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    <lastmod>2026-10-01T15:53:14+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:title><![CDATA['Wrongful Encounter' Arranger Kim Woo-jin Releases First Album ‘Lost in Orbit’]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Composer, arranger, and performer Kim Woo-jin is set to release his first album, ‘Lost in Orbit’, on the 3rd at noon. The album features electric house sounds and reflects his extensive musical career spanning 40 years.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/korean-drama-70th-anniversary-ceremony-october</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-01T15:33:54+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:title><![CDATA[Korean Drama 70th Anniversary Ceremony to be Held on October 6… Hall of Fame Induction and AI Contest Awards]]></news:title>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/cha-joo-young-new-york-human-x-gumiho</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-01T15:33:52+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-01T15:33:52+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Cha Joo-young reveals photos of daily life in New York... Scheduled to appear in 'Human X Gumiho']]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Actress Cha Joo-young shared photos of her daily life in New York on Instagram. She is also set to appear in the upcoming drama 'Human X Gumiho'.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/super-junior-yesung-pedazos-album-release</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-01T14:23:01+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-01T14:23:01+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Super Junior YESUNG introduces title track ‘Pedazos’ from 2nd full-length album]]></news:title>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/nct-wish-i-spy-teaser-release</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-01T12:19:41+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-01T12:19:41+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[NCT WISH releases new teaser images... ‘I SPY’ to be released on the 12th]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[NCT WISH, I SPY, SM Entertainment, WISH LAND, Discord]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[NCT WISH has released teaser images for their fourth mini-album, ‘I SPY’, depicting a transition from 'Confused Boy' to 'Lover Boy'. The album will follow a first-love narrative and is set to be released on various music sites at 6 PM on the 12th.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/jarasum-jazz-festival-gapyeong-discounts-ai-piano</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-01T11:41:38+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-01T11:41:38+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[23rd Jarasum Jazz Festival to be held October 9–11, offering free admission for elementary students and 50% discount for middle and high school students]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[23rd Jarasum Jazz Festival, Jarasum Youth Jazz Center, Gapyeong, Yamaha Music Korea, KOCCA, Disklavier, KB Insurance, YES24]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The 23rd Jarasum Jazz Festival will offer various benefits, including free admission for elementary students and discounts for middle and high school students, to encourage family attendance. The festival will take place from October 9 to 11 in Gapyeong, featuring food, pet-friendly zones, and AI-integrated musical experiences.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[23rd Jarasum Jazz Festival to be held October 9–11, offering free admission for elementary students and 50% discount for middle and high school students]]></image:title>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/jeon-se-yeon-blue-season-single-release</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-01T11:22:59+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-01T11:22:59+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Jeon Se-yeon releases new single 'Blue Season'... released at 12 PM on the 1st]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Rookie singer Jeon Se-yeon is beginning her activities with the release of her new single 'Blue Season'. She is scheduled to perform live busking at Moonlight Square in Banpo Hangang Park and at Gwanghalluwon Garden in Namwon.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/new-recruit-haunted-military-hospital-release-twice-jeongyeon</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-01T11:22:51+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-01T11:22:51+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[‘New Recruit: Haunted Military Hospital’ Confirmed for Release This Winter… TWICE JEONGYEON to Make Screen Acting Debut as Nursing Officer]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[New Recruit: Haunted Military Hospital, TWICE, JEONGYEON, Ryu Kyung-soo, Min Jin Gi, sinbyeong, New Recruit 4: Sabotage]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The movie ‘New Recruit: Haunted Military Hospital’ is set to be released in theaters this winter, expanding the universe of the ‘sinbyeong’ drama series. TWICE JEONGYEON will make her film debut playing nursing officer Yoo Jeong-yeon.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/disney-plus-deadly-tag-episodes-release</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-01T11:21:59+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-01T11:21:59+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Disney+ 'Deadly Tag' Episodes 1–4 Released... Chases and Twists Follow]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Episodes 1 to 4 of the Disney+ original variety show 'Deadly Tag' have been released, featuring the first main match and the emergence of a hidden 'it' character.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/lee-jae-wook-netflix-sweet-job-release</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-01T11:21:57+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-01T11:21:57+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Lee Jae-wook to appear in Netflix 'Sweet Job'... All episodes to be released on October 30]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Lee Jae-wook, Netflix, Sweet Job, Go Min-si, Kim Min-ha, Lee Hee-joon, Hyeok-jun]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Actor Lee Jae-wook will star in the new Netflix original series 'Sweet Job'. The series, which follows a young man named Hyeok-jun entering a nightmare labor site, is set to be released in its entirety on October 30.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[Lee Jae-wook to appear in Netflix 'Sweet Job'... All episodes to be released on October 30]]></image:title>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/kim-so-hyun-between-steps-ena-premiere</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-01T11:21:50+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-01T11:21:50+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Kim So-hyun conveys gratitude and respect toward the late Director Ahn Pan-seok... ‘Between Steps’ to premiere on October 5]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Kim So-hyun expressed her gratitude and respect for the late Director Ahn Pan-seok while discussing the upcoming ENA drama ‘Between Steps’. The drama is scheduled to premiere on October 5.]]></image:caption>
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    <lastmod>2026-10-01T11:21:02+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-01T11:21:02+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Seo Jang-hoon on the conflict of the 25th batch couple in 'Divorce Camp': "If it were me, I would have already run away"]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[During the broadcast of JTBC's 'Divorce Camp', the intense conflicts of the 25th batch's first couple, the 'Jaguk couple', are revealed, including physical altercations and past infidelity issues. Seo Jang-hoon expressed shock at the wife's past, while the husband requested an early departure from the program for the first time.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/kang-hyung-wook-bichon-frise-jamong-mango</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-01T11:21:00+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-01T11:21:00+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Kang Hyung-wook resolves conflict between bichon frise mother and daughter, Jamong and Mango... reveals process of solving coprophagia]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Kang Hyung-wook provided solutions to resolve conflicts between a mother and daughter bichon frise pair, Jamong and Mango, who exhibited aggression and coprophagia. The family agreed to implement a systematic and consistent training regimen including solo walks and blocking training.