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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/yujeong-laboum-marriage-winter</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-08T08:49:40+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:title><![CDATA[Former Laboum member Yujeong to marry this winter... "A person who cherishes me like a daughter"]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Former Laboum member Yujeong announced on her social media that she will be getting married this winter after preparing for the wedding for the past year. She shared the news through a handwritten letter, expressing her gratitude to fans for their support.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/the-weeknd-korea-concert-goyang-stadium</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-08T08:47:55+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-08T08:47:55+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[The Weeknd performs 40 songs for 54,000 people on first day of return to Korea after 8 years]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Canadian singer-songwriter The Weeknd held the first day of his "Hyundai Card Super Concert 28 The Weeknd" at Goyang Stadium, performing 40 songs for approximately 54,000 fans. The two-day concert series, part of his "After Hours til Dawn Tour," is completely sold out with a total of 108,000 seats.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/top-bangkok-solo-concert-october</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-08T08:00:25+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-08T08:00:25+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[T.O.P to hold first solo concert in Bangkok on October 24]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[T.O.P will hold his first solo concert in Bangkok, Thailand, as part of the 'T.O.P PRE-STUDIO 2026 in BANGKOK' tour on October 24. The tour, which began in Hong Kong and Taipei, will continue to Tokyo and Kaohsiung later this year.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/jung-kook-seven-platinum-certification-uk</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-08T07:25:21+09:00</lastmod>
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        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-08T07:25:21+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Jung Kook’s ‘Seven’ achieves Platinum certification in the United Kingdom with over 600,000 copies sold]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Jung Kook's solo track ‘Seven’ has earned Platinum certification from the BPI in the United Kingdom after selling over 600,000 copies. The song has achieved various international certifications, including Double Platinum from the RIAA in the United States.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/hyolyn-paris-fashion-week-maison-cosette-holynumber7</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-07T22:23:12+09:00</lastmod>
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        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-07T22:23:12+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[HYOLYN attends Paris 2027 S/S Collection… Watching Maison Cosette and HOLYNUMBER7]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Singer HYOLYN attended the 2027 S/S collections held in Paris, France, on the 3rd and 4th. She showcased a different side of herself by attending shows for Maison Cosette and the designer brand HOLYNUMBER7.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[HYOLYN attends Paris 2027 S/S Collection… Watching Maison Cosette and HOLYNUMBER7]]></image:title>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/jang-won-young-ive-hannam-dong-home-dune-sofa</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-07T19:27:34+09:00</lastmod>
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        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-07T19:27:34+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Jang Won-young reveals photos of her Hannam-dong home... Dune sofa worth over 200 million won catches the eye]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Jang Won-young, IVE, Hannam-dong, UN Village, Lucid House, Pierre Paulin, Dune sofa, Kim Tae-hee]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[IVE's Jang Won-young shared photos of her residence on social media, showcasing her interior decor including a high-end Dune sofa. It was reported that she purchased her luxury villa in UN Village, Hannam-dong, for 13.7 billion won in cash last year.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/meovv-gawon-instagram-new-song-release</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-07T18:24:13+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>2026-10-07T18:24:13+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Meovv GAWON releases personal Instagram photos... New song to be released on the 12th]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Meovv, GAWON, Instagram, Go Hard, K-pop]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Meovv member GAWON shared several photos on her personal Instagram account on the 7th. The group is scheduled to make a comeback with the new single "Go Hard" on the 12th.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[Meovv GAWON releases personal Instagram photos... New song to be released on the 12th]]></image:title>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/sgiff-the-assassin-opening-film-controversy</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-07T18:05:04+09:00</lastmod>
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        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-07T18:05:04+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[SGIFF to Maintain 'The Assassin(s)' as Opening Film Despite Controversy]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[SGIFF, The Assassin(s), People Power Party, Singapore, Yoo Hae-jin, Park Chung-hee, Yuk Young-soo]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The SGIFF announced it will proceed with screening 'The Assassin(s)' as its opening film despite historical distortion controversies and demands for its withdrawal. 109 People Power Party lawmakers sent a letter requesting the festival reconsider the selection, citing concerns over historical accuracy.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/kim-jun-ho-kim-ji-min-newlyweds-daily-life</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-07T18:04:19+09:00</lastmod>
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        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-07T18:04:19+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Kim Jun-ho waits in front of the women's restroom holding Kim Ji-min's bag... Newlywed daily life revealed]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Kim Jun-ho, Kim Ji-min, Instagram, newlyweds, pregnancy]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Kim Ji-min shared a video on social media showing Kim Jun-ho posing with her bag and waiting for her in front of a restroom. The couple, who married last July, are expecting a baby in early February next year.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/huh-chan-mi-seo-ji-o-miss-trot-for-you</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-07T17:43:57+09:00</lastmod>
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        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-07T17:43:57+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Huh Chan-mi and Seo Ji-o take the stage with 'The Face I Want to See', Boom admires; Miss Trot For You airs on the 8th at 10 PM]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Huh Chan-mi, Seo Ji-o, Boom, Song Eun-i, Hyun-jung, Miss Trot For You, TV CHOSUN, Min Hae-Kyung]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Huh Chan-mi and Seo Ji-o are set to deliver a seductive performance of Min Hae-Kyung's "The Face I Want to See" on the upcoming episode of TV CHOSUN's 'Miss Trot For You'. The episode will also feature unexpected revelations about Song Eun-i's past and the aftermath of comedian Hyun-jung's public marriage proposal to her partner of 20 years.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[Huh Chan-mi and Seo Ji-o take the stage with 'The Face I Want to See', Boom admires; Miss Trot For You airs on the 8th at 10 PM]]></image:title>
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    <lastmod>2026-10-07T17:43:42+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-07T17:43:42+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[KBS to Host Special Prenatal Music Concert]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[KBS will host a special prenatal music concert titled "The Time We Wait for You" on October 17 at the KBS Art Hall to commemorate Pregnant Women's Day. The event features a joint performance by the KBS Symphony Orchestra and the KBS Traditional Music Orchestra, along with an invited lecture for expectant parents.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/2026-hero-rock-festival-incheon-yb-guckkasten-boohwal</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-07T17:22:33+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-07T17:22:33+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Rock Festival at Incheon Songdo Convensia from December 18–20, featuring YB, Guckkasten, and Boohwal]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[2026 Hero Rock Festival - Incheon, YB, Guckkasten, Boohwal, LACUNA COIL, MARTY FRIEDMAN, Songdo Convensia]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The '2026 Hero Rock Festival - Incheon' will be held at Songdo Convensia for three days from December 18 to 20, featuring top domestic and international rock and metal artists.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/michael-douglas-kathleen-turner-secret-romance-memoir</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-07T16:42:18+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>2026-10-07T16:42:18+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Michael Douglas Confesses to Secret Romance with Kathleen Turner Over 40 Years Ago]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Michael Douglas, Kathleen Turner, One Helluva Ride, Romancing the Stone, The Jewel of the Nile, The War of the Roses, The Kominsky Method, Catherine Zeta-Jones]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Michael Douglas revealed in his memoir that he had a secret romance with Kathleen Turner while filming "Romancing the Stone" in 1984.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[Michael Douglas Confesses to Secret Romance with Kathleen Turner Over 40 Years Ago]]></image:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/fabiano-do-nascimento-jo-woong-jeju-concert</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-07T16:42:09+09:00</lastmod>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-07T16:42:09+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Fabiano do Nascimento and Jo Woong to hold joint performance in Jeju on October 24]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Fabiano do Nascimento, Jo Woong, Goonamguayeoridingstella, Jeju, House of Refuge, Dining Kim Seon-mun, Interpark NOL]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Brazilian guitarist Fabiano do Nascimento and Jo Woong from the band Goonamguayeoridingstella will perform together at House of Refuge in Jeju on October 24. The event will include a pre-party featuring food prepared by Dining Kim Seon-mun amidst Jeju's nature.