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    <lastmod>2026-10-12T19:35:52+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:title><![CDATA[JW Pharmaceutical selects girl group aespa as models for artificial tears ‘Friends’]]></news:title>
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    <lastmod>2026-10-12T19:34:38+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:title><![CDATA[‘Chiikawa the Movie: The Secret of Mermaid Island’ Ranks 1st at Weekend Box Office… ‘Assassins’ Surpasses 3 Million]]></news:title>
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    <lastmod>2026-10-12T19:34:19+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:title><![CDATA[The Resonance of Hearing-Impaired Youth: Sarangui Dalpaengi Clarinet Ensemble's 21st Regular Concert]]></news:title>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/mlb-rescene-26fw-beanie-campaign</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-12T19:23:37+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:title><![CDATA[MLB unveils 26FW beanie campaign with group RESCENE]]></news:title>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/seventeen-jeonghan-joshua-12-o-clock-release</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-12T19:19:48+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-12T19:19:48+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[SEVENTEEN's JEONGHAN and JOSHUA showcase sophisticated emotions with new song ‘12 o’clock’]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[SEVENTEEN members JEONGHAN and JOSHUA have released a new unit song titled ‘12 o’clock’. The track is being praised for maximizing the unique atmospheres of the two members.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/bemyfriends-overseas-ip-fandom-platform</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-12T19:06:46+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-12T19:06:46+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[bemyfriends supports building domestic fandoms for overseas IP such as film and music]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[bemyfriends, ACFM, Busan International Film Festival, Rags to Richmond, b.stage, cosmosy, ENJIN, IP]]></news:keywords>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/21st-seoul-international-drama-awards-a-better-man</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-12T19:06:08+09:00</lastmod>
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        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-12T19:06:08+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[21st Seoul International Drama Awards Concludes Successfully… Norway's 'A Better Man' Wins Grand Prize]]></news:title>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/geumcheon-dancing-anyangcheon-culture-week-dance-parade</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-12T18:51:30+09:00</lastmod>
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        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-12T18:51:30+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Free Dance Parade at Geumcheon District Office Plaza on October 18, Open to All Without Application]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Geumcheon Cultural Foundation, 2026 Anyangcheon Culture Week - Geumcheon, Dancing Anyangcheon, Geumcheon Harmony Festival, Anyangcheon Stream, Yoon Hee-su]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The Geumcheon Cultural Foundation announced that it will hold "2026 Anyangcheon Culture Week - Geumcheon, Dancing Anyangcheon," a citizen-participatory cultural arts event, on October 18 from 2 PM to 4 PM at the Geumcheon Harmony Festival main stage, Geumcheon District Office Plaza, and the Anyangcheon Stream area.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/plave-hyperdrive-comeback-kenzie</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-12T18:50:12+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-12T18:50:12+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[PLAVE to release 5th mini album 'HYPERDRIVE' on the 12th... Collaboration with KENZIE]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Virtual boy group PLAVE will make their comeback on the 12th at 6 PM with their fifth mini album, 'HYPERDRIVE'. The album features a collaboration with hitmaker KENZIE and marks their first attempt at an EDM-based dance pop genre.]]></image:caption>
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    <lastmod>2026-10-12T18:29:07+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-12T18:29:07+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[BIGBANG starts Asia tour with 100,000 spectators at Taipei Dome]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[BIGBANG (G-DRAGON, TAEYANG, DAESUNG) held their 'BIGBANG 2026-2027 WORLD TOUR XX : COSMOS IN TAIPEI' at the Taipei Dome from the 9th to the 11th, attracting approximately 100,000 fans. This solo concert in Taiwan, held for the first time in 10 years since 2016, saw all seats, including additional seating, completely sold out.]]></image:caption>
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    <lastmod>2026-10-12T18:12:33+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-12T18:12:33+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Ayane shares update at 33 weeks pregnant... outing with daughter]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Singer and musical actress Lee Ji-hoon's wife, Ayane, shared photos and videos of her outing with her daughter while being 33 weeks pregnant with her second child.]]></image:caption>
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    <lastmod>2026-10-12T17:51:18+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-12T17:51:18+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Yanggu White Porcelain Museum cat Hoya becomes a full-time employee after receiving one bag of food and 30 Churu treats]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The SBS program 'TV Animal Farm' featured Hoya, a cat acting as a docent at the White Porcelain Museum in Yanggu, who was officially promoted to a full-time employee. The broadcast, which highlighted Hoya's daily life and his promotion ceremony, ranked first in its time slot.]]></image:caption>
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    <lastmod>2026-10-12T17:36:31+09:00</lastmod>
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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/masters-of-living-gwangmyeong-noodles-bee-master-fighting-games"/>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-12T17:36:31+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Gwangmyeong's 40-Year Hand-Cut Noodles and 3rd Generation Native Bee Master, Masters of Living on October 12]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The SBS show Masters of Living will feature a variety of masters on October 12, including a 40-year hand-cut noodle maker, a native honey master, a pizza rice cake creator, and an Asian Games gold medalist in fighting games.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/jeju-haenyeo-shamanism-documentary-kbs</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-12T17:36:09+09:00</lastmod>
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        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-12T17:36:09+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[63% of Jeju Haenyeo are over 70, with 200 fewer every year... KBS 1TV's 'Resolving Grievances, Her Sea' documentary on the 14th]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[KBS 1TV will air a special documentary titled "Resolving Grievances, Her Sea" on October 14, exploring the vanishing traditions of Jeju's Haenyeo and the shamanic rituals that support them. The program highlights the aging population of Haenyeo and the historical struggles of shamans facing social prejudice.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/our-ballad-2-unanimous-vote-17-year-old-participant</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-12T17:35:59+09:00</lastmod>
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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="ja" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/ja/news/our-ballad-2-unanimous-vote-17-year-old-participant"/>
