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• G-Dragon, Jay Chou to Headline China-Korea Online Concert for a Cause

  The Hallyu ban in China will come to a halt as China and Korea will be uniting forces for an online concert to raise funds to conquer coronavirus. BIGBANG's G-Dragon and China's Jay Chou will lead the lineup of performers.

  March 26, 2020 05:03 AM EDT

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  WATCH: 2AM's Jo Kwon's Flip the Switch Video is Gaining Lots of Attention and Here's Why

  Fresh from the army, 2AM's Jo Kwon partake in the #FlipTheSwitchChallenge along with his best friend and former JYP trainee Maeng Gina.

  March 26, 2020 05:03 AM EDT

• Former YG Producer Involved in Drug Scandal Returns to Industry

  Former YG Producer Kush is making a comeback after three years of hiatus caused by his involvement in a drug scandal. He is set to release a new track "It Hurts."

  March 26, 2020 04:03 AM EDT

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  Ong Seong-wu Talks About His First Solo Album 'LAYERS'

  Ong Seong-wu talked about the creative process and lyrics for his first album "LAYERS" through a V Live broadcast. His mini-album is his first release after his digital single "We Belong" in January.

  March 26, 2020 04:03 AM EDT

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  Here are the Most Hilarious and Craziest Rumors About K-pop Idols That You May Not Know

  Korean celebrities are often linked to scandals and rumors because of hawk-eyed netizens and media. While some rumors have been proven true, there were also rumors that are groundless and are actually hilarious.

  March 26, 2020 04:03 AM EDT

• BLINKs Air Frustration on BLACKPINK's Delayed Comeback

  BLINKs argued about the possible reasons for BLACKPINK’s delayed comeback. Meanwhile, it was recently announced that BLACKPINK’s track “Ddu Ddu Ddu” MV finally reached 1.1 Billion views on YouTube.

  March 26, 2020 02:03 AM EDT

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  Tiffany Speaks Out on Serious Racism, Discrimination Against Asians Amid Coronavirus

  On Instagram, Tiffany talked about the severe situation of racism and discrimination against Asians due to the coronavirus pandemic.

  March 26, 2020 02:03 AM EDT

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  Kyulkyung Releases Statement on Contract Disputes with Pledis Entertainment, Chinese Firm

  Kyulkyung released an official statement on her Weibo account after Pledis Entertainment declared its lawsuit against her for breach of contract. She posted her statement on Wednesday, March 25.

  March 26, 2020 01:03 AM EDT

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  Pledis Entertainment Files Complaint Against Kyulkyung for Alleged Contract Infringement

  Pledis Entertainment filed a complaint about infringement of contract with ex-PRISTIN member Kyulkyung. The agency claims she violated the contract by participating in activities without authorization from them, such as dramas and commercials.

  March 25, 2020 11:03 PM EDT

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  Female Idol Alleged "Slave" of Cho Joo Bin in "Nth Chatroom" + Suspect Mentions Hidden Footage of Celebs

  Fans and citizens alike were full of disgust to the main suspect of "Nth chatroom" after an alleged chat log revealed a horrid conversation involving Korean female celebrities. Cho Joo Bin claimed that these celebrities were his "slaves."

  March 25, 2020 11:03 PM EDT

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  Famous Celebrities, CEO, and Athletes Are Paid Members of the “Telegram Nth Room”

  According to reports, famous celebrities, company CEO and other significant figures, including athletes, are said to be part of the most controversial “Nth Room” in Telegram.

  March 25, 2020 09:03 PM EDT

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  NTH Room Sex Scandal Perpetrator Jo Joo Bin Admits He Sent Threats to SBS Reporters

  The horrific NTH Room sex scandal perpetrator, Jo Joo Bin revealed that he did send threats towards SBS new reporters. This revelation came after he was finally caught by the law enforcement unit of South Korea a couple of days ago.

  March 25, 2020 02:03 PM EDT

• Many Times BLACKPINK's Rose Proved She is a Certified Foodie

  BLACKPINK’s Rose is a certified foodie and she has proven this for the many times. Needless to say, she is the envy of all, as she is fond of sharing photos while enjoying her food; but maintains a slim figure.

  March 25, 2020 01:03 PM EDT

• 17 Songs That Summarize SM Entertainment's Golden Age in Music

  After several happenings and unfortunate incidents that happened in 2014 involving SM artists, the following year, 2015, is one of the best years of SM Entertainment, contrary to their misfortune in the former year.

  March 25, 2020 12:03 PM EDT

• Park Bom Celebrates Birthday with Former Bandmate Sandara Park

  KPOP idol and 2EN1, Park Bom celebrated her 35th birthday on the 24th of March. A customized cake was made especially for her.

  March 25, 2020 11:03 AM EDT

• IU's Bashers Receive Criminal Punishment

  IU's bashers received criminal punishment as revealed by her agency. EDAM Entertainment confirmed that the people behind the hateful comments against the singer obtained their due penalties under the law.

