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• Tablo Clarifies Relationship Between HIGHGRND And YG Entertainment

  The Epik High frontman talks with Sports Illgan to discuss the affiliation between the two record labels.

  03.07.16 | 8:46AM EST

• Brown Eyed Girls Break Record For Longest-Running K-Pop Girl Group Without Any Lineup Changes

  The group debuted in 2006 and have never lost or gained a member. Only a handful of K-pop acts have surpassed the 10-year mark in the heavily competative industry, but Brown Eyed Girls just made history.

  03.08.16 | 10:51PM EST

• Girl's Day Singer Hyeri Rushed To Hospital With Severe Fever And Headache, Diagnosed With Meningitis

  The 'Reply 1988' star's schedule for the day was completely canceled following the emergency hospital visit.

  03.06.16 | 11:39PM EST

• Transgender Model Choi Han Bit Debuts As Member Of New K-Pop Girl Group Mercury

  Choi is one of the three members of the girl group. Popular transgender model Choi Han Bit debuted as a K-pop idol this week. Choi, who appeared on "Korea's Next Top Model, Cycle 3" in 2012, is one of the three members of Mercury.

  03.06.16 | 11:36PM EST

• How Much Profit Did Korea's Top 5 Entertainment Agencies Make In 2015?

  Spoiler alert. Only one company had a negative net income in 2015. Income statements for the top five entertainment agencies in Korea have been revealed, showing each company's sales, net profit, and net income within 2015.

  03.05.16 | 3:28PM EST

• Block B File Formal Complaint With Seoul Police Against Internet Trolls

  For many K-pop celebrities, being trolled on the internet is inevitable. But when lines are crossed, some stars take action.

  03.03.16 | 12:11PM EST

• EXID's Record Label Yedang Entertainment Changes Name To Banana Culture

  EXID's agency is launching a joint venture company with a Chinese media group. (Photo : KpopStarz) (Photo : Twitter) EXID's agency, Yedang Entertainment, will launch a joint venture company.

  03.03.16 | 9:54AM EST

• Big Bang Vague On Plans Regarding Mandatory Military Enlistment: 'We Try Not To Talk About Our Future' G-Dragon Claims

  The five members of Big Bang might be willing to discuss the group's upcoming hiatus presumably planned for when they show up to serve in the South Korean army, but it clearly isn't their favorite topic.

  03.01.16 | 7:55PM EST

• K-Pop Celebrity Photographer Under Fire For 'Lolita Concept' Idol Imagery

  Said to be highly influenced by Japanese mangas and animation, Choi Won Suk has been accused of portraying pedophilia in his photos.

  03.01.16 | 11:51AM EST

• Chinese Companies Increase Investments In Korean Entertainment

  The Hallyu Wave is as strong as ever with other Asian markets begin to open their businesses to the Korean entertainment industry.

  03.01.16 | 11:29AM EST

• Jinusean's Sean And Wife Celebrate A Decade Of Charity Work Together

  The K-pop star has led the charge for other celebrities to give back and with the help of his wife, proves a family that works together, stays together.

  03.01.16 | 11:22AM EST

• NCT Takes SM Entertainment's Hallyu Strategy To The Next Level

  Despite past troubles with foreign artists, SM Entertainment proves why the push forward with multi-dimensional new group NCT is crucial to their development plan.

  02.29.16 | 9:56AM EST