Netflix series "Snow White's Revenge." The show continues its successful run, ranking 4th on Netflix's weekly chart.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/jun-hyun-moo-sbs-nagoya-asian-games-archery</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-17T17:22:29+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-17T17:22:29+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[[Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games] SBS Nagoya Asian Games, Jun Hyun-moo joins as archery recurve caster]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[SBS has announced that Jun Hyun-moo will join its "caster triangle" of Bae Seong Jae, Jung Woo-young, and Jun Hyun-moo to provide commentary for archery recurve during the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/grand-mint-festival-2026-final-lineup-announced</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-17T17:10:14+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:genres>PressRelease</news:genres>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-17T17:10:14+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA['Grand Mint Festival 2026' Final Lineup Revealed... Jung Joon-il and Lee Seok-won Join]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The organizers of 'Grand Mint Festival 2026' have announced the final lineup, adding six more artists including Jung Joon-il and Lee Seok-won. The festival is scheduled to take place at Olympic Park in Seoul from October 17 to 18.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/ahn-ye-eun-national-museum-of-korea-performance</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-17T16:49:20+09:00</lastmod>
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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/ahn-ye-eun-national-museum-of-korea-performance"/>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
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      <news:genres>PressRelease</news:genres>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-17T16:49:20+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Ahn Ye Eun to Grace the Final Celebration Stage of '2026 National Museum of Korea Costume Play: National Edition' on the 19th]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Singer-songwriter Ahn Ye Eun will perform at the final celebration of the '2026 National Museum of Korea Costume Play: National Edition' held at the National Museum of Korea on the 19th.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/tws-twimi-official-characters-unveiled</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-17T16:49:14+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication>
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      <news:genres>PressRelease</news:genres>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-17T16:49:14+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[TWS Unveils Official Member Characters ‘TWIMI’… JIHOON is a Puppy in a Jellyfish Cloak]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[PLEDIS Entertainment announced the release of 'TWIMI', official character dolls representing the individual personalities of TWS members. The characters include SHINYU's 'Jjok', DOHOON's 'Dojuni', YOUNGJAE's 'Gichuni', HANJIN's 'Hanbit', JIHOON's 'Haetpi', and KYUNGMIN's 'Haemtaengi'.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/shindong-super-junior-birthday-weight-loss</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-17T16:28:21+09:00</lastmod>
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        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:genres>PressRelease</news:genres>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-17T16:28:21+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[SHINDONG, who lost 37kg, smiles brightly at a surprise gift ahead of his birthday]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Super Junior member SHINDONG shared his recent status, showing off a transformed appearance after losing 37kg, and expressed his gratitude for early birthday celebrations. He was particularly moved by a surprise event prepared by the members of the group QWER.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/hwang-in-seon-nam-dong-hyun-click-release</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-17T14:30:54+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-17T14:30:54+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Hwang In-seon joins hands with Nam Dong-hyun to release new song 'Click' in October... Balancing singer and Gripper activities]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Singer Hwang In-seon is returning to the music industry this October with the new single 'Click', which was written and composed by Nam Dong-hyun. While active as a "Gripper" on the MCN platform Grip, Hwang In-seon expressed a determination to pursue both a successful career as a singer and a Gripper.]]></image:caption>
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    <lastmod>2026-09-17T12:49:48+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-17T12:49:48+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Chuni Park Solo Exhibition ‘無限花序’ Opens on the 19th… Capturing the Contemplative Landscapes of Ink]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Artist Chuni Park's solo exhibition ‘無限花序’ will be held at Hanju Art Space in Paju, Gyeonggi-do, from September 19 to December 20. The exhibition features recent works that explore contemplative landscapes through ink, following the artist's evolution from experimental and sketching ink styles.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/noh-seul-bi-jun-hyo-seong-instagram-encounter</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-17T12:09:03+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-17T12:09:03+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Noh Seul-bi reveals real-life encounter with Jun Hyo Seong... "Her face is smaller and prettier than mine"]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Noh Seul-bi, Jun Hyo Seong, Cho Hyun-young, Secret, Instagram, Teenage Parents 3, Battle of Fates]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[MZ shaman Noh Seul-bi shared photos with Secret member Jun Hyo Seong on Instagram, initially making a joke about her appearance before correcting herself to praise Jun Hyo Seong's beauty.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[Noh Seul-bi reveals real-life encounter with Jun Hyo Seong... "Her face is smaller and prettier than mine"]]></image:title>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/riize-love-119-spotify-100-million-streams</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-17T11:32:07+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication>