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[Fabiano do Nascimento and Jo Woong to hold joint performance in Jeju on October 24]]></image:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/park-jeong-yeon-dongwon-group-advertisement-model</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-07T16:20:19+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>2026-10-07T16:20:19+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Park Jeong-yeon Selected as Main Model for Dongwon Group Corporate Advertisement]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Park Jeong-yeon, Dongwon Group, SALT Entertainment, 100 Days of Deception, Kim You-jung, J.Y. Park]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Actress Park Jeong-yeon has been chosen as the main model for Dongwon Group's corporate advertisement. The advertisement features her portraying a bright and natural image under the brand slogan "Responding to Needs."]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[Park Jeong-yeon Selected as Main Model for Dongwon Group Corporate Advertisement]]></image:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/sook-haeng-compensation-lawsuit-finalized</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-07T15:34:09+09:00</lastmod>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-07T15:34:09+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Sook Haeng's 30 million won compensation finalized; 2025 dating judgment remains unchanged]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Sook Haeng, lawsuit, compensation, Seongnam Branch of Suwon District Court, trot singer]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Trot singer Sook Haeng has been ordered to pay 30 million won in damages following a lawsuit filed by a woman regarding an affair with her husband. The court ruled that Sook Haeng engaged in misconduct by dating and living with the husband, rejecting her claim that she was deceived.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[Sook Haeng's 30 million won compensation finalized; 2025 dating judgment remains unchanged]]></image:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/itzy-third-world-tour-singapore-completion</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-07T14:53:25+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>2026-10-07T14:53:25+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[ITZY successfully completes third world tour... final performance in Singapore]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[ITZY, YEJI, LIA, RYUJIN, CHAERYEONG, YUNA, MIDZY, world tour]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[ITZY has successfully concluded their third world tour, which began in Seoul and ended with a final performance at the Singapore Indoor Stadium. The tour featured performances of their various hits and unreleased solo tracks, drawing significant attention from fans.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[ITZY successfully completes third world tour... final performance in Singapore]]></image:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/steel-ray-ai-sf-movie-release</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-07T14:32:27+09:00</lastmod>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="en" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/steel-ray-ai-sf-movie-release"/>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-07T14:32:27+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[AI Film ‘Steel Ray’: Narrative Remains a Challenge Beyond the Visuals]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Steel Ray, RIIZE, Won Bin, AI film, SF movie, generative AI, Seol Woo-in]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The feature-length SF film ‘Steel Ray’, produced using generative artificial intelligence (AI), is set to be released in theaters on October 21. While the film offers visual spectacles through its robots and combat suits, it faces criticism regarding character movement, dialogue pacing, and a conventional narrative.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[AI Film ‘Steel Ray’: Narrative Remains a Challenge Beyond the Visuals]]></image:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/arin-yoon-chan-young-bongcheon-dong-ghost-casting</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-07T14:31:42+09:00</lastmod>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="en" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/arin-yoon-chan-young-bongcheon-dong-ghost-casting"/>
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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/arin-yoon-chan-young-bongcheon-dong-ghost-casting"/>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
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      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-07T14:31:42+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[ARIN and Yoon Chan-young cast as leads for 'Bongcheon-dong Ghost'... First filming on October 5]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[ARIN, Yoon Chan-young, Bongcheon-dong Ghost, Horang, Han Dong-seok, film]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[ARIN and Yoon Chan-young have been cast as the leads in the film 'Bongcheon-dong Ghost', which begins filming on October 5. The film is based on a webtoon by Horang and follows the story of Su-yeon and Tae-o as they encounter a curse in Bongcheon-dong.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[ARIN and Yoon Chan-young cast as leads for 'Bongcheon-dong Ghost'... First filming on October 5]]></image:title>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/jae-hyuck-cho-autumn-concert-schedule</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-07T14:12:59+09:00</lastmod>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-07T14:12:59+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Jae-Hyuck Cho to Continue Autumn Stages, Moving Between Fortepiano, Organ, and Harpsichord]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Jae-Hyuck Cho, Bucheon Philharmonic Orchestra, Mozart, Bach, Buxtehude, Francis Poulenc, Texu Kim, Lee Eun-gyeol]]></news:keywords>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/pimkey-red-carpet-adoption-festival-seoul</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-07T12:09:11+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>2026-10-07T12:09:11+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[October 18 at Yeouido Hangang Park, an Adoption Festival to Meet 200 Abandoned Dogs]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[PIMKEY, 2026 Seoul Animal Happiness Festival, Yeouido Hangang Park, Pimpy Virus, abandoned dogs, adoption festival]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[PIMKEY, a temporary protection and adoption platform for abandoned animals, has announced the star lineup for the "PIMKEY Red Carpet Adoption Festival" held during the "2026 Seoul Animal Happiness Festival" at Yeouido Hangang Park on October 18.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[October 18 at Yeouido Hangang Park, an Adoption Festival to Meet 200 Abandoned Dogs]]></image:title>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/kim-da-hyun-love-found-in-gwangyang-release</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-07T11:35:24+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>2026-10-07T11:35:24+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Kim Da-hyun to release self-composed song 'Love Found in Gwangyang' containing grandparents' love on the 8th]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Kim Da-hyun, Love Found in Gwangyang, Kim Bong-gon, KakaoTalk, Gwangyang City, trot]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Kim Da-hyun is set to embark on new activities with a self-composed song that tells the real-life love story of her grandparents. The semi-trot song 'Love Found in Gwangyang' will be released on the 8th.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[Kim Da-hyun to release self-composed song 'Love Found in Gwangyang' containing grandparents' love on the 8th]]></image:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/takuya-kimura-seoul-concert-tour-2026</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-07T11:34:23+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-07T11:34:23+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Takuya Kimura's First Stage in Seoul, 22 Songs Across 5 Overseas Cities for Solo Tour]]></news:title>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/kickflip-new-album-chart-top</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-07T11:16:28+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>2026-10-07T11:16:28+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[KickFlip tops album and digital charts with new album, participating in the production of all tracks]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The group KickFlip has reached the top of both album and digital music charts with their new mini album 'KICK OFF THE WALL Pt. 1'. The members participated in the production of all tracks, including the double title songs 'Unfinished' and 'Kick Off The Wall (Feat. iann dior)'.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/thailand-acfm-2026-thai-night-busan</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-07T10:54:55+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>2026-10-07T10:54:55+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Thailand Selected as First Country of Honor for Busan ACFM 2026; Thai Night Busan 2026 to Resume After 7 Years]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[DITP, Asian Contents & Film Market 2026, Thai Night Busan 2026, Thailand, Busan, content industry, Ubolratana Rajakanya Sirivadhana Barnavadi]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The DITP announced it will support Thai film and content companies participating in the Asian Contents & Film Market 2026 in Busan. Thailand has been selected as the first "Country of Honor" for the event, which will feature the resumption of the Thai Night Busan 2026 networking event.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/regional-culture-promotion-agency-cheongwadae-sarangchae-programs</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-07T10:52:58+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>2026-10-07T10:52:58+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Regional Culture Promotion Agency to Operate Regional Performances and Running Experiences at Cheongwadae Sarangchae from October to December]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Regional Culture Promotion Agency, Cheongwadae Sarangchae, Eight Brilliant Colors: Regions Full of K, Eight Brilliant Colors K-Culture Run, Jeong Gwang-ryeol, K-Culture]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The Regional Culture Promotion Agency is operating various regional cooperation performances and experience programs linked to the permanent exhibition "Eight Brilliant Colors: Regions Full of K" at Cheongwadae Sarangchae. These programs include the "Eight Brilliant Colors K-Culture Run" and various musical performances featuring regional artists.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[Regional Culture Promotion Agency to Operate Regional Performances and Running Experiences at Cheongwadae Sarangchae from October to December]]></image:title>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/where-is-my-home-jeju-house-inspection</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-07T10:35:24+09:00</lastmod>
