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• Popularity Of K-Pop And K-Dramas In Cuba Prompts Government-Sponsored Competition

  Fans in Cuba want to learn Korean after watching dramas and listening to K-pop. South Korea is looking to bring K-pop to Cuba. As tensions with Cuba and democratic nations thaw following the United States' historic move to normalize relations with the island nation, South Korea's government is bringing Hallyu (the Korean Wave).

  02.17.16 | 12:18PM EST

• VIXX's 'Error' Receives Emotional Reaction From YouTuber NearlySeniorCitizen

  The U.S. Air Force veteran burst into tears mid-way through his K-pop reaction video. YouTube reaction videos are staple for many K-pop fans. Though some reactions may be hilariously amusing, others can evoke tears.

  02.12.16 | 12:21PM EST

• Why Did Stellar's 17 Million View Fan-Cam Not Gain Momentum Like EXID's 'Up & Down'?

  Although the two videos have similar view counts, EXID received much more viral success. A video recorded by a fan at a live performance (fancam) of Hani dancing to EXID's "Up & Down" brought the group overnight fame, but why have other K-pop groups' viral videos not yielded the same sort of success? Stellar currently has a fancam of member Minhee performing "Mask" with nearly 17 million views on Facebook while Hani's viral fancam has nearly 19 million views on YouTube.

  02.10.16 | 12:26PM 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

• Chinese Investors Pump Billions Into South Korea's Booming Music Industry

  Chinese companies are reportedly investing billions of Korean won into K-pop agencies such as FNC Entertainment, which manages popular groups like CNBLUE and AOA.

  01.28.16 | 11:36AM EST

• 'The List 2016' Names 5 K-Pop Stars With Most Earning Potential This Year

  These multifaceted Korean celebrities have a big, productive year ahead of them. What multifaceted Korean celebrities can we expect big things from this year? Former Girls' Generation member Jessica Jung, Reply 1998 breakout star and Girl's Day member Lee Hyeri and JYJ's Kim Junsu are three of the top K-Pop idols that will rake in the most earnings this year, according to a tvN show ranking.

  01.26.16 | 11:41AM 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.

  01.26.16 | 11:26AM EST

• New Crush Track 'Don't Forget' Featuring Taeyeon Tops Charts For 3 Days Straight

  Despite heavy competition from Suzy and Baekyun's collaboration, "Don't Forget" has been dominating online music charts for the past few days.

  01.24.16 | 1:35PM 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.

  01.24.16 | 11:05AM 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.

  01.23.16 | 7:35PM EST

• TWICE's Tzuyu Sees Increase In Popularity And Earnings Following Flag Controversy

  Chou Tzuyu was previously regarded as an anti-Chinese supporter of Taiwanese Independence and became media fodder.

  01.23.16 | 7:26PM EST

• Red Velvet Outshine Girls' Generation On Gaon List Of Most Downloaded K-Pop Girl Groups In 2015

  The SM Entertainment girl group's songs were the most overall downloaded when compared to their peers.

  01.21.16 | 11:34AM EST