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• Former KARA Member Kang Jiyoung To Debut As JY

  The former Kara member is going solo this time around. After parting ways with her girl group, former KARA member Kang Jiyoung will be making her international debut as JY with the help of Sony Music Entertainment Japan.

  March 16, 2016 11:03 PM EDT

• The 8th Annual Style Icon Asia To Livestream Across The Globe

  With the help of the organizers at KCON, fans worldwide can catch some of their favorite idols in style.

  March 15, 2016 12:03 AM EDT

• K-Hip-Hop Pioneers Tiger JK And Bizzy, K-Pop-Rock Band FTIsland Join Lineup For Korea Times Music Festival

  This year's festival is shaping up to have one of their best lineups of Korean music in recent memory.

  March 14, 2016 10:03 AM EDT

• Lee Hi To Perform With WINNER At Seoul Concert This Weekend

  Fresh from her comeback, Lee Hi will be making appearance alongside her YG label mates this weekend.

  March 12, 2016 03:03 PM EST

• KCON USA 2016 To Return To LA And New York This Summer

  Prayers have been heard for east coast K-pop fans who asked for an extra day of the Hallyu convention.

  March 11, 2016 02:03 AM EST

• Girls' Generation's Yoona Partners With Indie Band 10cm For Latest SM Station Single

  SM's 'Station' series continues with Girls' Generation's Yoona SM Entertainment has released another single from their Station project.

  March 11, 2016 01:03 AM EST

• AOA To Release 4th Japanese Single In April

  Korea's hottest girl group is dropping their fourth Japanese single next month. It looks like nothing's stopping AOA this year. With a successful 2015, the members of AOA are on the road conquering 2016.

  March 11, 2016 12:03 AM EST

• Hollywood Star Hugh Jackman Heads To Korea For 'Eddie The Eagle' Promotions

  Many can already consider Hugh Jackman as an honorary Korean as his love for Korea and the people never fail.

  March 10, 2016 08:03 AM EST

• KCON USA Hypes 2016 Hallyu Event In Los Angeles With Teaser Video

  And the countdown begins for the annual K-pop and K-culture event. On Saturday, Mar. 5, a 17-second teaser for KCON 2016 dropped. As another year begins, so does the hype for the next Hallyu convention in 2016.

  March 10, 2016 08:03 AM EST

• Brown Eyed Girls To Hold 10th Anniversary Concert In LA This Month

  After being considered the longest running K-pop girl group without any line-up changes, it's just right for BEG to take the celebrations outside of Korea.

  March 09, 2016 09:03 AM EST

• Roy Kim, Megan Lee, Dumbfoundead, Sung Lee To Perform At KASCON 27 Concert in New York City

  The Korean Student-organized event will be headlined with some of the most popular Korean and Korean-American artists.

  March 09, 2016 02:03 AM EST

• After Years Of Lineup Changes, LedT Announce Official Disbandment

  From names changes to member changes, rock band LedT has officially announced their disbandment. After changes in their line-up and their band name, LedT has officially disbanded.

  March 09, 2016 01:03 AM EST

• 'Fantastic Baby' Becomes 1st Non-Psy Song To Surpass 1 Million Likes On YouTube

  According to a tip from the comment section three weeks ago the Big Bang hit has surpassed 1 million likes.

  March 09, 2016 12:03 AM EST

• GFriend Join VIXX, GOT7 And DAY6 For Toronto K-Pop Con This May

  The annual Hallyu event in Canada has landed some big names for their 2016 lineup. The Toronto K-Pop Con has an impressive lineup for their 2016 Hallyu event.

  March 08, 2016 11:03 AM EST

• MYNAME Call On Fans For Help Selecting North American Tour Stops

  MyMusicTaste seems to live up to their motto, "Stop wishing, start making" with plans for a new K-pop tour underway.

  March 08, 2016 11:03 AM EST

• Seungyeon Takes Over As Leader Of CLC Ahead Of Group's Japanese Debut

  The CUBE Entertainment act has decided to shift things around before officially entering the Japanese market.

