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  Stray Kids' Hyunjin Stuns in New Elle Magazine Cover

  Extra, extra, read all about it! Stray Kids' Hwang Hyunjin graces yet another magazine cover that fans will surely be pleased with. The 24-year-old main dancer and visual has been announced as Elle Korea's newest cover model, with social media posts showing Hyunjin in an elevated grunge look. In the accompanying interview, Hyunjin talks about his work ethic, his love for his members, and how STAY continues to inspire him.

  May 15, 2024 03:05 AM EDT

• Monster Rookies CIX Takes their First Win with Debut Song 'Movie Star'

  Monster Rookies CIX Takes their First Win with Debut Song 'Movie Star' Only a week after their debut, CIX takes their first win on SBS MTV’s “The Show!” The five-member boy group from C9 Entertainment debuted on July 23rd, 2019 with ‘Movie Star’, the title track of their first EP HELLO Chapter 1: Hello, Stranger.

  July 31, 2019 09:07 PM EDT

• [KCON LA] Stray Kids, MAMAMOO, MOMOLAND, ONEUS, ATEEZ and Chung Ha Are The First Set Of Artists For KCON 2019 LA

  Concert tickets to KCON USA presented by Toyota will go on sale July 12 at 12:00 p.m. PT while convention tickets on July 15 12:00 p.m. PT.

  June 20, 2019 09:06 PM EDT

• KCON 2019 Japan Proves TWICE and IZ*ONE's Power In The Country

  The last day of celebration solidified both girls groups' popularity in Japan. (Photo : KCON 2019 JAPAN) Over the course of the years, the KpopStarz team always focused coverage on KCON USA in both New York and Los Angeles.

  May 22, 2019 08:05 AM EDT

• iKON, Jackson Wang, DPR Live and More Join 88rising's Head in the Clouds Music & Arts Festival

  88rising continues to their venture to put Asian acts up front with 'Head in the Clouds'. Names like Rich Brian, Joji and Higher Brothers are no stranger to the young Asian community today, thanks to 88rising.

  May 04, 2019 01:05 AM EDT

• Justin Park Makes His Mark with Debut Album 'Places Like Home'

  The Korean-American artist, hailing for Los Angeles, released his first studio album earlier this December.

  December 17, 2018 08:12 PM EST

• DPR LIVE to Embark in First Ever World Tour with '2018 Coming To You Live' Tour

  Hitting up North America, Europe and Asia-Pacific, DPR Live may, or may not, be coming to you live in a city near you!

  August 29, 2018 01:08 AM EDT

• TWICE, NU’EST W, IN2IT, and Davichi Added to KCON 18 LA Lineup

  KCON USA continues to hype up this year's Los Angeles lineup dropping four more artists. After a week of buffering time post-KCON 2018 New York, KCON USA shoots back with by name dropping four artists for KCON 2018 in Los Angeles, CA.

  July 07, 2018 09:07 PM EDT

• The Power of K-Pop at the Prudential Center

  Holding the annual "All Things Hallyu" event since its east coast expansion, it is very safe to say the venue has become the east coast home of K-pop.

  June 18, 2018 01:06 PM EDT

• UP10TION to Embark on '1st US Meet and Live Tour: Candyland' This Summer

  After performing in the States for the first time last Summer at KCON, the boys of UP10TION will make their return on U.S. grounds and Puerto Rico this June.

  June 11, 2018 10:06 PM EDT

• Wanna One, Chungha, Momoland, Crush and Dynamic Duo to Perform at KCON 2018 in LA!

  KCON returns to the Staples Center with an already start-studded lineup. But they're just getting started.

  June 10, 2018 11:06 PM EDT

• Moments We Love from The Rose's 2018 Paint it Rose World Tour (REVIEW)

  A recap on what went down at Irving Plaza with one of Korea's finest rock bands. The Rose kicked off the North American leg of their 2018 Paint it Rose World Tour with their performance at Irving Plaza in New York on May 19th, 2018.

  May 25, 2018 08:05 PM EDT

• JUST MUSIC Gives a Taste of What Korean Hip-Hop is Really Like on 'We Effect Tour'

  WESKE Entertainment held an event Korean hip-hop lovers would never forget. Ever wondered how it feels to be part of the hip-hop scene in Korean? WESKE Entertainment brought a taste of last month in New York during the "We Effect" tour.

  May 25, 2018 04:05 PM EDT

• MXM Shakes Up Kuala Lumpur With Liveliness and Charm

  Get a glimpse of what went down in Kuala Lumpur with MXM. (Photo : Yatt & Joz) MXM, a project unit under Brand New Music, recently visited Kuala Lumpur for the Malaysian leg of their Match Up Fan Meeting tour.

  May 07, 2018 10:05 PM EDT

• Red Velvet and Pentagon Added to KCON 2018 NY Lineup

  The two group are the last two artists announced for this year's "All Things Hallyu" festivities.