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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/where-is-my-home-jeju-house-inspection"/>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-07T10:35:24+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[‘Where Is My Home’ to embark on Jeju livelihood-type house inspections]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Where Is My Home, Jeju, YOUNGTAK, STAYC, YOON, Yang Se-chan, Joo Woo-jae, MBC]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[MBC’s ‘Where Is My Home’ will air the second part of its Jeju group house inspection on the 8th. Singer YOUNGTAK and STAYC's YOON join as "honorary family members" for this annual workshop inspection.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[‘Where Is My Home’ to embark on Jeju livelihood-type house inspections]]></image:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/genesis-busan-international-film-festival-sponsor-vehicles</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-07T10:34:39+09:00</lastmod>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-07T10:34:39+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Genesis, Official Sponsor of Busan International Film Festival since 2017... Supporting with Over 100 Protocol Vehicles]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Genesis, 31st Busan International Film Festival, GV90 Neolun, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Flesh Impact, Marilyn Monroe, Hyundai Motor Group]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The Genesis brand is continuing its 10-year consecutive partnership by officially sponsoring the 31st Busan International Film Festival. Genesis will provide approximately 100 vehicles, including the GV90 Neolun, as protocol vehicles for directors, actors, and festival officials.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/babymonster-spotify-9-million-followers-record</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-07T10:33:14+09:00</lastmod>
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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/babymonster-spotify-9-million-followers-record"/>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-07T10:33:14+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[BABYMONSTER Surpasses 9 Million Spotify Followers... Fastest Among 5th Generation]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[BABYMONSTER, YG Entertainment, Spotify, YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, K-pop, 2026-27 BABYMONSTER WORLD TOUR [CHOOM]]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[BABYMONSTER has surpassed 9 million followers on their official Spotify channel, setting the fastest record among 5th generation K-pop girl groups. The group is also seeing massive success on YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram, with cumulative streams for all tracks approaching 3 billion.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/nct-wish-i-spy-rnb-tracks</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-07T10:32:57+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>2026-10-07T10:32:57+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[NCT Wish reveals R&B B-sides sampling The Carpenters' 'Close to You']]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[NCT Wish will showcase two R&B tracks in their fourth mini album 'I SPY'. The songs include 'Hubble Time' and 'Like A Dream', which samples The Carpenters' 'Close to You'.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/hypeverse-pre-debut-single-weirdo-release</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-07T10:32:54+09:00</lastmod>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-07T10:32:54+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Virtual Idol HYPEVERSE to Pre-debut with Single 'Weirdo' on the 7th]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Virtual idol group HYPEVERSE will release their pre-debut single 'Weirdo' on major domestic and international music platforms at 6 PM on the 7th. The group is a five-member K-POP virtual idol unit targeting the United States as its core market.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/twice-nayeon-alok-edc-korea-2026-new-song</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-07T10:12:52+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>2026-10-07T10:12:52+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[TWICE's NAYEON to First Perform New Song with Alok at EDC Korea 2026]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[TWICE's NAYEON appeared on stage at the EDC Korea 2026 festival in Yeongjongdo, Incheon, to perform her collaboration song "Bye Bye Inhibitions" with Brazilian DJ Alok. This performance marked the first live unveiling of the track, which has already climbed the iTunes Top Songs charts in several regions.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/seventeen-jeonghan-joshua-unit-debut-12-oclock</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-07T09:31:19+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>2026-10-07T09:31:19+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[SEVENTEEN's JEONGHAN and JOSHUA Unit Debut Song ‘12 o’clock’ Released]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The tracklist for the first mini-album 'DREAMSCAPE' by SEVENTEEN's JEONGHAN and JOSHUA unit has been revealed. The album features seven tracks, including the title song ‘12 o’clock’ and individual solo songs.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/koo-jun-yup-barbie-hsu-birthday-grave-visit</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-07T09:31:16+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>2026-10-07T09:31:16+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Koo Jun-yup visits grave on Barbie Hsu's 48th birthday... reveals thin appearance]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Dee Hsu shared on social media that she and her family, including Koo Jun-yup, visited the grave of Barbie Hsu to celebrate her 48th birthday. The photos revealed a noticeably thinner Koo Jun-yup, who reportedly visits the grave every day since her passing.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[Koo Jun-yup visits grave on Barbie Hsu's 48th birthday... reveals thin appearance]]></image:title>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/love-live-seoul-exhibition-seongsu-dong</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-07T09:10:41+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>2026-10-07T09:10:41+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Love Live! 15th Anniversary Seoul Exhibition to Open in Seongsu-dong on November 14]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Love Live!, Love Live! Series 15th Anniversary Seoul Exhibition, Takiel, Seongsu-dong, Eobeu Studio, Ticketlink]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The 'Love Live! Series 15th Anniversary Seoul Exhibition' will be held at Eobeu Studio in Seongsu-dong, Seoul, from November 14 to December 31. The exhibition will feature exclusive content and various programs to celebrate the 15-year history of the series.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[Love Live! 15th Anniversary Seoul Exhibition to Open in Seongsu-dong on November 14]]></image:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/txt-seoul-world-tour-macau-sold-out</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-07T08:50:28+09:00</lastmod>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="en" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/txt-seoul-world-tour-macau-sold-out"/>
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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/txt-seoul-world-tour-macau-sold-out"/>
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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>2026-10-07T08:50:28+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[TXT Sells Out 3 Seoul World Tour Shows... Macau Additional Date Also Sold Out]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[TXT, BIGHIT MUSIC, TOMORROW X TOGETHER WORLD TOUR  IN SEOUL, STEAL THE WIND, PERFECT STORM, SOOBIN, YEONJUN, BEOMGYU]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The group TXT has sold out all three tickets for their fifth world tour performances in Seoul. Additionally, the group has achieved a sell-out for their upcoming performances in Macau, including an added date.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[TXT Sells Out 3 Seoul World Tour Shows... Macau Additional Date Also Sold Out]]></image:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/jae-hyuck-cho-keyboard-concertos-autumn-tour</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-07T08:28:40+09:00</lastmod>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="en" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/jae-hyuck-cho-keyboard-concertos-autumn-tour"/>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-07T08:28:40+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Jae-Hyuck Cho to Perform Fortepiano, Organ, and Three Poulenc Keyboard Concertos in Chuncheon, Bucheon, and Gangneung this October–November]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Jae-Hyuck Cho, Francis Poulenc, Mozart, Lee Eun-gyeol, Texu Kim, Chuncheon International Early Music Festival, Bucheon Philharmonic Orchestra, Haslla International Arts Festival]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Musician Jae-Hyuck Cho, a pianist, organist, and artistic director, will embark on a special performance relay this autumn, breaking the boundaries between keyboard instruments. His schedule includes Mozart concertos on fortepiano, an organ and ballet fusion, and a unique program featuring three different keyboard concertos by Francis Poulenc.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[Jae-Hyuck Cho to Perform Fortepiano, Organ, and Three Poulenc Keyboard Concertos in Chuncheon, Bucheon, and Gangneung this October–November]]></image:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/shinsegae-property-paramount-warner-bros-investment</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-06T21:40:00+09:00</lastmod>
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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/shinsegae-property-paramount-warner-bros-investment"/>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="x-default" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/shinsegae-property-paramount-warner-bros-investment"/>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-06T21:40:00+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Shinsegae Property to Invest in Paramount's Acquisition of Warner Bros.]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Shinsegae Group, Shinsegae Property, Paramount, Warner Bros., Skydance, David Ellison, RedBird, Starfield]]></news:keywords>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/yoon-se-ah-lee-jun-young-four-hands-two-sonatas</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-06T19:35:19+09:00</lastmod>
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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/yoon-se-ah-lee-jun-young-four-hands-two-sonatas"/>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-06T19:35:19+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Yoon Se-ah reveals two-shot photo with Lee Jun-young after 'Four Hands, Two Sonatas' concludes]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Yoon Se-ah, Lee Jun-young, Four Hands, Two Sonatas, tvN, Kang Ji-hye, Choi Jeong-yo]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Actress Yoon Se-ah shared a photo with Lee Jun-young on Instagram following the conclusion of the tvN weekend drama 'Four Hands, Two Sonatas'. The two actors, who played characters with a complex relationship in the drama, showed a friendly side in the photos.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[Yoon Se-ah reveals two-shot photo with Lee Jun-young after 'Four Hands, Two Sonatas' concludes]]></image:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/balming-tiger-ukmva-nominations-lee-su-ho</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-06T19:15:03+09:00</lastmod>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="en" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/balming-tiger-ukmva-nominations-lee-su-ho"/>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="ja" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/ja/news/balming-tiger-ukmva-nominations-lee-su-ho"/>