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[Kang Hyung-wook resolves conflict between bichon frise mother and daughter, Jamong and Mango... reveals process of solving coprophagia]]></image:title>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/nam-ji-hyun-kim-jae-young-make-me-tremble-release</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-01T11:20:50+09:00</lastmod>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="en" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/nam-ji-hyun-kim-jae-young-make-me-tremble-release"/>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-01T11:20:50+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Nam Ji-hyun and Kim Jae-young, a connection that began with a blind date... ‘Make Me Tremble’ to be released on October 15]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Nam Ji-hyun, Kim Jae-young, Make Me Tremble, TVING, Gong Yeon-su, Dokgo Dal]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The TVING original series ‘Make Me Tremble’ is set to premiere on October 15, following the relationship between Gong Yeon-su and Dokgo Dal.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[Nam Ji-hyun and Kim Jae-young, a connection that began with a blind date... ‘Make Me Tremble’ to be released on October 15]]></image:title>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/fresh-off-the-sea-3-yum-jung-ah-ji-jin-hee-hadong</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-01T11:20:05+09:00</lastmod>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-01T11:20:05+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA['Fresh Off the Sea 3' Yum Jung-ah and Ji Jin-hee prepare a meal for 40 people]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[In the 9th episode of the tvN variety program 'Fresh Off the Sea 3', Yum Jung-ah, Kim Sun-young, Kang You-seok, Roh Yoon-seo, and Ji Jin-hee continue their journey in Hadong, Gyeongsangnam-do, where they harvest green plums in Gwangyang and prepare a meal for 40 village elders.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/leo-never-again-digital-single-release</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-01T11:19:59+09:00</lastmod>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="en" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/leo-never-again-digital-single-release"/>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="ja" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/ja/news/leo-never-again-digital-single-release"/>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh-tw" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh-tw/news/leo-never-again-digital-single-release"/>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/leo-never-again-digital-single-release"/>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="x-default" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/leo-never-again-digital-single-release"/>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-01T11:19:59+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[LEO to release digital single ‘Never Again’ on the 1st]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[LEO, VIXX, Never Again, Piano man Op. 9, Yumi's Cells, Cell 109, Sublime Artist Agency]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Singer and musical actor LEO is releasing his new digital single ‘Never Again’ on the 1st at 6 PM. This marks his first solo release in approximately four years since his 2022 mini third album ‘Piano man Op. 9’.]]></image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/song-kang-four-hands-two-sonatas-cast-memorable-scenes</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-01T11:10:24+09:00</lastmod>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="en" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/song-kang-four-hands-two-sonatas-cast-memorable-scenes"/>
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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/song-kang-four-hands-two-sonatas-cast-memorable-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>2026-10-01T11:10:24+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Song Kang picks the 2nd-floor railing jump scene... 'Four Hands, Two Sonatas' cast mentions immersion]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Song Kang, Lee Jun-young, Jang Gyu-ri, Park Hyun-suk, Shin I-won, Four Hands, Two Sonatas, tvN]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The cast and crew of tvN's 'Four Hands, Two Sonatas' shared their most memorable scenes from the series. Song Kang highlighted a high-stakes jump scene, noting the intense immersion he felt while filming.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[Song Kang picks the 2nd-floor railing jump scene... 'Four Hands, Two Sonatas' cast mentions immersion]]></image:title>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/yuri-girls-generation-national-singing-contest-jeju</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-01T11:10:19+09:00</lastmod>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="en" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/yuri-girls-generation-national-singing-contest-jeju"/>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="ja" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/ja/news/yuri-girls-generation-national-singing-contest-jeju"/>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh-tw" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh-tw/news/yuri-girls-generation-national-singing-contest-jeju"/>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/yuri-girls-generation-national-singing-contest-jeju"/>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="x-default" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/yuri-girls-generation-national-singing-contest-jeju"/>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-01T11:10:19+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Yuri cheers from the audience in Seogwipo, Jeju episode... 90-minute special airing on the 4th]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Yuri, Girls' Generation, National Singing Contest, KBS 1TV, Seogwipo, Jeju Special Self-Governing Province, Pyoseon Beach]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[KBS 1TV's 'National Singing Contest' will visit Seogwipo, Jeju Special Self-Governing Province, featuring a 90-minute special broadcast. Girls' Generation's Yuri, who has lived in Jeju for three years, participated in the recording by cheering from the front row.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[Yuri cheers from the audience in Seogwipo, Jeju episode... 90-minute special airing on the 4th]]></image:title>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/son-ho-young-go-around-solo-concert</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-01T11:10:11+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-01T11:10:11+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Son Ho-young to release new song 'Go Around' on the 14th... Solo concerts on the 31st and November 1st]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Singer Son Ho-young is returning with a new digital single to celebrate his 20th anniversary since his solo debut. He will also hold a solo concert titled 'HORIZON' in Seoul.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/cravity-release-night-louder-m-countdown-comeback</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-01T11:09:20+09:00</lastmod>
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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/cravity-release-night-louder-m-countdown-comeback"/>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-01T11:09:20+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[CRAVITY reveals 'LOUDER' for the first time at 'Release Night'... Comeback preview on 'M COUNTDOWN' on the 1st]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[CRAVITY held a 'Release Night' event to celebrate the release of their 9th mini album 'sonorous', where they performed their new title track 'LOUDER' for the first time. The group is set to make their first music broadcast comeback performance on Mnet's 'M COUNTDOWN' on the 1st.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[CRAVITY reveals 'LOUDER' for the first time at 'Release Night'... Comeback preview on 'M COUNTDOWN' on the 1st]]></image:title>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/i-am-solo-multi-child-special-preview</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-01T11:09:13+09:00</lastmod>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="en" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/i-am-solo-multi-child-special-preview"/>
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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/i-am-solo-multi-child-special-preview"/>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-01T11:09:13+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[‘I Am SOLO’ Season 34, Preview of the First-Ever Multi-Child Special]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[SBS Plus and ENA's 'I Am SOLO' will feature its first-ever "Multi-Child Special" with participants who grew up in families with three or more siblings.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/i-am-solo-season-33-final-couples</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-01T11:09:10+09:00</lastmod>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="en" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/i-am-solo-season-33-final-couples"/>
