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• 2NE1’s 10th Anniversary Reunion Delivers Heavy Dose of K-pop Nostalgia

  Though K-pop quartet 2NE1 disbanded in 2016, all members -- CL, Dara, Bom, and Minzy -- took time to celebrate their 10th anniversary on May 17 with an Instagram Live broadcast.

  May 20, 2019 11:05 AM EDT

• Monsta X Gets Animated for ‘We Bare Bears’ Appearance

  K-pop stars conquering the stateside isn't just about making to music charts and selling out concerts -- it's also about appearing in TV shows. And seven-piece Monsta X took this to another level as they starred not just on a talk show but on a hit cartoon series!

  May 18, 2019 10:05 AM EDT

• ITZY Prepares for their First Comeback Following Strong Debut

  Yeji, Ryujin, Lia, Yuna, and Chaeryeong -- collectively known as JYP Entertainment’s newest girl group ITZY -- are gearing up for their first-ever comeback.

  May 14, 2019 11:05 AM EDT

• SHINee to Celebrate 11th Anniversary with Special Exhibition

  May 2019 marks the 11th anniversary of SHINee. And as a way to celebrate the momentous milestone, the K-pop boy band is set to hold an 11-day long special exhibition.

  May 13, 2019 10:05 AM EDT

• Rookie Boy Band TXT to Launch First-ever Reality Show, ‘ONE DREAM.TXT’

  Fans of rookie boy band TXT (Tomorrow x Together) will soon be able to get a behind-the-scene glimpse of the group’s US tour through their first-ever reality show.

  May 13, 2019 09:05 AM EDT

• Confirmed: Lee Dong Wook to Star in Im Siwan’s Drama Comeback

  The production team behind “Strangers From Hell” has confirmed that A-list actor Lee Dong Wook will be joining Im Siwan’s drama comeback following the latter’s military discharge.

  May 13, 2019 09:05 AM EDT

• Shin Min Ah Looks Sharp and Dauntless in ‘Advisor’ Teaser Photos

  After 2017’s “Tomorrow With You,” A-list Korean actress Shin Min Ah is returning to the small screen with JTBC’s upcoming drama “Advisor.”

  May 10, 2019 01:05 PM EDT

• Joo Won In Talks for His First Drama Following Military Discharge

  Joo Won’s agency Hwayi Brothers has recently confirmed that the award-winning K-pop actor has been offered the lead role in an SBS drama titled “Hotel Alice.”

  May 10, 2019 01:05 PM EDT

• Lee Sung Kyung to Hold First-Ever Fan Meeting in Japan in June

  Hallyu star Lee Sung Kyung is coming to Japan next month for her first-ever fan meeting in the said country. The model-turned-actress' "Be Joyful" fan meeting will take place on Jun 21 at the Shinagawa Intercity Hall in Tokyo. The event will be held twice -- first at 3 p.m. and then at 7 p.m. -- to accommodate more of her following.

  May 10, 2019 11:05 AM EDT

• WINNER Builds Up Anticipation for New Mini Album with a Series of Teasers

  Four-piece boy group WINNER is dropping their newest mini album "WE" on May 15 and building much anticipation for the said release is a series of teasers that spell out aesthetics at its finest.

  May 10, 2019 11:05 AM EDT

• Eric Nam’s Newest Single ‘Runaway’ Credits American Pop Star Lauv as Co-Composer

  Korean-American singer Eric Nam dropped a new digital single titled "Runaway." Fresh and breezy, the track is about wanting to escape the realities of the world and longing to always be in the company of the apple of your eyes. The pop tune, which showcases the musical act's handsome vocals, is co-composed by no less than American pop star Lauv.

  May 10, 2019 11:05 AM EDT

• NU’EST’s Latest Single ‘Bet Bet’ Gives Them Their First Music Show Triumph

  The May 8 episode of MBC’s “Show Champion” is truly a moment to remember for NU’EST and their LOVEs.

  May 10, 2019 11:05 AM EDT

• SNSD’s Sooyoung Signs an Exclusive Contract with Saram Entertainment

  Choi Sooyoung of SNSD has recently signed an exclusive contract with Saram Entertainment. With her new agency, the singer-actress is hoping to further improve her acting skills and expand her horizons.

  May 08, 2019 11:05 AM EDT

• INFINITE’s Nam Woo Hyun Tops Int’l iTunes Charts with ‘A New Journey’

  INFINITE’s Nam Woo Hyun delivers a strong solo comeback as his third mini album “A New Journey” topped the iTunes Top Album charts in five different countries including the Philippines, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, and Taiwan.

  May 08, 2019 11:05 AM EDT

• Lee Min Ho’s K-drama Comeback is a Reunion with ‘The Heirs’ Writer, Kim Eun Sook

  Following his much-anticipated military discharge, Hallyu star Lee Min Ho is all-set to return to K-drama land. And his return to the small screen will serve as a reunion project with “The Heirs” writer Kim Eun Sook.