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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/our-ballad-2-unanimous-vote-17-year-old-participant"/>
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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>2026-10-12T17:35:59+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Our Ballad 2 Participant with Average Age of 17.9 Years Old Achieves First Unanimous Decision from 150 Top 100 Ears]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Our Ballad 2, SBS, Roy Kim, Jung Seung-hwan, Maya, Patti Kim, Park Kyung-lim, Moon Geun-young]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[In the SBS audition project "Our Ballad 2," a 17.9-year-old participant's performance of Maya's "Shout Myself Out" leads to the first unanimous vote from all 150 Top 100 Ears members. The episode also features a fairy tale author from "Discovering Gifted Children" who will perform Patti Kim's "You, My Friend."]]></image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/rescene-sbs-8-news-pulse-album</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-12T17:34:38+09:00</lastmod>
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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/rescene-sbs-8-news-pulse-album"/>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-12T17:34:38+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[RESCENE makes first appearance on SBS 8 News… 4th Mini Album 'PULSE' to be released on the 3rd of next month]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The group RESCENE appeared on the terrestrial main news program 'SBS 8 News' for the first time to discuss their upcoming 4th mini album 'PULSE'. The members shared their journey, their connection to fans, and their desire to provide hope through their music.]]></image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/nam-ji-hyun-sogang-university-debut-whenever-possible</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-12T17:34:26+09:00</lastmod>
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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/nam-ji-hyun-sogang-university-debut-whenever-possible"/>
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      <news:publication>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-12T17:34:26+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Nam Ji-hyun reveals debut story at alma mater Sogang University... Cast after appearing on a quiz segment]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Nam Ji-hyun, Yoo Jae-suk, Yoo Yeon-seok, Kim Jae-young, Whenever Possible, SBS, Sogang University, Radio Wave Travelogue]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Nam Ji-hyun appeared on the SBS variety show 'Whenever Possible,' where she revealed that she was cast in a drama after participating in a quiz segment on the show 'Radio Wave Travelogue.' During the episode, she also shared her background as a psychology major from Sogang University and her impressive patience for waiting in line at restaurants.]]></image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/hwang-jae-gyun-yoon-suk-min-lizard-same-bed-different-dreams</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-12T17:34:11+09:00</lastmod>
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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh-tw" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh-tw/news/hwang-jae-gyun-yoon-suk-min-lizard-same-bed-different-dreams"/>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/hwang-jae-gyun-yoon-suk-min-lizard-same-bed-different-dreams"/>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="x-default" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/hwang-jae-gyun-yoon-suk-min-lizard-same-bed-different-dreams"/>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-12T17:34:11+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Hwang Jae-gyun visits Yoon Suk-min's house, flees after seeing a lizard... Sales price hits 10 million won jackpot]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Hwang Jae-gyun, Yoon Suk-min, Kim Soo-hyun, Lee Taek-keun, Jung Keun-woo, SBS, Same Bed, Different Dreams 2: You Are My Destiny]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[In the upcoming episode of SBS's "Same Bed, Different Dreams 2: You Are My Destiny," baseball legends Lee Taek-keun, Jung Keun-woo, and Hwang Jae-gyun visit the home of Yoon Suk-min and Kim Soo-hyun, where Hwang experiences a hilarious encounter with a lizard. Yoon Suk-min also reveals the high value of a newly hatched ultra-rare lizard.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[Hwang Jae-gyun visits Yoon Suk-min's house, flees after seeing a lizard... Sales price hits 10 million won jackpot]]></image:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/kbs-korean-language-contest-childrens-hangeul-champion-finals</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-12T17:32:01+09:00</lastmod>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="en" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/kbs-korean-language-contest-childrens-hangeul-champion-finals"/>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="ja" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/ja/news/kbs-korean-language-contest-childrens-hangeul-champion-finals"/>
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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/kbs-korean-language-contest-childrens-hangeul-champion-finals"/>
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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>2026-10-12T17:32:01+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[KBS Korean Language Contest Children's Hangeul Champion Finals, Winning Prize 3 Million Won]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Korean Language Contest, Children's Hangeul Champion Contest, KBS 1TV, Kim Bong-gon, Kim Seo-yun, An Yun-su, Shin I-do, Oh Won-jun]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The finals of the Children's Hangeul Champion Contest, a Hangeul Day special of the KBS 1TV show Korean Language Contest, will feature four finalists competing for the title and a 3 million won prize. The broadcast will showcase the intense competition among the young contestants, including special guest Master Kim Bong-gon from Cheonghak-dong.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/kbs-documentary-three-days-seoul-station-72-hours</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-12T17:31:26+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>2026-10-12T17:31:26+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[KBS Documentary Three Days captures 72 hours at Seoul Station, where 170,000 people pass through daily]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[KBS 2TV's "Documentary Three Days" will feature "Connecting Lives - 72 Hours at Seoul Station," documenting the diverse lives of people passing through the major transit hub. The episode captures everything from an 89-year-old's romantic wanderlust to a first-year employee's first business trip.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[KBS Documentary Three Days captures 72 hours at Seoul Station, where 170,000 people pass through daily]]></image:title>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/running-man-cheorwon-dinner-chaos</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-12T17:23:04+09:00</lastmod>
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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/running-man-cheorwon-dinner-chaos"/>
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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>2026-10-12T17:23:04+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Running Man to air 10 minutes early on Sunday the 11th at 6:10 PM, Cheorwon dinner showdown]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Running Man, SBS, Yang Se-chan, Ji Suk-jin, Heo Kyung-hwan, Haha, Cheorwon, Odae Rice]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[In the upcoming episode of SBS's 'Running Man', the members face a chaotic dinner preparation during their 2-day, 1-night trip to Cheorwon. From failed chicken recipes to struggling with stew and rice, the members' cooking skills are put to the ultimate test.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[Running Man to air 10 minutes early on Sunday the 11th at 6:10 PM, Cheorwon dinner showdown]]></image:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/our-ballad-2-moon-geun-young-joo-woo-jae-contestant</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-12T17:22:58+09:00</lastmod>
