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• Drama Review Corner: 'Goblin' Episode 2

  Eun Tak and her part-time job, bromance scenes between the goblin and the grim reaper, and more on "Goblin" episode 2.

  December 12, 2016 01:12 PM EST

• Song Ji Hyo to host new JTBC2 show 'Song Ji Hyo’s Beauty View'

  See the beautiful side of Song Ji Hyo in upcoming new JTBC 2 show "Dubbed as one of the most beautiful stars in Korea, Song Ji Hyo will redefine what "beauty" is in her new show on JTBC2 entitled "Song Ji Hyo's Beauty View." Song Ji Hyo has recently finished her drama in JTBC, "My Wife is having an Affair this Week," alongside actor Lee Sun Gyun and now she will be returning not with drama but with a beauty show showcasing and flaunting her secret beauty regimens. According to All Kpop, "Song Ji Hyo's Beauty View" will be different from other beauty shows as Ji Hyo will be having one-on-one discussions with South Korea's beauty experts and top trendsetters. It will also have a more personal vibe compared to other shows since Ji Hyo herself will share some tips. The producers even shared that Ji Hyo self-admitted that she is pretty new to hosting beauty shows despite being a brand ambassador of different skin care products. Fans can expect that in the show, Ji Hyo will also ask her personal concerns about beauty that viewers can really relate to. Many people have seen the different sides of Ji Hyo. She is more elegant in her dramas, and she is more relaxed and outgoing on variety shows like "Running Man" where she is a permanent member. Although Ji Hyo rarely dons makeup especially on "Running Man," her co-hosts testified that Ji Hyo is really a natural beauty. It can be recalled that on one of the episodes of the said hit variety show, Kim Jong Kook's plastic surgeon brother guested and proved that Ji Hyo is one of the actresses in South Korea who have the perfect face proportion making her one of the most beautiful actresses. Male guests on the show cannot hide their fascination with Ji Hyo's beauty such as ZE:A's Dong Joon, actor Park Seo Joon, and 2AM's Seulong. Even her former co-members Gary and "Descendants of the Sun" actor Song Joong Ki agreed that Ji Hyo is indeed one of the prettiest stars in Korea. "Song Ji Hyo's Beauty View" will start airing on January 19 next year. Stay tuned for more updates only here in Kpop Starz.Song Ji Hyo's Beauty Show."

  December 12, 2016 04:12 AM EST

• BTS is the only Korean group to enter Fuse TV’s ‘20 Best Albums of 2016’

  BTS' blood, sweat, and tears are definitely paying off this year. 2016 is BTS' year as they unlocked another achievement before the year ends.

  December 12, 2016 04:12 AM EST

• BTOB’s back with 'Christmas Time'

  BTOB's in town this Christmas season with “Christmas Time." Guess who is joining the Christmas jingles bandwagon? It is none other than the boys of BTOB! Several Korean artists have released their Christmas singles and BTOB joins this roster as they just released their official music video for "Christmas Time.

  December 12, 2016 04:12 AM EST

• Drama Review Corner: “7 First Kisses” Episode 1

  Spoil yourselves with this "7 First Kisses" spoilers. (Photo : Lotte Duty Free) "7 First Kisses", the most awaited mini web drama series of Lotte Duty-Free, just kicked off with their premiere episode last December 4.

  December 12, 2016 04:12 AM EST

• Drama Review Corner: "My Wife is having an Affair this Week" Episode 9

  Before you watch the finale, make some time to know about the twists in Episode 9! (Photo : JTBC) Episode 9 is another rollercoaster ride of emotions as several upturn of events happened to the characters of "My Wife is having an Affair this Week".

  December 08, 2016 11:12 PM EST

• New 'Goblin' stills show chemistry between Lee Dong Wook and Yoo In Na

  The grim reaper and the chicken store owner are finally going to meet! (Photo : tvN) It seems that there's a new reason why people will look forward to Fridays.

  December 08, 2016 11:12 PM EST

• Drama Review Corner: Impressions on Episodes 1 and 2 of ‘Goblin’

  See Kpop Starz' review of this jam-packed tvN drama! There is a new tvN drama in town! It's none other than the star-studded "Goblin".

  December 07, 2016 03:12 PM EST

• Seventeen's Seungkwan revealed what he can't do on 'Hello Counselor'

  Find out what Seungkwan can't do. Hint: you can surely do it. (Photo : KBS 2) What is the thing that you can do that Seventeen's Seungkwan can't? On December 5, Seungkwan and Jonghan appeared as guests on KBS2's "Hello Counselor" as part of their promotion for their latest single "Boom Boom".

  December 07, 2016 03:12 PM EST

• Seventeen 'boomed' on showcase for latest single 'Boom Boom'

  Missed them? Well, fans are in for a treat as Seventeen presents new song "Boom Boom". (Photo : Kpop Map/Pledis Entertainment) Last December 5, Seventeen had their showcase at the Blue Square Concert Hall in Seoul, South Korea for their latest single entitled "Boom Boom.

  December 07, 2016 03:12 AM EST

• JYP's plans for Jeon So Mi after IOI's disbandment

  It seems that there's a lot of plans in store for IOI's biracial member, Jeon So Mi. After the success of IOI, a girl group produced under the talent show entitled "Produce 101", it is already set to disband on 2017.

  December 06, 2016 01:12 PM EST

• Big Bang to feature on 'Infinite Challenge'

  It's always sweeter the second time around, and the same goes for Big Bang on their second guesting as a group on "Infinite Challenge."

