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    <loc>https://world.ksw-news.com/news/namkoong-min-jin-ah-reum-daily-life-son</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-18T18:11:02+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:title><![CDATA[Namkoong Min and Jin Ah Reum couple reveal relaxed daily life after having a son... Son's appearance remains private]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Model Jin Ah Reum shared updates on her daily life through social media following the birth of her son. Actor Namkoong Min also continues to focus on his professional work despite becoming a father at age 48.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://world.ksw-news.com/news/chung-ha-emergency-room-health-issue-festival-canceled</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-18T17:10:17+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-18T17:10:17+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Singer CHUNG HA rushed to emergency room due to health issues... University festival performance canceled]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Singer CHUNG HA was rushed to the emergency room due to health problems, leading to the cancellation of her scheduled performance at a university festival. The Kyonggi University 8th College of Tourism and Culture CO:RE Student Council announced the news via official social media.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://world.ksw-news.com/news/ayaka-miyoshi-facial-paralysis-tazza-beelzebub</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-18T16:10:05+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-18T16:10:05+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Ayaka Miyoshi absent from 'Tazza: The Song of Beelzebub' production briefing due to facial paralysis diagnosis]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Japanese actress Ayaka Miyoshi announced via social media that she could not attend the production briefing for the film 'Tazza: The Song of Beelzebub' due to health issues. She revealed she was diagnosed with facial paralysis about a month ago and is currently in the process of recovering.]]></image:caption>
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    <lastmod>2026-09-18T15:08:02+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-18T15:08:02+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Ji So-yun and Song Jae-hee Couple Reveal First Family Photo of Five to Celebrate Twins' First Birthday]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Actors Ji So-yun and Song Jae-hee released a family photo of five to celebrate the first birthday of their twins. Ji So-yun shared her reflections on motherhood and her wishes for her three children through her social media.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://world.ksw-news.com/news/boynextdoor-world-tour-taiwan-hong-kong-sold-out</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-18T14:24:02+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-18T14:24:02+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[BOYNEXTDOOR, First World Tour Sells Out All Seats in Taiwan and Hong Kong… Additional Performances Added]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The group BOYNEXTDOOR is expanding their first world tour 'KNOCK ON Vol.2' by adding more dates in Hong Kong and Taiwan following massive ticket sales.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://world.ksw-news.com/news/kim-ji-young-weight-loss-postpartum</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-18T12:10:18+09:00</lastmod>
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        <news:name>Korean Social Welfare Journal</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-18T12:10:18+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Kim Ji-young succeeds in losing 13kg just 2 months after childbirth... 9kg left to reach goal]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Kim Ji-young, Heart Signal 4, Channel A, Yoon Soo-young, Yoon-seul, weight loss, postpartum]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Kim Ji-young, known for appearing on Channel A's dating reality show 'Heart Signal 4', shared that she has lost 13kg approximately two months after giving birth. She plans to reveal her realistic diet process through her YouTube channel.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://world.ksw-news.com/news/fifty-fifty-serena-ost-called-it-love</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-18T11:29:30+09:00</lastmod>
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        <news:name>Korean Social Welfare Journal</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-18T11:29:30+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[FIFTY FIFTY selected as the first artist for webtoon ‘Serena’ OST… ‘Called It Love’ to be released on the 18th]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The group FIFTY FIFTY has been chosen as the first artist for the NAVER WEBTOON ‘Serena’ OST project. Their new pop love song, ‘Called It Love’, will be released on September 18.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://world.ksw-news.com/news/millie-bobby-brown-adopts-second-child</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-18T11:09:42+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-18T11:09:42+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Millie Bobby Brown Adopts Second Child... "A Dream I've Held Since Childhood"]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Hollywood actress Millie Bobby Brown and her husband Jake Bongiovi have welcomed their second child through adoption. This follows the couple's first adoption of a daughter approximately one year ago.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://world.ksw-news.com/news/ebs-dante-divine-comedy-broadcast</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-18T10:48:39+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-18T10:48:39+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[EBS to broadcast 10 episodes of Dante's Divine Comedy every night at 12 AM starting September 21]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[EBS has selected Dante Alighieri's "Divine Comedy" as the thirteenth classic for its large-scale humanities project using AI technology, broadcasting 10 episodes starting September 21 on EBS 1TV. The series features supervision by author and translator Park Sang-jin and explores the soul's journey through Hell, Purgatory, and Paradise.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[EBS to broadcast 10 episodes of Dante's Divine Comedy every night at 12 AM starting September 21]]></image:title>