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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/i-am-solo-season-33-final-couples"/>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-01T11:09:10+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[‘I Am SOLO’ Season 33, Yeong-ho & Sun-ja and Yeong-cheol & Jeong-suk Form Final Couples]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[In the 33rd season of ENA and SBS Plus's 'I Am SOLO', two pairs, Yeong-ho and Sun-ja, and Yeong-cheol and Jeong-suk, successfully formed final couples. The episode achieved high viewership ratings, ranking first in the 2049 demographic.]]></image:caption>
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    <lastmod>2026-10-01T10:47:39+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-01T10:47:39+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[MovieLAB Officially Launches with 7-Day Free Trial; Watch Independent and Art Films for 9,900 Won per Month]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[MovieLAB Co., Ltd. has officially launched "MovieLAB," a film lifestyle platform that connects streaming, curation, articles, goods, and offline spaces, offering a 7-day free trial.]]></image:caption>
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    <lastmod>2026-10-01T10:47:36+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-01T10:47:36+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[‘I Like It Even If You Just Breathe Beside Me’ Confirmed for November Release… Starring Kim Hyang-gi and Ahn Dong-gu]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The Myung Films Cultural Foundation announced that the youth romance film ‘I Like It Even If You Just Breathe Beside Me,’ starring Kim Hyang-gi and Ahn Dong-gu, will be released in November. The film follows the survival romance of a young couple struggling to protect their love and dreams after losing their deposit to a rental fraud.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/twice-momo-instagram-street-style-jeans</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-01T10:47:28+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-01T10:47:28+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[TWICE Momo completes street vibe with sleeveless top and jeans]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[TWICE, Momo, Instagram, street style, fashion]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[TWICE Momo shared several recent photos on her Instagram on the 1st, showcasing a street-style look.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/south-korea-football-china-finals-mbc-ratings</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-01T10:26:53+09:00</lastmod>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-01T10:26:53+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[[Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games] Men's Football: South Korea defeats China to reach finals; MBC ranks 1st with 519,000 semifinal viewers]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[South Korea's men's football team secured a spot in the finals after a 2-1 comeback victory against China at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games. MBC's live broadcast, featuring commentators Kim Sung-joo, Ahn Jung-hwan, and Seo Hyung-wook, dominated viewership ratings across all categories.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/mbc-where-is-my-home-jeju-field-trip</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-01T10:24:39+09:00</lastmod>
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        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-01T10:24:39+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[MBC Where Is My Home Group Field Trip to Jeju, Village Head Reveals Property in the 100 Million Won Range]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Where Is My Home, Jeju Island, Yang Se-chan, Joo Woo-jae, YOON, STAYC, Kim Dae-ho, Kim Sook]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[MBC's "Where Is My Home" features a group field trip to Jeju Island, where different teams search for properties based on their unique concepts. The episode includes a fishing challenge to earn monthly rent and a reveal of an affordable property in Haengwon-ri.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/boo-seungkwan-mbc-rookie-coach-kim-yeon-koung-2</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-01T10:24:37+09:00</lastmod>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-01T10:24:37+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[MBC's Boo Seungkwan Takes on Role of PR Manager, Expresses Determination Ahead of October 11 Premiere]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Boo Seungkwan, Kim Yeon-koung, Victory Wonder Dogs, Rookie Coach Kim Yeon-koung 2, MBC]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Boo Seungkwan, who served as the team manager for 'Victory Wonder Dogs' last season, has expanded his role to PR Manager for the upcoming season of MBC's 'Rookie Coach Kim Yeon-koung 2'. He aims to promote the team to help secure a professional club owner.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/choi-soo-jong-ha-hee-ra-love-letters-play</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-01T10:24:06+09:00</lastmod>
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        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-01T10:24:06+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Choi Soo-jong and Ha Hee-ra to appear together in their first play as a married couple in ‘Love Letters’]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Actors Choi Soo-jong and Ha Hee-ra will share the stage for the first time as a married couple in the play ‘Love Letters’. The production is based on a work by American playwright A.R. Gurney.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/sf9-debut-10th-anniversary-concert-seoul-hong-kong</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-01T10:14:42+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-01T10:14:42+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[SF9 to hold debut 10th anniversary concerts in Seoul and Hong Kong]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[SF9 will hold solo concerts in Seoul and Hong Kong to celebrate their 10th anniversary since debut. The Hong Kong concert, titled "2026 SF9 Live Fantasy #6 Ten Years of Chasing Dreams in Hong Kong," is scheduled for November 8 at AXA Dreamland.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/catenoid-charlla-ai-voucher-shortform-video</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-01T10:13:50+09:00</lastmod>
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        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-01T10:13:50+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Catenoid's Charlla Selected for AI Voucher Program... Automatically Creates Short-form Videos Just by Inserting Images]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Catenoid, Charlla, AI Voucher Support Program, Kim Hyeong-seok, Vice Versa, VIIMstudio, short-form video, e-commerce]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Catenoid has been selected as a demand company for the 2026 AI Voucher Support Program, which will allow its short-form video platform, Charlla, to implement an automated generative AI solution for commerce short-form production and operation.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[Catenoid's Charlla Selected for AI Voucher Program... Automatically Creates Short-form Videos Just by Inserting Images]]></image:title>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/kickflip-kick-off-the-wall-concept-film</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-01T10:13:02+09:00</lastmod>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-01T10:13:02+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[KickFlip releases 'KICK OFF THE WALL' concept film]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[JYP Entertainment has released the concept film for the double title track 'KICK OFF THE WALL' from KickFlip's 5th mini album, 'KICK OFF THE WALL Pt. 1'. The video showcases the members' free-spirited energy, contrasting with the previous music video for 'Unfinished'.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[KickFlip releases 'KICK OFF THE WALL' concept film]]></image:title>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/dolby-cinema-october-releases-digger-look-back</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-01T10:04:41+09:00</lastmod>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-01T10:04:41+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Dolby Cinema's October Releases 'Digger' and 'Look Back' to Screen in 14 Special Theaters Nationwide]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Dolby Laboratories, Dolby Cinema, Digger, Look Back, Alejandro G. Inarritu, Tom Cruise, Hirokazu Kore-eda, Megabox]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Dolby Laboratories introduces its October Dolby Cinema releases, 'Digger' and 'Look Back,' featuring works from world-renowned film masters. These films will be available in 14 special theaters equipped with Dolby Vision® and Dolby Atmos® technologies.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[Dolby Cinema's October Releases 'Digger' and 'Look Back' to Screen in 14 Special Theaters Nationwide]]></image:title>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/boynextdoor-animal-short-form-global-charts</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-01T10:04:33+09:00</lastmod>
