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• K-Pop Double Take: 2NE1's CL Takes America On Her Aggressive U.S. Pre-Release Single 'Hello Bitches' [VIDEO]

  On the 2NE1 vocalist's US debut, released Nov. 21, CL sets her sights on her competition across the Pacific. The result is a a warning shot across the bow of Western popular music.

  02.12.16 | 9:50AM EST

• K-Pop Beyond The Charts: zzapa Shows Why He Ranks Among South Korea's Elite Talent On 'Gotta Get Along Well' [AUDIO]

  South Korean R&B artist-producer zzapa's latest single "Gotta Get Along Well," released on Thursday, has all of the consistency and creativity that has made him a difficult artist to match.

  02.10.16 | 5:55PM EST

• K-Pop Stars Wish Their Fans A Happy And Healthy Lunar New Year

  It is officially the Year of the Monkey and artists like SISTAR, B.A.P and SONAMOO wished fans a happy and healthy new year.

  02.09.16 | 11:39AM EST

• Spectacular Performances From Dal Shabet, 4Minute, G-Friend, And More For The February 6, 2016 Episode Of 'Music Core'

  'Music Core' is back and featured great performances from some of your favorite K-pop stars.

  02.06.16 | 4:35PM EST

• 'Music Bank' Highlights: G-Friend Win #1 On The February 5, 2016 Episode + Performance Recaps

  G-Friend win another trophy during the February 5 episode of 'Music Bank.' (Photo : Twitter) KBS's Music Bank is back and featured exciting performances from some of your favorite K-pop stars.

  02.05.16 | 12:28PM EST

• G-Friend Take Home This Week's 'M! Countdown' Trophy For 'Rough'

  G-Friend win their third first place trophy during the February 4 episode of 'M! Countdown.'

  02.04.16 | 1:45PM EST

• WINNER On iKON, The Making Of 'EXIT: E' And Plans For Future 'EXIT' EPs: '3 More Albums Will Come Out' Vocalist Seungyoon Reveals

  For WINNER fans loving the five-member K-pop boy band's new EP, "EXIT: E," released on Monday, the group has a message for you--it's only the beginning.

  02.03.16 | 8:37PM EST

• Review: Skrillex Unleashes His Arsenal Of EDM Sounds To Create 4Minute's Sassy New Club Banger 'Hate' [VIDEO]

  "Hate," the new single from 4Minute, released on Monday as part of their seventh EP "Act.7," includes some highlights of the past work of the song's EDM celebrity producer Skrillex.

  02.02.16 | 7:21PM EST

• Album Review: K-Pop Boy Band WINNER Show An Edgier Side On Their New 5-Song EP 'EXIT: E' [AUDIO]

  After more than a year without any new releases, WINNER returned in a big way on Monday, with their new five-song EP "EXIT: E" revealing a whole new side to the K-pop boy band.

  02.02.16 | 11:51AM EST

• K-Pop Birthday Calendar: February 2016

  Some of your favorite K-pop stars will celebrate their birthdays this month. Find out who. (Photo : KpopStarz) Time to take out your calendar and mark which of your favorite K-pop stars will celebrate their birthdays this month.

  02.02.16 | 9:27AM EST

• K-Pop Beyond The Charts: Korean Rapper Donutman Turns A Somber Piano Riff Into A Testimonial On 'Good' [AUDIO]

  Donutman doen't rely on contrived concepts or empty bombast on the mic for his single "Good," released on Tuesday, instead creating a highly musical backdrop for his skilled rapping with a somber classical piano loop.

  02.01.16 | 8:09PM EST

• SBS 'Inkigayo' Round-Up: Suzy & Baekhyun Win #1 On The January 31, 2016 Episode

  Suzy & Baekhyun win another trophy during the January 31 episode of 'Inkigayo.' (Photo : Twitter ) SBS' Inkigayo is back for another week of great performances from some of your favorite K-pop stars.

  01.31.16 | 5:16PM EST

• Performances From Dal Shabet, Ryeowook, Teen Top, And More During The January 30 Episode Of MBC's 'Music Core'

  Great performances from some of your favorite K-pop stars during the January 30 episode. (Photo : Twitter ) MBC's Music Core is back with great performances from some of your favorite K-pop stars.

  01.30.16 | 7:17PM EST

• D.O.'s 'Unforgettable' Co-Star Kim So Hyun On The EXO Vocalist's Tender Onscreen Kiss With An Umbrella: 'I Thought It Was A Little Weird'

  "If I'm being completely honest, when I saw the script and even right before we went into shooting, I thought it was a little weird," EXO singer D.O.'s 'Unforgettable' co-star Kim So Hyun said of the "umbrella kissing scene."

  01.29.16 | 6:40PM EST

• K-Pop Throwback: Epik High Turns The World Into One Big Dance Party On Their 2003 Track 'GO' [AUDIO]

  On "GO," from Epik High's 2003 debut album "Map of the Human Soul," the rap trio shows how certain styles of music hold sway across the globe, highlighting the similarities we all share over our differences.

  01.29.16 | 1:35PM EST

• 'Music Bank' Highlights: Teen Top Win #1 On The January 29, 2016 Episode + Performance Recaps

  Teen Top wins their second trophy during the January 29 episode of 'Music Bank.' (Photo : Teen Top's Official Twitter ) KBS Music Bank is back for another week of great performances from some of your favorite K-pop stars.

  01.29.16 | 12:37PM EST

• K-Pop Beyond The Charts: Bumkey Blends Scratch-Happy Classic Rap With 1920s Jazz On 'backindadayz' Featuring Dok2, Sanchez, Microdot [VIDEO]

  On "backindadayz," Bumkey combines "Great Gatsby"-era swing and the seminal '80s rap sound from the days when acts like Run-D.M.C., Public Enemy Eric B. & Rakim turned the turntable into an instrument.

  01.28.16 | 8:10PM EST

• Annie Ko Of Love X Stereo Discusses The Seoul-Based Electro Duo's Past And Future [EXCLUSIVE]

  Last week, Love X Stereo frontwoman and keyboardist Annie Ko took the time to talk with KpopStarz about "We Love We Leave, Part 2," the band's diverse background and what the band's songs are about.

  01.29.16 | 10:16AM EST

• Album Review: Stellar Celebrate The Eclecticism Of K-Pop On Their Exciting New EP 'Sting' [AUDIO]

  "Sting," the inventive new six-song extended play album released on Jan. 18 by the K-pop girl group Stellar is a celebration of K-pop's willingness to experiement with an endless variety of musical genres.

  01.27.16 | 8:38PM EST

• Review: Teen Top Lead With Their Funkiest Song In Years On 'Warning Sign' The 1st Single From The New EP 'Red Point [AUDIO]

  Though much of Teen Top's recent material, including the EP "Red Point" released on Jan. 18, shows a more introspective side of the group, "Warning Sign" is as fired up as anything in their recorded output so far.

  01.27.16 | 7:27PM EST