Batstone is thankful K-pop came into his life. "I tell people that since finding K-pop my happiness in life has literally tripled," he said.
In 2014 it seems that the leading trend is to release songs that are suggested for mature audiences 19 and over.
The idol generational shift has already begun. Last year's EXO's had a huge influence, and it looks as though they'll have some competition from other idol stars.
Few performers exude the kind of natural star presence exhibited by 30-year-old South Korean singer and actress Son Dam Bi.
The manager of 26-year-old South Korean movie star Han Hyo Joo has been sentenced to six months in prison after he and two associates allegedly attempted to blackmail the actress's father.
One day before founding band member Nicole Jung's record contract is set to expire, the group's record label confirming reports that Kang Jiyoung will be leaving when her contract expires in April.
The videos for 'Shower Later' and Rain's 'LA Song' raise a larger question about how international fans view Korean music and depictions of sexuality in Korean entertainment.
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