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• Why Is Karaoke So Popular in Asia?

  Appearance in video games - Its popularity made it become a part of video game culture as well, the earliest example of a karaoke-based video game being the 1985 release by Nintendo Famicom named Karaoke Studio. Other video games that involve singing by the player include Get On Da Mic, World Tour, Lips, Boogie, and Disney Sing It.

  May 31, 2019 10:05 AM EDT

• Is This The Beginning Of The End for Live Concerts As We Know Them?

  Is This The Beginning Of The End for Live Concerts As We Know Them? GOT7 is one of the most popular K-pop bands in Europe. The band had a world tour this year - it has started in Seoul in May and ended in Hong Kong in August.

  May 31, 2019 10:05 AM EDT

• MBC’s ‘Radio Star’ Enlists Jinyoung of GOT7 as Special MC

  GOT7’s Jinyoung is set to appear as a special MC on MBC’s talk show, “Radio Star.” GOT7's Jinyoung is set to appear as a special MC on MBC's talk show, "Radio Star.

  May 31, 2019 09:05 AM EDT

• D.O. is the Second EXO Member to Enlist in the Military

  Following Xiumin’s enlistment last May 7, D.O. will become the second member of K-pop group EXO to serve in the military.

  May 31, 2019 09:05 AM EDT

• Going Global: Monsta X Signs Deal with Epic Records

  Korean boy band Monsta X is kicking off a new epic era in their career! Korean boy band Monsta X is kicking off a new epic era in their career! In an attempt to intensify their goal to go global, the group has recently inked a contract with Epic Records.

  May 29, 2019 02:05 PM EDT

• Lee Hi to Release New EP ‘24℃’ this May

  Before the month ends, Korean R&B-soul act Lee Hi is set to drop her much-awaited comeback EP called “24℃.”

  May 29, 2019 02:05 PM EDT

• Huayi Tencent Donates $4.2M to Sci-Fi Film Starring Song Joong Ki, Kim Tae Ri

  Huayi Tencent Entertainment, a new media company headquartered in Hong Kong, has reportedly invested around $4.2 million (5 billion won) to the sci-fi film, “Lightning Ship.”

  May 27, 2019 01:05 PM EDT

• Confirmed: Girl Group PRISTIN Officially Disbands

  Two years after their debut, 10-piece girl group PRISTIN has now officially disbanded according to a report by Yonhap News on May 24.

  May 27, 2019 01:05 PM EDT

• Kang Ha Neul Completes Military Service, To Star in Rom-Com Drama

  Korean actor Kang Ha Neul is the latest addition to the Hallyu stars who have recently completed their mandatory military service.

  May 24, 2019 10:05 AM EDT

• ‘A-Teen’ Cast to Thank Audience’s Overwhelming Support with a Fan Meeting

  Hit web drama “A-Teen” has taken the digital space by storm when its first season was released from July to September last year.

  May 24, 2019 10:05 AM EDT

• Girls Generation’s Yoona is Releasing New Music on Her Birthday

  Returning to the music scene on a sentimental note, Girls Generation’s Yoona is releasing a special album called “A Walk to Remember” on May 30 -- coinciding with her 29th birthday.

  May 23, 2019 10:05 AM EDT

• Paris Hilton to Guest Star on Korean Reality Show, ‘Why Did You Come To My Home?’

  Paris Hilton wears many hats, and one of those is being one of America’s most fabulous party lady. Viewers of “Why Did You Come To My Home?” are about to see this side of hers as the popular personality is set to appear on the new Korean reality show.

  May 23, 2019 10:05 AM EDT

• Bigbang’s T.O.P Set For July Release from Mandatory Military Service

  In a statement released on May 21, a representative from Yongsan District’s administrative office said that “Choi Seung Hyun (also known as T.O.P.) will be discharged from his mandatory service on July 8.”

  May 22, 2019 08:05 AM EDT

• Kim Go Eun Will Be Lee Min Ho’s Leading Lady in New Drama

  Creating more hype for Lee Min Ho’s newest drama — his first since he returned from the military, versatile actress Kim Go Eun is confirmed to have been cast to play the small screen offering’s lead female role.

  May 22, 2019 08:05 AM EDT

• WINNER Dominates Charts with New Single, ‘Ah Yeah’

  WINNER is back with a bang! Kicking off a new chapter in their career on a grand note -- Seungyoon, Seunghoon, Jinwoo, and Mino’s new single “Ah Yeah,” lifted from their EP “WE,” has dominated various charts in Korea and abroad.

