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G-Dragon gearing up for new YG collaboration

Nov 17, 2014

The official poster for YG Entertainment’s upcoming hip-hop project. (YG Entertainment) Big Bang leader G-Dragon, one of the biggest names in K-pop, will be taking part in his agency’s upcoming hip-...
Former Kara member Nicole to make solo debut

Nov 17, 2014

Nicole. (Nicole official Facebook) Nicole, a former member of the K-pop girl group Kara, will be dropping her first solo album, titled “First Romance.” The upcoming album will not only be her first...
Girl group blasted for ‘Nazi-like costumes’

Nov 16, 2014

The relatively unknown K-pop girl group Pritz is hitting the headlines for the first time, but it’s not their music that is grabbing all the attention. New to the K-pop scene, the four-member act is...
Ace of Angels returns as feisty felines with ‘Like a Cat’

Nov 11, 2014

Striking feline poses and strutting down the catwalk in skintight black getups, K-pop girl group Ace of Angels is returning with a new EP and a “catwoman” concept. During a press showcase held Monda...
Japan denies S. Korean singer entry

Nov 10, 2014

Japan has denied a South Korean singer entry in an apparent retaliation for his recent performance of a song on South Korea's easternmost islets of Dokdo also claimed by Tokyo, the singer's managemen...
Final lineup revealed for YG’s iKON

Nov 7, 2014

‘Mix & Match’ boy band survival program airs finale
Big Bang draws most Japanese concertgoers in K-pop

Nov 7, 2014

Big Bang drew the most fans in Japan among K-pop stars this year, a Japanese monthly magazine said Friday. According to Nikkei Entertainment’s chart of artists with the most concert fans, Big Ban...
Super Junior’s Shindong to join Army

Nov 6, 2014

Shindong. (SM Entertainment) Just months after the group’s “Mamacita” return, Super Junior’s agency has confirmed that member Shindong will be enlisting in the Army on Nov. 25 for his mandatory mili...
Super Junior’s Kyuhyun going solo with debut EP

Nov 6, 2014

Popular Super Junior idol and TV personality Kyuhyun is returning to the stage ― only this time, he’ll be performing solo. Officials at SM Entertainment on Thursday revealed that Kyuhyun will be deb...
Mamamoo returning with new album this month

Nov 6, 2014

Mamamoo. (WA Entertainment) The rookie four-member girl group Mamamoo is gearing up for its sixth release of the year with its upcoming album on Nov. 20. Despite being only weeks away, WA Entertain...
MC Mong tops music charts with sixth album

Nov 4, 2014

MC Mong. (IS Entertainment Group) The embattled South Korean hip-hop artist MC Mong, who was once mired in controversy over draft evasion, topped major local music charts with his latest track for t...
You Hee-yeol to release first Toy album in 7 years

Nov 4, 2014

You Hee-yeol. (Antenna Music) Antenna Music CEO and famed singer-songwriter-pianist You Hee-yeol will be dropping a new album as part of his one-man project, Toy, on Nov. 18, according to an announc...
JYP celebrating 20 years with anniversary show

Nov 4, 2014

Park Jin-young. (JYP Entertainment) Iconic K-pop producer and solo artist Park Jin-young will be hosting a special anniversary concert to commemorate two decades in the music industry. Teaming up w...
Psy to repeat ‘All Night Stand’ concert series

Nov 3, 2014

The mirthful, gentlemanly Psy will ring in the holiday season in true party fashion with the return of his four-day “All Night Stand” holiday concert series, according to an announcement by YG Entert...
2AM prereleases ‘Days Like Today’

Oct 27, 2014

K-pop ballad quartet 2AM is gearing up to unveil its upcoming third full-length album by prereleasing its new single, “Days Like Today” on Monday. The group’s latest R&B ballad, which talks about on...