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      <news:genres>PressRelease</news:genres>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-17T11:26:05+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[RIIZE's 'Love 119' Surpasses 100 Million Streams on Spotify... Achieving Triple Crown Following Melon and YouTube Music]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[RIIZE's song 'Love 119' has surpassed 100 million cumulative streams on Spotify, marking the group's second song to reach this milestone after their debut track 'Get A Guitar'. This achievement completes a triple crown of 100 million streams across major platforms including Melon and YouTube Music.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/epik-high-tukutz-leader-epikism-new-song</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-17T11:26:05+09:00</lastmod>
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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/epik-high-tukutz-leader-epikism-new-song"/>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:genres>PressRelease</news:genres>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-17T11:26:05+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Epik High's TUKUTZ becomes leader for the first time in 23 years... Self-centered moves with new song 'EPIKISM']]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Epik High, TUKUTZ, TABLO, MITHRA JIN, EPIKISM, TUKUTZISM, Epikase Song Festival, Epikase]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Epik High's TUKUTZ has been appointed as the team's leader for the first time in 23 years following a competition held on the 'Epikase' YouTube channel. His first project as leader is the group song 'EPIKISM', which is a group rearrangement of his solo track 'TUKUTZISM'.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/ottogi-yeul-ramen-street-fighter-collaboration</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-17T11:09:50+09:00</lastmod>
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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/ottogi-yeul-ramen-street-fighter-collaboration"/>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-17T11:09:50+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Ottogi collaborates with the movie ‘Street Fighter’ to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Yeul Ramen's launch]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Ottogi is releasing limited edition Yeul Ramen packaging featuring characters from the movie ‘Street Fighter’ to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the product. The company will also host various online and offline promotions, including a pop-up zone at LOTTE CINEMA World Tower.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[Ottogi collaborates with the movie ‘Street Fighter’ to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Yeul Ramen's launch]]></image:title>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/the-venti-park-ji-hoon-encore-concert-event</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-17T11:09:50+09:00</lastmod>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-17T11:09:50+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[THE VENTI holds fan event at Park Ji Hoon encore concert site]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[THE VENTI, Park Ji Hoon, RE:FLECT, Jamsil Arena, coffee franchise, fan event]]></news:keywords>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/yangpa-orchestra-concert-donghaeng-seoul</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-17T11:08:17+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-17T11:08:17+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Singer Yangpa to Hold Orchestra Concert ‘Donghaeng’ Capturing 29-Year Musical Journey]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Singer Yangpa will hold the 2026 Yangpa Orchestra Concert ‘Donghaeng’ at the Yonsei University Centennial Memorial Hall Concert Hall in Seoul on October 31 and November 1. The concert aims to reinterpret her 29-year musical journey through orchestral arrangements.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/new-balance-jung-ryeo-won-house-of-204-campaign</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-17T11:02:49+09:00</lastmod>
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        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-17T11:02:49+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[New Balance Launches ‘House Of 204’ Campaign with Actress Jung Ryeo-won]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[New Balance, a sports brand under E-Land World, has unveiled its 26FW ‘House Of 204’ campaign featuring actress Jung Ryeo-won. The campaign showcases various styling options using the 204L sneakers across different times of the day.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/cinecube-26th-anniversary-4k-laser-projector-upgrade</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-17T11:02:47+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-17T11:02:47+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Cinecube completely replaces screening systems, including 4K laser projectors, to mark 26th anniversary]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Cinecube, Tcast, Perfect Days, Incendies, Wim Wenders, Denis Villeneuve, 4K laser projector]]></news:keywords>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/jung-chae-yeon-10th-anniversary-wwd-korea</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-17T11:02:46+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>2026-09-17T11:02:46+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Actress Jung Chae-yeon releases pictorial for 10th debut anniversary... "I want to be an actress who grows"]]></news:title>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/ha-joo-yeon-jewelry-festival-stage-longing</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-17T10:45:27+09:00</lastmod>