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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/our-ballad-2-moon-geun-young-joo-woo-jae-contestant"/>
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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>2026-10-12T17:22:58+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Our Ballad 2 airs on the 12th at 10 PM: Handsome contestant captivates Moon Geun-young and Joo Woo-jae]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Our Ballad 2, Moon Geun-young, Joo Woo-jae, Roy Kim, Jung Seung-hwan, SBS]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[In the upcoming broadcast of the SBS audition project "Our Ballad 2," a handsome contestant with impressive stage presence will win the hearts of judges Moon Geun-young and Joo Woo-jae. The episode features diverse contestants, including a girl who studied in Texas and a soldier representing his unit, performing various ballad classics.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[Our Ballad 2 airs on the 12th at 10 PM: Handsome contestant captivates Moon Geun-young and Joo Woo-jae]]></image:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/man-dog-unihabited-island-sogakssido-jeollanam-do</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-12T17:21:39+09:00</lastmod>
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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/man-dog-unihabited-island-sogakssido-jeollanam-do"/>
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        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-12T17:21:39+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Sogakssido, an uninhabited island in Yeonggwang, Jeollanam-do: The man and the dog, Seomdori, who have protected the island for 12 years]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The first episode of a special feature explores the lives of a man and his dog, Seomdori, living on the uninhabited island of Sogakssido in Yeonggwang, Jeollanam-do. After leaving the mainland 12 years ago, the man has been maintaining a small schoolhouse as his home while living alongside his loyal companion.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/running-man-ji-suk-jin-heo-kyung-hwan-cheorwon</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-12T17:21:32+09:00</lastmod>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="en" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/running-man-ji-suk-jin-heo-kyung-hwan-cheorwon"/>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="ja" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/ja/news/running-man-ji-suk-jin-heo-kyung-hwan-cheorwon"/>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh-tw" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh-tw/news/running-man-ji-suk-jin-heo-kyung-hwan-cheorwon"/>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/running-man-ji-suk-jin-heo-kyung-hwan-cheorwon"/>
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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>2026-10-12T17:21:32+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Running Man Cheorwon Episode: Ji Suk-jin and Heo Kyung-hwan Face Off in 1:1 Name Tag Battle for a Private House]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Running Man, Ji Suk-jin, Heo Kyung-hwan, Yang Se-chan, Cheorwon, SBS, Let's Tear Up Cheorwon II]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[In the upcoming episode of SBS's 'Running Man', Ji Suk-jin and Heo Kyung-hwan compete in a 1:1 name tag battle to win a private house stay. The members also face a mission involving phone alarms and a visit to the Torch Observatory in Cheorwon.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[Running Man Cheorwon Episode: Ji Suk-jin and Heo Kyung-hwan Face Off in 1:1 Name Tag Battle for a Private House]]></image:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/kim-min-jong-yangpyeong-second-house-my-little-old-boy</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-12T17:21:24+09:00</lastmod>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="en" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/kim-min-jong-yangpyeong-second-house-my-little-old-boy"/>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="ja" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/ja/news/kim-min-jong-yangpyeong-second-house-my-little-old-boy"/>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh-tw" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh-tw/news/kim-min-jong-yangpyeong-second-house-my-little-old-boy"/>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/kim-min-jong-yangpyeong-second-house-my-little-old-boy"/>
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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>2026-10-12T17:21:24+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Kim Min-jong's Yangpyeong second house revealed for the first time in 5 years, My Little Old Boy on the 11th at 9 PM]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Kim Min-jong, My Little Old Boy, Lee Jong-hyuk, Min-soo Yoon, Kim Soo-ro, MC Mong, SBS, Yangpyeong]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Kim Min-jong will reveal his newly renovated second house in Yangpyeong and host a camping trip with Lee Jong-hyuk and Min-soo Yoon on the SBS show My Little Old Boy. He will also share his honest feelings regarding his lawsuit against MC Mong and the cancellation of his upcoming Hollywood project.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[Kim Min-jong's Yangpyeong second house revealed for the first time in 5 years, My Little Old Boy on the 11th at 9 PM]]></image:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/nam-ji-hyun-kim-jae-young-whenever-possible-sogang-university</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-12T17:20:12+09:00</lastmod>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="en" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/nam-ji-hyun-kim-jae-young-whenever-possible-sogang-university"/>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="ja" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/ja/news/nam-ji-hyun-kim-jae-young-whenever-possible-sogang-university"/>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh-tw" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh-tw/news/nam-ji-hyun-kim-jae-young-whenever-possible-sogang-university"/>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/nam-ji-hyun-kim-jae-young-whenever-possible-sogang-university"/>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-12T17:20:12+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Nam Ji-hyun and Kim Jae-young show fantastic teamwork in games at Sogang University on 'Whenever Possible']]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Nam Ji-hyun, Kim Jae-young, Yoo Jae-suk, Yoo Yeon-seok, Whenever Possible, SBS, 100 Days My Prince]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Actors Nam Ji-hyun and Kim Jae-young will appear as guests on the SBS variety show 'Whenever Possible,' showcasing their intense competitiveness and chemistry during games near Sogang University.]]></image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/running-man-cheorwon-egg-mission-haha-yang-se-chan</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-12T17:19:46+09:00</lastmod>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="en" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/running-man-cheorwon-egg-mission-haha-yang-se-chan"/>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="ja" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/ja/news/running-man-cheorwon-egg-mission-haha-yang-se-chan"/>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh-tw" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh-tw/news/running-man-cheorwon-egg-mission-haha-yang-se-chan"/>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/running-man-cheorwon-egg-mission-haha-yang-se-chan"/>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="x-default" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/running-man-cheorwon-egg-mission-haha-yang-se-chan"/>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-12T17:19:46+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Running Man Cheorwon episode: Haha and Yang Se-chan plot late-night schemes during the egg-protecting morning mission]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Running Man, SBS, Haha, Yang Se-chan, Kim Jong-kook, Yoo Jae-suk, Heo Kyung-hwan, Cheorwon]]></news:keywords>
