{
  "id": 11217739,
  "title": "1st-gen K-pop is coming back as Fin.K.L, Fly to the Sky, Son Ho-young return",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/1st-gen-k-pop-is-coming-back-as-fin-k-l-fly-to-the-sky-son-ho-young",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-01T15:12:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/k-pop/20261002/1st-gen-k-pop-is-coming-back-as-finkl-fly-to-the-sky-son-ho-young-return"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The K-pop industry's newest generation is vying for attention, but some original stars are making a comeback. Fin.K.L, Fly to the Sky and Son Ho-young from g.o.d are set to release new music and engage in longer-term activities after years away from the spotlight. This resurgence is particularly significant as it is not just limited to rehashing old hits. These veteran artists are gearing up for fresh releases and extended activities following hiatuses that span over two decades. Fin.K.L, one of the pioneering girl groups in K-pop's inaugural era, is returning as a full-fledged group after approximately 21 years. Gemstone E&M, the entity managing the group's revival, announced on September 21 that all four members - Lee Hyo-ri, Ock Joo-hyun, Sung Yu-ri, and Lee Jin - will recommence activities together. This marks Fin.K.L's initial comprehensive group activities since their temporary hiatus in 2005, when they released the digital single \"Forever Fin.K.L.\" Upon their absence, Lee Hyo-ri and Ock pursued solo singing careers, while Sung and Lee Jin primarily pursued acting roles.",
  "summary": "As K-pop's newest generation competes for attention, some of the industry's original stars are stepping back into the spotlight. Fin.K.L, Fly to the Sky and g.o.d's Son Ho-young are all preparing new music activities, bringing a wave of first-generation K-pop nostalgia to an industry now dominated by much younger acts. The returns are particularly notable because they are not limited to…",
  "key_points": [
    "Fin.K.L, pioneering K-pop girl group, returns after 21 years",
    "Gemstone E&M manages group's revival, announces September 21",
    "Members Lee Hyo-ri, Ock Joo-hyun, Sung Yu-ri, Lee Jin reunite"
  ],
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      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "1st-gen K-pop is coming back as Fin.K.L, Fly to the Sky, Son Ho-young return",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/1st-gen-k-pop-is-coming-back-as-fin-k-l-fly-to-the-sky-son-ho-young-11221787",
        "published": "2026-10-01T15:42:04.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}