  May 08, 2019 11:05 AM EDT

• GOT7 Hypes up Fans with Teaser Photos for May Comeback

  This May 20, Korean pop septet GOT7 will be releasing their newest album, “Spinning Top.” And to hype up fans for their forthcoming comeback, the group dropped teaser photos last May 7.

  May 08, 2019 11:05 AM EDT

• After Successful Comeback, NU’EST Surprises Fans with Pre-Debut Song Release

  As a way to extend their deepest gratitude to their fans called LOVEs, five-piece K-pop boy band NU’EST dropped a track titled “Blessing.”

  May 08, 2019 11:05 AM EDT

• Apink to Chronicle Recent Jeju Island Trip in New Reality Show, ‘Everybody Ready!’

  Six-piece Korean girl group Apink is set to star in a new reality show chronicling their recent trip to Jeju Island.

  May 06, 2019 08:05 AM EDT

• Super Junior’s Kyuhyun is Set to Grace This Year’s Seoul Jazz Festival

  Even before his actual military discharge on May 7, Super Junior’s Kyuhyun is already making the rounds online with upcoming projects lined up for him -- one of which is his anticipated stint at this year’s Seoul Jazz Festival.

  May 06, 2019 08:05 AM EDT

• Xiumin Receives Warm Send-off Messages from EXO Members Ahead of Military Enlistment

  Before enlisting in the military on May 7, K-pop star Xiumin has received send-off messages from his fellow EXO members during his fan meeting on May 4.

  May 06, 2019 08:05 AM EDT

• AB6IX, IZ*ONE Added as Performers For KCON New York 2019

  As announced on May 2, KCON USA is adding two more performers to its list of performers for the anticipated KCON New York 2019. Joining fellow K-pop groups ATEEZ, EVERLOW, TXT, SF9, and NU’EST are girl group IZ*ONE and all-boys quintet AB6IX.

  May 06, 2019 08:05 AM EDT

• SBS Super Concert’ Hong Kong Lineup Boasts K-pop Heavyweights: Taeyeon, EXO, MAMAMOO, and More

  Following its immensely successful kick-off at the Gwangju World Cup Stadium last April 28, SBS is slated to bring its highly anticipated SBS Super Concert to Hong Kong on July 6.

  May 04, 2019 04:05 PM EDT

• Head in the Clouds 2019 Headliners Revealed: iKON, GOT7’s Jackson, and More

  Head in the Clouds, an Asian music-centered festival hosted by record label 88rising in the US, will be bringing iKON and GOT7’s Jackson Wang to Los Angeles, California on August 17, 2019.

  May 04, 2019 04:05 PM EDT

• EXID to Release a New Mini Album Prior to Hiatus

  K-pop quintet EXID - composed of Solji, LE, Hani, Hyelin, and Jeonghwa -- is set to release a new mini album on May 15, their agency Banana Culture Entertainment confirmed on May 3.

  May 04, 2019 04:05 PM EDT

• Complete List: Winners of the 55th Baeksang Arts Awards

  Honoring the cream of the crop in the South Korean film and television industries, the prestigious Baeksang Arts Awards held its 55th edition last May 1, Wednesday, at the Coex Convention and Exhibition Center in Seoul.

  May 04, 2019 04:05 PM EDT

• Dua Lipa Joins and Blackpink for a Surprise ‘Kiss and Make Up’ Performance

  Blinks who attended the New Jersey stop of their “In Your Area” tour got a wonderful surprise as Grammy-award winning pop star Dua Lipa joined Blackpink on stage for a performance of their song, “Kiss and Makeup.”

  May 04, 2019 04:05 PM EDT

• BTS Bags Top Duo/Group at the 2019 BBMAs

  BTS bagged the “Top Duo/Group” trophy at the 2019 Billboard Music Awards held on May 1 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

  May 04, 2019 04:05 PM EDT

• EXO’s Xiumin to Release Debut Solo Song As He Enlists in Military

  EXO’s Xiumin is heading for the military on May 7. And as a parting gift for his fans, he is set to unveil his first official solo single two days after.

  May 04, 2019 03:05 PM EDT

• MOMOLAND Will Go for a Ballad in May Comeback

  After giving K-pop fans across the globe the LSS-inducing “Bboom Bboom” and “Baam,” the girls of MOMOLAND will now tone the mood to a more mellow degree in their forthcoming comeback.

  May 04, 2019 03:05 PM EDT

• Henry is Set for a Solo Comeback this May, His First Since SM Entertainment Departure

  Since his departure from SM Entertainment - his label of 10 years - singer-songwriter-actor Henry is finally making his long-awaited solo comeback.

  May 04, 2019 03:05 PM EDT