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    <image:image>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[In today's SBS 'Running Man', members engage in a fierce psychological battle to protect eggs overnight for a morning cooking mission in Cheorwon. Amidst betrayals and late-night plots by Haha and Yang Se-chan, the members face an unpredictable night of alliances and distrust.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[Running Man Cheorwon episode: Haha and Yang Se-chan plot late-night schemes during the egg-protecting morning mission]]></image:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/journey-there-kim-jin-yu-film-festivals</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-12T17:13:58+09:00</lastmod>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="en" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/journey-there-kim-jin-yu-film-festivals"/>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="ja" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/ja/news/journey-there-kim-jin-yu-film-festivals"/>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh-tw" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh-tw/news/journey-there-kim-jin-yu-film-festivals"/>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/journey-there-kim-jin-yu-film-festivals"/>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="x-default" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/journey-there-kim-jin-yu-film-festivals"/>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-12T17:13:58+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Director Kim Jin-yu's 'Journey There' Officially Invited to Paris and London Korean Film Festivals]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Kim Jin-yu, Journey There, Paris Korean Film Festival, London Korean Film Festival, Bori, Busan International Film Festival, Seoul Independent Film Festival]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Director Kim Jin-yu's new film 'Journey There' has been officially invited to the Paris Korean Film Festival and the London Korean Film Festival. The film, which follows the story of Chun-hee, has previously won multiple awards at the Busan International Film Festival and the Seoul Independent Film Festival.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[Director Kim Jin-yu's 'Journey There' Officially Invited to Paris and London Korean Film Festivals]]></image:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/minnie-idles-birthday-pop-up-thailand-special-live</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-12T16:42:09+09:00</lastmod>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="en" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/minnie-idles-birthday-pop-up-thailand-special-live"/>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="ja" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/ja/news/minnie-idles-birthday-pop-up-thailand-special-live"/>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh-tw" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh-tw/news/minnie-idles-birthday-pop-up-thailand-special-live"/>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/minnie-idles-birthday-pop-up-thailand-special-live"/>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="x-default" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/minnie-idles-birthday-pop-up-thailand-special-live"/>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-12T16:42:09+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[MINNIE to hold birthday pop-up and special live in Thailand... including special movie screening]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[MINNIE, (i-dle), Thailand, Bangkok, EMSPHERE, SPHERE GALLERY1, HENRY’s First Dates, 50 First Dates]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[(i-dle) member MINNIE will celebrate her final birthday in her 20s in her hometown of Thailand with a pop-up store, a special live event, and a special screening of her film debut.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[MINNIE to hold birthday pop-up and special live in Thailand... including special movie screening]]></image:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/hwaseong-city-orchestra-wangbae-green-forest-library-classical-music</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-12T16:20:57+09:00</lastmod>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="en" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/hwaseong-city-orchestra-wangbae-green-forest-library-classical-music"/>
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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/hwaseong-city-orchestra-wangbae-green-forest-library-classical-music"/>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="x-default" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/hwaseong-city-orchestra-wangbae-green-forest-library-classical-music"/>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-12T16:20:57+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Hwaseong City Orchestra performs classical music up to a nonet at Wangbae Green Forest Library]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Hwaseong City Cultural Foundation, Hwaseong City Orchestra, Classical Music Comes to You, Wangbae Green Forest Library, Lim Dong-guk, Astor Piazzolla, Tchaikovsky]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The Hwaseong City Cultural Foundation announced that it successfully concluded the Hwaseong City Orchestra's planned performance series, "Classical Music Comes to You," held at the Wangbae Green Forest Library on October 8.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[Hwaseong City Orchestra performs classical music up to a nonet at Wangbae Green Forest Library]]></image:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/i-am-solo-ok-sun-instagram-photos</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-12T15:58:59+09:00</lastmod>
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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/i-am-solo-ok-sun-instagram-photos"/>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-12T15:58:59+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA['I Am SOLO' Season 33 Ok-sun reveals recent life after missing live broadcast... attention drawn to walking photo]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[I Am SOLO, Ok-sun, Instagram, ENA, SBS Plus, Yeong-ho, Sun-ja, Yeong-cheol]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Ok-sun from the "Solo Virgin" special of 'I Am SOLO' Season 33 shared photos of her daily life on Instagram. She missed the live broadcast following the conclusion of her season, where two final couples were formed.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA['I Am SOLO' Season 33 Ok-sun reveals recent life after missing live broadcast... attention drawn to walking photo]]></image:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/unicef-tomorrow-x-together-youth-mental-health-chatbot</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-12T15:11:53+09:00</lastmod>
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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/unicef-tomorrow-x-together-youth-mental-health-chatbot"/>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="x-default" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/unicef-tomorrow-x-together-youth-mental-health-chatbot"/>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-12T15:11:53+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[UNICEF Korea and TOMORROW X TOGETHER Unveil Youth Mental Health Chatbot]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[UNICEF Korea, TOMORROW X TOGETHER, My Mind Guide, Together for Tomorrow, World Mental Health Day, WHO, mental health]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[UNICEF Korea has launched 'My Mind Guide', a mental health chatbot for youth, in collaboration with the group TOMORROW X TOGETHER. The chatbot was released on World Mental Health Day to mark the first anniversary of the 'Together for Tomorrow' campaign.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[UNICEF Korea and TOMORROW X TOGETHER Unveil Youth Mental Health Chatbot]]></image:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/kim-dong-jun-koji-youtube-kodongyeojido</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-12T14:49:29+09:00</lastmod>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="en" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/kim-dong-jun-koji-youtube-kodongyeojido"/>