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        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:genres>PressRelease</news:genres>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-17T10:45:27+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Jewelry's Ha Joo-yeon confesses longing for the stage while watching a festival]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Ha Joo-yeon, Jewelry, GOD, Immortal Songs, Seo In-young, Park Jung-ah, Cho Min-ah, Lee Ji Hyun]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Ha Joo-yeon, a former member of the group Jewelry, expressed her unchanging passion and longing for the stage in a vlog uploaded to her YouTube channel. While attending a festival in Incheon, she shared her honest feelings about wanting to perform again after watching other artists.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/yoo-seung-ho-young-k-whenever-possible-variety-no-1</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-17T10:44:12+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-17T10:44:12+09:00</news:publication_date>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Yoo Seung-ho and Young K showcased their strong friendship and high energy on the SBS variety show 'Whenever Possible,' leading the program to the top spot in its time slot. The episode featured hilarious moments including Young K's massive appetite and Yoo Seung-ho's unexpected competitive spirit during games.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/park-joo-ho-sbs-korea-qatar-asian-games</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-17T10:43:53+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-17T10:43:53+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Park Joo-ho delivers cool-headed criticism even in a landslide victory... SBS's coverage of the 4-1 match against Qatar draws attention]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[During the 2026 Nagoya Asian Games, SBS provided lively coverage of South Korea's 4-1 victory over Qatar, featuring sharp tactical analysis and candid commentary from commentator Park Joo-ho.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/nagoya-2026-asian-games-jun-hyun-moo-bae-sung-jae</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-17T10:26:08+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-17T10:26:08+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[[Nagoya 2026 Asian Games] Park Tae-hwan and Hwang Jae-gyun's Asian Games Behind-the-Scenes; Jun Hyun-moo and Bae Sung-jae to be released tonight at 10:50 PM]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[SBS will premiere the special variety show 'Going to Nagoya' tonight at 10:50 PM, featuring legendary athletes and commentators discussing Asian Games memories and preparing for Nagoya 2026.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/wonder-woman-2026-actionista-kick-a-goal-handball-cup</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-17T10:52:21+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-17T10:26:07+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Wonder Woman 2026, a 5-on-5 Battle Missing Mok Na-gyeong and Kisum... Clash with Actionista for the Finals]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Kick a Goal, Wonder Woman 2026, Actionista, SBS, Mok Na-gyeong, Kisum, Lee Sang-eun, Jung Hye-in]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[In the upcoming episode of SBS's "Kick a Goal," Wonder Woman 2026 faces an unprecedented 5-on-5 match against Actionista after losing key players Mok Na-gyeong and Kisum.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/studio-s-singapore-mediacorp-soonshot-k-drama-short-form</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-17T10:26:05+09:00</lastmod>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
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      <news:genres>PressRelease</news:genres>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-17T10:26:05+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Studio S to Co-produce at least 4 K-Drama IP Short Dramas with Singapore]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Studio S, Mediacorp, Soonshot, K-drama, micro-drama, Shin Hae-sun, Yang Se-jong]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Studio S is partnering with Singapore's Mediacorp and the micro-drama platform Soonshot to enter the global micro-drama market by co-producing at least four short-form series based on hit K-drama IPs.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/im-byung-ki-perfect-life-historical-drama-accidents</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-17T10:25:40+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-17T10:25:40+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Im Byung-ki overcomes falling from horses and skull fractures in 57-year historical drama career to impress cast]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Im Byung-ki, Perfect Life, TV CHOSUN, Shin Seung-hwan, Hong Yeo-jin, Lee Sung-mi, Hyun Young, historical drama]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[On the upcoming broadcast of TV CHOSUN's "Perfect Life," veteran actor Im Byung-ki shares turbulent stories from his 57-year acting career, including life-threatening accidents during historical drama filming.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/pixai-tsubaki3-release-ai-animation-model</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-17T10:24:58+09:00</lastmod>
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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/pixai-tsubaki3-release-ai-animation-model"/>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
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      <news:genres>PressRelease</news:genres>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-17T10:24:58+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[PixAI officially releases 'Tsubaki.3' with enhanced character recycling... 4x resolution]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[PixAI, Metanomaly K.K., Tsubaki.3, Tsubaki.2, AI image generation, animation, character creation]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Metanomaly K.K., the operator of the global AI 2D creation platform PixAI, has officially launched its next-generation animation image generation model, 'Tsubaki.3'. The model focuses on the "creation process after the first image" by allowing users to reuse and modify existing characters to develop new settings, scenes, and comics.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/mbc-ratings-first-basketball-volleyball-asian-games</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-17T10:23:58+09:00</lastmod>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