  May 20, 2019 11:05 AM EDT

• So Ji Sub is Dating Jo Eun Jung, Asks Fans for Continued Support

  Top-caliber Korean actor So Ji Sub is confirmed to be dating Jo Eun Jung. According to a representative from his agency 51K, the two are currently in a serious relationship. The spokesperson revealed that "they first met during So Ji Sub's 'One Night of Entertainment' interview." Eun Jung, who is 17 years younger than Ji Sub, interviewed the actor who was then promoting his film "Be With You."

  May 18, 2019 10:05 AM EDT

• Yoon Seobin's Ignominous Past

  Everybody made a mistake during their childhood days but it is harder for those aspiring idols especially that the management are using them as a good role model to other people.

  May 10, 2019 11:05 AM EDT

• 2019 Shorty Awards: Blackpink wins ‘Best in Music’

  Honoring Jisoo, Jennie, Rosé, and Lisa’s towering success, the 2019 Shorty Awards recognized the group with the “Best in Music” award during its awarding ceremony held on May 5 in New York City.

  May 06, 2019 09:05 AM EDT

• Red Velvet Drops Concept Photos for Sophomore Japanese EP ‘Sappy’

  Back in January, Red Velvet dropped a bouncy Japanese single — accompanied by an aptly playful visuals — called “Sappy.” A little over three months after, the K-pop quintet released concept photos revealing a colorful theme for their upcoming sophomore Japanese EP of the same name.

  May 01, 2019 05:05 PM EDT

• EXO’s Chanyeol to Release Debut Solo Track ‘SSFW’ in Three Languages

  It's official - the long-anticipated and much-requested debut solo release of EXO's Chanyeol is happening this April 25.

  April 16, 2019 09:04 PM EDT

• IU Showcases Acting Chops Anew in Netflix Original Series, ‘Persona’

  Multi-hyphenate Lee Ji Eun — more known by the mononym IU — furthers her artistic horizons in the Netflix original series “Persona” as she portrays four different characters.

  April 16, 2019 03:04 PM EDT

• Taeyang and Daesung Bring BIGBANG Hits to Military Music Festival Stage

  Taeyang and Daesung — half of acclaimed K-pop troupe BIGBANG — made the rounds online when they brought their group’s biggest hits to the stage of a recently held military music festival.

  April 16, 2019 03:04 PM EDT

• Where is 2ne1?

  After the group's disbandment last 2016, many are wondering what happened to them and where are they now.

  April 15, 2019 09:04 PM EDT

• What's next for BlackPink after their historic moment in Coachella

  BlackPink is the first South Korean girl group to ever perform in the most awaited event every year, coachella. What is in store for them after massive success with the said event.

  April 15, 2019 09:04 PM EDT

• Momoland is back at it again with their new hit song "I'm so Hot"

  The Momoland is ready to make us go crazy again with their comeback song "I'm so Hot"

  April 12, 2019 10:04 AM EDT

• BTS new book 'Note 1' is on presale now

  BTS will be releasing their first book, "The Note 1" on March 5th, 2019 and it available in English, Japanese and Korean. You can even get a bundle with all three languages included. Price ranges from $14.00 to $20.00 depending upon the language you choose.

  January 23, 2019 02:01 PM EST

• Trolling gone viral with Jimin Pictures

  A girl who goes by Milky, trolled her dad after he claims he wants a break with BTS and Jimin. So she decided to give him a surprised. While the dad was away on a business trip, she place Jimin Pictures everywhere in the house.

  January 23, 2019 01:01 PM EST

• BTOB, Highlight and Several Kpop Stars Diplomas got revoked by South Korea's Ministry of Education

  South Korea's Ministry of Education have revoked several Kpop Idols diplomas degree at Dongshin University, after finding out many of them did not attend enough classes to fulfill the requirements for graduation.

  January 21, 2019 03:01 PM EST

• The latest updates on new emerging Kpop group starz "TXT"

  A New Kpop Boy Group "TXT" is emerging from the woods and already receiving big publicity. TXT, is signed under Big Hit Entertainment, one of the biggest South Korean Entertainment Company that brought yours truly BTS.

  January 19, 2019 09:01 PM EST

• YouTube temporary removed K-pop Music Videos By BTS, TWICE And BLACKPINK

  Youtube temporary removed several of the biggest names in K-pop due to false copyright claims. Within one and a half hour of the mass removal Youtube has reinstalled for viewers to continue to enjoy.

  January 18, 2019 04:01 PM EST