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  ASTRO Drops Highlight Medley For Moonbin & Sanha’s Subunit Debut Album

  A highlight medley has been released for Moonbin & Sanha’s first mini-album "IN-OUT!" (Photo : Fantagio) Astro is a South Korean boy band formed by Fantagio that debuted in 2016.

  September 07, 2020 09:09 AM EDT

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  Young K Releases Cover Of "I'm Yours" On DAY6 5th Debut Anniversary

  Young K released a cover song video of Jason Mraz' "I'm Yours" on occasion of Day6's 5th Debut Anniversary.

  September 07, 2020 08:09 AM EDT

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  These 6 K-pop Idols Are Also The Best Online Gamers

  Gaming has always been an important part of Korea's youth, and the country even leads in eSports with prodigy gamers like Faker who alone has made millions from his gaming career. It is not unnatural for young idols to want to spend their free time playing online games, but some idols have simply taken it to the next level.

  September 07, 2020 08:09 AM EDT

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  These Are The Most Popular K-pop Idol Pets

  Pets can always be some of the best companions, especially when you're living away from family. Here are some of the most famous idol pets.

  September 07, 2020 07:09 AM EDT

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  These K-Pop Idols Are Also Exceptional Chefs

  Besides being amazing musicians, these idols have also proven their mettle in culinary skills. (Photo : Naver) K-Pop idols often live together with their group, if they're part of one or live alone.

  September 07, 2020 06:09 AM EDT

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  5 Korean Idols Who Are Actually Incredibly Smart

  Despite being famous for their talents in singing/dancing/rapping, there are quite a few idols that are literal geniuses.

  September 05, 2020 06:09 AM EDT

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  6 Korean Idols With Tattoos

  While tattoos are sometimes frowned upon on idols in the Korean society, here are some K-Pop idols with tattoos which hold a lot of meaning to them.

  September 05, 2020 05:09 AM EDT

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  An Interview With Multinational Rookie K-Pop Girl Group PRISMA

  We spoke with new multinational rookie K-Pop girl group PRISMA, here's what they had to say! (Photo : UnionWave Entertainment) UnionWave has recently announced the name of its first multinational K-Pop girl group, PRISMA, with members coming from South Korea, USA, Italy and Spain.

  September 05, 2020 05:09 AM EDT

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  Everyone Can't Get Enough Of These K-Pop Subunits

  Sub-units can be formed from within the same idol group, from tow of more groups under the same label or otherwise. Here are some of our favourite subunits that we cannot get enough of.

  September 04, 2020 07:09 AM EDT

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  These Are K-Pop's 4th Generation "It" Boys

  A new generation of dazzling K-Pop idols are upon us and here are some of the coolest ones! (Photo : SM/JYPE/BigHit/KQ/Cre. Ker/YGE) The vast and ever expansive past and present of K-Pop can be divided into 4 distinct generations.

  September 04, 2020 06:09 AM EDT

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  Hair Trends That Korean Idols Are Swearing By

  Fashion is an integral part of the Korean entertainment industry. Owing to the high beauty standards of South Korean celebrities, the pressure to look good is paramount. While skincare is essential, so is fashion

  September 04, 2020 05:09 AM EDT

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  Seoul-Based Entertainment Agency UnionWave To Collaborate With KpopStarz

  KpopStarz will be collaborating with Seoul-based Korean entertainment agency UnionWave, home to new multinational girl group PRISMA.

  September 04, 2020 02:09 AM EDT

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  Monster Rookie Group CRAVITY Ranks No. 1 in Tower Records Chart

  Emerging as the next generation global superstars, monster rookie group CRAVITY has topped the Japanese Tower Records Chart even before their official debut in Japan.

  September 04, 2020 02:09 AM EDT

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  Big Hit Labels to Reportedly Take Over Zico's Agency KOZ Entertainment

  Reports are floating around stating that BigHit Labels, the company of BTS and TXT, is taking over Zico's Company KOZ Entertainment.

  September 03, 2020 09:09 AM EDT

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  7 K-Pop Songs With Unlikely Western Feature Artists

  It is no surprise that K-Pop has now officially dominated the music scene not only in Asia but worldwide. People from all over the world feel connected by music in a language that they don't even know.

