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• 'Pandora' features Kim Nam-gil as typical guy-turned hero amid nuclear disaster

  Pandora, a movie directed by Park Jung-woo, portrays the disaster caused by nuclear energy. Kim Nam-gil is playing the lead role, an ordinary power plant employee-turned-hero.

  December 12, 2016 12:12 PM EST

• Jo In Sung, Kim Woo Bin, Lim Joo Hwan return from EXO concert in Japan

  Jo In Sung, Kim Woo Bin and Lim Joo Hwan were seen at the Gimpo airport in Korea. They were reported to be returning from EXO's concert in Japan. Their pictures were circulated on Instagram where they were clicked hiding their identities behind masks and scarves.

  December 12, 2016 12:12 PM EST

• YouTube reveals top 10 K-Pop MVs most beloved by Koreans in 2016

  Youtube released a list of top 10 most love MVs by Koreans in 2016 on December 8. TWICE's "Cheer Up" tops the list while MC The Max's "No Matter Where" is placed fifth.

  December 12, 2016 12:12 PM EST

• YG Entertainment explains details behind Big Bang comeback on December 12

  Big Bang is making a comeback on December 12. An interview with a YG representative revealed the reason behind choosing this date. They will be releasing "MADE THE FULL ALBUM" along with new tracks too. Such will be the last album of the whole group as T.O.P is set to join military service from February next year.

  December 11, 2016 12:12 AM EST

• ‘Five Senses’: Pentagon teases with new mini album

  Cube Entertainment's newest South Korean boy group released their first mini album on October 10, 2016. They are back again with their second mini album, which was released on December 7, 2016. The group came up with different kinds of teaser posters.

  December 10, 2016 12:12 PM EST

• Iron and Kidoh jailed for smoking marijuana

  On November 24, South Korean rappers Iron and Kidoh received suspended jail terms from a district court in Seoul on charges of drug use.The two rappers were charged for the consumption of Marijuana when an acquaintance of theirs was arrested for an attempted theft at a sauna in Gangnam. The guy who was arrested tested positive for drugs, which led to the investigation of others who were suspected of drug use. During the test, both Iron and Kidoh were found positive for use of Marijuana.Iron had already been charged for three counts of marijuana use in the December 2014 and March 2015, while Kidoh was accused of smoking Marijuana in Bangkok bar in October 2015.According to South Korean law, use of Marijuana is banned and it carries a maximum 5 years penalty in prison for using or fine upto 50 million won.Iron was expecting an eight month jail sentence, due to his previous charges. However, he ended up being charged with two-year probation instead. On the other hand Kidoh was charged with one-year probation in place of six-month jail sentence. They are also required to pay fine and attend a rehab for 40 hours.Iron is a solo artist known very well for his role in TV show “Show me The Money” and he recently released his full-length album, ‘ROCKBOTTOM’, which had previous controversy over explicit Kidoh. While Kidoh is a former of the idol group TOPP DOGG and was supposed to hold a tour in the US this December which looks unsure now.Concerning his drug charges, Iron stated in a previous interview, “First of all, as a Korean citizen I went against the law and I am waiting to receive sentence for my wrong doings. However, I don’t think marijuana is a drug.” Both rappers are still active in the music industry, despite the recent drug scandal.

  December 02, 2016 04:12 PM EST