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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/kim-dong-jun-koji-youtube-kodongyeojido"/>
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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>2026-10-12T14:49:29+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Kim Dong-jun opens YouTube channel for the first time in 16 years... Starts ‘Kodongyeojido’ with Chef Koji]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Kim Dong-jun, Koji, Kodongyeojido, Koji TV [The Sangsaeng], ENA, New Recruit 4: Sabotage, 2026 Golden Moon Concert in Tokyo]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Singer and actor Kim Dong-jun is launching a new YouTube project called ‘Kodongyeojido’ in collaboration with Japanese chef Koji. The channel will feature local coexistence content by traveling across the country to introduce seasonal ingredients and regional foods.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/seoul-international-drama-awards-a-better-man-grand-prize</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-12T14:32:14+09:00</lastmod>
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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="ja" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/ja/news/seoul-international-drama-awards-a-better-man-grand-prize"/>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-12T14:32:14+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Seoul International Drama Awards Sees Record 352 Entries from 46 Countries, Grand Prize Goes to Norway's 'A Better Man']]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The 21st Seoul International Drama Awards concluded successfully at the KBS Hall in Yeouido, Seoul, featuring a record-breaking 352 entries from 46 countries. The Grand Prize in the International Competition category was awarded to the Norwegian drama 'A Better Man'.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/choi-jun-hee-da-nang-vietnam-travel-confession</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-12T14:08:57+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-12T14:08:57+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Choi Jun-hee confesses her feelings during a trip after marrying a husband 11 years older]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Choi Jun-hee, JUNEHEE, Da Nang, Vietnam, Choi Jin-sil, Cho Sung Min]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Choi Jun-hee revealed her emotional struggles while traveling in Da Nang, Vietnam, with her husband and friends. She expressed feeling exhausted by life's challenges and the need to escape her depression by traveling.]]></image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/hallyu-entertainment-awards-fan-voting-starts</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-12T12:40:32+09:00</lastmod>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="en" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/hallyu-entertainment-awards-fan-voting-starts"/>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-12T12:40:32+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Hallyu Entertainment Awards Fan Voting Starts Today, Free Once Daily for 204 Candidates]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[2026 Korea Hallyu Entertainment Awards, JK Fandom, Fan Communications Global, Endo Tetsuya, Rematch, BNT, K-pop, fan voting]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[JK Fandom, a global fandom support platform by Fan Communications Global, announced that fan voting for the '2026 Korea Hallyu Entertainment Awards' will begin on October 12 at noon. The voting process involves 204 candidates across eight categories and will be conducted through the JK Fandom and Rematch applications.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[Hallyu Entertainment Awards Fan Voting Starts Today, Free Once Daily for 204 Candidates]]></image:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/lee-yeon-hee-busan-international-film-festival-m</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-12T12:12:00+09:00</lastmod>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="en" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/lee-yeon-hee-busan-international-film-festival-m"/>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-12T12:12:00+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Lee Yeon-hee attends Busan International Film Festival after giving birth to daughter... 19-year-old connection with Gang Dong-won also highlighted]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Lee Yeon-hee, Busan International Film Festival, M, Gang Dong-won, Gong Hyo-jin, Lee Myung-se, A Personal Taxi, Netflix]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Actress Lee Yeon-hee appeared at the 31st Busan International Film Festival for a Guest Visit (GV) of the film 'M' (4K Remastered). She shared memories of filming the movie alongside Gang Dong-won and Gong Hyo-jin 19 years ago.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[Lee Yeon-hee attends Busan International Film Festival after giving birth to daughter... 19-year-old connection with Gang Dong-won also highlighted]]></image:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/nijigen-no-mori-dragon-quest-island-new-year-event</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-12T11:56:47+09:00</lastmod>
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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/nijigen-no-mori-dragon-quest-island-new-year-event"/>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-12T11:56:47+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Nijigen no Mori to hold New Year, Great Fortune! Monster Fortune Draw from December 26 to February 14]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Nijigen no Mori, Dragon Quest, Hyogo Prefectural Awajishima Park, New Year, Great Fortune! Monster Fortune Draw, Cool Japan]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The animation park Nijigen no Mori will host a limited-time New Year event called "New Year, Great Fortune! Monster Fortune Draw" at its Dragon Quest Island attraction. Visitors can experience fortune-telling themed around Dragon Quest monsters to celebrate the new year.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[Nijigen no Mori to hold New Year, Great Fortune! Monster Fortune Draw from December 26 to February 14]]></image:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/xdinary-heroes-impulse-5-member-album</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-12T11:55:24+09:00</lastmod>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="en" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/xdinary-heroes-impulse-5-member-album"/>
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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/xdinary-heroes-impulse-5-member-album"/>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-12T11:55:24+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Xdinary Heroes release 'IMPULSE', their first album as a 5-member group]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Xdinary Heroes, IMPULSE, Obsessed with Youth, JYP Entertainment, GUN-IL, JUNGSU, GAON, O.de]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The band Xdinary Heroes is releasing their ninth mini-album, 'IMPULSE', on the 12th at 6 PM, marking their first release as a five-member group following GUN-IL's departure. The album features seven tracks, including the title song 'Obsessed with Youth', which explores the hopes and anxieties of youth.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[Xdinary Heroes release 'IMPULSE', their first album as a 5-member group]]></image:title>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/babymonster-choom-music-video-200-million-views</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-12T11:54:54+09:00</lastmod>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="en" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/babymonster-choom-music-video-200-million-views"/>