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    <lastmod>2026-10-01T10:03:21+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-01T10:03:21+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Hwang Min-hyun to release new digital single ‘OUR’ on the 7th]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Singer and actor Hwang Min-hyun will release his new digital single ‘OUR’ on the 7th at 6 PM. Following the release, he will hold a series of seven fan meetings across Seoul, Tokyo, Macau, and Taipei.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/busan-film-commission-filming-cooperation-workshop</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-01T09:47:18+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-01T09:47:18+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Busan Film Commission to Hold Workshop Inviting Agencies for Filming Cooperation]]></news:title>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/emart-hyundai-card-wine-grab-festa-reservation</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-01T09:47:28+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-01T09:47:00+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[emart and Hyundai Card Begin Pre-reservations for Wine Grab Festa]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[emart is hosting "Wine Grab Festa," an offline event to experience wine and whisky in collaboration with Hyundai Card. Pre-reservations for the three-day event, held from October 16 to October 18, begin on October 2.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/uspeer-sinchon-busking-tokyo-fan-meeting</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-01T09:46:57+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-01T09:46:57+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[USPEER completes first Sinchon busking stage… Tokyo fan meeting on the 24th]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The group USPEER held their busking performance "A Day With US" in Sinchon, Seoul, and announced their first solo fan meeting in Japan scheduled for the 24th.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/china-youth-mazu-culture-blind-box-digital-archive</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-01T09:46:55+09:00</lastmod>
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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/china-youth-mazu-culture-blind-box-digital-archive"/>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-01T09:46:55+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Chinese Youth Reinterpret Mazu Culture Through Blind Boxes and Digital Archives]]></news:title>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/eclairer-inc-will-smith-headliner-project-launch</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-01T09:44:03+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-01T09:44:03+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Eclairer Inc. Launches Corporate Advertising Program Featuring Will Smith]]></news:title>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/crocs-hwasa-make-it-cozy-campaign</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-01T09:42:25+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-01T09:42:25+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Crocs Unveils ‘Make it Cozy’ Campaign with HWASA]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Crocs has launched its ‘Make it Cozy’ campaign featuring singer HWASA, showcasing cozy winter footwear designed for a comfortable daily atmosphere. The campaign highlights various fur-lined models, including the Classic Unfurgettable Clog and the Classic Unfurgettable Platform Clog.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/busan-film-commission-workshop-filming-cooperation</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-01T08:50:00+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-01T08:50:00+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[40 Representatives from 21 Agencies Gather to Discuss Film Location Cooperation in Busan]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The Busan Film Commission is hosting a workshop for 21 agencies to strengthen cooperation and enhance Busan's competitiveness in attracting film productions. The event includes site visits to major film facilities and a special lecture by director Kwak Kyung-taek.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/koo-kyo-hwan-yi-okseop-marriage-registered</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-01T08:25:12+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-01T08:25:12+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Koo Kyo-hwan and Yi Okseop revealed to have registered marriage in 2022]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Actor Koo Kyo-hwan and director Yi Okseop have revealed that they officially registered their marriage in 2022. Their agency, Namoo Actors, stated that the two have been a couple for a long time, relying on and trusting each other.]]></image:caption>
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    <lastmod>2026-10-01T08:04:23+09:00</lastmod>
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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/chiikawa-movie-box-office-number-one-opening-day"/>
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      <news:publication>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-01T08:04:23+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Movie ‘Chiikawa the Movie: The Secret of Mermaid Island’ Ranks 1st with 122,291 Viewers on Opening Day]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The movie ‘Chiikawa the Movie: The Secret of Mermaid Island’ took the top spot at the box office on its opening day, drawing 122,291 viewers. It outperformed South Korean films such as ‘The Assassin(s)’ and ‘Tazza: The Song of Beelzebub’.]]></image:caption>
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    <lastmod>2026-10-01T06:57:19+09:00</lastmod>
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        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-01T06:57:19+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Musical actress Im Byeol announces marriage in October… sharing news directly via SNS]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Musical actress Im Byeol announced her upcoming marriage in October through a post on her social media on September 30.]]></image:caption>
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    <lastmod>2026-09-30T23:17:16+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>2026-09-30T23:17:16+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Mention of custom in-ears in RESCENE birthday support notice... Fans' opinions diverge]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Ahead of member LIV's birthday, agency The Muze Entertainment posted a notice regarding birthday support, mentioning custom in-ears as a gift requiring prior coordination. This has sparked a debate among fans regarding whether the agency is indirectly requesting expensive equipment.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/alejandro-g-inarritu-digger-south-korea-cancel</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-30T20:46:18+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>2026-09-30T20:46:18+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Director Alejandro G. Inarritu cancels South Korea visit to promote ‘Digger’… Will not attend October 1–2 schedule]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Warner Bros. Korea announced that director Alejandro G. Inarritu, who was scheduled to attend promotional events for the film ‘Digger’ in South Korea, will be unable to attend due to unavoidable circumstances.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/myrakl-new-single-faster-than-the-clouds-release</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-30T18:35:24+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-30T18:35:24+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[MY:RAKL to Release New Single ‘Faster Than the Clouds’ on the 30th at 6 PM]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Virtual idol group MY:RAKL will release their new digital single ‘Faster Than the Clouds’ on various music streaming sites at 6 PM on the 30th. The new song captures the positive energy of youth moving toward their goals despite imperfect circumstances.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/busan-film-commission-fly-reunion-2026-asean</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-30T18:20:00+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>2026-09-30T18:20:00+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Busan Film Commission to Host ‘FLY Reunion 2026’ Inviting 11 ASEAN Filmmakers]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Busan Film Commission, FLY Reunion 2026, FLY PLUS, Busan International Film Festival, ACFM, ASEAN, Kandalung Moni, Pye Zaw Phyo]]></news:keywords>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/seongsudong-gorilla-october-seongsu-pop-up-list</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-30T18:18:21+09:00</lastmod>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="en" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/seongsudong-gorilla-october-seongsu-pop-up-list"/>
