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• Gaon Chart K-Pop Awards Voting System Manipulation Launches Battle Between EXO And Big Bang Fans

  Fans of the two K-pop acts continue to clash over alleged manipulation of popularity chart votes. Gaon, Korean's premier music charting source, is investigating alleged vote rigging for their upcoming Gaon Chart K-pop Awards.

  02.15.16 | 4:51PM EST

• JYJ Members Stay Active With New Projects Despite Mandatory Military Service

  With both Jaejoong and Yoochun currently enlisted in the army, the members of the popular K-pop trio are still active in the Korean music scene.

  02.15.16 | 12:20PM 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

• VIXX's 'Error' Receives Emotional Reaction From YouTuber NearlySeniorCitizen

  The U.S. Air Force veteran burst into tears mid-way through his K-pop reaction video. YouTube reaction videos are staple for many K-pop fans. Though some reactions may be hilariously amusing, others can evoke tears.

  02.12.16 | 12:21PM EST

• 'Bon Bun Olympic' Criticized For Shocking Treatment Of Female K-Pop Stars

  The variety program revealed private information about several K-pop idols during the debut episode.

  02.12.16 | 12:05PM EST

• China's 'Little Psy' Passes Away From Brain Cancer

  After fighting for almost two years, the young and talented doppleganger passes away. Being dianosed with brain stem glioma in August 2014, China's "Little Psy" gave his final breath at the age of 12 on Tuesday, Feb.

  02.11.16 | 11:44PM EST

• Veteran K-Pop Singer Insooni Responds To Tax Evasion Accusations

  Insooni denied the claims, which date back as far as 2005. Singer Insooni's side denied all accusations regarding the singer's alleged tax evasion.

  02.11.16 | 11:53AM EST

• Why Did Stellar's 17 Million View Fan-Cam Not Gain Momentum Like EXID's 'Up & Down'?

  Although the two videos have similar view counts, EXID received much more viral success. A video recorded by a fan at a live performance (fancam) of Hani dancing to EXID's "Up & Down" brought the group overnight fame, but why have other K-pop groups' viral videos not yielded the same sort of success? Stellar currently has a fancam of member Minhee performing "Mask" with nearly 17 million views on Facebook while Hani's viral fancam has nearly 19 million views on YouTube.

  02.10.16 | 12:26PM EST

• What Would A 1st Place Win Mean To Dal Shabet?

  The idol group gave their two cents to how much placing first would mean to them in a recent interview with Newsen.

  02.10.16 | 1:58PM EST

• Visa Trouble Prevents Kai From Appearing At EXO's Dallas Concert

  One of the most popular members of EXO will be absent from the Dallas stop of the group's tour.

  02.09.16 | 12:24PM EST

• Big Bang's Taeyang Apologizes For Instagram Post After Fans Accuse Him Of Racism

  After initial backlash for his Instagram video, the singer apologized for anyone who may have been hurt by the social media post.

  02.09.16 | 11:31AM EST

• EXO's Lay Updates Fans On His Leg Injury

  The idol-actor says he is recovering well from a motorcycle injury he suffered while on the set of "Old Nine Gates."

  02.08.16 | 11:28AM EST