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        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:genres>PressRelease</news:genres>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-17T10:23:58+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[MBC Broadcasts Rank 1st in Ratings for Men's Basketball Jordan Match and Women's Volleyball Hong Kong Match]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[MBC, Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games, South Korea, Kang So-hwi, Lee Hyun-jung, Yeo Jun-seok, Choi Jun-yong]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[MBC achieved the highest viewership ratings for both the men's basketball quarterfinals and the women's volleyball group stage match against Hong Kong during the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games. South Korea's men's basketball team advanced to the semifinals for the first time in 8 years after crushing Jordan, while the women's volleyball team secured a 3-0 shutout victory against Hong Kong.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/allday-project-crash-comeback-teaser</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-17T10:23:33+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-17T10:23:33+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[ALLDAY PROJECT shows maturity in black suits... Teasing comeback with 2nd EP 'CRASH']]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The group ALLDAY PROJECT has announced their comeback with their second EP, 'CRASH', releasing teaser photos that showcase a mature and restrained charm in black suits. The new album is scheduled to be released on September 28 at 6 PM.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/hunger-games-sunrise-on-the-reaping-release-date</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-17T09:55:58+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-17T09:55:58+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[‘The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping’ Confirmed for November 18 Release… Haymitch's Strategic Survival Story]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping, Haymitch, Panem, the Capitol, Mckenna Grace, Elle Fanning, Ralph Fiennes, Jesse Plemons]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The film ‘The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping’ has confirmed its release date for November 18. The story focuses on the 50th Hunger Games set in Panem, following Haymitch, a tribute who scored the lowest points in history.]]></image:caption>
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    <lastmod>2026-09-17T09:50:27+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:title><![CDATA['Like You, Like a Star' Starring Ryusei Yokohama and Suzu Hirose Confirmed for October Release]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The film 'Like You, Like a Star' has been confirmed for an exclusive release at LOTTE CINEMA this October. The love story follows a man and a woman who were each other's only light, tracing their poignant romantic trajectory over a long period of 15 years.]]></image:caption>
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    <lastmod>2026-09-17T09:50:25+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-17T09:50:25+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Go Youn Jung Reveals Alluring Autumn Styling in DIDIER DUBOT 26 FW Campaign]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Actress Go Youn Jung showcases her alluring charm in the new 26 FW season advertising campaign for the jewelry brand DIDIER DUBOT. The campaign focuses on the 'Sélection D' collection, which features designs inspired by the works of sculptor Rodin.]]></image:caption>
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    <lastmod>2026-09-17T08:48:09+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-17T08:48:09+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Yoon Heung-gwan Appointed as New CEO of WAY BETTER… Leaping Toward Global Entertainment]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Yoon Heung-gwan, WAY BETTER, from20, HELLO GLOOM, LIM SEJUN, KANG YUCHAN, YYJ, Kara]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Comprehensive entertainment label WAY BETTER has appointed Yoon Heung-gwan as its new CEO, transitioning to a professional management system. The company plans to expand the global activities and overseas tours of its artists, including from20, HELLO GLOOM, LIM SEJUN, KANG YUCHAN, and DJ/producer YYJ.]]></image:caption>
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    <lastmod>2026-09-17T08:28:47+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-17T08:28:47+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Lim Young-woong's 10th Anniversary Fan Song 'May You Be Happy' Surpasses 1 Million Views on YouTube]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Lim Young-woong's fan song 'May You Be Happy', released to celebrate his 10th debut anniversary, has surpassed 1 million views on YouTube. The singer is expected to perform the new song live at the TMA held at Busan Asiad Main Stadium.]]></image:caption>
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    <lastmod>2026-09-17T02:51:53+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:genres>PressRelease</news:genres>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-17T02:51:53+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Hanse Yes24 Cultural Foundation and Seoul Foundation for Arts and Culture Sign Agreement for Basic Arts Support and Cultural Exchange]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Hanse Yes24 Cultural Foundation, Seoul Foundation for Arts and Culture, basic arts, Korea-ASEAN cultural exchange, Baek Su-mi]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The Hanse Yes24 Cultural Foundation and the Seoul Foundation for Arts and Culture have signed a memorandum of understanding to discover promising artists in basic arts fields such as classical lieder, literature, and fine arts. The partnership aims to strengthen Korea-ASEAN cultural exchange and provide stable creative foundations for artists.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[Hanse Yes24 Cultural Foundation and Seoul Foundation for Arts and Culture Sign Agreement for Basic Arts Support and Cultural Exchange]]></image:title>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/lee-jung-jae-tiktok-global-brand-business</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-16T22:56:13+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-16T19:39:01+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Lee Jung-jae, Middle-Aged Dignity Forgetting His 55 Years... Foreshadowing Global Moves via TikTok]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Lee Jung-jae, Artist Company, TikTok, Ralph Lauren, Instagram, global brand business]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Actor Lee Jung-jae shared recent photos showcasing a sophisticated beige and gray style through his social media. His agency, Artist Company, also announced a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with TikTok to expand global brand business using his IP.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[Lee Jung-jae, Middle-Aged Dignity Forgetting His 55 Years... Foreshadowing Global Moves via TikTok]]></image:title>
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