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• K-Pop Album Double Take: TWICE Attain Near Perfection On Their Debut EP 'The Story Begins' [VIDEO]

  Though they were chosen from a group of previously unknown performers courtesy of the South Korean reality TV program "Sixteen," TWICE pull off an incredible feat on "The Story Begins," released Oct. 20.

  12.19.15 | 2:24PM EST

• BoA Re-Releases 'Meri Kuri' With New Music Video Just In Time For The Holidays

  For many fans, the song still manages to capture the holiday feeling with its sweet message of love on a cold winter night.

  12.18.15 | 9:03AM EST

• Review: Yolhoon Receive An Extraterrestrial Transmission From The Starman On Their Self-Titled Debut Single [AUDIO]

  On Yolhoon's debut single, released Wednesday, they don't just pay homage to David Bowie in vocal inflection and production, they both channel EDM and mid-career material of Radiohead and U2.

  12.17.15 | 7:23PM EST

• Zico Tells The Story Of A Young Rapper Through His Latest EP 'Gallery'

  Fans are sure to be amazed with Zico's maturity and honesty when it comes to the Korean music industry.

  12.17.15 | 10:19AM EST

• Review: Lovelyz Return With A Cure For Your Winter Blues On Their Uplifting New Single 'For You' [VIDEO]

  South Korean girl group Lovelyz latest single "For You," released on Dec. 7, is a cheery mid-tempo slice of K-pop, driven by a peppy electro groove and an optimistic-feeling chorus.

  12.16.15 | 4:48PM EST

• K-Pop Double Take: Wave Your Hands In The Air For illinit's Anthemic Album Track 'Beer In My Backpack' From 'Made In '98' [AUDIO]

  Bump "Beer In My Backpack," the standout cut from the 11-song album "Made In '98" released on Nov. 25 by South Korean rapper illinit and you may find yourself waving your hand in the air like you just don't care.

  12.15.15 | 8:18PM EST

• Basterd Break New Ground In Korean Rap Scene With 'Intro'

  Get ready to listen to the strangest sounds in the world come together to make great music. (Photo : Music Works Entertainment) The Korean hip-hop scene has turned attention to a pair of rookie rappers.

  12.15.15 | 10:15AM EST

• EXO Give Fans A Holiday Treat With 'Sing For You' [Fan Review]

  The SM Entertainment boy group returned on December 10 with a new holiday EP. (Photo : SM Entertainment) EXO returned on Dec. 10 with yet another unwarranted holiday album that has nothing to do with any festivities known to man, other than spending money- wait, sneaky sneaky.

  12.15.15 | 9:29AM EST

• K-Pop Beyond The Charts: Korean Rapper Freelow Keeps His Cool On 'To Hayden' From 'Halftime Mixtape' [AUDIO]

  On "To Hayden," from Freelow's "Halftime Mixtape," (released Friday) the squarely quantized rhythm track creates the perfect sense of detachment and the springboard for Freelow's best performance on the album.

  12.14.15 | 4:35PM EST

• Review: 'Show Me The Money 4' Finalist Innovator And Scary P Of High Flies Flow Over Gospel-Infused Post-Bop On 'iiF' [AUDIO]

  "iiF" the latest single released Wednesday by Innovator, a semi-finalist on the fourth season of the rap competition "Show Me The Money," and Scary P of the group High Flies is a powerful and creative beat.

  12.11.15 | 5:45PM EST

• K-Pop Throwback: Examining The Magical Qualities Of Haihm's 2014 Single 'Bird No Singing' [VIDEO]

  In her riveting single from 2014, "Bird No Singing," Korean electronic producer Haihm uses technology and inginuity to make modern-day magic in her music.

  12.10.15 | 5:46PM EST

• K-Pop Double Take: Korean Rapper Wekeyz Teams Up With Kirin And Hoody To Create A '90s Throwback With Some Class On 'Want Me Girl' [AUDIO]

  A good example of the great results of a classic rap sound through a different cultural lens is "Want Me Girl," released Nov. 27 by Wekeyz and featuring vocalists Kirin and Hoody.

  12.09.15 | 7:37PM EST