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• BTS Fans Offended By Hate, Racist Comments On Billboard Music Awards Win

  While the BTS win for Top Social Artist category in the recently held Billboard Music Awards marked a milestone for the K-pop industry as a whole, not everybody is celebrating their victory.

  05.23.17 | 7:44AM EDT

• BTS Makes History For K-pop With Top Social Artist Win At Billboard Music Awards

  BTS put K-pop on the world map and represented the industry well at the Billboard Music Awards when they took home the prize for Top Social Artist. BTS proved their mettle by winning the award against popular superstars like Justin Bieber, Ariana Grade, Selena Gomez and Shawn Mendes.

  05.30.17 | 4:47AM EDT

• iKON Makes Comeback With 'Bling Bling', 'B-Day'; Shocks Fans With New Stage Names

  iKON is coming back in a big way as YG Entertainment barred the new teaser images for the hip hop group. It seems that the boys will also be having new stage names along with their comeback.

  05.22.17 | 8:29PM EDT

• APRIL Drops Track List For Comeback Album 'Mayday'

  K-pop girl group APRIL has dropped the track list for its upcoming mini album "Mayday" and their fans are already anticipating what Chaekyung, Chaewon, Naeun, Yena, Rachel, Jinsol,Somin and Hyunjoo have come up with.

  05.22.17 | 6:39AM EDT

• Seo Ji Hye Reveals How Super Junior Heechul's 'Aigyo' Attempt Failed Big Time When They First Met

  "Jealousy Incarnate" actress Seo Ji Hye recently admitted that her first meeting with Super Junior's Heechul did not go over so well. The actress made the confession on the show "Life Bar."

  05.19.17 | 12:17PM EDT

• Kim Ui Seong Reveals Severity Of Online Hate He Experienced When He Defended Sulli From Bashers

  "W: Two Worlds" star Kim Ui Seong recently revealed that he was the subject of a lot of social media bashing recently when he dared stand up for Kpop-idol turned actress Sulli when she made some controversial Instagram posts recently.

  05.19.17 | 12:15PM EDT

• PSY, SECHSKIES, WINNER Rule Gaon Charts From May 7-13; YG Artists On A Roll With Major Comebacks

  It has been a very eventful month for K-pop and the month isn't even over yet. Gaon Chart recently released the chart rankings of this month's releases from May 7 to May 13 with PSY, SECHSKIES and WINNER ruling on the rankings.

  05.19.17 | 7:37AM EDT

• Curious About New K-pop Group ACE? Here's What You Need To Know

  Five-member K-pop group ACE is about to debut on May 23 with their first single "Cactus" and there is currently plenty of interest surrounding this bunch.

  05.18.17 | 9:16AM EDT

• BTS Shows Comedic Swag In Self-Produced 'Spine Breaker' MV

  As if they're not busy enough with their concert series, promotions, and recordings, BTS is even thinking of their fans whenever they're taking a break. During their downtime for their concert in Chile, they boys pooled their ideas to make an official MV for the fan favorite track "Spine Breaker."

  05.17.17 | 11:31AM EDT

• TWICE's 'Signal' Breaks Their Own Record For 1st Day Album Sales

  It seems that TWICE's biggest competition these days are themselves. The girls managed to break their own record for the most album sales on the first day.

  05.17.17 | 2:22AM EDT

• TWICE Takes A Cultural Adventure of Switzerland In Reality Show 'TWICE TV5'

  Prepare to see TWICE as Swiss maidens when their new reality show "TWICE TV5" premieres on May 22. The recent trailer released for the show gives TWICE fans a glimpse of what the girls will be up to as they take a tour of Switzerland.

  05.16.17 | 11:44AM EDT

• CL Sizzles In Hot New Cover Of W Magazine

  If former 2NE1 member Gong Minzy amazed her fans with her fit and toned body on the cover of her first solo album "UNO", it seems that CL will not be outdone. The K-pop star made summer even hotter with her sizzling summer look displaying her trim physique and penchant for fashion for a magazine cover.

  05.16.17 | 11:44AM EDT

• T-ARA Disbandment: Remaining T-ARA Members Eunjung, Hyomin, Jiyeon, Qri Film MV For Upcoming Album

  T-ARA's Boram and Soyeon's contracts may have expired May 15 with the pair choosing to leave MBK Entertainment but this does not mean that this is the end of the road for T-ARA as a K-pop group. The four remaining T-ARA members who have chosen to extend their contract through December will continue to promote T-ARA's upcoming album.

  05.16.17 | 11:44AM EDT

• iKON Announces Comeback On May 22

  iKON is making their highly anticipated comeback next week as YG Entertainment announced that the K-pop group will drop their new album on May 22.

  05.16.17 | 11:44AM EDT

• No Separation Anxiety For Joo Won, BoA As He Enlists For Military; 'My Sassy Girl' Actor Shares Girlfriend's Advice For Him

  With "My Sassy Girl" star Joo Won set for military enlistment, his fans are wondering what his girlfriend BoA may have told the actor before his mandatory service commences. The actor begins his military service on May 16.

  05.16.17 | 7:39AM EDT

• T-ARA Disbandment: Boram, Soyeon's Contract Expires; What Will Happen To T-ARA's Upcoming Album Release WIth Four Remaining Members?

  T-ARA recently concluded their final concert in Taiwan as a six-member group amid a lot of tears and gratitude for the fans. While there was much drama that surrounded the final the final performance, the group officially bid goodbye to members Boram and Soyeon as their contract ends today with MBK Entertainment.

  05.15.17 | 11:58AM EDT

• SECHSKIES' First Win In Music Bank, Strong Showing In iTunes, Korean Music Charts Cements Their Relevance In K-pop Music Scene

  The SECHSKIES may have been the most senior among the contenders in last week's Music Bank but they proved their mettle against some tough competition when they bagged their first win for their single "Be Well." The win is especially significant for the group's members who recently celebrated their 20th debut anniversary with a new album.

  05.15.17 | 11:57AM EDT

• WATCH: TWICE Unleashes Out Of This World Levels Of Cuteness In 'Signal' MV

  Following the success of their "TWICEcoaster Lane 2" release "Knock Knock," and their successful TWICEland concert tour, the 9-member K-pop group TWICE is all set for its comeback "Signal" which released May 15th at exactly 6 pm. Prior to the release, TWICE hyped up the track with its interesting MV and album cover which feature the girls looking cute as they try to send out signals to their fans.

  05.15.17 | 9:04PM EDT

• EXO-CBX Introduces Japan To Their Brand Of Style In Jelly Magazine Cover

  After the success their latest Japanese single "Ka-CHING", EXO-CBX will grace the cover of July's edition of the popular Jelly magazine in Japan.

  05.13.17 | 11:54AM EDT

• T-ARA Disbandment: Boram, Soyeon To Be Sanctioned If Taiwan Concert Fails?

  T-ARA's Boram and Soyeon will not get off scot-free if their recent actions cause damage to T-ARA's upcoming concert in Taiwan. Their management, MBK Entertainment has recently spoken up about the two members' behavior which has been causing trouble and worries for other group members.

  05.13.17 | 11:37AM EDT