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• K-Pop Double Take: On 'Mijangwon' Korean-American Rapper Dumbfoundead Reveals A Unique Perspective [VIDEO]

  On " Mijangwon," released Dec. 10, Korean-American hip-hop artist Dumbfoundead is able to simultaneously rep Western and Eastern aspects of his personality, displaying a unique perspective all the while.

  02.26.16 | 2:31PM 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

• Review: 17 Months After The Tragic Loss Of Band Members EunB And RiSe, Ladies' Code Return With The Hypnotic New Single 'Galaxy' [VIDEO]

  On Tuesday, surviving Ladies' Code members, Ashley, Sojung and Zuny, answered the question of whether the band would survive the tragic loss of two members resoundingly in the affirmative with "Galaxy."

  02.23.16 | 8:24PM EST

• K-Pop Beyond The Charts: Relax Your Mind With ELO's Sparse And Soulful 'F.W.B (Friends With Benefits)' Featuring Hoody [AUDIO]

  The more intoxicating elements of a fling with a formerly plutonic friend are explored on "F.W.B (Friends With Benefits)," released on Friday by South Korean R&B vocalist ELO and featuring his AOMG labelmate Hoody.

  02.23.16 | 12:31PM EST

• K-Pop Throwback: Why Beenzino's 2012 Bonus Track 'Always Awake' From '24:26' Still Tops Most Modern Hip-Hop [AUDIO]

  "Always Awake" may have been billed as a "bonus track" on Beenzino's 2012 album "24:26," but it deserves its due as some of the most creative music to come out of South Korea's burgeoning hip-hop scene so far.

  02.18.16 | 5:17PM 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

• Review: Reddy And Jay Park Team Up To Talk Some Game On The Sizzling Slow Jam 'Think' [VIDEO]

  Released on Feb. 3 by Korean hip-hop artists Reddy and Jay Park, "Think" is a brooding and atmospheric love song driven by chilly synths, plodding drum machines and half-sung, half-rapped vocals.

  02.16.16 | 1:14PM EST

• Editor's Pick: Zico Of Block B Draws You In With A Hypnotic Groove That Still Kicks On 'I Am You, You Are Me' [VIDEO]

  With production and hooky songwriting that walks the tightrope of being soothing while still exhilarating, "I Am You, You Are Me," released Jan. 25 by Block B's Zico, is one of the Hallyu highpoints of 2016, so far.

  02.15.16 | 8:41PM EST

• K-Pop Double Take: Supreme Team's E-Sens Continues To Amaze From Behind Bars On 'The Anecdote' [AUDIO]

  On the single "The Anecdote," released on Aug. 27, Supreme Team rapper E-Sens turns his recent trouble with the law into fuel for a fiery and cathartic performance for both him and his fans alike.

  02.15.16 | 1:27PM EST

• WINNER Struggle To Maintain Artistic Freedom: 'After Creating A Mold...You Can't Create Anything' Band Member Nam Taehyun Says

  Retaining the ability to take your music in whatever direction you want it to go isn't easy, whether you're a so-called pop "idol" or any artist, according to Nam Taehyun of the K-pop boy band WINNER.

  02.12.16 | 5:42PM EST

• Review: South Korean Rapper Hwaji Succeeds With A Sweeter Sound On 'Gypsy Girl' From His New Album 'Zissou' [AUDIO]

  The bulk of the material on "Zissou," released Feb. 2 by Hwaji, could be considered experimental, but when he strips down his sound on the track "Gypsy Girl" that the Korean rapper is at his best.

  02.11.16 | 7:59PM EST