  December 06, 2016 01:12 PM EST

• Fresh faces: Three little-known boy groups who debuted in 2016

  The year 2016 is one for new entrants in the K-Pop world. Take time to know these three boy groups! 누구세요? "Nuguseyo" is a common Korean phrase which translates to "who are you".

  December 06, 2016 01:12 PM EST

• Thunder's thoughts on his first solo album

  After his boy group life as a former member of MBLAQ, how does Thunder feel about his solo album? Guess who's back? It's none other than former MBLAQ member, Thunder! In a recent news by All Kpop, Park Sang Hyun, or more commonly known as Thunder or 천둥 in hangul, just dropped the tracks included in his debut as a solo artist after leaving J.

  December 06, 2016 12:12 PM EST

• EXO's D.O. and 'Jealousy Incarnate' actor Jo Jung Suk on 'Running Man' Episode 327

  As part of their promotion for their movie "Brother", EXO's D.O. and actor Jo Jung Suk appeared in Running Man.

  December 01, 2016 09:12 AM EST

• Kim Jong Kook and Mighty Mouth's Shorry J: Friends of Sangchu who helped him during hiatus

  It's good to know that true friends exist in the hallyu world. Mighty Mouth recently had their photoshoot with bnt International! On a recent report by Kpop Music, the hiphop duo also had an interview after the photoshoot.

  December 01, 2016 09:12 AM EST

• BTS will fly to US for their world tour

  Guess who's flying off to the US? It's none other than BTS! Jimin, Jungkook, J-Hope, V, Suga, Jin, and Rap Monster are flying to the United States of America as part of their "The Wings Tour.

  December 01, 2016 07:12 AM EST

• Read Dara and CL's letters to their fans after their disbandment

  Here's the translated letters of Dara and CL for BLACKJACKS. On November 24, BLACKJACKS all over the globe were stunned as YG Entertainment released the news of 2NE1's disbandment.

  November 30, 2016 03:11 PM EST

• Taeyeon: 'I'm not obsessed over ratings'

  Girls' Generation's Taeyeon proves that she's after quality on her songs as a solo artist.

  November 30, 2016 03:11 PM EST

• Baek Ah Yeon and Got7's JB holiday comeback with 'Just Because'

  Guess who's returning to town for a comeback this season? It's Baek Ah Yeon featuring JB! Someone is coming and returning to K-Pop town this Christmas season! Fans would be glad to hear the sweet voice of the Kpop Star Season 1 runner up Baek Ah Yeon again as she is set to comeback with a holiday album with the single entitled "Just Because".

  November 30, 2016 03:11 PM EST

• 2NE1 so sorry for not releasing their album before disbandment

  Here's 2NE1's official statement regarding their supposed album. In case you missed it, the YG Entertainment's flagship girl group 2NE1 just got disbanded.

  November 30, 2016 03:11 PM EST

• Cosmic Girl returns with 'Don't You Worry 'bout Me' featuring San E

  Former RaNia Jooyi, now Cosmic Girl, returns with a new single. Fans of former RaNia member, Jooyi now known as the Cosmic Girl, shouldn't worry about their beloved rapper as she comes back with the single entitled "Don't You Worry 'Bout Me" featuring another famous rapper, San E.

  November 30, 2016 04:11 AM EST

• K-Pop video director Cha Eun Taek charged with corruption

  Cha Eun Taek, a popular director of K-Pop MVs, just got involved in a corruption scandal. The world of Korean pop music experienced another shock when news of popular K-Pop MV director Cha Eun Taek getting charged for his involvement in cases of corruption scandals and embezzlements.

  November 30, 2016 04:11 AM EST

• Ex-MBLAQ member Thunder on the works for his solo album and shows teaser photo

  Do you miss Sandara Park's younger brother? Well, he's set to come back very soon! As loud as his stage name, Thunder is set to come back as a solo singer-songwriter.

  November 28, 2016 01:11 PM EST

• Feel the Christmas season with MAMAMOO's 'Memory'

  MAMAMOO didn't disappoint with their powerful vocals showcased in their very timely single "Memory."

  November 26, 2016 01:11 PM EST

• 'Legend of the Blue Sea' Episode 2 recap

  Before you start watching the episodes this week, have a recap of what happened in 'Legend of the Blue Sea' Episode 2.

  November 26, 2016 01:11 PM EST

• BLACKPINK: First K-Pop Girl Group to enter the Canadian Billboard 100

  The four girls of BLACKPINK are surely as hot as their single "Playing with Fire" as they entered the Canadian Billboard 100.

  November 25, 2016 06:11 PM EST

• SISTAR shows support for LGBTQ community through latest single 'One More Day'

  Hyorin, Bora, Soyu, and Dasom add up to the list of K-Pop artists who support the LGBTQ community in their newest controversial MV for "One More Day."

  November 25, 2016 05:11 PM EST

• "My Wife's Having An Affair" Episode 8 recap in quotes

  Can't get enough of this new JTBC drama starring Song Ji Hyo and Lee Sun Kyun? Indulge yourselves with the latest spoilers and, of course, some quotable quotes from "My Wife's Having An Affair"

  November 24, 2016 09:11 AM EST

• 2016 Melon Music Awards winners announced

  Here's the complete list of all the winners in this year's Melon Music Awards. Several influential artists in the field of Korean pop music received distinctions and awards in the 2016 Melon Music Awards (MMA) held last November 19 in the Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul, South Korea.

  November 24, 2016 07:11 AM EST