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Big Bang’s August songs dominate charts

Aug 11, 2015

K-pop boy band Big Bang has topped the music charts once again with their new songs “Zutter” and “Let’s Not Fall in Love.” Released on Aug. 5, “Let’s Not Fall in Love” ranked No.1 at major local ...
B.A.P returns to their label following legal strife

Aug 3, 2015

K-pop boy band B.A.P is back with agency TS Entertainment, ending a nine-month legal battle against the label. “B.A.P has returned to TS on Aug. 1,” the company said in an official statement Mond...
23 K-pop acts confirmed for Naver's ‘V’ live streaming

Jul 31, 2015

South Korean search portal Naver has unveiled a full list of K-pop acts joining its new streaming mobile app named “V,” set to launch Aug. 1. A total of 23 K-pop teams will be streaming their activi...
Korea’s hottest stars are in love

Jul 23, 2015

Kim Woo-bin, Shin Min-a are the latest to admit their romantic relationship
Ex-EXO member Tao sets out as solo artist

Jul 21, 2015

(Tao's Instagram) Tao, a former member of boy group EXO, uploaded a selfie with a message saying “My dreams finally came true” on Weibo Tuesday, signaling his solo debut. Tao announced his withdraw...
MC Mong returns with first concert in 6 years

Jul 20, 2015

Hip-hop artist MC Mong, who was once mired in a draft-dodging scandal, will hold his first solo concert in six years, his label DreamT Entertainment said on Monday. Titled “The Happiest Time in M...
New boy group ‘UP10TION’ to debut

Jul 20, 2015

A new 10-member K-pop boy group “UP10TION” is set to make its debut on the program “Masked Rookie Championship: UP10TION.” The special program, which is adapted from MBC’s “King of Mask Singer,” wil...
Beast’s ‘Gotta Go to Work’ dominates charts

Jul 20, 2015

(Cube Entertainment) Beast’s pre-released track “Gotta Go to Work” topped the six online music charts in South Korea. The song emerged as a bestselling title on Melon, Olleh Music, Genie, Bugs, Sor...
K-pop girl groups battle on summer charts

Jul 19, 2015

Sistar (Starship Entertainment) The K-pop charts have been a tough battleground for Korea’s top pop groups in July, but the competition has been particularly fierce among girl groups. While big-nam...
Psy uninjured after car accident in China

Jul 17, 2015

Rapper Psy is uninjured after a car crash in China, his management agency said Friday. The car transporting the "Gangnam Style" rapper ran into a bus around 3 p.m. Thursday after making a right turn...
Roy Kim, Bae Da-hae release single to promote animal welfare

Jul 15, 2015

The newly formed duo Team Pet Rescue -- singer-songwriter Roy Kim and Bae Da-hae -- dropped a single titled “For Meeting You” on Wednesday. The new track emphasizes the need for protection of aban...
INFINITE's powerful return

Jul 14, 2015

New EP is ‘culmination of everything we’ve worked for so far’
Infinite sweeps six music charts with new song

Jul 13, 2015

Popular boy band Infinite topped six domestic music charts with its new single "Bad" on Monday. The title track on its new album "Reality," released at midnight, is currently No. 1 on real-time char...
Ko Young-wook released from prison

Jul 10, 2015

Singer Ko Young-wook was released from prison Friday after serving 30 months on charges of raping and sexually harassing minors. Ko, 39, was discharged from Nambu Correctional Service in Seoul on...
K-pop idols to star in musical 'In the Heights'

Jul 9, 2015

A slew of K-pop idols will star in the Korean production of Broadway musical “In the Heights.” The star-studded musical will feature Key of SHINee, Chen of EXO, Infinite members Jang Dong-woo and...