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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/balming-tiger-ukmva-nominations-lee-su-ho"/>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-06T19:15:03+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Balming Tiger Nominated for 3 UKMVA Categories... Lee Su-ho Challenges for Best Director]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Balming Tiger, UKMVA, Lee Su-ho, Keep On, Oui, Gongbu, London, United Kingdom]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Balming Tiger has been nominated for three categories at the UKMVA, with member Lee Su-ho nominated for Best Director for his work on the "Oui" music video.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[Balming Tiger Nominated for 3 UKMVA Categories... Lee Su-ho Challenges for Best Director]]></image:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/yoo-jae-suk-lee-sun-bin-whenever-possible-chungcheong</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-06T18:31:06+09:00</lastmod>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="en" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/yoo-jae-suk-lee-sun-bin-whenever-possible-chungcheong"/>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="ja" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/ja/news/yoo-jae-suk-lee-sun-bin-whenever-possible-chungcheong"/>
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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/yoo-jae-suk-lee-sun-bin-whenever-possible-chungcheong"/>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-06T18:31:06+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Yoo Jae-suk grows anxious over Lee Sun-bin's Chungcheong-style "arriving soon"]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Yoo Jae-suk, Lee Sun-bin, Yoo Yeon-seok, Yoo Jae-myung, Whenever Possible, SBS, Chungcheong Province, Cheonan]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[In the SBS variety show "Whenever Possible," Yoo Jae-suk experiences the unique sense of time and distance characteristic of Chungcheong Province while traveling by bus in Cheonan. Lee Sun-bin, introduced as the "Daughter of Cheonan," explains the local way of expressing distance and time to the cast.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[Yoo Jae-suk grows anxious over Lee Sun-bin's Chungcheong-style "arriving soon"]]></image:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/sbs-nagoya-asian-games-ratings-youtube-success</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-06T18:29:05+09:00</lastmod>
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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="ja" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/ja/news/sbs-nagoya-asian-games-ratings-youtube-success"/>
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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/sbs-nagoya-asian-games-ratings-youtube-success"/>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="x-default" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/sbs-nagoya-asian-games-ratings-youtube-success"/>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-06T18:29:05+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[[Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games] SBS Ranks 1st in TV Ratings and YouTube Performance]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[SBS, Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games, Nielsen Korea, An Se-young, Chen Yufei, YouTube]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[SBS announced its achievements in TV ratings and YouTube views during the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games, which concluded on October 4. The broadcaster ranked first in prime-time 2049 average ratings and led the TOP20 list for major co-broadcasted matches.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[[Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games] SBS Ranks 1st in TV Ratings and YouTube Performance]]></image:title>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/sbs-master-hang-jun-premiere-jang-hang-jun-song-eun-i</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-06T18:27:34+09:00</lastmod>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="en" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/sbs-master-hang-jun-premiere-jang-hang-jun-song-eun-i"/>
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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/sbs-master-hang-jun-premiere-jang-hang-jun-song-eun-i"/>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-06T18:27:34+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[SBS Variety Show ‘Master Hang-jun’ Featuring Jang Hang-jun, Song Eun-i, and Kim Poong to Premiere on the 15th]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Jang Hang-jun, Song Eun-i, Kim Poong, SBS, Master Hang-jun, variety show]]></news:keywords>
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    <image:image>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[SBS has released a three-person poster for its new cinematic talk variety show ‘Master Hang-jun’ and announced its premiere on October 15. The program features director Jang Hang-jun conducting auditions to cast top actors for his autobiographical film, accompanied by Song Eun-i and Kim Poong.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[SBS Variety Show ‘Master Hang-jun’ Featuring Jang Hang-jun, Song Eun-i, and Kim Poong to Premiere on the 15th]]></image:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/seowam-yoon-se-young-foundation-scholarship-2026</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-06T18:26:47+09:00</lastmod>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="en" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/seowam-yoon-se-young-foundation-scholarship-2026"/>
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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/seowam-yoon-se-young-foundation-scholarship-2026"/>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-06T18:26:47+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Seowam Yoon Se-young Foundation to Provide Full Tuition and 6 Million Won Annually to 10 University Students]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Seowam Yoon Se-young Foundation, Yoon Se-young Scholarship, Seoul, Taeyoung Building, SBS, SBSi]]></news:keywords>
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    <image:image>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The Seowam Yoon Se-young Foundation held the '2026 Yoon Se-young Scholarship Certificate Presentation Ceremony' to select 10 scholarship recipients. These students will receive full tuition and 6 million won in annual academic support until graduation.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[Seowam Yoon Se-young Foundation to Provide Full Tuition and 6 Million Won Annually to 10 University Students]]></image:title>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/yoo-jae-suk-yoo-jae-myung-childrens-day-age-debate</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-06T18:25:46+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication>
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        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-06T18:25:46+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Yoo Jae-suk and Yoo Jae-myung Clash Over Age Standards for Children's Day]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Yoo Jae-suk, Yoo Jae-myung, Lee Sun-bin, Yoo Yeon-seok, Whenever Possible, SBS, Children's Day, Cheonan]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Yoo Jae-suk and Yoo Jae-myung present differing standards regarding whether middle school students can enjoy Children's Day. In the SBS variety show "Whenever Possible," guests Yoo Jae-myung and Lee Sun-bin join Yoo Jae-suk and Yoo Yeon-seok in Cheonan to discuss the age of children and participate in a paper airplane flying mission.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/exo-chanyeol-tv-animal-farm-voice-acting</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-06T18:24:42+09:00</lastmod>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="en" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/exo-chanyeol-tv-animal-farm-voice-acting"/>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="ja" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/ja/news/exo-chanyeol-tv-animal-farm-voice-acting"/>
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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/exo-chanyeol-tv-animal-farm-voice-acting"/>
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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>2026-10-06T18:24:42+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[EXO CHANYEOL attempts voice acting for ‘TV Animal Farm’ during voice actor experience… Broadcast on October 11]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[EXO, CHANYEOL, Nam Do-hyeong, TV Animal Farm, SBS, YouTube, Channel Chanyeol, SBS NOW]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[EXO's CHANYEOL underwent a voice actor experience with voice actor Nam Do-hyeong for his YouTube content, which led to him performing voice acting for SBS's 'TV Animal Farm'.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[EXO CHANYEOL attempts voice acting for ‘TV Animal Farm’ during voice actor experience… Broadcast on October 11]]></image:title>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/hong-kyung-min-kim-yu-na-90s-memory-trip</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-06T18:24:39+09:00</lastmod>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="en" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/hong-kyung-min-kim-yu-na-90s-memory-trip"/>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="ja" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/ja/news/hong-kyung-min-kim-yu-na-90s-memory-trip"/>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh-tw" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh-tw/news/hong-kyung-min-kim-yu-na-90s-memory-trip"/>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/hong-kyung-min-kim-yu-na-90s-memory-trip"/>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="x-default" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/hong-kyung-min-kim-yu-na-90s-memory-trip"/>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-06T18:24:39+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Hong Kyung-min and Kim Yu-na couple take a 90s trip to a memory museum with their two daughters]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Hong Kyung-min, Kim Yu-na, Moon Hee-joon, H.O.T., Same Bed, Different Dreams 2: You Are My Destiny, SBS]]></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," Hong Kyung-min and Kim Yu-na visit a memory museum with their daughters, while Moon Hee-joon and Hong Kyung-min engage in a witty verbal battle.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/lim-bada-heo-chae-min-kim-so-yeon-our-ballad-2</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-06T18:23:23+09:00</lastmod>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="en" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/lim-bada-heo-chae-min-kim-so-yeon-our-ballad-2"/>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="ja" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/ja/news/lim-bada-heo-chae-min-kim-so-yeon-our-ballad-2"/>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh-tw" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh-tw/news/lim-bada-heo-chae-min-kim-so-yeon-our-ballad-2"/>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/lim-bada-heo-chae-min-kim-so-yeon-our-ballad-2"/>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-06T18:23:23+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Lim Bada, Heo Chae-min, and Kim So-yeon Tie for Highest Votes with 147 Each on ‘Our Ballad 2’]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Our Ballad 2, Lim Bada, Heo Chae-min, Kim So-yeon, SBS, Roy Kim, Jung Jae-hyung, Joo Woo-jae]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[In the first broadcast of the SBS audition program ‘Our Ballad 2’, Lim Bada, Heo Chae-min, and Kim So-yeon each received 147 votes, setting a new record for the highest number of votes in a first round across all seasons. The premiere also surpassed the viewership ratings of the previous season's first episode.