  March 25, 2020 10:03 AM EDT

• Ong Seong-woo Flaunts Acting Skills in Cinematic "GRAVITY" MV

  Ong Seong-woo released on March 25 his cinematic music video for "GRAVITY," the title track of his first mini-album "LAYERS." The video was released on his official YouTube page ONG SEONG WOO and on 1theK.

  March 25, 2020 10:03 AM EDT

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  Big Hit Entertainment Launches "Learn Korean with BTS"

  Big Hit Entertainment released the Korean education content "Learn Korean with BTS" for K-Pop fans around the world. The agency unveiled the first video through the communication platform Weverse on March 24.

  March 25, 2020 10:03 AM EDT

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  Tracks To Be Added To Your Playlist and Make You Fall In Love with IU

  With the 2010 launch of "Good Day," IU debuted at age fifteen and earned mainstream recognition. She's a talented popular person, good in singing, recording, and performing! While some of her successful tracks are all well recognized, you may also want to include a compilation of other hits from her releases to your soundtrack!

  March 25, 2020 10:03 AM EDT

• TVXQ's MAX to Make Long-Awaited Solo Debut with Mini-Album "Chocolate"

  TVXQ's MAX, or Changmin, is finally debuting as a solo artist! On March 23, SM Entertainment revealed the teaser image of his first mini-album "Chocolate," which will be released on April 6.

  March 25, 2020 10:03 AM EDT

• Kang Daniel Drops Much-Awaited Comeback with EP "CYAN"

  Kang Daniel's first mini-album "CYAN" finally takes off the veil. At 6 P.M. on March 24, all the songs from Kang Daniel's new album, as well as the music video of the title song "2U," were released through various streaming sites.

  March 25, 2020 09:03 AM EDT

• ONEUS Drops First Single Album "IN ITS TIME"

  ONEUS dropped their comeback with their first single album "IN ITS TIME" on March 24. The sextet also unveiled the music video for the title track "A Song Written Easily."

  March 25, 2020 09:03 AM EDT

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  Korean Police To Conduct Joint Investigation with the FBI for the "Nth Room" Sexual Assault Cases

  The Korean police announced that they would conduct a joint investigation with the Federal Bureau of investigation in light of the current news about the "Nth Room" on Telegram and the sexual assaults of young girls that took place on the said messaging application.

  March 25, 2020 05:03 AM EDT

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  Stray Kids' Bang Chan Hints The Reason Why Woojin Left The Group During His Livestream

  Stray Kids member Bang Chan recently held a live stream and addressed the topic of making errors, which prompted many fans to believe that he was possibly referring to their former Woojin co-star.

  March 25, 2020 04:03 AM EDT

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  Top 20 Best Couple Ship in Korean Idol Groups

  Every group has that one pair that everybody seems to ship, even their members. It may be due to their excellent chemistry or close bond with each other or probably because people can’t help but love their dynamics as a couple. Here’s a list of 23 idol ships in different groups!

  March 25, 2020 03:03 AM EDT

• WINNER, AKMU's Soo-hyun are Adorable Siblings in Sitcom-Like MV Teaser for "Hold"

  WINNER just released the music video teaser for Hold. In the sitcom-like video, Kang Seung-yoon, Kim Jin-woo, Song Min-ho, Lee Seung-hoon and AKMU's Soo-hyun are adorable siblings.

  March 25, 2020 02:03 AM EDT

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  2AM's Jo Kwon Thanks Musical Co-stars EXO's Xiumin, SHINee's Onew and More for Inspiring Him

  Following his latest military discharge, 2AM's Jo Kwon shared his musical experience in the army. The idol is officially discharged from his service on March 24 as per the Coronavirus Pandemic Military Protocol.

  March 25, 2020 01:03 AM EDT

• BLACKPINK's 'DDU-DU DDU-DU' Hits 1.1 Billion Views + Becomes First K-pop Group to Break the Record

  BLACKPINK's "DDU-DU DDU-DU" music video has broken a new record by hitting 1.1 billion views on YouTube. This is the first-ever record achieved by a K-pop group.

  March 25, 2020 12:03 AM EDT

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  Korean Celebrities That Were Followed on Instagram by the Nth Chatroom Sex Trafficker Jo Joo Bin

  Jo Joo Bin, the perpetrator of the horrible sexual trafficking chatroom in Telegram or popularly known as the “Nth Chatroom” spread greater fear and anxiousness after his alleged account on Instagram were following several Korean celebrities.

  March 25, 2020 12:03 AM EDT

• The Coronavirus Outbreak is Expected to Disrupt BTS Scheduled World Tours

  The Korean idol group BTS has announced that they would put health and safety first as the schedule for their new world tour remains uncertain due to the coronavirus outbreak.

  March 24, 2020 11:03 PM EDT