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    <loc>https://world.ksw-news.com/news/ebs-1tv-chuseok-movie-broadcast</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-18T10:47:07+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-18T10:47:07+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[EBS 1TV to Broadcast 4 Masterpiece Movies Including The Sound of Music During Three-Day Chuseok Holiday]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[EBS will broadcast four selected masterpiece movies, including The Sound of Music and The Bourne Supremacy, on EBS 1TV from September 25 to September 27 to celebrate the Chuseok holiday. The lineup features various genres such as musicals, spy action, romance, and Korean-style mystery to provide diverse entertainment for families.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://world.ksw-news.com/news/bbaek-ga-ebs-brain-tumor-youth-lecture</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-18T10:46:45+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-18T10:46:45+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Bbaek Ga shares experience of battling brain tumor on EBS for out-of-school youth]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Singer Bbaek Ga from Koyote appears on the program "Special Lecture: To the Youth" to share his life journey, including his business failures and his battle with a brain tumor. The program aims to encourage out-of-school youth and young adults to persevere in their own paths.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://world.ksw-news.com/news/han-ye-ri-studio-viewtyque-contract</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-18T10:17:39+09:00</lastmod>
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        <news:name>Korean Social Welfare Journal</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-18T10:17:39+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Actress Han Ye-ri signs exclusive contract with new agency STUDIO VIEWTYQUE]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Actress Han Ye-ri has announced a new beginning by signing an exclusive contract with the newly established agency STUDIO VIEWTYQUE. She becomes the agency's first signed actor.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://world.ksw-news.com/news/bts-jung-kook-calvin-klein-denim-campaign</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-18T08:53:21+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:title><![CDATA[BTS Jung Kook Reveals Denim Performance in Calvin Klein Fall Campaign]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[BTS Jung Kook participated in the Calvin Klein 2026 Fall denim campaign titled ‘Feel the Fit,’ showcasing various denim styles and a performance set to music.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://world.ksw-news.com/news/abc-mart-korea-youth-day-festival-busan</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-18T08:51:46+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-18T08:51:46+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[ABC-MART operates experience booth at '10th Korea Youth Day Festival' in Gwangalli Beach, Busan]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[ABC-MART is participating in the 10th Korea Youth Day Festival held at Gwangalli Beach in Busan from the 18th to the 20th. The company has set up an experience-based booth themed 'STEP' to engage with the youth demographic through various interactive activities.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://world.ksw-news.com/news/close-your-eyes-open-your-eyes-pre-release</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-18T07:50:29+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-18T07:50:29+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[CLOSE YOUR EYES to unveil pre-release track 'Open Your Eyes' on the 18th]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The group CLOSE YOUR EYES will release their pre-release track 'Open Your Eyes' on August 18, ahead of their fourth mini-album '256th Note' scheduled for release on August 30.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[CLOSE YOUR EYES to unveil pre-release track 'Open Your Eyes' on the 18th]]></image:title>
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    <loc>https://world.ksw-news.com/news/bts-jimin-like-crazy-spotify-1-billion-streams</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-18T05:08:03+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-18T05:08:03+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[BTS Jimin Surpasses 1 Billion Spotify Streams with 'Like Crazy', a First for Korean Soloists]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[BTS member Jimin has achieved a massive milestone as his solo track 'Like Crazy' surpassed 1 billion filtered streams on Spotify, marking a first for a Korean solo artist. His second solo title track 'Who' has also surpassed the 1 billion filtered stream mark, making him the only Korean singer to achieve this with multiple solo songs.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[BTS Jimin Surpasses 1 Billion Spotify Streams with 'Like Crazy', a First for Korean Soloists]]></image:title>
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    <loc>https://world.ksw-news.com/news/busan-international-film-festival-day-and-night-to-each-other-sold-out</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-17T23:14:45+09:00</lastmod>
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        <news:name>Korean Social Welfare Journal</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-17T23:14:45+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[31st Busan International Film Festival Opening Film ‘Day and Night to Each Other’ Sells Out Immediately Upon Ticket Sales Opening]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[31st Busan International Film Festival, Day and Night to Each Other, Kim Jong-kwan, Minha Kim, Joo Jong-hyuk, Han Sun-hwa, Chang Ryul, Shim Eun-kyung]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The film ‘Day and Night to Each Other’, directed by Kim Jong-kwan, has sold out all seats immediately upon the opening of ticket reservations for the 31st Busan International Film Festival.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://world.ksw-news.com/news/song-ga-in-jindo-myeongnyang-great-battle-festival</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-17T19:30:48+09:00</lastmod>
