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• 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.

  01.26.16 | 11:26AM EST

• K-Pop Double Take: Zion. T Brings Together The Best Of The Past And Present On 'No Make Up' [VIDEO]

  On the single "No Make Up," released on Oct. 15, the 26-year-old South Korean hip-hop artist and producer Zion. T demonstrates a deep knowledge of the past while still sounding contemporary.

  01.25.16 | 8:08PM EST

• SBS 'Inkigayo' Round-up: Suzy & Baekhyun Win #1 On The January 24, 2016 Episode

  Suzy & Baekhyun wins another trophy for their single titled "Dream" during the January 24 episode of 'Inkigayo.'

  01.24.16 | 12:51PM EST

• Performances From Teen Top, Dal Shabet, Stellar, And More During The January 23, 2016 Episode Of 'Music Core'

  Great performances from some of your favorite K-pop stars during the January 23 episode. (Photo : Twitter) MBC's Music Core is back and featured great performances from some of your favorite K-pop stars.

  01.23.16 | 7:20PM EST

• 'Music Bank' Highlights: Suzy & Baekhyun Win #1 On The January 22, 2016 Episode + Performance Recaps

  Suzy & Baekhyun beats K.Will and wins another trophy during the January 22 episode. (Photo : Twitter ) KBS Music Bank is back and featured great performances from some of your favorite K-pop stars.

  01.22.16 | 9:38PM EST

• K-Pop Beyond The Charts: Let Loptimist Rearrange Your Circuitry On 'Me' Featuring Kim And Ji Jong Hwan [AUDIO]

  "Me," the new single released Thursday by South Korean singer-rapper Loptimist and featuring Ji Jong Hwan and Kim could almost pass for a conversation between two robots if it weren't for the raw rapping on the track.

  01.22.16 | 6:24PM EST

• Review: VIXX's Contribution To 'Moorim School' Soundtrack 'Alive' Mixes Strings And EDM Beats To Create A Unique Mood [AUDIO]

  Released Jan. 18, "Alive," VIXX's single from "Moorim School," fuses cinematic strings and pianos with EDM trap drums and rave synths, flanked by an anthemic chorus that compliments the drama onscreen.

  01.22.16 | 1:31PM EST

• Performances From The Golden Disk Awards: Night 2

  Big names such as EXO, BTS, and f(x) entertained the audience at the awards ceremony on January 21. (Photo : Twitter ) The second and final night of the Golden Disk Awards was held on Jan.

  01.22.16 | 12:31AM EST

• Golden Disk Awards Winners: Night 2

  EXO, f(x), and SHINee took home major trophies during the second night of the Golden Disk Awards. (Photo : Twitter ) The last night of the 30th Golden Disk Awards came to a close on Jan.

  01.22.16 | 12:28AM EST

• 'M! Countdown' Highlights: iKON Win #1 And Defeat Shinhwa's Hyesung On The January 21, 2016 Episode + Performance Recaps

  YG's male group iKON wins their second trophy during the January 21 episode of 'M! Countdown.'

  01.21.16 | 11:03PM EST

• Performances From The Golden Disk Awards: Night 1

  From pop to hip-hop, all genres of Korean music took the stage for the 30th Golden Disk Awards on January 20.

  01.21.16 | 11:10AM EST

• Golden Disk Awards Winners: Night 1

  Major artists such as Big Bang and Girls' Generation took home major trophies at the Golden Disk Awards on January 20.

  01.21.16 | 11:11AM EST

• 'Only About A Year Left For You To See The Big Bang Team On Stage' T.O.P Tells Crowd At 2016 Golden Disk Awards

  Another awards show, another chance for a Big Bang member to strike fear in the hearts of the K-pop boy band's longtime fans. This time it was T.O.P at Wednesday's Golden Disk Awards in Seoul, South Korea.

  01.20.16 | 7:31PM EST

• ToppDogg Wants To Entertain You! The Rap Group On Their Next Album And The New 10-Piece Lineup [EXCLUSIVE]

  ToppDogg discussed their creative process, the problems that arise in being a large outfit and the ways that being considered a K-pop boy band can be limiting, in a KpopStarz exclusive interview.

  01.22.16 | 6:34PM EST

• South Korean Task Force Brings K-Pop Dance Routines To Underprivileged Children In Indonesia

  This is the first Official Development Assistance program started by the planning body, whose mission it is to use new methods to further the influence and scope of the Korean Wave abroad while focusing on philanthropic endeavors.

  01.18.16 | 10:06AM EST

• Family And Friends Of K-Pop Idols Get Their Moment In The Spotlight

  Celebrities are used to being under hot lights on stage and in front of cameras. But what happens when their loved ones get a turn in the spotlight?

  01.18.16 | 8:51AM EST

• SBS 'Inkigayo' Round-Up: Suzy & Baekhyun Win #1 On The January 17, 2016 Episode

  Suzy & Baekhyun win their second trophy during the January 17 episode of 'Inkigayo.' (Photo : Twitter ) SBS Inkigayo is back and featured great performances from some of your favorite K-pop stars.

  01.17.16 | 11:07PM EST

• Performances From Shinhwa's Hyesung, Dal Shabet, Turbo, And More During The January 16, 2016 Episode Of MBC's 'Music Core'

  Great performances from some of your favorite K-pop stars during the January 16 episode of 'Music Core.'

  01.16.16 | 12:50PM EST

• 'Music Bank' Highlights: Suzy & Baekhyun Win #1 On The January 15, 2016 Episode + Performance Recaps

  Suzy & Baekhyun win their first trophy for "Dream" during the January 15 episode of 'Music Bank.'

  01.16.16 | 12:28PM EST

• Reddit Thread On 'Dumbest K-Pop Scandals' Prompts Frank Discussion On Performers' Right To Have A Social Life

  Is a South Korean performer getting married or dating someone actually a scandal? The question was among several thought-provoking issues raised in a discussion within the largest K-pop fan group on Reddit on Friday.

  01.15.16 | 8:19PM EST