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• Iron and Kidoh jailed for smoking marijuana

  On November 24, South Korean rappers Iron and Kidoh received suspended jail terms from a district court in Seoul on charges of drug use.The two rappers were charged for the consumption of Marijuana when an acquaintance of theirs was arrested for an attempted theft at a sauna in Gangnam. The guy who was arrested tested positive for drugs, which led to the investigation of others who were suspected of drug use. During the test, both Iron and Kidoh were found positive for use of Marijuana.Iron had already been charged for three counts of marijuana use in the December 2014 and March 2015, while Kidoh was accused of smoking Marijuana in Bangkok bar in October 2015.According to South Korean law, use of Marijuana is banned and it carries a maximum 5 years penalty in prison for using or fine upto 50 million won.Iron was expecting an eight month jail sentence, due to his previous charges. However, he ended up being charged with two-year probation instead. On the other hand Kidoh was charged with one-year probation in place of six-month jail sentence. They are also required to pay fine and attend a rehab for 40 hours.Iron is a solo artist known very well for his role in TV show “Show me The Money” and he recently released his full-length album, ‘ROCKBOTTOM’, which had previous controversy over explicit Kidoh. While Kidoh is a former of the idol group TOPP DOGG and was supposed to hold a tour in the US this December which looks unsure now.Concerning his drug charges, Iron stated in a previous interview, “First of all, as a Korean citizen I went against the law and I am waiting to receive sentence for my wrong doings. However, I don’t think marijuana is a drug.” Both rappers are still active in the music industry, despite the recent drug scandal.

  12.02.16 | 4:05PM EST

• Day6 Member Junhyeok Leaves Group Following Dating Controversy

  JYP Entertainment announced that the company had terminated their contract with the idol. On Saturday, DAY6 fans woke up to sad news. That morning, DAY6's agency JYP Entertainment announced that member Junhyeok had his contract terminated.

  02.29.16 | 9:01AM EST

• Ailee's Ex-Boyfriend Daniel Lee And His Job At Allkpop Parent Company Left Out Of Radiolab Podcast On Her 2013 Nude Photo Scandal

  When the WNYC program Radiolab covered the Ailee nude photo scandal this week, any reference to Ailee's ex-boyfriend Daniel Lee, a suspected source, or his connection to allkpop, was conspicuously left out.

  11.04.19 | 7:58PM EST

• The Legend, The KpopStarz Interview: The Band On Their Sound, Their Favorite Song And Why They're Dying For A Mamamoo Collaboration [EXCLUSIVE]

  The Legend sat down with KpopStarz in wide-ranging exclusive interview touching on the convenience of a smaller lineup, why they feel "Nail" best represents their style and their desire to collaborate with Mamamoo.

  02.24.16 | 10:04PM EST

• EXO Vocalist D.O. On His 'Unforgettable' Castmates: 'The Actors From The Movie Became So Close That We Took A Shower Together'

  The 23-year-old EXO-band-member-turned-actor Do "D.O." Kyung Soo may have initially felt awkward onset during his time shooting "Unforgettable," but it seems to safe to assume that he made friends with the cast.

  02.16.16 | 7:12PM EST

• Actress Nam Bo Ra Breaks Up With Boyfriend The Morning After Valentine's Day

  Nam Bo Ra's agency stepped in and clarified further regarding the breakup. Actress Nam Bo Ra has reportedly broken up with her boyfriend on Feb. 15, the morning after Valentine's Day.

  02.15.16 | 11:24AM EST

• SM Entertainment Shoots Down Rumors That Girls' Generation Member Tiffany And Rapper Gray Are Dating

  According to the original report, Tiffany has been frequently traveling to Gray's agency to work on music.

  01.29.16 | 11:31AM EST

• 'Only About A Year Left For You To See The Big Bang Team On Stage' T.O.P Tells Crowd At 2016 Golden Disk Awards

  Another awards show, another chance for a Big Bang member to strike fear in the hearts of the K-pop boy band's longtime fans. This time it was T.O.P at Wednesday's Golden Disk Awards in Seoul, South Korea.

  01.20.16 | 7:31PM EST

• Goo Hara Rumored To Leave KARA And Sign With Keyeast Following Contract Expiration

  The future of KARA is yet unknown as three members mull over contract expiration. The future of K-pop act KARA is up in the air as the group faces disbandment.

  01.06.16 | 10:34AM EST

• 2 Seventeen Members Criticized For Allegedly Using Racial Slurs During Separate Broadcasts

  Controversy has arisen around Seungcheol and Seungkwan after they were filmed using Korean words that sound like derogatory terms in English.

  01.04.16 | 1:09PM EST

• JYJ's Junsu Scheduled To Enlist This Year, What's The Fate Of His Relationship With Hani?

  With enlistment drawing near, the future of Junsu's relationship with Hani is uncertain. Although EXID's Hani (Ahn Hee Yeon) and JYJ's Kim Junsu only recently confirmed they are a couple, Junsu's upcoming army enlistment may put a strain on the relationship.

  01.02.16 | 11:01PM EST

• Singer Navi And Comedian Jang Dong Min Announce They Are Dating

  The program hosts were in disbelief when Jang Dong Min announced his relationship with the 30-year-old singer on live TV.

  01.02.16 | 10:57PM EST