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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/seongsudong-gorilla-october-seongsu-pop-up-list"/>
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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>2026-09-30T18:18:21+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Seongsudong Gorilla Reveals October Seongsu Pop-up List]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Seongsudong Gorilla, Seongsu-dong, TWS, ENHYPEN, (I-dle) YUQI, SILICA GEL, LUCY, Kwon Jin-ah]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Seongsudong Gorilla has released a list of pop-up stores and cultural events taking place in the Seongsu-dong area in October 2026. The schedule includes everything from events hosted by Seongdong-gu Office to K-pop character pop-ups and animation exhibitions.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[Seongsudong Gorilla Reveals October Seongsu Pop-up List]]></image:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/ok-sun-mr-kang-wedding-photos-i-am-solo</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-30T18:17:49+09:00</lastmod>
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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/ok-sun-mr-kang-wedding-photos-i-am-solo"/>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-30T18:17:49+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA['I Am SOLO' 23rd Ok-sun and Mr. Kang Release Wedding Photos]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Ok-sun, Mr. Kang, I Am SOLO, Love Continues, wedding, Instagram, SBS Plus, ENA]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Ok-sun and Mr. Kang, who met on the show 'I Am SOLO, Love Continues', have released photos from their wedding.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA['I Am SOLO' 23rd Ok-sun and Mr. Kang Release Wedding Photos]]></image:title>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/byun-yo-han-men-noblesse-cover-interview</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-30T17:59:05+09:00</lastmod>
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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/byun-yo-han-men-noblesse-cover-interview"/>
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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>2026-09-30T17:59:05+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Byun Yo-han graces MEN Noblesse cover... revealing his aspirations as an actor in his 40s]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Byun Yo-han, MEN Noblesse, Tazza: The Song of Beelzebub, Noh Jae-won, Park Tae-young, Jang Tae-young]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Actor Byun Yo-han appeared on the cover of the men's fashion magazine MEN Noblesse, sharing his evolving perspectives on acting as he enters his 40s. He is also set to return to the screen in the crime film "Tazza: The Song of Beelzebub."]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[Byun Yo-han graces MEN Noblesse cover... revealing his aspirations as an actor in his 40s]]></image:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/kyowon-red-pen-3d-museum-greek-roman-mythology</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-30T17:58:59+09:00</lastmod>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="en" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/kyowon-red-pen-3d-museum-greek-roman-mythology"/>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="ja" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/ja/news/kyowon-red-pen-3d-museum-greek-roman-mythology"/>
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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/kyowon-red-pen-3d-museum-greek-roman-mythology"/>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="x-default" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/kyowon-red-pen-3d-museum-greek-roman-mythology"/>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-30T17:58:59+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Kyowon Red Pen launches ‘3D Museum: Greek and Roman Mythology’ for elementary school students]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Kyowon Red Pen, 3D Museum: Greek and Roman Mythology, elementary education, Greek and Roman mythology, educational books]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Kyowon Red Pen is releasing a complete collection titled ‘3D Museum: Greek and Roman Mythology’ for elementary school students on October 8. The collection features cinematic 3D illustrations and is designed to develop five core competencies through 30 books, 30 Bookshorts videos, and 30 audio tracks.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/tazza-song-of-beelzebub-1-million-viewers</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-30T17:55:36+09:00</lastmod>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="en" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/tazza-song-of-beelzebub-1-million-viewers"/>
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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/tazza-song-of-beelzebub-1-million-viewers"/>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="x-default" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/tazza-song-of-beelzebub-1-million-viewers"/>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-30T17:55:36+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA['Tazza: The Song of Beelzebub' Surpasses 1 Million Viewers Just 8 Days After Release]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Tazza: The Song of Beelzebub, Byun Yo-han, Noh Jae-won, Jang Tae-young, Park Tae-young, Choi Kook-hee, Korean film]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The film 'Tazza: The Song of Beelzebub' has surpassed 1 million viewers within eight days of its release. It is showing a similar pace to the R-rated film 'YADANG: The Snitch', which drew 3.38 million viewers last year.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/chungkang-ai-film-festival-featured-projects-5</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-30T17:47:00+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>2026-09-30T17:47:00+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[ChungKang College of Cultural Industries AI Film Festival selects ‘Featured Projects 5’… Professor Lee Dong-hu's work takes TOP 1]]></news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/aigner-sooyoung-2026-fw-collection-vogue</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-30T17:46:58+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>2026-09-30T17:46:58+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[AIGNER Releases 2026 FW Collection Pictorial with Sooyoung]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[AIGNER, Sooyoung, Vogue, 2026 FW Collection, AIGNER Munich Collection, fashion]]></news:keywords>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/hwasun-jinan-submerged-hometown-food-kbs</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-30T17:45:59+09:00</lastmod>
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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/hwasun-jinan-submerged-hometown-food-kbs"/>
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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>2026-09-30T17:45:59+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[The Dining Table of Submerged Displaced People: Hwasun Mushroom Cat Stew and Jinan Ginseng Kimchi]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Korean Cuisine and Dining, KBS 1TV, Hwasun Red Cliffs, Dongbok Dam, Yongdam Dam, Bohan Village, Seo Deok-ho]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The program explores the "taste of home" preserved through food by people whose hometowns were submerged due to dam construction. It features the stories of displaced residents from Hwasun and Jinan who recreate memories of their lost lands through traditional dishes.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[The Dining Table of Submerged Displaced People: Hwasun Mushroom Cat Stew and Jinan Ginseng Kimchi]]></image:title>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/an-se-young-asian-games-sbs-viewership-badminton</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-30T17:30:52+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-30T17:30:52+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[[2026 Asian Games] An Se-young's second consecutive Asian Games title broadcast; SBS ranks 1st in four viewership metrics]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[SBS achieved the highest viewership ratings across four key metrics for its coverage of An Se-young's historic second consecutive Asian Games women's singles title. South Korean badminton players, including Lee So-hee and Baek Ha-na, also secured gold medals, marking a golden era for the nation's badminton.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/south-korea-china-men-football-semifinal-asian-games</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-30T17:29:35+09:00</lastmod>