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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/babymonster-choom-music-video-200-million-views"/>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-12T11:54:54+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[BabyMonster 'CHOOM' Music Video Surpasses 200 Million Views... 10th Total Milestone]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[BabyMonster, CHOOM, YG Entertainment, YouTube, music video]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[BabyMonster's music video for the title track 'CHOOM' from their 3rd mini album has surpassed 200 million views on YouTube. This marks the group's 10th video to reach the 200 million view milestone.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[BabyMonster 'CHOOM' Music Video Surpasses 200 Million Views... 10th Total Milestone]]></image:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/kwon-hae-hyo-hong-sang-soo-biff-nowhere-to-look</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-12T11:54:44+09:00</lastmod>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-12T11:54:44+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Kwon Hae-hyo mentions Hong Sang-soo's recent status... "Changing into someone's father"]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Kwon Hae-hyo, Hong Sang-soo, Kim Min-hee, BIFF, Nowhere to Look, On the Beach at Night Alone, The Day a Pig Fell into the Well]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Actor Kwon Hae-hyo shared updates regarding director Hong Sang-soo during an outdoor stage greeting for the film 'Nowhere to Look' at BIFF.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[Kwon Hae-hyo mentions Hong Sang-soo's recent status... "Changing into someone's father"]]></image:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/modyssey-comeback-first-ep-release</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-12T11:31:23+09:00</lastmod>
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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/modyssey-comeback-first-ep-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>2026-10-12T11:31:23+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[MODYSSEY to Comeback with First EP on the 12th... Will First-Week Sales Exceed 300,000 Copies?]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[MODYSSEY, 2.Multitude: How We Bloom, CAN YOU HEAR THAT, HOOK, Seoul Music Awards, SPOTV K-POP AWARDS, KCON JAPAN 2026, KCON LA 2026]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The group MODYSSEY is returning after approximately six months with their first EP, '2.Multitude: How We Bloom', releasing on the 12th at 6 PM. They aim to surpass their previous first-week sales record of 300,000 copies set by their debut single.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[MODYSSEY to Comeback with First EP on the 12th... Will First-Week Sales Exceed 300,000 Copies?]]></image:title>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/nct-wish-i-spy-release-gocheok-sky-dome</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-12T11:31:20+09:00</lastmod>
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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/nct-wish-i-spy-release-gocheok-sky-dome"/>
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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>2026-10-12T11:31:20+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[NCT Wish to release ‘I SPY’ on the 12th… Entering Gocheok Sky Dome next January]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[NCT Wish, I SPY, SM Entertainment, INTO THE WISH : Face Our WISH, Gocheok Sky Dome, K-pop]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[NCT Wish will release their fourth mini-album ‘I SPY’ on the 12th at 6 PM. The group also announced their first solo concert tour ‘INTO THE WISH : Face Our WISH’ to be held at Gocheok Sky Dome in January next year.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/nijigen-no-mori-naruto-birthday-bromide</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-12T10:45:40+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>2026-10-12T10:45:40+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Nijigen no Mori to distribute 8 new types of bromides on October 31 to celebrate Naruto's birthday]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Nijigen no Mori, an animation park on Awaji Island, is holding the "2026 Shinobi-Zato Naruto Uzumaki Birthday Event" to celebrate Naruto Uzumaki's birthday. As part of the 8th installment, 8 new designs of "Gemaki" original bromide cards themed around families will be released as rewards for clearing attractions.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/kim-ximya-dogma-album-release</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-12T10:44:22+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>2026-10-12T10:44:22+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[26 Unskippable Minutes… Kim Ximya Has Returned]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Rapper Kim Ximya has released his second full-length album, 'Dogma', featuring a unique listening experience through a 26-minute music video and a limited-edition player without a skip function. The album explores themes of repetition and stillness, drawing inspiration from meditation and his personal life changes.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/kim-yong-ji-surprise-wedding-guests</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-12T10:42:50+09:00</lastmod>
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        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-12T10:42:50+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Actress Kim Yong-ji holds surprise wedding without dating or marriage announcement... Kim Go-eun, Bae Jung-nam, and others attend as guests]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Actress Kim Yong-ji held a surprise private wedding ceremony without any prior dating rumors or marriage announcements. Guests including Kim Go-eun, Bae Jung-nam, and Kim Bum attended the event.]]></image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/charlie-puth-goyang-stadium-korea-concert</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-12T10:27:35+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>2026-10-12T10:27:35+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Charlie Puth enters Goyang Stadium for the first time in 10 years since visiting Korea]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Charlie Puth, NAYEON, TWICE, Jung Kook, BTS, Whatever’s Clever! World Tour in Seoul, Goyang Stadium]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Pop star Charlie Puth met approximately 38,000 spectators at Goyang Stadium for his first stadium concert in Korea, marking his fifth visit to the country. The "Whatever’s Clever! World Tour in Seoul" featured special guest NAYEON of TWICE and a performance of a song featuring BTS's Jung Kook.]]></image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/nmixx-acappella-highlight-medley-strange-muse</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-12T10:26:41+09:00</lastmod>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="en" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/nmixx-acappella-highlight-medley-strange-muse"/>
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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>2026-10-12T10:26:41+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Nmixx warms up for 6th mini album with acappella highlights]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Nmixx, Strange Muse, Birthday Wish, Kerosene, RudE TaLK, LILY, HAEWON, SULLYOON]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Nmixx has released an acappella highlight medley to preview the mood of their upcoming 6th mini album, 'Strange Muse'. The content features vocal harmonies of tracks including the title song 'Birthday Wish' and unit songs.]]></image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/zerobaseone-sung-han-bin-dead-alive-solo-ep</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-12T10:02:41+09:00</lastmod>