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        <news:name>Korean Social Welfare Journal</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-17T19:30:48+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Singer Song Ga-in Shines on Local Festival Stage as Ambassador for Her Hometown Jindo]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Singer Song Ga-in visited the '2026 Myeongnyang Great Battle Festival' in her hometown of Jindo, Jeollanam-do, to promote the region. During the event, she performed several hits and her new song, while her fans responded to her love for her hometown by donating funds to Jindo County.]]></image:caption>
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    <lastmod>2026-09-17T18:47:28+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-17T18:47:28+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Kim Bo-mi succeeds in post-childbirth diet... revealing bikini figure with 11-line abs]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Actress Kim Bo-mi shared her physical transformation through social media, showing her weight loss and toned physique after giving birth to Ri-ha.]]></image:caption>
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    <lastmod>2026-09-17T18:27:51+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:title><![CDATA[Byun Yo-han attends the premiere of the film 'Tazza: The Song of Beelzebub'... Opening on September 23]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Actor Byun Yo-han shared photos from a film premiere on his social media, announcing that the movie 'Tazza: The Song of Beelzebub' will be released on September 23. The premiere was attended by fellow actors including Ok Taec Yeon, Moon Sang-min, Shin Sia, and Park So Dam.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://world.ksw-news.com/news/lucy-island-encore-tour-asia</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-17T18:04:59+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:title><![CDATA[Band LUCY to Hold 'Island' Encore Tour from Seoul to Bangkok]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Band LUCY (Shin Ye-chan, Choi Sang-yeop, Cho Won-sang, Shin Gwang-il) will hold the 'Island' encore concert tour across four Asian cities. The tour will reconnect with the narrative of 'LUCY Island', which symbolizes the band's musical starting point.]]></image:caption>
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    <lastmod>2026-09-17T17:23:18+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-17T17:23:18+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Lee Young-hye: The secret to building a 48 billion won magazine empire from a 47,000 won salary]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[On the EBS show "Seo Jang-hoon's Millionaire Next Door," the "Queen of Magazines" Lee Young-hye shared her journey of transforming a struggling magazine company into a publishing powerhouse with 48 billion won in annual sales. She also revealed her unique lifestyle, including her "double Han River view" home and her history of discovering star chef Venerable Seonjae.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://world.ksw-news.com/news/siingwa-chonjang-ha-deok-gyu-ham-choon-ho-reunion</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-17T17:22:11+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Korean Social Welfare Journal</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:genres>PressRelease</news:genres>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-17T17:22:11+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[EBS Space Gonggam, 'Siingwa Chonjang' Ha Deok-gyu and Ham Choon-Ho Reunite on Stage After 39 Years]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Siingwa Chonjang, Ha Deok-gyu, Ham Choon-Ho, EBS Space Gonggam, Blue Sail, Thorn Tree, A Good Country, Time]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The folk legend group Siingwa Chonjang appeared on EBS Space Gonggam, featuring a meaningful reunion of Ha Deok-gyu and Ham Choon-Ho after 39 years. The duo performed legendary songs including "Blue Sail" and "Thorn Tree," sharing heartfelt stories and their enduring friendship.]]></image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://world.ksw-news.com/news/john-park-balance-game-family-money</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-17T17:09:43+09:00</lastmod>
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        <news:name>Korean Social Welfare Journal</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:genres>PressRelease</news:genres>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-17T17:09:43+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[John Park's Reason for Choosing Billions of Dollars Over Singing for Life in a Balance Game]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Singer John Park expressed his deep affection for his family by choosing billions of dollars over a lifelong singing career during a balance game on the YouTube channel 'Hey Tablo'. He explained that choosing financial stability over music is a way to be fair to his wife and daughter.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[John Park's Reason for Choosing Billions of Dollars Over Singing for Life in a Balance Game]]></image:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://world.ksw-news.com/news/han-groo-weight-secret-single-mom</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-17T16:49:32+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Korean Social Welfare Journal</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-17T16:49:32+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Han Groo Reveals Secret to Maintaining 47kg Figure... The Confident Daily Life of a Single Mom]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Han Groo, Instagram, YouTube, Confidence Queen, Park Hee Soon, Korea Social Welfare Journal]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Actress Han Groo shared glimpses of her autumn daily life on Instagram and previously revealed her intermittent fasting routine and InBody results on her YouTube channel.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[Han Groo Reveals Secret to Maintaining 47kg Figure... The Confident Daily Life of a Single Mom]]></image:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://world.ksw-news.com/news/park-si-woo-milan-fashion-week-marie-claire</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-17T16:49:16+09:00</lastmod>