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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/south-korea-china-men-football-semifinal-asian-games"/>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-30T17:29:35+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[[2026 Asian Games] Men's Football Challenges for 4th Consecutive Title, Semifinal Against China Broadcast Live on MBC Today]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games, South Korea, China, MBC, Kim Sung-joo, Ahn Jung-hwan, Seo Hyung-wook, men's football]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[South Korea's men's football team faces China in the semifinals of the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games, aiming for a historic fourth consecutive gold medal. MBC will broadcast the match live from Nagoya with commentators Kim Sung-joo, Ahn Jung-hwan, and Seo Hyung-wook.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/kkumteulkonda-fc-gucheok-jangshin-shooting-stars-evaluation-match</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-30T17:28:50+09:00</lastmod>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="en" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/kkumteulkonda-fc-gucheok-jangshin-shooting-stars-evaluation-match"/>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="ja" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/ja/news/kkumteulkonda-fc-gucheok-jangshin-shooting-stars-evaluation-match"/>
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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/kkumteulkonda-fc-gucheok-jangshin-shooting-stars-evaluation-match"/>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="x-default" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/kkumteulkonda-fc-gucheok-jangshin-shooting-stars-evaluation-match"/>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-30T17:28:50+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Kkumteulkonda to face FC Gucheok Jangshin in 2nd evaluation match on the 30th at 9 PM... Return to the regular league on the line]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Shooting Stars, FC Gucheok Jangshin, Kkumteulkonda, Heo Gyeong-hui, Bae Hye-ji, Noh Yoon-joo, SBS]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[In the upcoming episode of SBS's "Shooting Stars," Kkumteulkonda will face the traditional powerhouse FC Gucheok Jangshin in a decisive second evaluation match to determine their fate regarding a return to the regular league.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/sbs-md-entertainment-indonesia-mou-media</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-30T17:28:26+09:00</lastmod>
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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/sbs-md-entertainment-indonesia-mou-media"/>
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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>2026-09-30T17:28:26+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[SBS signs MOU with Indonesia's MD Entertainment... to promote MDTV programming and local remakes]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[SBS and Indonesia's MD Entertainment have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to cooperate strategically across media businesses, including programming on MDTV and local remakes of SBS content.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[SBS signs MOU with Indonesia's MD Entertainment... to promote MDTV programming and local remakes]]></image:title>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/kim-ji-young-do-ho-suh-exhibition-weight-loss</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-30T17:28:11+09:00</lastmod>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-30T17:28:11+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Kim Ji-young visits Do Ho Suh Exhibition two months after childbirth... mentions 13kg weight loss]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Kim Ji-young, Do Ho Suh Exhibition, MMCA Seoul, Heart Signal 4, Yoon Soo-young, Korean Air, Channel A]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Kim Ji-young, known from 'Heart Signal 4', shared photos of her visit to the Do Ho Suh Exhibition at MMCA Seoul, noting she has lost 13kg two months after giving birth.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[Kim Ji-young visits Do Ho Suh Exhibition two months after childbirth... mentions 13kg weight loss]]></image:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/kcm-wife-bang-ye-won-wedding-photos</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-30T17:26:43+09:00</lastmod>
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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/kcm-wife-bang-ye-won-wedding-photos"/>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-30T17:26:43+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[KCM's wife Bang Ye-won reveals wedding photos... Wedding ceremony to be held on October 4]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[KCM, Bang Ye-won, Beautiful Mind, Instagram, wedding]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Bang Ye-won, the wife of singer KCM, shared wedding dress photos on Instagram ahead of their upcoming wedding ceremony on October 4. The couple, who have three daughters, will hold their formal wedding ceremony following a marriage registration and vow ceremony in 2021.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[KCM's wife Bang Ye-won reveals wedding photos... Wedding ceremony to be held on October 4]]></image:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/hyomin-t-ara-selfie-white-crop-top</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-30T16:40:20+09:00</lastmod>
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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/hyomin-t-ara-selfie-white-crop-top"/>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="x-default" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/hyomin-t-ara-selfie-white-crop-top"/>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-30T16:40:20+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Hyomin reveals recent look with selfies on SNS... wearing a white crop top]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Hyomin, T-ara, SNS, selfie, Kim Hyun-seung]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[T-ara member Hyomin shared several selfies on her social media on the 30th, showcasing her recent appearance in a white crop top and bootcut pants.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[Hyomin reveals recent look with selfies on SNS... wearing a white crop top]]></image:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/final-interview-movie-poster-trailer-release</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-30T16:20:42+09:00</lastmod>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="en" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/final-interview-movie-poster-trailer-release"/>
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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/final-interview-movie-poster-trailer-release"/>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-30T16:20:42+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Movie ‘Final Interview’ Releases Poster and Trailer Depicting Psychological Warfare Amidst 5,000-to-1 Job War]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Final Interview, Cho Yi-hyun, Kim Jae-won, Shin Seung-ho, Kang You-seok, Kwak Dong-yeon, Bae Gang-hee, Busan International Film Festival]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The production team of the film ‘Final Interview’ has released its second poster and trailer. The film, which follows six applicants caught in a psychological battle after finding mysterious envelopes, is scheduled for release on November 4.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[Movie ‘Final Interview’ Releases Poster and Trailer Depicting Psychological Warfare Amidst 5,000-to-1 Job War]]></image:title>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/korea-culture-entertainment-awards-global-fans-choice</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-30T15:52:38+09:00</lastmod>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="en" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/korea-culture-entertainment-awards-global-fans-choice"/>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-30T15:52:38+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Korea Culture and Entertainment Awards Establishes 5 New Global Fans' Choice Categories]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Korea Culture and Entertainment Awards, Global Fans' Choice, STARDOM, K-pop, K-trot, Seoul, Eliena Hotel]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The 34th 2026 Korea Culture and Entertainment Awards has introduced the 'Global Fans' Choice' categories, where global fans directly vote for winners across five different fields.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/aigner-sooyoung-vogue-2026-fw-collection</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-30T15:26:30+09:00</lastmod>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="en" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/aigner-sooyoung-vogue-2026-fw-collection"/>