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/sudden-hearing-loss-auditory-rehabilitation-mysteries-human-body</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-06T18:22:45+09:00</lastmod>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="en" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/sudden-hearing-loss-auditory-rehabilitation-mysteries-human-body"/>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="ja" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/ja/news/sudden-hearing-loss-auditory-rehabilitation-mysteries-human-body"/>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh-tw" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh-tw/news/sudden-hearing-loss-auditory-rehabilitation-mysteries-human-body"/>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/sudden-hearing-loss-auditory-rehabilitation-mysteries-human-body"/>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="x-default" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/sudden-hearing-loss-auditory-rehabilitation-mysteries-human-body"/>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-06T18:22:45+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Changed Daily Life After Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss... Auditory Rehabilitation to Regain Sound]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Mysteries of the Human Body, KBS 1TV, sudden sensorineural hearing loss, cochlear implant, auditory rehabilitation, tinnitus, BTS]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The episode 1011 of "Mysteries of the Human Body" on KBS 1TV explores the impact of sudden sensorineural hearing loss on hearing and balance, covering timely treatment, cochlear implant surgery, and the auditory rehabilitation process. Through various patient cases, the program follows the journey of individuals struggling with tinnitus, dizziness, and the adaptation to new sounds.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/100-minute-debate-prosecution-service-serious-crimes-investigation-agency</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-06T18:21:27+09:00</lastmod>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="en" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/100-minute-debate-prosecution-service-serious-crimes-investigation-agency"/>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="ja" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/ja/news/100-minute-debate-prosecution-service-serious-crimes-investigation-agency"/>
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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>2026-10-06T18:21:27+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[[100-Minute Debate]]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[100-Minute Debate, MBC, Prosecution Service, Serious Crimes Investigation Agency, Lee Keon-tae, Kim Jeong-cheol, Jo Sang-ho, Ahn Mi-hyun]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The Prosecution Service and the Serious Crimes Investigation Agency have launched, separating indictment and investigation functions for the first time in 78 years, but face leadership vacancies and operational challenges. MBC's [100-Minute Debate] will discuss measures to ensure the new criminal justice system settles smoothly.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/music-bank-world-tour-barcelona-live-broadcast</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-06T18:20:08+09:00</lastmod>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="en" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/music-bank-world-tour-barcelona-live-broadcast"/>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="ja" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/ja/news/music-bank-world-tour-barcelona-live-broadcast"/>
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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/music-bank-world-tour-barcelona-live-broadcast"/>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="x-default" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/music-bank-world-tour-barcelona-live-broadcast"/>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-06T18:20:08+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Live Footage of Music Bank World Tour, Which Gathered 37,000 People in Barcelona, to be Released]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Music Bank, Music Bank World Tour, Barcelona, Park Bo-gum, ATEEZ, ENHYPEN, NMIXX, xikers]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The live footage of "Music Bank in Barcelona," the 21st performance of KBS's "Music Bank World Tour," will be broadcast on KBS 2TV on October 7. The concert, held at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys in Barcelona, Spain, on September 12, drew approximately 37,000 global fans and featured performances by K-pop artists including ATEEZ, ENHYPEN, and NMIXX, with actor Park Bo-gum serving as the host.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[Live Footage of Music Bank World Tour, Which Gathered 37,000 People in Barcelona, to be Released]]></image:title>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/moon-hee-joon-hot-30th-anniversary-fan-meeting</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-06T18:20:04+09:00</lastmod>
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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/moon-hee-joon-hot-30th-anniversary-fan-meeting"/>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="x-default" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/moon-hee-joon-hot-30th-anniversary-fan-meeting"/>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-06T18:20:04+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Moon Hee-joon reveals H.O.T. 30th Anniversary Fan Meeting... Meeting fans for the first time in 10 years]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Moon Hee-joon, H.O.T., Same Bed, Different Dreams 2: You Are My Destiny, SBS, Candy, fan meeting]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The 30th anniversary fan meeting of H.O.T. leader Moon Hee-joon will be revealed for the first time on the SBS program "Same Bed, Different Dreams 2: You Are My Destiny" airing on the 6th. The broadcast will feature celebratory events prepared by fans, including large-scale billboard advertisements in Gangnam and Myeong-dong, and a special guest appearance during the performance of the hit song "Candy."]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[Moon Hee-joon reveals H.O.T. 30th Anniversary Fan Meeting... Meeting fans for the first time in 10 years]]></image:title>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/our-ballad-2-premiere-ballad-contestants</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-06T18:19:45+09:00</lastmod>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="en" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/our-ballad-2-premiere-ballad-contestants"/>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="ja" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/ja/news/our-ballad-2-premiere-ballad-contestants"/>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh-tw" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh-tw/news/our-ballad-2-premiere-ballad-contestants"/>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/our-ballad-2-premiere-ballad-contestants"/>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-06T18:19:45+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[‘Our Ballad 2’ First Broadcast… Participants with 147 Votes Appear One After Another]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Our Ballad 2, SBS, Joo Woo-jae, Jung Seung-hwan, Im Bada, Heo Chae-min, Kim So-yeon]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The SBS audition program ‘Our Ballad 2’ aired its first episode, featuring contestants with an average age of 17.9 years. The premiere, which lasted 160 minutes, showcased emotional ballad performances and saw participants breaking previous season voting records.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/yoo-jae-myung-whenever-possible-son-word-chain</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-06T18:18:07+09:00</lastmod>
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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/yoo-jae-myung-whenever-possible-son-word-chain"/>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-06T18:18:07+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Yoo Jae-myung reveals daily life playing word chain games with his 8-year-old son on ‘Whenever Possible,’]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Yoo Jae-myung, Whenever Possible, Yoo Jae-suk, Yoo Yeon-seok, Lee Sun-bin, SBS, Cheonan]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Actor Yoo Jae-myung will share stories about his daily life with his 8-year-old son and his experiences being misperceived as older due to his roles on the SBS variety show ‘Whenever Possible,’.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[Yoo Jae-myung reveals daily life playing word chain games with his 8-year-old son on ‘Whenever Possible,’]]></image:title>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/running-man-cheorwon-race-ratings-1st</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-06T18:18:04+09:00</lastmod>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="en" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/running-man-cheorwon-race-ratings-1st"/>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="ja" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/ja/news/running-man-cheorwon-race-ratings-1st"/>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh-tw" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh-tw/news/running-man-cheorwon-race-ratings-1st"/>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/running-man-cheorwon-race-ratings-1st"/>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="x-default" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/running-man-cheorwon-race-ratings-1st"/>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-06T18:18:04+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[‘Running Man’ Cheorwon Race Ranks 1st in Sunday Variety Ratings for 2049 Demographic]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Running Man, SBS, Heo Kyung-hwan, Ji Ye-eun, Yoo Jae-suk, Cheorwon, Goseokjeong Flower Garden, Soyisan Observatory]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[SBS ‘Running Man’ returned after a three-week hiatus and ranked first among all Sunday variety programs in the 2049 viewership rating. The episode featured comedian Heo Kyung-hwan as a guest, with members completing missions at tourist attractions in Cheorwon.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[‘Running Man’ Cheorwon Race Ranks 1st in Sunday Variety Ratings for 2049 Demographic]]></image:title>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/our-ballad-2-ratings-first-broadcast</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-06T18:17:19+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-06T18:17:19+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[‘Our Ballad 2’ First Broadcast Ratings Hit 7.1%… Ranks 1st in the Same Time Slot for 2049 Viewers]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The first episode of ‘Our Ballad 2’ achieved a peak rating of 7.1% and ranked first in its time slot for the 2049 demographic. Participants reinterpreted ballad songs released between 1989 and 2002, with some surpassing the previous season's highest vote count.