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        <news:name>Korean Social Welfare Journal</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:genres>PressRelease</news:genres>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-17T16:49:16+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Actor Park Si-woo heads to Milan Fashion Week... Pictorial released showcasing a range from boyish charm to charisma]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Park Si-woo, Marie Claire, Milan Fashion Week, INUFF COMPANY, BLANK2Y, The Prosecutor's Proposal, Hong Kong Fashion Week]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Actor Park Si-woo has released a new pictorial for the October issue of Marie Claire, showcasing diverse visuals under the concept 'ABOUT A BOY'. He is expanding his global presence by attending Milan Fashion Week following his recent appearance at Hong Kong Fashion Week.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[Actor Park Si-woo heads to Milan Fashion Week... Pictorial released showcasing a range from boyish charm to charisma]]></image:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://world.ksw-news.com/news/soyyeon-idle-i-ll-quit-my-job-chart-sweep</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-17T16:06:28+09:00</lastmod>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Korean Social Welfare Journal</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:genres>PressRelease</news:genres>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-17T16:06:28+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[I-dle's SOYEON Sweeps Music Charts with 1st Full Album Title Track 'I'll Quit My Job (Narr. Kian84)']]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[SOYEON, I-dle, I'll Quit My Job (Narr. Kian84), An Amazing Life, Cube Entertainment, NEVERLAND]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[SOYEON of the group I-dle has reached the top of various music charts with her title track 'I'll Quit My Job (Narr. Kian84)' from her 1st full album 'An Amazing Life'. The song has achieved number one rankings on Melon TOP100, genie TOP200, NAVER VIBE TOP 100, and FLO All-Ages Chart.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[I-dle's SOYEON Sweeps Music Charts with 1st Full Album Title Track 'I'll Quit My Job (Narr. Kian84)']]></image:title>
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    <loc>https://world.ksw-news.com/news/spider-man-brand-new-day-north-america-box-office-number-one</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-17T12:09:15+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Korean Social Welfare Journal</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:genres>PressRelease</news:genres>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-17T12:09:15+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Movie 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' Rises to No. 1 at North America Box Office]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Spider-Man: Brand New Day, North America, Box Office Mojo, Star Wars: The Force Awakens, James Cameron, Avatar: The Way of Water, Peter Parker]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The movie 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' has become the highest-grossing film in North America box office history. It surpassed the previous record held by 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens'.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[Movie 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' Rises to No. 1 at North America Box Office]]></image:title>
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    <loc>https://world.ksw-news.com/news/ungsang-baekdong-elementary-safe-school-healthy-playground</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-17T11:30:55+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Korean Social Welfare Journal</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:genres>PressRelease</news:genres>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-17T11:30:55+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Ungsang Comprehensive Social Welfare Center and Baekdong Elementary School Operate Safe School Healthy Playground for Children]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Ungsang Comprehensive Social Welfare Center, Baekdong Elementary School, Safe School Healthy Playground, Yangsan Child Protection Agency, school violence prevention, child welfare]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Ungsang Comprehensive Social Welfare Center and Baekdong Elementary School held the 'Safe School Healthy Playground' event for approximately 90 third and fourth-grade students on September 15. The program aimed to promote children's physical health while preventing school violence and child abuse.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[Ungsang Comprehensive Social Welfare Center and Baekdong Elementary School Operate Safe School Healthy Playground for Children]]></image:title>
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    <loc>https://world.ksw-news.com/news/kim-dong-ha-japan-stand-up-comedy-solo</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-17T11:30:55+09:00</lastmod>
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        <news:name>Korean Social Welfare Journal</news:name>
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      <news:genres>PressRelease</news:genres>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-17T11:30:55+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Comedian Kim Dong-ha to Hold First Solo Performance in Japan by a Korean Stand-up Comedian]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[Kim Dong-ha, Meta Comedy, KIM DONG HA: OISHII STAND-UP COMEDY LIVE, Japan, stand-up comedy, Mindan Osaka]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Comedian Kim Dong-ha will hold his solo performance, "KIM DONG HA: OISHII STAND-UP COMEDY LIVE," in Osaka, Japan, on October 24. This marks the first solo live performance by a Korean stand-up comedian in Japan.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[Comedian Kim Dong-ha to Hold First Solo Performance in Japan by a Korean Stand-up Comedian]]></image:title>
