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• NU’EST fans to resist unfair treatment by Pledis Entertainment against group

  Fans of NU’EST have gathered together to resist the unfair treatment against the group. For a long time, L. O. V. E. had been disappointed with the lack of attention NU'EST had been getting from Pledis Entertainment.

  12.07.16 | 3:16PM EST

• VIXX fans club Starlight is digging into suspicious relationship between fan and one of the members

  Fans club Starlight was reportedly alarmed with the alleged relationship between a mysterious female fan and one VIXX member, Leo. Members of the fan club demand an explanation.

  12.02.16 | 5:37PM EST

• Iron and Kidoh jailed for smoking marijuana

  On November 24, South Korean rappers Iron and Kidoh received suspended jail terms from a district court in Seoul on charges of drug use.The two rappers were charged for the consumption of Marijuana when an acquaintance of theirs was arrested for an attempted theft at a sauna in Gangnam. The guy who was arrested tested positive for drugs, which led to the investigation of others who were suspected of drug use. During the test, both Iron and Kidoh were found positive for use of Marijuana.Iron had already been charged for three counts of marijuana use in the December 2014 and March 2015, while Kidoh was accused of smoking Marijuana in Bangkok bar in October 2015.According to South Korean law, use of Marijuana is banned and it carries a maximum 5 years penalty in prison for using or fine upto 50 million won.Iron was expecting an eight month jail sentence, due to his previous charges. However, he ended up being charged with two-year probation instead. On the other hand Kidoh was charged with one-year probation in place of six-month jail sentence. They are also required to pay fine and attend a rehab for 40 hours.Iron is a solo artist known very well for his role in TV show “Show me The Money” and he recently released his full-length album, ‘ROCKBOTTOM’, which had previous controversy over explicit Kidoh. While Kidoh is a former of the idol group TOPP DOGG and was supposed to hold a tour in the US this December which looks unsure now.Concerning his drug charges, Iron stated in a previous interview, “First of all, as a Korean citizen I went against the law and I am waiting to receive sentence for my wrong doings. However, I don’t think marijuana is a drug.” Both rappers are still active in the music industry, despite the recent drug scandal.

  12.02.16 | 4:05PM EST

• Sulli of f(x) set to shine as an up and coming K-Drama actress

  Sulli, formerly of girl group f(x), continues to rise in prominence, as she's set to become the latest familiar face in K-Dramas.

  12.02.16 | 4:37PM EST

• SNL Korea sexual assault controversy latest update: Lee See-Young snubs Korean Culture Entertainment Awards

  Comedienne Lee Se-Young declined the award she is about to receive at the Korean Culture Entertainment Awards. She decided that this is not appropriate time for her to do so, as the sexual harassment controversy in tvN’s Saturday Night Live Korea remains a hot issue.

  12.01.16 | 11:24AM EST

• Kim Jong Kook and Mighty Mouth's Shorry J: Friends of Sangchu who helped him during hiatus

  It's good to know that true friends exist in the hallyu world. Mighty Mouth recently had their photoshoot with bnt International! On a recent report by Kpop Music, the hiphop duo also had an interview after the photoshoot.

  12.01.16 | 9:38AM EST

• WINNER’s Nam Tae Hyun And Actress Jung Ryeo Won Reportedly Dating

  After meeting through a mutual friend last year, it was reported that WINNER's Nam Tae Hyun (22) and actress Jung Ryeo Won (35) have been dating for a year now.

  10.18.16 | 10:35PM EDT

• Stock Trading Scandal: Jung Yong Hwa Innocent But Lee Jong Hyun Fined

  CNBLUE's Yonghwa and Lee Jong Hyun stock trading scandal AT LEAST THIS CASE ENDED BRIEFLY AND ALL'S WELL. CNBLUE leader Jung Yong Hwa, who was recently under investigation for illegal insider trading, has been discharged of all charges.

  09.27.16 | 4:15AM EDT

• Day6 Member Junhyeok Leaves Group Following Dating Controversy

  JYP Entertainment announced that the company had terminated their contract with the idol. On Saturday, DAY6 fans woke up to sad news. That morning, DAY6's agency JYP Entertainment announced that member Junhyeok had his contract terminated.

  02.29.16 | 9:01AM EST

• Ailee's Ex-Boyfriend Daniel Lee And His Job At Allkpop Parent Company Left Out Of Radiolab Podcast On Her 2013 Nude Photo Scandal

  When the WNYC program Radiolab covered the Ailee nude photo scandal this week, any reference to Ailee's ex-boyfriend Daniel Lee, a suspected source, or his connection to allkpop, was conspicuously left out.

  11.04.19 | 7:58PM EST

• Koreans React To TWICE's Tzuyu

  It is pretty safe to say that TWICE member Chou Tzuyu has had one heck of a roller coaster ride these past few months.

  02.16.16 | 12:24PM EST

• Gaon Chart K-Pop Awards Voting System Manipulation Launches Battle Between EXO And Big Bang Fans

  Fans of the two K-pop acts continue to clash over alleged manipulation of popularity chart votes. Gaon, Korean's premier music charting source, is investigating alleged vote rigging for their upcoming Gaon Chart K-pop Awards.

  02.15.16 | 4:51PM EST