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[‘Our Ballad 2’ First Broadcast Ratings Hit 7.1%… Ranks 1st in the Same Time Slot for 2049 Viewers]]></image:title>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/kbs-sacred-objects-signis-special-prize-prix-italia</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-06T18:00:06+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-06T18:00:06+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[KBS ‘Sacred Objects’ Wins SIGNIS Special Prize at 78th Prix Italia]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[KBS, Sacred Objects, Prix Italia, SIGNIS Special Prize, Kim Dong-il, Kim Eun-gon, Lee Song-eun]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[KBS's large-scale documentary series ‘Sacred Objects’ has been awarded the SIGNIS Special Prize at the 78th Prix Italia held in L'Aquila, Italy. The series explores the essence of faith and life through various sacred objects across different religions and cultures.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/hwang-shin-hye-health-exercise-advance-directives</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-06T17:59:31+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-06T17:59:31+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Hwang Shin-hye: Exercise Habits Since Her 20s and Decision on Advance Directives for Life-Sustaining Treatment]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Hwang Shin-hye, Yang Jung-a, Shin Gye-suk, Lee Jin-i, Let's Live Together with Hwang Shin-hye, KBS 1TV, health, life-sustaining treatment]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[In the upcoming episode of KBS 1TV's "Let's Live Together with Hwang Shin-hye," Hwang Shin-hye, Yang Jung-a, and Shin Gye-suk share their health concerns, including family illnesses and decisions regarding life-sustaining treatment.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[Hwang Shin-hye: Exercise Habits Since Her 20s and Decision on Advance Directives for Life-Sustaining Treatment]]></image:title>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/kbs-yeouido-yukto-club-lee-eun-ji-talk-show</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-06T17:59:08+09:00</lastmod>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="en" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/kbs-yeouido-yukto-club-lee-eun-ji-talk-show"/>
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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/kbs-yeouido-yukto-club-lee-eun-ji-talk-show"/>
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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>2026-10-06T17:59:08+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[KBS Yeouido Yukto Club, Lee Eun-ji MC Talk Show to Premiere on October 7]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Lee Eun-ji, Yeouido Yukto Club, Everyone Carries a Spoonful of Pettiness in Their Heart, KBS, Whole Chicken Angel, talk show]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[KBS YouTube channel Yeouido Yukto Club is launching a new emotional talk show titled "Everyone Carries a Spoonful of Pettiness in Their Heart," hosted by comedian Lee Eun-ji. The show features a unique trio of a comedian, a creator, and a pharmacist who will candidly discuss hidden feelings like jealousy and regret.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[KBS Yeouido Yukto Club, Lee Eun-ji MC Talk Show to Premiere on October 7]]></image:title>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/sumi-jo-40th-anniversary-encore-kbs-broadcast</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-06T17:57:25+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>2026-10-06T17:57:25+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Sumi Jo's 40th Anniversary Stage ‘Sumi Jo's Encore’... Broadcast on KBS 1TV on the 9th]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Sumi Jo, Sumi Jo's Encore, KBS 1TV, Son Tae-jin, Forténa, Ko Yeong-yeol, Danny Koo]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Sumi Jo's 40th anniversary concert, "Sumi Jo's Encore," featuring various collaborations and a musical about her childhood, will be broadcast on KBS 1TV on October 9th. The 90-minute program includes performances with artists such as Son Tae-jin, Kim Min-seok, Forténa, Ko Yeong-yeol, and Danny Koo.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[Sumi Jo's 40th Anniversary Stage ‘Sumi Jo's Encore’... Broadcast on KBS 1TV on the 9th]]></image:title>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/avengers-endgame-reclaims-global-box-office-number-one</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-06T17:55:58+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-06T17:55:58+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[‘Avengers: Endgame’ Reclaims Global Revenue No. 1 Following Successful Re-release]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Avengers: Endgame, Avengers: Endgame Encore, Box Office Mojo, Avatar, Avengers: Doomsday, Robert Downey Jr., Doctor Doom, MCU]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Following its re-release titled ‘Avengers: Endgame Encore’, the film has surpassed $2.925 billion in cumulative worldwide box office revenue, reclaiming the top spot globally. This success has also heightened anticipation for the upcoming ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ starring Robert Downey Jr. as Doctor Doom.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[‘Avengers: Endgame’ Reclaims Global Revenue No. 1 Following Successful Re-release]]></image:title>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/yoo-teo-tom-cruise-digger-meeting</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-06T17:51:02+09:00</lastmod>
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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/yoo-teo-tom-cruise-digger-meeting"/>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-06T17:51:02+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Yoo Teo reveals meeting Tom Cruise... "My role model"]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Yoo Teo, Tom Cruise, Digger, Digger Rockwell, Greenland, South Korea]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Actor Yoo Teo shared photos on social media of his meeting with Hollywood actor Tom Cruise. Tom Cruise visited South Korea for the 13th time to promote his film 'Digger'.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[Yoo Teo reveals meeting Tom Cruise... "My role model"]]></image:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/allday-project-annie-august-photos-crash</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-06T17:49:20+09:00</lastmod>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="en" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/allday-project-annie-august-photos-crash"/>
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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/allday-project-annie-august-photos-crash"/>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-06T17:49:20+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[ALLDAY PROJECT's ANNIE releases August photos... continuing 'CRASH' promotions]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[ANNIE, ALLDAY PROJECT, CRASH, Instagram, K-pop]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[ANNIE, a member of ALLDAY PROJECT, shared photos capturing her moments in August on Instagram. She is currently continuing promotions for the new EP 'CRASH'.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[ALLDAY PROJECT's ANNIE releases August photos... continuing 'CRASH' promotions]]></image:title>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/mr-trot-4-december-broadcast-kim-sung-joo-jang-yoon-jeong</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-06T17:27:00+09:00</lastmod>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="en" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/mr-trot-4-december-broadcast-kim-sung-joo-jang-yoon-jeong"/>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-06T17:27:00+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Mr. Trot 4 to Broadcast in December… Kim Sung-joo and Jang Yoon-jeong Join, Jo Yeong-su Returns]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Mr. Trot 4, TV CHOSUN, Kim Sung-joo, Jang Yoon-jeong, Jo Yeong-su, trot]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[TV CHOSUN has announced that the trot audition program 'Mr. Trot 4' will begin broadcasting this coming December. The new season will feature returning hosts Kim Sung-joo and Jang Yoon-jeong, alongside composer Jo Yeong-su, who returns to the series for the first time in five years.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[Mr. Trot 4 to Broadcast in December… Kim Sung-joo and Jang Yoon-jeong Join, Jo Yeong-su Returns]]></image:title>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/trot-kitchen-dinner-show-cheongyang-tv-chosun</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-06T17:26:42+09:00</lastmod>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="en" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/trot-kitchen-dinner-show-cheongyang-tv-chosun"/>
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    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="zh" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/zh/news/trot-kitchen-dinner-show-cheongyang-tv-chosun"/>
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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>2026-10-06T17:26:42+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA['Trot Kitchen: Traveling Dinner Show' holds first dinner show in Cheongyang... sharing neighbors' stories through meals and songs]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Trot Kitchen: Traveling Dinner Show, TV CHOSUN, Ahn Sung-hoon, Kim Yong-bin, Lee Soo-geun, Cheongyang, South Chungcheong Province]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[TV CHOSUN's 'Trot Kitchen: Traveling Dinner Show' held its first dinner show in Cheongyang, South Chungcheong Province, providing meals and live performances to local residents. The program featured Lee Soo-geun, Ahn Sung-hoon, Kim Yong-bin, Yoon Na-ra, and Lim Tae-hoon, who prepared food using local ingredients and shared stories with invited guests.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA['Trot Kitchen: Traveling Dinner Show' holds first dinner show in Cheongyang... sharing neighbors' stories through meals and songs]]></image:title>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/monsta-x-north-america-tour-fairfax-new-york</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-06T16:49:12+09:00</lastmod>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
