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  SM Entertaiment Announces SHINee Comeback at SMTOWN LIVE 'Culture Humanity' Concert

  SHINee's back! On Jan. 1, at 1 PM KST, SM Entertainment announced a full-member SHINee comeback through SMTOWN Live's "Culture Humanity" online concert.

  January 01, 2021 08:01 PM EST

• BTS V, EXO Baekhyun, & More: ‘AiMan Commercial Index’ Reveals Most Popular Idols in China for December

  AiMan Commercial Index, China's most renowned commercial value analysis platform, reveals who the most popular K-pp idols and South Korean celebrities in China are. See who made their most popular rankings for the month of December here!

  January 01, 2021 08:01 PM EST

• Gugudan’s Leader Hana Shares Heartfelt Letter Following Group’s Disbandment

  Following Jellyfish Entertainment's announcement that Gugudan will be disbanding today, Dec. 31, leader Hana released a heartfelt letter to the group's fanbase.

  December 30, 2020 11:12 PM EST

• BoA, SHINee Taemin Top MTV's ‘Best K-Pop B-Sides of 2020’ List

  MTV released their "The Best K-Pop B-Sides of 2020" list. Keep on reading to see if your favorite b-side track made their rankings!

  December 30, 2020 10:12 PM EST

• Korean Media Outlet Selects The Hashtags That Best Represent 2020 K-Pop

  As we say goodbye to 2020 and say hello to 2021, Kuki News looks back on what happened in the music industry this year with relevant hashtags that best represent the year. Keep on reading to see what keywords they selected.

  December 30, 2020 09:12 PM EST

• BTS Jimin, BLACKPINK Jennie, and More: Korean Media Outlet Selects the ‘Sell-Out Stars’ of the Year

  South Korean media outlet Star1 selected the idols who were sell-out kings and queens this year. Keep on reading to learn more.

  December 30, 2020 08:12 PM EST

• Highly-Acclaimed Indian Music Publication Releases Their '10 Best K-Pop Albums of 2020'

  Rolling Stone India released their "10 Best K-pop Albums of 2020" list. Keep on reading to see which K-pop albums made their rankings!

  December 30, 2020 07:12 PM EST

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  Music Critic Chooses The Best K-Pop Albums of the 2010s

  As we welcome the new year, it is time we take a trip down memory lane and look back into the best albums of K-pop from the years 2010 to 2019, as selected by a music critic. Keep on reading to see if your favorite album made the list!

  December 29, 2020 09:12 PM EST

• BLACKPINK Rosé Gearing up for Solo Debut

  On Dec. 30, South Korean news outlet OSEN revealed that BLACKPINK member Rosé is gearing up for her solo debut. Keep on reading to learn all the details.

  December 29, 2020 08:12 PM EST

• Music Critic Selects the Best K-Pop Songs of the 2010s

  As 2020 comes to a close, it is time we take a look at all the amazing songs that came out from 2010 to 2019. Famous music critic Sheldon Pearce has named the best K-pop songs to come out of this time period. Keep on reading to see if your favorite K-pop song from this time made it to the list!

  December 29, 2020 07:12 PM EST

• From BLACKPINK to EXO: Korean Media Names the Top K-Pop Stars Who are the Face of Luxury Brands

  Luxury brands have fallen in love with Hallyu stars this 2020. A Korean media outlet named the top K-pop stars who perfectly represent luxury brands this year. Did your favorite idol make the list?

  December 29, 2020 03:12 AM EST

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  Bang Si Hyuk Included in Variety 500 - Top 500 Entertainment Business Leaders List

  Bang Si Hyuk, the chairman of Big Hit Entertainment, was named Variety's "Variety500," a list of the top 500 entertainment business leaders.

  December 29, 2020 12:12 AM EST

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  Military Manpower Administration Selects Idols Who are Shining Examples of Exemplary Military Service

  The Military Manpower Administration (MMA) chose to highlight several K-pop idols who have shown exemplary military service as celebrities. Keep on reading to see who they chose!

  December 28, 2020 10:12 PM EST

• ‘2020 MBC Gayo Daejejeon: THE MOMENT’ Releases Full Artist Lineup

  The "2020 MBC Gayo Daejejeon: THE MOMENT" has unveiled its full artist lineup. Keep on reading to see whose performances you can look forward to!

  December 28, 2020 10:12 PM EST

• BTS Snags Billboard Fan’s Favorite Album of 2020 Title

  Billboard has recently released the results of various year-end lists to inform their audience what the public loved during this year, 2020. With that, BTS has snagged another title as one of their albums is named "Fan's Favorite Album of 2020." Keep on reading to learn more!