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    <loc>https://world.ksw-news.com/news/wjsn-seola-eunseo-starship-entertainment-departure</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-17T11:29:22+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Korean Social Welfare Journal</news:name>
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      <news:genres>PressRelease</news:genres>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-17T11:29:22+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[WJSN's SEOLA and EUNSEO End 10-Year Journey... Leaving Starship for a New Start]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[WJSN, SEOLA, EUNSEO, Starship Entertainment, UJUNG]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[WJSN members SEOLA and EUNSEO are leaving Starship Entertainment after approximately 10 years. The agency announced the termination of their contracts on September 17, expressing gratitude and wishing them well in their future endeavors.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[WJSN's SEOLA and EUNSEO End 10-Year Journey... Leaving Starship for a New Start]]></image:title>
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    <loc>https://world.ksw-news.com/news/the-shilla-jeju-autumn-holiday-programs</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-17T11:23:55+09:00</lastmod>
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        <news:name>Korean Social Welfare Journal</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:genres>PressRelease</news:genres>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-17T11:23:55+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[The Shilla Jeju to Operate Autumn Programs Combining Gastronomy and Performances for Chuseok and Holidays]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[The Shilla Jeju, Jeju, Moonlit Night Market, Healing Picnic, Endless Pool Day, Jeju Atelier, autumn holidays]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The Shilla Jeju is launching various gourmet and experiential programs for guests during the autumn holidays, including Chuseok, National Foundation Day, and Hangeul Day. The programs feature outdoor contents such as night markets, picnics, and pool activities to provide a complete premium vacation experience.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[The Shilla Jeju to Operate Autumn Programs Combining Gastronomy and Performances for Chuseok and Holidays]]></image:title>
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    <loc>https://world.ksw-news.com/news/soomgo-baekga-independence-activists-renovation</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-17T11:23:51+09:00</lastmod>
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        <news:name>Korean Social Welfare Journal</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-17T11:23:51+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Soomgo joins forces with Baekga to renovate old housing for descendants of independence activists]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The lifestyle service platform Soomgo partnered with singer Baekga to improve the living environment for descendants of independence activists, specifically renovating a 30-year-old house inhabited by the grandchild of Cho Wan-gu, who was active in the Provisional Government of the Republic of Korea.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://world.ksw-news.com/news/got7-youngjae-birthday-donation-abandoned-dogs</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-17T11:05:29+09:00</lastmod>
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        <news:name>Korean Social Welfare Journal</news:name>
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      <news:genres>PressRelease</news:genres>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-17T11:05:29+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[GOT7 YOUNGJAE donates 10 million won to abandoned dog shelter for his birthday]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[GOT7's YOUNGJAE donated 10 million won to the Rainbow Shelter, an abandoned animal protection organization run by Korean Dogs, to celebrate his birthday on September 17. This follows his previous donation of 30 million won made in memory of his late dog, Coco.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://world.ksw-news.com/news/ai-alphafold-protein-structure-ebs-science-hobby</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-17T10:48:39+09:00</lastmod>
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        <news:name>Korean Social Welfare Journal</news:name>
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      <news:genres>PressRelease</news:genres>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-17T10:48:39+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Protein structure research that took 84 years is overturned by AI AlphaFold... EBS to broadcast on the 18th]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The EBS science talk show "Science Is My Hobby" will explore the revolutionary impact of AI AlphaFold on protein structure research in its upcoming episode. The program features experts discussing how AI is solving long-standing scientific challenges and enabling the design of new proteins.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://world.ksw-news.com/news/ebs-ai-revival-class-choi-nam-joseon</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-17T10:44:34+09:00</lastmod>
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        <news:name>Korean Social Welfare Journal</news:name>
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      <news:genres>PressRelease</news:genres>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-17T10:44:34+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[EBS Revives Runaway Slave Choi Nam via AI... Broadcasting September 20 at 11 PM]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[EBS will broadcast "Revival Class," an AI-driven documentary series, featuring the story of Choi Nam, a runaway slave from the Joseon era, on September 20 at 11 PM on EBS 1TV. The program uses AI digital restoration to recreate the video messages historical figures might have left behind, based on actual historical records.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://world.ksw-news.com/news/uiryeong-samoyed-13-dogs-rescue-maru</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-17T10:44:21+09:00</lastmod>
