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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

• International K-Pop Fans Give Suggestions For How Entertainment Agencies Can Better Market Idols Outside Korea

  There is much room for improvement on the level of service provided by Korean music labels, according to Reddit commenters.

  02.17.16 | 10:37AM EST

• EXO Vocalist D.O. On His 'Unforgettable' Castmates: 'The Actors From The Movie Became So Close That We Took A Shower Together'

  The 23-year-old EXO-band-member-turned-actor Do "D.O." Kyung Soo may have initially felt awkward onset during his time shooting "Unforgettable," but it seems to safe to assume that he made friends with the cast.

  02.16.16 | 7:12PM EST

• Koreans React To TWICE's Tzuyu

  It is pretty safe to say that TWICE member Chou Tzuyu has had one heck of a roller coaster ride these past few months.

  02.16.16 | 12:24PM EST

• EXO Lead Vancouver Audience In 'One Step Back' Chant As Fans On General Admission Floor Get Crushed

  The idol group tried to help audience members who were in danger of getting hurt. Fans attending EXO's concert in Vancouver were faced with a dangerous situation, leading to concerns ahead of the group's upcoming concert stops in Chicago and Newark.

  02.16.16 | 11:03AM EST

• Instagram Accounts Of International Female Stars Fall Victim To Fans Of K-Pop Boy Band EXO

  The fanbase of the Korean idol group continues to harass women connected to one member in particular.

  11.28.17 | 5:04PM EST

• Gaon Chart K-Pop Awards Voting System Manipulation Launches Battle Between EXO And Big Bang Fans

  Fans of the two K-pop acts continue to clash over alleged manipulation of popularity chart votes. Gaon, Korean's premier music charting source, is investigating alleged vote rigging for their upcoming Gaon Chart K-pop Awards.

  02.15.16 | 4:51PM EST

• JYJ Members Stay Active With New Projects Despite Mandatory Military Service

  With both Jaejoong and Yoochun currently enlisted in the army, the members of the popular K-pop trio are still active in the Korean music scene.

  02.15.16 | 12:20PM EST

• WINNER Struggle To Maintain Artistic Freedom: 'After Creating A Mold...You Can't Create Anything' Band Member Nam Taehyun Says

  Retaining the ability to take your music in whatever direction you want it to go isn't easy, whether you're a so-called pop "idol" or any artist, according to Nam Taehyun of the K-pop boy band WINNER.

  02.12.16 | 5:42PM 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

• 'Bon Bun Olympic' Criticized For Shocking Treatment Of Female K-Pop Stars

  The variety program revealed private information about several K-pop idols during the debut episode.

  02.12.16 | 12:05PM EST

• China's 'Little Psy' Passes Away From Brain Cancer

  After fighting for almost two years, the young and talented doppleganger passes away. Being dianosed with brain stem glioma in August 2014, China's "Little Psy" gave his final breath at the age of 12 on Tuesday, Feb.

  02.11.16 | 11:44PM EST