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• f(x) Finally Give Official Name To Their Fan Club

  Seven years after debuting, the girl group announced their official fan club name during thei first official concert in Seoul this past weekend.

  February 01, 2016 12:02 PM EST

• Organizational Culture And Leadership Expert Jason Lim Pens Open Letter To JYP Regarding Tzuyu

  Lim took offense at Park Jin Young's actions regarding a JYP Entertainment singer. Last week, a Washington D. C. -based expert penned a letter to JYP Entertainment's CEO Park Jin Young regarding his handling of a recent situation surrounding one member of JYP's newly debuted girl group, TWICE.

  February 01, 2016 12:02 PM EST

• K-Pop Weekly Top 3: SM Entertainment Breaks New Ground, Jack Black Appears On 'Infinite Challenge," Tiffany and Gray Are Not Dating

  This week saw major K-pop news, dating rumors, and a Western star make his way onto Korean TV. This week was filled with K-pop news from around the world, including the musical genre reaching new grounds with international endeavors.

  January 31, 2016 10:01 PM EST

• EXO's Lay Reportedly Injured In Motorcycle Accident

  The singer was hurt while filming in China. On Jan. 31, EXO's Lay reportedly hurt himself seriously while in the middle of a filmshoot. According to Chinese and Korea media outlets, Lay (Zhang Yixing) was injured when a motorcycle fell on the EXO member.

  January 31, 2016 10:01 PM EST

• A New Fan's Guide To EXO: Who's Who In K-Pop's Hottest Boy Band

  The K-pop idol group is heading to North America in February for a five-stop tour. If you're new to the fandom, here's an EXO 101 before seeing them live.

  January 31, 2016 05:01 PM EST

• Profile Of A K-Pop Fan: Carolyne Dairis Of Malaysia Uses Twitter To Connect With FTISLAND And Ailee

  The university student loves the way FTISLAND's music makes her feel. NAME: Carolyne Dairis AGE: 24 HOME: Tambunan, Sabah, Malaysia CURRENTLY: Attending university INTRO TO K-POP: "My earliest K-pop memory was back in 2009 when I was all about the Wonder Girls, which started with their song 'Nobody.

  January 29, 2016 12:01 PM EST

• Seoul Mayor Takes Firm Stand On XIA Junsu's Exclusion From Seoul Music Awards

  Park Won Soon rebuffed the Seoul Music Awards claims that Junsu's absence was accidental. On Wednesday, Seoul Mayor Park Won Soon updated fans of JYJ's Kim Junsu regarding the singer's absence from the recently held government-sponsored 25th Seoul Music Awards.

  January 29, 2016 11:01 AM EST

• Epik High Win International Design Award For Unreleased 'Feast' Album

  YG Entertainment has yet to confirm an Epik High album release in 2016. A recent award received by Korean hip-hop trio Epik High may have revealed an upcoming album from the group.

  January 29, 2016 11:01 AM EST

• KCON Organizers Head To The Middle East For Brand New K-Pop Festival In Abu Dhabi

  CJ E&M announced the new KCON event is currently planned for March 25. 2016 is the year for Middle Eastern K-pop fans who have been waiting anxiously for large-scale K-pop events.

  January 28, 2016 03:01 PM EST

• BYH48 And 6 Other Famous K-Pop Entourages You Should Know

  K-pop and K-drama stars are all about the music and acting, but having a good group of friends always helps.

  January 28, 2016 12:01 PM EST

• Zico's 'Make Up 2 Break Up' Album Shows New Musical Depth For The Block B Rapper

  The idol experimented with new styles in his recently released EP and two new music videos. Rapper Zico is back with another new album and featuring new ventures for the rapper.

  January 28, 2016 11:01 AM EST

• Why G-Dragon Is Chanel's Ticket To Asian Market Expansion

  The Big Bang leader continues to turn heads in the world of high fashion. Chanel is more than happy to wrap its style in K-pop packaging to make headways into Asia.

  January 28, 2016 11:01 AM EST

• KARA Members Move On Following Disbandment

  The three members of KARA who recently left DSP Media have updated fans regarding their future plans.

  January 28, 2016 10:01 AM EST

• SM Entertainment Plans New Music Releases For Each Week Of 2016

  The Korean entertainment agency announced numerous new business plans on Wednesday. 2016 is set to be a busy year for SM Entertainment. The K-pop powerhouse plans to release new music each week through its new digital music STATION, announced SM Entertainment on Wednesday.

  January 27, 2016 11:01 AM EST

• AOA Put Spotlight On 3 Often Overlooked Members In Newly Announced Subunit

  Yuna, Chanmi, and Hyejeong will make up AOA's next project group. AOA's Chanmi, Yuna, and Hyejeong will unleash their charms on South Korea in a new project group.