  September 03, 2020 09:09 AM EDT

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  EXO Chanyeol and Rapper Loopy Feature in Devine Channel's MV for "Faded"

  Producing team Devine Channel has officially released their first album! (Photo : Devine Channel) Producing team Devine Channel has officially released their first album! Devine Channel is an LA based team of producers and writers founded by CEO's Kei Kwangwook Lim and Ryan Kim.

  September 03, 2020 08:09 AM EDT

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  8 K-Pop Idols Who Are Returning From Military Service This Year

  Korean mandatory military service for men aged between 18 and 28 has existed ever since 1957. Exceptions are made for no one, not even our favorite idols! Most Korean men complete their military service in the early 20s. Typically, they will first graduate high school and complete one or two years of university and then start their military service.

  September 03, 2020 08:09 AM EDT

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  These Idols Have Visuals Straight Out of a Manhwa

  K-Pop idols are known for their talents and skills but also their incredible visuals, some to the point of Netizens thinking they actually belong in a Manhwa!

  September 03, 2020 07:09 AM EDT

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  Fans Overjoyed To Hear About B.I's Good Deeds After Drug Controversy

  Fans are rooting for B.I as insider reveals information about his charity work. (Photo : YG Entertainment) The K-Pop world was rocked and millions of fans' hearts were shaken after the controversy involving iKON's leader B.

  September 02, 2020 07:09 AM EDT

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  Sunmi Confirmed As New Head MC For "Get It Beauty"

  Sunmi is reportedly the new head MC of OnStyle's "Get It Beauty." The beauty program is returning on screen in 2020 with a brand new season this fall.

  September 02, 2020 06:09 AM EDT

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  Show Me The Money 9: Know The Producers

  The new season of "Show Me The Money" is upon us and the line up of producers has been revealed. Let us get to know these amazing artists.

  September 02, 2020 05:09 AM EDT

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  K-Pop Idols Who "Left" Their Groups

  For various reasons, idols have had to say goodbye to their dream as singers and dancers. Here's a list of members who had to leave their groups, either by will or some unexpected reason.

  September 02, 2020 05:09 AM EDT

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  Show Me The Money: Where Are The Winners Now?

  SMTM has finished 8 successful runs of the show and is all set for the ninth season. Where are the winners of the 8 seasons?

  September 02, 2020 05:09 AM EDT

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  5 Korean Indie Artists You Should Know

  Korean indie, referring to independent music in South Korea, developed in the 1990s in Hongdae, an area of North-western Seoul. It is widely regarded as the counterpart to K-Pop.

  September 01, 2020 09:09 AM EDT

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  5 Korean HipHop Artists You Should Listen To

  Besides K-pop, there is a whole industry based on the Korean Hip-Hop scene. For fans who want to get introduced to the K-HipHop scene, here are some of the top k-HipHop artists you should know about to get started. If you love idols rapping, wait till you hear the godfathers of Korean hip-hop. Get ready because this is going to be a thrilling ride.

  September 01, 2020 08:09 AM EDT

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  Here are 6 Korean Bands That You Might Not Know About

  With K-Pop being all the rage globally, it is easy to miss out on some of the best Korean bands that are in the South Korean music scene. Here's a list of 6 of the top Korean bands that you might like.

  September 01, 2020 06:09 AM EDT

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  Court Denies The Rose's Request for Contract Termination

  The Rose’s agency has stated that the band’s request for contract termination has been denied by the courts.

  September 01, 2020 06:09 AM EDT

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  K-Hip Hop Label H1GHR Music Records All Set to Dominate The Scene Once Again With New Album

  Korean Hip-Hop and R&B Label H1GHR Music Records is all set to release the first label wide compilation album, dropped a teaser for The Purge MV.

  September 01, 2020 03:09 AM EDT

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  8 K-Pop Artists Who Have Sung for Drama OSTs

  There are more than a couple of idol singers that have contributed to drama OSTs over the years. In this article, we list some of those brilliant artists!

  August 31, 2020 11:08 AM EDT

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  7 BTS Inside Jokes Only Hardcore ARMYs Would Know

  There's a million good things about being an ARMY. One of them is the unlimited stock of inside jokes that the BTS boys have shared with us. Let us take a trip down memory lane and relive some of those iconic moments while introducing newer ARMYs to them!

  August 31, 2020 08:08 AM EDT