  March 08, 2016 10:03 AM EST

• GFriend And TWICE Pay Homage To Girls' Generation With 'Gee' Collaboration

  The 2009 hit gets an update by two new K-pop girl groups. It's been seven years since the release of the Girls' Generation's popular single "Gee," and now two of K-pop's hottest new girl groups are paying homage to the 2009 hit with a collaboration.

  March 08, 2016 10:03 AM EST

• Influx Of International Stars Touring And Working On Projects In Korea

  Stars from all over the world have been flocking to South Korea for tours and promotional activities in recent months.

  March 07, 2016 08:03 AM EST

• Tablo Clarifies Relationship Between HIGHGRND And YG Entertainment

  The Epik High frontman talks with Sports Illgan to discuss the affiliation between the two record labels.

  March 07, 2016 08:03 AM EST

• LISTEN NOW: New K-Pop Releases For The Weekend

  Here's a quick recap of all the awesome K-pop that came out this week. In case you've been M. I. A this week, there have been some fresh new releases you should catch up on.

  March 05, 2016 03:03 PM EST

• ZPZG Become Next K-Pop Act To Officially Disband In 2016

  After KARA, LC9 and NOM, ZPZG is the next group to announce their official disbandment. Just a quarter into the year, J Star Entertainment delivered breaking news to fans with the official announcement of K-pop group ZPZG's disbandment.

  March 04, 2016 05:03 PM EST

• Powerhouse To Launch 'Club #7' In Los Angeles

  Los Angeles' nightlife will light up with Asia's newest night club. In the heart of Los Angeles, CA is the city's premier luxury club overseeing a panoramic view of The Staples Center and L.

  March 04, 2016 04:03 PM EST

• B.A.P To Bring 'Live On Earth 2016 World Tour: USA Awake!!' To 6-Cities In April

  B.A.P is set to take over the U.S. again with their Live On Earth 2016 World Tour. In light of announcing their first ever Canadian tour, B. A. P are giving another reason for fans to "Feel So Good.

  March 04, 2016 03:03 PM EST

• K-Pop Star Turned Fashion Designer Jessica Jung Heads To Paris Fashion Week

  The stylish celebrity entrepreneur flies out to join the festivities at Paris Fashion Week. As Paris Fashion Week continues, celebrities from all over the world are flocking to the City of Light to check out the newest collections from some of the world's most celebrated designers.

  March 04, 2016 09:03 AM EST

• American Actress Chloe Moretz Appears On V App With Eric Nam

  The actress reunites with the multi-talented Korean singer and talks about what K-Pop song she's into at the moment.

  March 04, 2016 01:03 AM EST

• Seolhyun Becomes Honorary Ambassador For National Election Commission

  Seolhyun adds another job and achievement on her resume as she gets appointed as the new ambassador.

  March 04, 2016 12:03 AM EST

• Block B File Formal Complaint With Seoul Police Against Internet Trolls

  For many K-pop celebrities, being trolled on the internet is inevitable. But when lines are crossed, some stars take action.

  March 03, 2016 12:03 PM EST

• The Barberettes And No Brain Added To Korea Times Music Festival Lineup

  After playing SXSW, the two bands will be added to the annual Korean music festival concert. After taking the stage at SXSW's K-Pop Night Out, groups The Barberettes and No Brain will spice things up at the Korea Times Music Festival.

  March 03, 2016 02:03 AM EST

• TWICE Overtake 2NE1 As K-Pop Girl Group With Most Views For Debut Music Video

  JYP's girl group has surpassed YG Entertainmen't s girl group in music video views. In a tip that was brought to light on allkpop, it looks like TWICE overtook 2NE1's title for most views for their debut music video.

  March 03, 2016 02:03 AM EST

• BTOB's 3rd Japanese Single Album Lands At Number 1 On Tower Records Chart

  Another K-pop takeover has occured with BTOB ranking first on one of Japan's top music charts. With almost 100,000 copies sold, K-pop group BTOB managed to top Japan's very own Tower Records' Weekly Charts with their new single "Dear Bride.

  March 03, 2016 02:03 AM EST