  January 27, 2016 11:01 AM EST

• Korea Foundation Estimates More Than 35 Million K-Pop Fans Around The World

  If you're reading this, you're probably one of the 35 million. There are more than 35 million dedicated fans of Korean pop culture, according to a report from the Korea Foundation.

  January 27, 2016 11:01 AM EST

• SM Entertainment Announces Plan For New Boy Band With 'Unlimited' Members [VIDEO]

  The group, NCT, will have rotating members who perform regionally. EXO's debut with twelve members has nothing on SM Entertainment's next act.

  January 27, 2016 11:01 AM EST

• Adele Breaks Psy's Record To 1 Billion YouTube Views With 'Hello'

  Adele's "Hello" racked up 1 billion views on YouTube faster than Psy's viral hit "Gangnam Style."

  January 27, 2016 10:01 AM EST

• Zion.T's Success Pushes Amoeba Culture Ahead Of JYP Entertainment In 2015 Earnings

  The R&B singer's music led the hip-hop record label to success in 2015. For the first time ever, Korean hip-hop label Amoeba Culture sold more music domestically than one of the Big Three K-pop agencies.

  January 27, 2016 10:01 AM EST

• Review: Why Gfriend's 'Rough' Is The K-Pop Girl Group's Best Offering Yet [VIDEO]

  On Monday, the six-member South Korean pop act GFriend's released their best song yet with the melodic dance single "Rough," proving that this girl group has staying power.

  January 26, 2016 02:01 PM EST

• Studying To Be A K-Pop Star? Korean Students Shift Career Aspirations To The Arts

  A recent poll found that more students wanted to be entertainers than pursue professional careers. A recent report from the Korea Institute for Health and Social Affairs revealed that more South Korean elementary students dream of careers in the arts than being professionals.

  January 26, 2016 11:01 AM EST

• Korean Singers Find New Popularity In China Following 'I Am A Singer' Performances

  The One and Hwang Chi Yeol wowed Chinese audiences. The Chinese version of the popular Korean show "I Am The Singer" is launching lesser known Korean singers to popularity in China.

  January 26, 2016 10:01 AM EST

• H.O.T Members Kangta And Moon Hee Joon Reunite For 1st Time In 15 Years

  The pair haven't performed together since 2001. White Angels who have waited for 15 years are now rejoicing around the world. H. O. T's Moon Hee Jun and Kangta (Ahn Chil Hyun) will reunite for the first time since 2001 at Moon's solo concert later this month.

  January 26, 2016 09:01 AM EST

• 'G.I. Joe' Actor Lee Byung Hun To Be 1st Korean Academy Award Presenter

  Lee's agency announced the news to Korean media. "G. I. Joe" actor Lee Byung Hun will become the first ever Korean actor to present an Oscar at the Academy Awards next month.

  January 25, 2016 03:01 PM EST

• K-Pop Crossover: Ryan Reynolds Responds To HyunA's 'Deadpool' Photo Shoot

  The "Deadpool" actor shared a picture of himself with HyunA's recent photoshoot. "Deadpool" actor Ryan Reynold recently showed a lot of love for a Korean photoshoot featuring 4Minute's HyunA.

  January 25, 2016 03:01 PM EST

• Fans Of EXO Member Kai Make Large Donation To Pediatric Leukemia Foundation In His Name

  The fans donated 23 million KRW to the Korea Childhood Leukemia Foundation. On Sunday, the Korea Childhood Leukemia Foundation revealed it received a donation of $19,000 from fans of of EXO's Kai.

  January 25, 2016 09:01 AM EST

• K-Pop News Weekly Top 3: Big Bang Discuss Future, China Absolves Tzuyu, Lee Seung Gi Says Farewell

  Last week in K-pop, fans received a lot of news. Last week in K-pop, fans received a lot of news. Check out the biggest headlines below. Big Bang Only Has Around A Year Left Last week, Big Bang's member T.

  January 24, 2016 01:01 PM EST

• 'Brown Eyed Boys' LC9 Disband In Way 'Everyone Saw Coming'

  The Nega Network boy band debuted in 2013. A month after their contract expired, LC9 officially disbanded. Nega Network, the agency under which LC9 debuted, released a statement on Jan.

  January 24, 2016 12:01 PM EST

• G-Dragon, Taeyang Invest In YG Entertainment Brands

  The two Big Bang members invested more than $2 million USD combined in YG subsidiary companies. Two members of one of South Korea's most popular idol groups are investing in the future.

  January 23, 2016 07:01 PM EST

• SM Entertainment Enters Restaurant Business With Plans To Grow Internationally

  Fans will be able to eat amongst holograms of SM Entertainment artists. SM Entertainment, the home to K-pop stars like Girls' Generation and EXO, is ready to feed you.

  January 23, 2016 07:01 PM EST