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        <news:name>Korean Social Welfare Journal</news:name>
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      <news:genres>PressRelease</news:genres>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-17T10:44:21+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Living in the Mountainous Uiryeong with 13 Dogs: 12 Samoyed Siblings and Rescue Dog Maru]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[There Is No Such Thing as a Bad Dog, EBS 1TV, Uiryeong County, Samoyed, Maru, dog training, rescue dog]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[EBS 1TV will broadcast an episode of "There Is No Such Thing as a Bad Dog" featuring a mother who lives in the mountains of Uiryeong County with 13 dogs, including 12 Samoyed and Jindo mixes and a rescued Poodle. The episode focuses on managing the chaotic large group and addressing the biting behavior of Maru, the smallest but most aggressive dog.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://world.ksw-news.com/news/kpop-concert-revenue-digital-expansion</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-17T10:24:10+09:00</lastmod>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Korean Social Welfare Journal</news:name>
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      <news:genres>PressRelease</news:genres>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-17T10:24:10+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Venue seating is limited, but... how K-pop sells concerts multiple times]]></news:title>
      <news:keywords><![CDATA[K-pop, NCT 127, WayV, RIIZE, aespa, BTS, Stray Kids: The dominATE Experience, SEVENTEEN]]></news:keywords>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[K-pop is expanding its revenue models beyond physical venue limits by utilizing digital technologies such as online live streaming, theater live viewing, and concert films. This "one source multi-use" strategy allows a single stage to be sold through multiple channels, driving growth in the global concert market.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[Venue seating is limited, but... how K-pop sells concerts multiple times]]></image:title>
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    <loc>https://world.ksw-news.com/news/jennie-billboard-hot-100-top-10-record</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-17T09:50:37+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Korean Social Welfare Journal</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:genres>PressRelease</news:genres>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-17T09:50:37+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Jennie achieves longest stay in Billboard 'Hot 100' Top 10... Breaking BTS record]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[BLACKPINK's Jennie has set a new history for K-pop artists by spending 16 consecutive weeks in the Top 10 of the Billboard 'Hot 100' with her collaboration 'Dracula' with Tame Impala. This achievement surpasses the previous record of 15 weeks held by BTS's 'Butter'.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[Jennie achieves longest stay in Billboard 'Hot 100' Top 10... Breaking BTS record]]></image:title>
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    <loc>https://world.ksw-news.com/news/kim-mi-ryeo-health-concerns-instagram-supplements</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-17T08:28:55+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Korean Social Welfare Journal</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:genres>PressRelease</news:genres>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-17T08:28:55+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Kim Mi-ryeo confesses health concerns in mid-40s... "Continuously paying for supplements through Instagram ads"]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Comedian Kim Mi-ryeo shared her health concerns and lifestyle changes after entering her mid-40s during an appearance on the YouTube channel 'Something Will Work Out'. She admitted to impulsively purchasing various supplements and cosmetics after seeing advertisements on Instagram.]]></image:caption>
      <image:title><![CDATA[Kim Mi-ryeo confesses health concerns in mid-40s... "Continuously paying for supplements through Instagram ads"]]></image:title>
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    <loc>https://world.ksw-news.com/news/pyeongtaek-bukbu-jangaein-bokjigwan-beekeeping-super-family</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-16T22:21:33+09:00</lastmod>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Korean Social Welfare Journal</news:name>
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      <news:genres>PressRelease</news:genres>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-16T22:21:33+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Pyeongtaek Bukbu Jangaein Bokjigwan Operates Family-Participatory 'Beekeeping Experience' Program]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Pyeongtaek Bukbu Jangaein Bokjigwan conducted a beekeeping experience as part of its 'Super Family' program for families of people with disabilities. The event was designed to provide family members with an opportunity to observe and interact with nature together.]]></image:caption>
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    <loc>https://world.ksw-news.com/news/hyorisoo-girls-generation-debut-behind-the-scenes</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-16T22:20:02+09:00</lastmod>
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        <news:name>Korean Social Welfare Journal</news:name>
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      <news:genres>PressRelease</news:genres>
      <news:publication_date>2026-09-16T20:21:31+09:00</news:publication_date>
      <news:title><![CDATA[Hyorisu reveals behind-the-scenes of music show debut… “Now we don't have any older brothers (oppas) left”]]></news:title>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[The unit Hyorisu, consisting of Girls' Generation members HYOYEON, YURI, and SOOYOUNG, released the final part of their project documenting their music show debut process. The video captures their experiences with new trends like dance challenges and their interactions with seniors.]]></image:caption>
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