  December 28, 2020 09:12 PM EST

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  TC Candler under Fire for Disrespectful Comment for BLACKPINK Jisoo + See Their Response Here

  TC Candler is currently under fire for the description they gave BLACKPINK member Jisoo in their "The 10 Most Beautiful Faces of 2020" list. Keep on reading to see why and how they responded to the situation.

  December 28, 2020 07:12 PM EST

• Girls’ Generation Taeyeon Makes Indirect Post Concerning Dating Rumors with VIXX Ravi

  Amid all the dating rumors concerning Girls' Generation member Taeyeon and VIXX's Ravi, the female idol posted a photo to her Instagram Story, indirectly talking about the allegations concerning the two. Keep on reading to learn more.

  December 28, 2020 12:12 AM EST

• Famous U.K. Publication Releases Their ‘Best K-Pop Comebacks of 2020’ List

  Metro UK released their "The Best K-Pop Comebacks of 2020 Ranked" list. Keep on reading to see which 2020 K-pop comeback made it to the list.

  December 27, 2020 10:12 PM EST

• Journalist Slammed for Defending BoA amidst Drug Smuggling Allegations

  On Dec. 26, a South Korean journalist released an article explaining why BoA had to import sleeping pills from Japan and defended the veteran idol for her actions. However, people are not reacting favorably to their work. Keep on reading for all the details.

  December 27, 2020 09:12 PM EST

• BTS, TWICE, and More: Singers' Brand Reputation Rankings for December Released

  On Dec. 27, the Korean Brand Research Institute released their brand reputation rankings for singers in South Korea for the month of December. Keep on reading to see the whole rankings here.

  December 27, 2020 09:12 PM EST

• BTS V, ASTRO Eunwoo, and More: The 100 Reveals The ‘Most Handsome Faces of K-Pop’

  The 100 released their annual "The Most Handsome Faces of K-Pop" list. Curious to see which male K-pop idol made it to the top 100? Then keep on reading here!

  December 27, 2020 07:12 PM EST

• Aespa’s Outfit Once Again Slammed for Being Strange at the ‘2020 SBS Gayo Daejun’

  On Dec. 25, SBS held their annual "Gayo Daejun" music festival. There, Aespa's outfits raised eyebrows for being strange and questionable. Keep on reading for all the details.

  December 25, 2020 09:12 PM EST

• BTS, BLACKPINK, and More: Idol Group Brand Reputation Rankings for December Released

  On Saturday, Dec. 26, the Korean Brand Research Institute released their brand reputation rankings for idol groups in December. See who made the top rankings here.

  December 25, 2020 08:12 PM EST

• CLC Elkie Requests to Terminate Exclusive Contract with Cube Entertainment Due to Unfair Treatment

  CLC member Elkie has teamed up with a law firm and has submitted a request to Cube Entertainment to terminate her exclusive contract and for the agency to pay the money she is owed.

  December 25, 2020 07:12 PM EST

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  THE BOYZ Eric Seen in Bowling Alley Without a Mask + Agency Releases Official Statement

  On Thursday, Dec. 24, photos and videos of THE BOYZ member Eric of him not wearing a mask or face shield at a bowling alley was spread to numerous online community forums. Cre.Ker Entertainment has since released an apology for his action.

  December 23, 2020 09:12 PM EST

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  Billboard Releases 'The 10 Best K-Pop Albums of 2020' List

  Billboard released their "The 10 Best K-Pop Albums of 2020: Critics' Picks" list. Keep on reading to see if your favorite K-pop albums made it to the list!

  December 23, 2020 09:12 PM EST

• Billboard Releases Their ‘20 Best K-Pop Songs of 2020’ List

  On Wednesday, Dec. 23, Billboard released their "The 20 Best K-Pop Songs of 2020: Critics' Picks." See which K-pop songs made it to the list!

  December 23, 2020 08:12 PM EST

• BTS Jimin Selected as the Celebrity People Want to Celebrate Christmas with

  BTS member Jimin has topped the list of stars people want to spend Christmas Eve with. Keep on reading to learn all the details.

  December 23, 2020 08:12 PM EST

• BTS V's Birthday is Right Around the Corner: Here's What Fans Have Planned

  Distance won't stop ARMYs! Even though they are physically far, fans still have plans to celebrate BTS member V's birthday. Here is what to expect on BTS V's birthday.

  December 23, 2020 07:12 PM EST

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  Is GOT7 Jinyoung Switching Companies? JYP Entertainment Releases Short Statement

  Following reports that GOT7 member Jinyoung was planning to leave JYP Entertainment, the company released a statement concerning the matter. Keep on reading to learn more.

  December 23, 2020 01:12 AM EST