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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/aigner-sooyoung-vogue-2026-fw-collection"/>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-30T15:26:30+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[AIGNER Reveals 2026 FW Pictorial with Actress Sooyoung in Vogue October Issue]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[German luxury brand AIGNER has released its 2026 Fall/Winter collection pictorial featuring actress Sooyoung through the October issue of Vogue Korea. The collection reinterprets the brand's equestrian heritage with modern elegance and introduces new bag lineups.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/nouera-album-promotions-track-video-chuseok-content</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-30T15:26:04+09:00</lastmod>
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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/nouera-album-promotions-track-video-chuseok-content"/>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-30T15:26:04+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[NouerA releases track videos and Chuseok role-play content even after album promotions end]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[NouerA, .exe, W.T.F(un), Junpyo, Chuseok, K-pop]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The group NouerA continues to communicate with fans through various videos, including track videos and self-produced content, following the promotions for their second mini-album '.exe'.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[NouerA releases track videos and Chuseok role-play content even after album promotions end]]></image:title>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/train-to-busan-10th-anniversary-4k-remastered-screening</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-30T15:03:18+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-30T15:03:18+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA['Train to Busan' 10th Anniversary Special Screening... 4K Remastered Version Released]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[A special 10th-anniversary screening of the film 'Train to Busan' will be held at Cinematheque KOFA on October 3, featuring a 4K remastered version. The event will include a Guest Visit (GV) with director Yeon Sang-ho and film critic Kim Bong-seok.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/kim-ji-min-osaka-japan-pregnancy-dotonbori</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-30T14:26:48+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>2026-09-30T14:26:48+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Kim Ji-min visits Osaka, Japan while pregnant... Dotonbori with Jung Yi-rang and Hwang Bo-ra]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Comedian Kim Ji-min shared updates of her visit to Osaka, Japan, where she visited Dotonbori with Jung Yi-rang and Hwang Bo-ra while pregnant.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/boynextdoor-zico-animal-album-charts</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-30T12:18:44+09:00</lastmod>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-30T12:18:44+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[BOYNEXTDOOR's new album produced by ZICO ranks 2nd on Korea's Apple Music Top Albums]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[BOYNEXTDOOR's new song "ANIMAL," produced by ZICO, has shown strong presence on major domestic and international music charts. The repackaged first studio album "HOME: DELUXE" also reached 2nd place on the Apple Music Top Albums chart in Korea.]]></image:caption>
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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:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-30T11:58:47+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[OTT Variety Show Format Plagiarism Controversies: Why Do They Keep Recurring?]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[OTT, variety show, plagiarism, copyright, content industry, Korea Copyright Commission]]></news:keywords>
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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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  <url>
    <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:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
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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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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/uspeer-japan-first-fanmeeting-tokyo"/>
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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>2026-09-30T11:37:06+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:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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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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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/nmixx-strange-muse-theme-photos-release"/>
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      <news:publication>
        <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>
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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:news>
      <news:publication>
        <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>
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    <lastmod>2026-09-30T10:40:45+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication>
        <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>
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    <lastmod>2026-09-30T10:40:01+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>2026-09-30T10:40:01+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>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="en" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/kbs-mysteries-human-body-cholesterol-treatment"/>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="ja" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/ja/news/kbs-mysteries-human-body-cholesterol-treatment"/>
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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/kbs-mysteries-human-body-cholesterol-treatment"/>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-30T10:39:21+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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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="ja" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/ja/news/mbc-aichi-nagoya-2026-asian-games-ratings-badminton-football-weightlifting"/>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh-tw" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh-tw/news/mbc-aichi-nagoya-2026-asian-games-ratings-badminton-football-weightlifting"/>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/mbc-aichi-nagoya-2026-asian-games-ratings-badminton-football-weightlifting"/>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="x-default" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/mbc-aichi-nagoya-2026-asian-games-ratings-badminton-football-weightlifting"/>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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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:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-30T10:38:17+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <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>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="en" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/mbc-kim-yeon-koung-2-premiere-victory-wonder-dogs"/>
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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>2026-09-30T10:34:02+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>
      <image:title><![CDATA[MBC Kim Yeon-koung 2 to Premiere on October 11, Coach Shares Changed Training Intensity]]></image:title>
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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>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="en" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/hearts2hearts-iconic-heart-korean-version-release"/>
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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/hearts2hearts-iconic-heart-korean-version-release"/>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-30T10:32:05+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>
      <image:title><![CDATA[Hearts2Hearts to Release Korean Version of Japanese Debut Song on October 5]]></image:title>
