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• What Would A 1st Place Win Mean To Dal Shabet?

  The idol group gave their two cents to how much placing first would mean to them in a recent interview with Newsen.

  February 09, 2016 11:02 PM EST

• Tickets For Korea Times Music Festival In Los Angeles Go On Sale

  The annual Korean music festival is back again this year. Considered as one of the most anticipated K-pop-related events to happen annually in the U. S.

  February 09, 2016 01:02 AM EST

• SM Entertainment To Kick Off NCT Promotions This Week

  With the release of a few teasers, SM Entertainment will finally kick off promotions for their new group.

  February 09, 2016 12:02 AM EST

• Ladies' Code Return Scheduled For End Of The Month

  The comeback will be the first time the girl group will be back as a trio after the tragic accident.

  February 08, 2016 11:02 PM EST

• Hwang Chi Yeol Places 1st On 'I Am A Singer' With Chinese Version Of Big Bang's 'Bang Bang Bang'

  The Korean singer dominated the Big Bang hit in his own rendition on the Chinese version of 'I Am A Singer."

  February 08, 2016 10:02 PM EST

• Red Velvet Help Engage New Generation Of Humanitarians As New Red Cross Youth Ambassadors

  Since 2011, SM Entertainment artists and the Red Cross have worked closely together to raise awareness for humanitarian causes.

  February 05, 2016 10:02 AM EST

• Seventeen Members To Release 'Chocolate' Collaboration With Yoon Jong Shin

  Valentine's Day just got a bit sweeter with the members of Seventeen and Yoon Jong Shin. As Valentine's Day is just around the corner, it looks like Yoon Jong Shin will make the day of love a bite more sweeter with the help of Seventeen.

  February 04, 2016 08:02 PM EST

• Monsta X Web Series 'Goodnight Teacher' Is A Big Hit In China

  The web series featuring the group is currently the talk of the country, especially on Weibo. Days after airing its first episode on Jan. 25, 2016 through Chinese streaming site iQIYI, Goodnight, Teacher featuring Monsta X has received over 8,000 views and counting.

  February 04, 2016 08:02 PM EST

• CNBLUE Fined $12,500 For Unauthorized Crying Nut Cover

  Bad news for the Korean pop rock band as a court decision this week imposed a heavy fine on the group and their agency for a copyright infringement.

  February 04, 2016 11:02 AM EST

• Conscripted Officers Donghae, Siwon And Changmin To Continue Performing As Part Of Duties

  It looks like fans won't have to worry about three of SM Entertainment's hottest idols getting out of practice during their enlistments.

  February 04, 2016 11:02 AM EST

• Brave Girls Take On New Members For Comeback

  With a total of seven members, Brave Girls are in the final stages of preparing for their comeback. Brave Girls are ready to make their comeback soon after three years of preparation and changes.

  February 03, 2016 06:02 PM EST

• EXO To Follow North American Tour With Encore Performance In Seoul

  Fans who missed out on the start of tour in Seoul now have another chance to see EXO live. It looks like fans back in Seoul have something to look forward to as EXO will be heading back home for encore performances following the North American leg of their EXO'luXion Tour.

  February 03, 2016 12:02 PM EST

• SHINee Launch DxDxD Japan Tour Expected To Draw 350,000 Fans In 9 Cities

  With a hit new album topping charts in Japan, the popular K-pop act are taking the next big step - a tour.

  February 03, 2016 11:02 AM EST

• New 4Minute Music Video Hits 1 Million Views Less Than 24 Hours After Release

  It looks like the group's fans love to "Hate" right now with the comeback making serious waves on YouTube.

  February 03, 2016 12:02 AM EST

• DEAN Teams Up With Crush And Jeff Bernat For New R&B Collaboration 'What2Do'

  The rising R&B singer collaborat with fellow contemporary artists for a soulful wintery track. Rising Korean singer DEAN joined fellow '92-liner Crush and songwriter-producer Jeff Bernat for a wintery contemporary R&B track that is sure to warm your heart.

  February 03, 2016 12:02 AM EST

• BTS Get Mixed Up In Another B-Free Controversy On Twitter

  An ongoing feud between BTS fans and Korean rapper B-Free has drawn in remarks from an American rapper who goes by the same name.

  February 02, 2016 12:02 PM EST

• 'Yong Pal' Star Joo Won To Bring 'The Best Of Him' To Thai Fans With Bangkok Concert

  The popular South Korean star will make a stop in Thailand for his "Best Of Me" tour. After a successful run on "Yong Pal" Joo Won is ready to take on his charms out of the country and to Thailand.

  February 02, 2016 11:02 AM EST

• Crayon Pop Conclude 6 Months Of Japanese Promotions With 3-Stop Concert Tour

  The Korean girl group wrapped up their Japanese promotions with a mini-tour hitting Japan's popular cities.

  February 02, 2016 11:02 AM EST

• Psy Heads To China For 3 Lunar New Year TV Appearances

  The global phenomenon will ring in the Chinese New Year with three performances. Besides breaking YouTube records, Psy is the first foreign to make an appearance on all three Chinese major broadcasting networks for the special festival.

  February 02, 2016 10:02 AM EST

• Jack Black Tells Ellen DeGeneres All About His Experience On 'Infinite Challenge'

  After touring Asia promoting "Kung Fu Panda 3," the actor-comedian stopped by 'The Ellen DeGeneres Show' and talked about his Korean variery show appearance.

  January 30, 2016 07:01 PM EST

• Dynamic Duo Want Fans To Help Plan Their Upcoming North American Tour [VIDEO]

  The K-hip-hop duo has teamed up with MyMusicTaste for a 2016 tour of the U.S. and Canada. Almost a year after of Amoeba Culture's North American Tour, Dynamic Duo will once again be back on American soil to entertain their fans.

  January 30, 2016 07:01 PM EST

• K-Pop And Computer Games Lead Korean Cultural Content Industry As Exports Top $5 Billion

  With the Hallyu Wave still hitting across the globe, Korea's content industry has exceeded $5 billion in exports in 2014, according to a new report.

  January 30, 2016 07:01 PM EST