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• Korean Record Labels Diversify Business Practices As Growth Rate Slows

  Korean music companies are looking to other industries for new revenue. The world of K-pop continues to grow as Korean entertainment agencies focus attention on new endeavors thanks to a changing environment.

  01.13.16 | 11:41AM EST

• Dream Star Entertainment Looks Into Legal Action After Tahiti Member Ji Soo Exposes Indecent Proposal From 'Sponsor'

  The singer uploaded a series of scandalous text messages to her Instagram account that appear to reveal a "sponsor" offer from an older man.

  01.12.16 | 12:35PM EST

• Korean Police Officers Perform Dance Routine To Big Bang's 'Bang Bang Bang'

  Korean police grooved to the popular boy group's catchy anthem in a fantastic dance cover video.

  01.12.16 | 11:33AM EST

• 'Reply 1988' Lead Ryu Jun Yeol Unhurt In Car Accident While Traveling To Set

  The accident occurred while the actor was on his way to film for the final episodes of "Reply 1988."

  01.12.16 | 10:00AM EST

• Jang Keun Suk Says 2014 Tax Evasion Scandal Was Based On 'False Reports' And 'Distorted Facts'

  In a recent interview, the "You're Beautiful" star announced that he would return to the acting world in South Korea in 2016.

  01.12.16 | 9:51AM EST

• Kakao Moves To Buy South Korea's Largest Music Streaming Service For $1.6 Billion USD

  Kakao will acquire a majority share in Loen Entertainment-run MelOn Music. On Monday, Korean chat app operator Kakao Corp announced a $1. 6 billion USD deal to buy a controlling stake in South Korea's MelOn Music streaming service.

  01.11.16 | 10:49AM EST

• Yonhap Reports KARA Will Dissolve Next Month

  The leading South Korean news agency reported an end to the once-popular K-pop girl group. South Korea's publicly funded largest news agency reported on Monday that the K-pop girl group Kara will come to an end next month, following the impending departure of three members.

  01.11.16 | 9:44AM EST

• Another DSP Media Group Lineup In Peril As Sungmin Leaves A-JAX

  The group's main vocalist will be departing from the group to pursue a rapping career. Over the weekend, it was confirmed that A-JAX member and main vocalist Park Sungmin will be departing from the group to pursue a rapping career.

  01.10.16 | 3:11PM EST

• Court Date Set In Kim Hyun Joong Baby Case To Determine Custody And Child Support

  Kim Hyun Joong and his ex-girlfriend Choi will meet in court for the first time since the paternity test results were revealed.

  01.09.16 | 8:36PM EST

• 'Me Gustas Tu' By Gfriend, Big Bang's 'Bang Bang Bang' Among K-Pop Songs Currently Being Blasted At South Korean Border

  North Korea may have attracted global concern this week after producing a big bang in a blast the country's leadership claimed was a hydrogen bomb, but come Friday, South Korea had unleashed their own Big Bang.

  01.08.16 | 6:28PM EST

• Se7en Invests $5 Million In New Agency Ahead Of 2016 Comeback

  The singer and musical actor recently announced his new album is expected for release in March. (Photo : Twitter ) It won't be long now before Korean singer and musical actor Se7en returns with a new album.

  01.08.16 | 12:37PM EST

• Jang Keun Suk To Open Charity Foundation

  The Korean singer-actor is launching a charity foundation in order to help victims of natural disasters.

  01.08.16 | 12:27PM EST