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      <news:title><![CDATA[MONSTA X kicks off North American tour in Fairfax, following New York performances]]></news:title>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/max-changmin-all-of-my-life-album-release</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-06T16:49:05+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>2026-10-06T16:49:05+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[MAX CHANGMIN to release third mini-album 'All Of My Life' on the 19th]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[TVXQ's MAX CHANGMIN will release his third mini-album, 'All Of My Life', on the 19th at 6 PM. The album features six tracks, including the title song of the same name.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/modyssey-fan-concert-tour-osaka-yokohama</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-06T15:52:10+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-06T15:52:10+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[MODYSSEY completes first fan concert tour in Osaka and Yokohama]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The group MODYSSEY concluded their 2026 fan concert tour 'HOW WE BLOOM' with performances in Osaka and Yokohama. This tour marks their first solo fan concert series since their official debut in April.]]></image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/jo-kwan-woo-solo-concert-miracle-of-autumn-success</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-06T15:07:51+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>2026-10-06T15:07:51+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Jo Kwan-woo successfully completes solo concert 'Miracle of Autumn'.. Nam Hyun-joon participates]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Singer Jo Kwan-woo successfully held his solo concert titled '2026 Jo Kwan-woo MUSIC - Miracle of Autumn' at the Bucheon Civic Center. The performance featured various guest artists and included a special collaboration with his eldest son, Jo Hwi.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/suzy-paris-celine-coffee-korean-food</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-06T14:58:39+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>2026-10-06T14:58:39+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Suzy reveals recent life enjoying coffee and Korean food in Paris]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Suzy, CELINE, Paris, Instagram, Kim Woo-bin, Genie, Make a Wish, Men of the Harem]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Singer and actress Suzy shared glimpses of her daily life in Paris following her schedule with CELINE. She posted photos on Instagram enjoying iced coffee and Korean food while visiting the city for the brand's show.]]></image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/geoam-art-hall-contemporary-music-trace-of-vanished-sound</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-06T14:04:51+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-06T14:04:51+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Geoam Art Hall to Host World Premieres of 7 New Contemporary Music Works on October 8]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Trace of Vanished Sound, Geoam Art Hall, Soo Yeon Lee, Na Seok-ju, No Ji-eun, Jeon Ji-eun, contemporary music]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The contemporary music project "Trace of Vanished Sound" will be held at Geoam Art Hall on October 8, 2026, featuring world premieres of seven new works by composers exploring the traces left behind after sound disappears.]]></image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/woljeongsa-odaesan-cultural-festival-meditation-music-ai</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-06T12:52:27+09:00</lastmod>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="en" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/woljeongsa-odaesan-cultural-festival-meditation-music-ai"/>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-06T12:52:27+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Woljeongsa to Host 2026 Odaesan Cultural Festival from October 8–10… Featuring Meditation, Music, Gastronomy, and AI Programs]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Woljeongsa Temple, 2026 Odaesan Cultural Festival, Mind Ground, Venerable Seonjae, Park Wan, Andy Kim Band, Raum Musical, La Ventana]]></news:keywords>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/prom-ai-work-selection-archive-prom-choice-launch</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-06T12:52:14+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-06T12:52:14+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[PROM to officially launch AI work selection archive 'PROM Choice' in October]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[PROM, PROM Choice, AI Masterpieces Screening, Kim Woo-jung, AI content, curation]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[PROM announced it will officially open 'PROM Choice' in October, an archive where experts directly view and evaluate AI-generated works. The platform aims to build a standard for quality through human curation amidst the rapid increase of AI content.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[PROM to officially launch AI work selection archive 'PROM Choice' in October]]></image:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/kumon-online-math-talk-concert</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-06T12:36:28+09:00</lastmod>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="en" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/kumon-online-math-talk-concert"/>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-06T12:36:28+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Kumon to Hold Online Talk Concert on Elementary Math Calculation and Literacy]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Kumon, Kim Seol-hun, Daechi Seolti Mathematics Research Institute, Gyeonggi Provincial Office of Education, elementary math, literacy, calculation skills]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Kumon will host an online talk concert on October 8 at 10:00 AM via its official YouTube channel to discuss elementary mathematics learning methods. The session features Kim Seol-hun, a former elementary teacher and current Daechi-dong math instructor, who will address the importance of calculation skills and literacy in math.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[Kumon to Hold Online Talk Concert on Elementary Math Calculation and Literacy]]></image:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/mantra-inc-langaku-launch-korea-japanese-learning</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-06T12:36:24+09:00</lastmod>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
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      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-10-06T12:36:24+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Mantra Inc. officially launches 'Langaku', an app for learning Japanese through Japanese manga, in Korea]]></news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/seoul-international-drama-awards-2026-lineup</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-06T12:35:21+09:00</lastmod>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-06T12:35:21+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Seoul International Drama Awards 2026: Kim Eun-sook, Ryu Seung-ryong, Lim Ji-yeon, Koo Kyo-hwan, and others to attend]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Seoul International Drama Awards 2026, Kim Eun-sook, Ryu Seung-ryong, Lim Ji-yeon, Koo Kyo-hwan, RIIZE, ANTON, P1Harmony]]></news:keywords>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/save-the-children-childrens-rights-film-festival-ichon-hangang-park</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-06T12:10:59+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>2026-10-06T12:10:59+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Save the Children Children's Rights Film Festival to be held at Ichon Hangang Park on the 31st]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[International child rights NGO Save the Children announced on the 6th that the 12th Save the Children Children's Rights Film Festival will be held at Ichon Hangang Park in Yongsan District, Seoul, on the 31st. This year's festival features the theme "Seeing the World Through a Child's Eyes" and will be held outdoors for the first time.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/catch-the-young-europe-tour-ignite-evolve</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-06T11:51:24+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>2026-10-06T11:51:24+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[CATCH THE YOUNG to embark on Europe tour starting in November... meeting local fans with 'IGNITE EVOLVE']]></news:title>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/kwangdong-pharmaceutical-akmu-vita-500-edition</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-06T11:20:41+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-06T11:20:41+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Kwangdong Pharmaceutical selects AKMU as new model for Vita 500... applying 40 types of message labels]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Kwangdong Pharmaceutical has selected AKMU as the new faces of Vita 500 and launched the Vita 500 AKMU Edition, which features messages written by the members on the labels.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/bestie-love-options-oricon-youtube-shorts-chart</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-06T11:19:47+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-06T11:19:47+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[BESTie’s ‘Love Options’ Ranks 25th on Japan's Oricon Weekly YouTube Shorts Chart]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Girl group BESTie's song ‘Love Options’ has entered the Japanese Oricon charts. The track has also seen significant success on global YouTube Music, Shazam, and various social media platforms.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/seong-min-jae-sweeney-todd-johanna</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-06T11:19:34+09:00</lastmod>
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        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-06T11:19:34+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Seong Min-jae joins 10th anniversary production of 'Sweeney Todd'... to play the role of Johanna]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Actor Seong Min-jae has been cast as Johanna in the 10th anniversary production of the musical 'Sweeney Todd'. The production will run from December 4, 2024, to May 2, 2027, at the D-Cube Link Art Center in Sindorim-dong, Seoul.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/d-awards-2027-paris-pre-sale-lineup</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-06T10:58:10+09:00</lastmod>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-06T10:58:10+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA['D AWARDS 2027 in PARIS' Pre-sale Opens on the 7th... First Lineup Including JIHYO, P1Harmony Revealed]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[D AWARDS 2027 in PARIS, JIHYO, P1Harmony, KISS OF LIFE, AND2BLE, DPR IAN, TWICE, Trip.com]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The large-scale K-pop awards ceremony 'D AWARDS 2027 in PARIS', held in Europe for the first time, is beginning ticket reservations. Pre-sales will be held exclusively on Trip.com, with the first lineup featuring JIHYO, DPR IAN, P1Harmony, KISS OF LIFE, and AND2BLE.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/hype-princess-daegu-samsung-lions-park-performance</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-06T10:57:59+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-06T10:57:59+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Hype Princess performs ceremonial first pitch, hit, and concert at Daegu Samsung Lions Park]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Hype Princess, Samsung Lions, Doosan Bears, KBO League, Blue Shouting Series, YUJU, Sujin, Doi]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Hype Princess participated in the ceremonial first pitch, first hit, and a celebratory performance during the KBO League game between the Samsung Lions and Doosan Bears at Daegu Samsung Lions Park. The event was part of the "Blue Shouting Series" hosted by the Samsung Lions.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[Hype Princess performs ceremonial first pitch, hit, and concert at Daegu Samsung Lions Park]]></image:title>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/trot-kitchen-traveling-dinner-show-premiere-cheongyang</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-06T10:39:49+09:00</lastmod>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="en" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/trot-kitchen-traveling-dinner-show-premiere-cheongyang"/>