  May 07, 2018 10:05 PM EDT

• ILLIONAIRE And AMBITION To Hold First U.S. Co-Headlining Tour

  Two of Korea's most recognizeable (and hyped) crews will be ringing in December with a U.S. tour beginning Nov. 30!

  November 14, 2017 06:11 PM EST

• Just Music Crew To Take Over L.A. And New York This Fall With 'We Effect' Tour

  One of Korea's hottest hip-hop crews are coming to town to bring in the noise for fall. Korean hip-hop has expontentially expanded beyond the country's borders and gained fans and listeners from other countries.

  November 14, 2017 06:11 PM EST

• SEVENTEEN Lights Up New York For '2017 SEVENTEEN 1ST WORLD TOUR "DIAMOND EDGE" IN NORTH AMERICA!'

  Brought together by fans and MyMusicTaste, one of K-Pop's finest idol groups tears down the house for a fully jam packed show.

  September 05, 2017 08:09 AM EDT

• 'Show Me The Money' Rappers REDDY & G2 To Take On North America With 'Universe X G2's Life - North American Tour 2017'

  The two rappers will be on North American grounds sooner than you know it. Weske Entertainment, CHL Entertainment and Method One Agency recently announced two of the hottest Korean rappers, REDDY & G2, will embark on their first North American tour, 'Universe X G2's Life - North American Tour 2017.

  May 09, 2017 11:05 AM EDT

• CL's 'HELLO BI+CHES TOUR 2016' Kicks Off This Weekend In New York

  Just a few days away and the Baddest Female in K-Pop - or Pop, rather - is about to kick off her first ever North American solo tour.

  October 27, 2016 03:10 PM EDT

• DramaFever to Expand Overseas!

  Thanks to DramaFever, the growing demands of Korean Dramas in other countries are finally being met!

  August 01, 2016 10:08 PM EDT

• Halo Championship Series: Pro League Finals Takes on KCONLA 2016!

  Halo Championship Series: Pro League Finals Takes on KCONLA 2016! The Halo Championship Series (HCS) Pro League Summer 2016 Season Finals will be taking place at KCON 2016 LA presented by Toyota! Tickets went on sale on July 15 at 10 a.

  July 27, 2016 09:07 PM EDT

• Lee Byung Hun Receives A Star Award at the 2016 New York Asian Film Festival

  The actor made an appearance at New York City's Lincoln Center alongside his beloved wife and actress, Lee Min Jung.

  July 19, 2016 09:07 PM EDT

• f(x) Victoria To Star in New Drama 'Ice Fantasy'

  It looks like EXO's Xiumin isn't the only one taking the screens in the company! f(x) leader Victoria Song will be starring in the drama Ice Fantasy along side superstar Feng Shao Feng.

  July 15, 2016 01:07 AM EDT

• EXO Xiumin's Movie 'Seondal' with Yoo Seung Ho Debut Gets North American Screening

  EXO Xiumin's Movie 'Seondal' with Yoo Seung Ho Debut Gets North American Screening It looks like EXO is expanding their horizons as members branch out to different fields of entertainment besides music.

  July 14, 2016 01:07 PM EDT

• A Look Back At A First Timer's KCON NY 2016 - Day 2

  I can't even emphasize how lit it was. (Photo : Angie Mills for KpopStarz ) Entering the second day of KCON NY made me excited than I was the day before.

  July 12, 2016 08:07 PM EDT

• Vasco & Black Nut Take on the United Kingdom

  Vasco & Black Nut Take on the United Kingdom Show Me the Money's top rappers are going to be taking on London this summer. Rapper's Vasco and Black Nut will be performing together at ELECTROWERKZ this month.

  July 11, 2016 11:07 PM EDT

• A Look Back At A First Timer's KCON NY 2016 - Day 1

  A recap in the eye's of a first time KCON attendee. After almost a decade of being a K-Pop fan and missing out on KCON ever since the beginning, I finally had the chance to make it to the mecca of the All Things Hallyu event.

  July 08, 2016 02:07 PM EDT

• CL To Bring The Party In One 'Young Night' In Mexico City

  The baddest gal in K-Pop is set to make the roof on fire next month. Summer's here and the nights are endless with parties throughout. Next month, Korean music's Baddest Female is set to take over Mexico City for one night.

  June 29, 2016 12:06 AM EDT

• 5 Reasons Why You Should Go To KCON NYC

  Things you should know! KCON NY kicks off on Friday, Jun. 24, 2016 at Prudential Center in Newark, NJ. Besides the biggest K-Pop concert to touch the east coast since last Summer's, there are five other things fans should know about the All Things Hallyu event that can be convenient to your liking! 1.

  June 24, 2016 12:06 AM EDT