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• TWICE Member Tzuyu Apologizes For Angering Chinese Nationals With Display Of Taiwanese Flag

  The JYP Entertainment singer published a message on the company's official Facebook page. A teenage K-pop star apologized on Friday after coming under fire for waving a Taiwanese flag.

  01.15.16 | 2:59PM EST

• Seoul Mayor Investigates Exclusion Of JYJ's Junsu From Thursday Night's Seoul Music Awards

  The Seoul Music Awards were sponsored by government money. Seoul's Mayor Park Won Sun is looking into the recent controversy surrounding XIA Junsu's absence from the Seoul Music Awards.

  01.15.16 | 10:53AM EST

• Why TWICE Member Tzuyu's Support For Taiwan's Independence From Mainland China Is Controversial

  JYP Entertainment founder Park Jin Young weighs in on Tzuyu's support of Taiwanese independence from China, an issue which has continuously sparked controversy within Mandopop and is now affecting K-pop.

  01.14.16 | 2:05PM EST

• TWICE Halt Promotional Activities In China Due To Political Controversy Surrounding Tzuyu

  Rumors about the 16-year-old member of Twice have been spreading on Chinese social media, accusing the young singer of being pro-Taiwanese independence.

  01.14.16 | 12:34PM EST

• Chinese Entertainment Agencies Call On Big Name K-Pop Composers

  The Korean and Chinese entertainment industries establish further crossover potential as the latter signs on top K-pop composers.

  01.14.16 | 12:09PM EST

• SM Entertainment Denies Immediate Comeback Plans For Girls' Generation's Taeyeon

  The company did confirm that she is working on new music, but no release plans have been made. On Thursday, SM Entertainment denied a rumored comeback for one of their most popular singers.

  01.14.16 | 11:16AM EST

• Rapper Swings Apologizes For Working During Military Leave

  When he was discharged from the military early, the rapper stated that he would not engage in any for-profit activities until his service ended. However, he seems to have gone back on that promise.

  01.14.16 | 10:45AM EST

• 25th Annual Seoul Music Awards Honor JYJ's Junsu As Most Popular Musician Despite Network Ban

  The artist won the voter popularity award, even with a lack of television promotions. JYJ's Junsu proved his popularity can withstand any barrier.

  01.14.16 | 11:36AM EST

• Korean Record Labels Diversify Business Practices As Growth Rate Slows

  Korean music companies are looking to other industries for new revenue. The world of K-pop continues to grow as Korean entertainment agencies focus attention on new endeavors thanks to a changing environment.

  01.13.16 | 11:41AM EST

• Dream Star Entertainment Looks Into Legal Action After Tahiti Member Ji Soo Exposes Indecent Proposal From 'Sponsor'

  The singer uploaded a series of scandalous text messages to her Instagram account that appear to reveal a "sponsor" offer from an older man.

  01.12.16 | 12:35PM EST

• Korean Police Officers Perform Dance Routine To Big Bang's 'Bang Bang Bang'

  Korean police grooved to the popular boy group's catchy anthem in a fantastic dance cover video.

  01.12.16 | 11:33AM EST

• 'Reply 1988' Lead Ryu Jun Yeol Unhurt In Car Accident While Traveling To Set

  The accident occurred while the actor was on his way to film for the final episodes of "Reply 1988."

  01.12.16 | 10:00AM EST