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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>2026-10-06T10:39:49+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[TV CHOSUN 'Trot Kitchen: Traveling Dinner Show' Premieres October 5, Meeting 3 Teams of Guests with Stories in Cheongyang, Chungnam]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[TV CHOSUN, Trot Kitchen: Traveling Dinner Show, Lee Soo-geun, Ahn Sung-hoon, Kim Yong-bin, Yoon Na-ra, Lim Tae-hoon, Cheongyang]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[TV CHOSUN's 'Trot Kitchen: Traveling Dinner Show' premieres on October 5, featuring Lee Soo-geun, Ahn Sung-hoon, Kim Yong-bin, Yoon Na-ra, and Lim Tae-hoon as they visit Cheongyang to provide meals and songs to three special groups.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[TV CHOSUN 'Trot Kitchen: Traveling Dinner Show' Premieres October 5, Meeting 3 Teams of Guests with Stories in Cheongyang, Chungnam]]></image:title>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/baek-ji-yeon-almonds-sleep-insomnia</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-06T10:39:21+09:00</lastmod>
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        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-06T10:39:21+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Baek Ji-yeon's answer to sleep is almonds... She spoke of deep sleep with 6 nuts]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Baek Ji-yeon, YouTube, almonds, insomnia, sleep, nuts]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Broadcaster Baek Ji-yeon revealed on her YouTube channel that eating 6 to 8 almonds before bed helped her experience uninterrupted sleep.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[Baek Ji-yeon's answer to sleep is almonds... She spoke of deep sleep with 6 nuts]]></image:title>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/inheritance-disputes-surging-south-korea</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-06T10:23:12+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>2026-10-06T10:23:12+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[3,612 Inheritance Division Claims: The Reality of Inheritance Disputes Surging Fivefold in 10 Years]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[inheritance, Goo Hara Act, real estate, legal dispute, Jeon Won-ju, South Korea]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Inheritance disputes in South Korea have reached record highs, with 3,612 division claims filed in 2025, a fivefold increase from a decade ago. Driven by skyrocketing real estate prices, these conflicts are no longer limited to chaebol families but are increasingly affecting ordinary families.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[3,612 Inheritance Division Claims: The Reality of Inheritance Disputes Surging Fivefold in 10 Years]]></image:title>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/hongwooju-social-cooperative-hongdae-art-spaces</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-06T10:23:03+09:00</lastmod>
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        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-06T10:23:03+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Hongwooju Social Cooperative Responds to the Crisis of Artist Spaces in Hongdae with 10 Performances]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Hongwooju Social Cooperative, Hongdae, FESTIVAL THE SUB, Coexistence and Shared Imagination Project, A.L.T.O., Mapo-gu Social Economy Integrated Support Center]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Hongwooju Social Cooperative, a cultural and arts social cooperative based in Mapo-gu, Seoul, works to support the ecosystem by connecting creators, planners, and spaces. Through initiatives like the Coexistence and Shared Imagination Project and FESTIVAL THE SUB, they respond to the crises faced by local art spaces and foster community through shared experiences.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[Hongwooju Social Cooperative Responds to the Crisis of Artist Spaces in Hongdae with 10 Performances]]></image:title>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/hearts2hearts-primavera-sound-2027-spain</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-06T10:18:47+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-06T10:18:47+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Hearts2Hearts Confirmed to Perform at Primavera Sound 2027]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Hearts2Hearts, Primavera Sound 2027, SM Entertainment, K-pop, Parc del Fòrum, ICONIC HEART]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The group Hearts2Hearts is set to perform at Spain's largest music festival, Primavera Sound 2027, in Barcelona. They are expected to be the only K-pop artist participating in the event.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[Hearts2Hearts Confirmed to Perform at Primavera Sound 2027]]></image:title>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/roy-kim-new-single-cry-out-loud</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-06T10:18:45+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-06T10:18:45+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Roy Kim to release new single ‘Cry Out Loud’ on the 6th]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Roy Kim is releasing a new single titled ‘Cry Out Loud’ on the 6th, which encourages people to fully express their sadness rather than suppressing it.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/lisa-vma-best-pop-dream</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-06T10:00:57+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-06T10:00:57+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[LISA wins Best Pop for 'Dream' at the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[BLACKPINK member LISA has won the Best Pop trophy at the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards, becoming the first Asian solo singer to do so.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/yesung-super-junior-where-we-are-album-release</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-06T10:00:51+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-06T10:00:51+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[YESUNG to release 2nd full-length album 'Where We Are' on the 6th for 10th solo anniversary]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Super Junior's YESUNG will release his second full-length album, 'Where We Are', on the 6th at 6 PM to celebrate his 10th anniversary since his solo debut. The album features 12 tracks, including the title song 'Pedazos', with YESUNG participating in the songwriting and self-directing the album.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/dohub-lyn-concert-home-organizer</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-06T09:59:11+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-06T09:59:11+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[DoHub to Co-organize ‘2026 LYn Concert - HOME’]]></news:title>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/zigzag-october-shopping-mall-new-product-showcase</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-06T09:41:07+09:00</lastmod>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-06T09:41:07+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Zigzag to sequentially reveal shopping mall new product showcases throughout October]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Zigzag, Kakao Style, BLACKUP, Harimu, Jung Da-bin, COMMON UNIQUE, Uwa, Yeri]]></news:keywords>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/kkondae-attitude-age-survey-embrain</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-06T09:40:35+09:00</lastmod>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="en" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/kkondae-attitude-age-survey-embrain"/>
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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>2026-10-06T09:40:35+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[“Kkondae is about attitude, not age” 8 in 10 believe there are many young kkondae]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Embrain Trend Monitor, kkondae, generational conflict, social survey, South Korea, MZ generation, Alpha generation]]></news:keywords>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/yuhz-first-ep-b-scheduler-release</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-06T09:38:15+09:00</lastmod>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="en" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/yuhz-first-ep-b-scheduler-release"/>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-06T09:38:15+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[YUHZ releases first EP 'B' scheduler... to be released on the 21st at 6 PM]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[YUHZ has released a scheduler video for their first EP 'B', which is set to be released on the 21st at 6 PM. This marks their first new music in approximately five months since their debut single 'Orange Record'.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/babymonster-new-song-release-october</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-06T09:37:58+09:00</lastmod>
    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="en" href="https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/babymonster-new-song-release-october"/>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-06T09:37:58+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[BabyMonster Confirmed to Release New Song on October 23]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[YG Entertainment has announced that the seven-member multinational girl group BabyMonster will release a new song on October 23 at 1 PM. This marks their return approximately four months after releasing the digital single 'SUGAR HONEY ICE TEA' on June 8.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/seventeen-unit-solo-activities-military-service</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-06T09:26:16+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>2026-10-06T09:26:16+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[SEVENTEEN minimizes hiatus by continuing unit and solo activities even during military service periods]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[SEVENTEEN has maintained momentum by releasing 5 albums and 7 digital singles over the past year through various group, unit, and solo activities. Members continue to release solo and unit works, such as DK and SEUNGKWAN's unit album and JUN's first Chinese solo EP '9'.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://global.specialtimes.co.kr/news/ive-jang-wonyoung-cheongdam-park-teaser</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-06T09:10:50+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>SPECIALTIMES</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-10-06T09:10:50+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[IVE's Jang Wonyoung spotted at Cheongdam Park… New album teaser released]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[IVE has released teaser photos and videos for their new mini album 'Looks Can Kill'. The content features the members portraying heroes in various urban settings, including Jang Wonyoung being spotted at Cheongdam Park.]]></image:caption>
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