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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/zerobaseone-sung-han-bin-dead-alive-solo-ep"/>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-12T10:02:41+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[ZEROBASEONE's Sung Han-bin to Release First Solo EP 'DEAD:ALIVE' on the 12th]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Sung Han-bin, ZEROBASEONE, DEAD:ALIVE, UNDEAD, CURATING SESSION, Layer Studio 11]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[ZEROBASEONE leader Sung Han-bin will release his first solo EP, 'DEAD:ALIVE', on the 12th at 6 PM. The album explores the theme of "beautiful destruction" through eight tracks, including the title song "UNDEAD."]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[ZEROBASEONE's Sung Han-bin to Release First Solo EP 'DEAD:ALIVE' on the 12th]]></image:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/mago-sound-guro-traditional-market-puppet-play</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-12T09:46:42+09:00</lastmod>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="en" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/mago-sound-guro-traditional-market-puppet-play"/>
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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/mago-sound-guro-traditional-market-puppet-play"/>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-12T09:46:42+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Guro Traditional Market to host non-verbal puppet play on October 24–25, with music by MAGO SOUND]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[MAGO SOUND, Guro Traditional Market, Gadan, Who Shares Good Fortune, Mago, SION, Song Su-jeong, Jo Jeong-uk]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[MAGO SOUND, the group involved in the music for the film 'The Intern', will serve as music directors and composers for the street parade puppet play 'Gadan, Who Shares Good Fortune' at Guro Traditional Market from October 24 to 25.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[Guro Traditional Market to host non-verbal puppet play on October 24–25, with music by MAGO SOUND]]></image:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/allhours-world-tour-seoul-rise-up</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-12T09:44:43+09:00</lastmod>
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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/allhours-world-tour-seoul-rise-up"/>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-12T09:44:43+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[ALL(H)OURS concludes first world tour Seoul performance... continuing to Europe in November and North America in January 2027]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[ALL(H)OURS, RISE UP, Seoul, B1A4, GD&TOP, TREASURE, world tour]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/storage/specialtimes-global/2026/10/44555f86-3bbb-4989-b687-6210cd5cf20a-b8a23d22-og16x9.webp</image:loc>
      <image:caption><![CDATA[The group ALL(H)OURS held the Seoul stop of their first world tour 'RISE UP' at Sungshin Women's University. Following this successful start, they will continue their tour in Europe this November and North America in January 2027.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[ALL(H)OURS concludes first world tour Seoul performance... continuing to Europe in November and North America in January 2027]]></image:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/xikers-new-album-route-zero-the-calling</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-12T09:21:02+09:00</lastmod>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="en" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/xikers-new-album-route-zero-the-calling"/>
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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/xikers-new-album-route-zero-the-calling"/>
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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>2026-10-12T09:21:02+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Xikers Raise Expectations for New Album with Black Charisma of 10 Members]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The group Xikers has released the first concept poster for their 8th mini album, 'ROUTE ZERO : The CALLING', showcasing a dark and charismatic aesthetic. The album is scheduled for release on November 2 at 6 PM.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[Xikers Raise Expectations for New Album with Black Charisma of 10 Members]]></image:title>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/sarangui-dalpaengi-clarinet-ensemble-concert-yonsei-university</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-12T08:40:19+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>2026-10-12T08:40:19+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Sarangui Dalpaengi Clarinet Ensemble Concert for Children with Hearing Impairments, Free Invitation to Yonsei University on November 29]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Sarangui Dalpaengi, in collaboration with Woori Financial Future Foundation, will hold the 21st regular concert of the Sarangui Dalpaengi Clarinet Ensemble on November 29 at Yonsei University's Centennial Hall. The concert features music ranging from Disney medleys to K-pop, performed by children and adolescents with hearing impairments.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[Sarangui Dalpaengi Clarinet Ensemble Concert for Children with Hearing Impairments, Free Invitation to Yonsei University on November 29]]></image:title>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/taylor-swift-billboard-200-100-weeks-first-solo</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-12T08:11:13+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-12T08:11:13+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Taylor Swift reaches 100 total weeks at No. 1 on Billboard 200... First solo artist]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Taylor Swift has become the first solo artist to spend a total of 100 weeks at No. 1 on the US Billboard main album chart, the Billboard 200.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/kim-yong-ji-hanok-wedding-celebration</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-11T22:59:37+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>2026-10-11T22:59:37+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Kim Yong-ji marries in a Hanok wedding without any dating rumors]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Actress Kim Yong-ji held a wedding ceremony at a traditional Hanok, as revealed through photos shared by her colleagues. The sudden news of her marriage garnered significant attention as she had not previously disclosed any dating news.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/jeong-hui-gwang-su-breakup-sns-daily-life</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-11T19:28:43+09:00</lastmod>