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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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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh-tw" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh-tw/news/adventure-time-side-quests-cartoon-network-premiere"/>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/adventure-time-side-quests-cartoon-network-premiere"/>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="x-default" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/adventure-time-side-quests-cartoon-network-premiere"/>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <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>
      <image:title><![CDATA[New 'Adventure Time' Series to Premiere October 8, 20 Episodes Every Thursday Until December 3]]></image:title>
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  <url>
    <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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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh-tw" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh-tw/news/cha-jung-won-no-transformation-zone-jin-seo-rim"/>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/cha-jung-won-no-transformation-zone-jin-seo-rim"/>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="x-default" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/cha-jung-won-no-transformation-zone-jin-seo-rim"/>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <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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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="ja" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/ja/news/jung-young-ae-fifth-album-release-blue-arirang"/>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh-tw" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh-tw/news/jung-young-ae-fifth-album-release-blue-arirang"/>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/jung-young-ae-fifth-album-release-blue-arirang"/>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="x-default" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/jung-young-ae-fifth-album-release-blue-arirang"/>
    <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>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="en" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/enhypen-billboard-200-chart-entry"/>
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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:news>
      <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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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/ugly-duckling-ms-maeng-d-50-stills-video"/>
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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>2026-09-30T09:20:36+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>
      <image:title><![CDATA[Movie ‘Ugly Duckling Ms. Maeng’ releases stills and cheering video for D-50]]></image:title>
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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_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>
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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:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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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>
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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>
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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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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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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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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The film ‘Reawaken Man: The Red’, starring Koo Kyo-hwan, ranked first in reservation rates among Korean films released on the same day as its release on the 30th. According to media reports, it achieved this result according to the Korean Box Office Information System.]]></image:caption>
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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:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
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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>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Lies: 4K Uncut Edition, Yeonghwaroun Brothers, Jang Jung-il, Lie to Me, Korea Media Rating Board, United Nations Commission on Human Rights, Korean Film Archive]]></news:keywords>
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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>
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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>2026-09-30T01:18:23+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>
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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>
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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"/>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T19:44:42+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[BTS V Reveals Headphone Campaign Featuring Global Ambassador]]></news:title>
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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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      <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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    <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>
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      <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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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/flex-x-cop-2-cast-favorite-scenes</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-29T17:44:07+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>2026-09-29T17:44:07+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>
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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>
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      <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>
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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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      <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>
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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>
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      <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>
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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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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <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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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="ja" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/ja/news/sbs-the-listen-season-6-vocalists-broadcast"/>
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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>2026-09-29T17:30:45+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>
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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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    <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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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <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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    <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:news>
      <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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    <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: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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    <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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    <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>
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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>
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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>2026-09-29T16:44:39+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>
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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>
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    <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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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/exhibition-checking-in-visually-impaired-artists-seoul"/>
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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>
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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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