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        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-11T19:28:43+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Jeong-hui of the 28th class, who admitted to breaking up with Gwang-su, reveals daily life on SNS]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Jeong-hui of the 28th class shared photos of her daily life on social media after admitting to her breakup with Gwang-su. Following rumors of their split, she confirmed the breakup to a netizen, stating they have parted ways.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/jang-yoon-ju-ramen-united-kingdom-home-cooked-meal</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-11T16:37:40+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>2026-10-11T16:37:40+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Jang Yoon-ju devours ramen straight from the pot while in the United Kingdom... "This isn't a meal, it's treatment"]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Model Jang Yoon-ju shared a video of herself eating ramen directly from a pot to satisfy her intense hunger while living in London. She jokingly described the meal as "treatment" rather than food, noting she had only eaten bread for breakfast and lunch over the past three days.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/dpr-ian-all-rounder-global-stage-expansion</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-11T16:18:06+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>2026-10-11T16:18:06+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[From Behind the Camera to the Stage… DPR IAN Expands Global Presence with All-Rounder Production Skills]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[DPR IAN, who once captured others through a camera lens, has established himself as a solo artist who directs his own music videos and performs on stage. He is set to perform at D AWARDS 2027 in PARIS next January.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/ong-seong-wu-busan-international-film-festival-the-jeong-family</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-11T12:17:34+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-11T12:17:34+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Ong Seong-wu, first official schedule at Busan International Film Festival 9 years after Wanna One debut]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Ong Seong-wu, Wanna One, Busan International Film Festival, The Jeong Family, Korean Cinema Today - Special Premiere, Kang Jeong-hun]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Ong Seong-wu attended the Busan International Film Festival for the first time since his debut with Wanna One 9 years ago. He walked the opening ceremony red carpet for the film 'The Jeong Family', which was invited to the 'Korean Cinema Today - Special Premiere' section of the 31st Busan International Film Festival.]]></image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/jang-yoon-ju-uk-daily-life-daughter-lisa</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-11T11:37:34+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-11T11:37:34+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Jang Yoon-ju reveals daily life in the United Kingdom... Daughter Lisa's back view also catches the eye]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Jang Yoon-ju, Lisa, London, United Kingdom, Jeong Seung-min, Yunjureu Jang Yoon-ju, Baek Jin-kyung, Honorary Brit]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Model Jang Yoon-ju shared glimpses of her daily life in the United Kingdom through her social media on October 10. She also revealed the reasons behind her decision to move to London with her family.]]></image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/hitpaw-edimakor-ai-video-model-expansion</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-11T10:44:58+09:00</lastmod>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="en" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/hitpaw-edimakor-ai-video-model-expansion"/>
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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/hitpaw-edimakor-ai-video-model-expansion"/>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-11T10:44:58+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[HitPaw Edimakor Expands Video AI Models... Supporting Character Asset Reuse and 1,000 Templates]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[HitPaw Edimakor, AIVG, AIGC, AI video generation, video editing, Seedance 2.5, Wan 3.0, MiniMax H3]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[AI video editing program HitPaw Edimakor has announced enhancements to its AIVG (AI Video Generation) features, including expanded AI video generation models and improved asset management. Users can now create high-quality videos from text or images and utilize over 1,000 templates and effects for creative content production.]]></image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/hearts2hearts-candy-box-lover-anime-theme</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-11T10:44:35+09:00</lastmod>
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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/hearts2hearts-candy-box-lover-anime-theme"/>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-11T10:44:35+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Hearts2Hearts releases Japanese animation ending theme song ‘Candy Box Lover’]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Hearts2Hearts, Candy Box Lover, Dessert Catch! Teenieping, SAMG Entertainment, SM Entertainment, anime theme song]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Hearts2Hearts is expanding its activities in Japan by singing the ending theme song for the Japanese broadcast of the SAMG Entertainment animation 'Dessert Catch! Teenieping' Season 4.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[Hearts2Hearts releases Japanese animation ending theme song ‘Candy Box Lover’]]></image:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/lead-factory-vitamin-injections-uncontrollable-ai</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-11T10:25:40+09:00</lastmod>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="en" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/lead-factory-vitamin-injections-uncontrollable-ai"/>
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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/lead-factory-vitamin-injections-uncontrollable-ai"/>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-11T10:25:40+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[The Reality of Lead Factories' 'Vitamin Injections' and Uncontrollable AI]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[MBC, Straight, Ulsan, OpenAI, Anthropic, Jacob Coxon, KAIST, AI doomsday theory]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[MBC's investigative program 'Straight' explores allegations that a lead factory in Ulsan used injections to artificially lower workers' blood lead levels to avoid reporting occupational diseases, alongside investigations into AI agents used in hacking and AI behavior escaping human control.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[The Reality of Lead Factories' 'Vitamin Injections' and Uncontrollable AI]]></image:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/le-sserafim-made-my-night-oricon-chart-number-one</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-11T09:50:29+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>2026-10-11T09:50:29+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[LE SSERAFIM, 2nd Single ‘Made My Night’ Ranks 1st on Oricon Daily Singles Ranking]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[LE SSERAFIM's new album has reached the top of the Japanese Oricon Chart. Following their 1st single ‘SPAGHETTI’, all singles released in South Korea have now reached the top of this chart.]]></image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/nct-wish-i-spy-comeback-6-months</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-11T08:48:04+09:00</lastmod>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-11T08:48:04+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[NCT WISH to comeback in 6 months with ‘I SPY’… Emotional changes captured in 6 songs]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[NCT WISH is set to release their fourth mini album, ‘I SPY’, on the 12th at 6 PM. This new release comes approximately 6 months after their first full-length album, ‘Ode to Love’.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[NCT WISH to comeback in 6 months with ‘I SPY’… Emotional changes captured in 6 songs]]></image:title>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/nct-wish-i-spy-wish-land-promotion</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-11T08:09:32+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:title><![CDATA[NCT WISH continues comeback with ‘WISH LAND’, from online to Seongsu pop-up]]></news:title>
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      <news:title><![CDATA[N.Flying, Male Intruder on Hanshin University Festival Stage... Resumed Performance with Calm Response]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[N.Flying, Lee Seung Hyub, Yoo Hwe Seung, Seo Dong Sung, Hanshin University, Osan, Still]]></news:keywords>
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