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• 'The Red' By Red Velvet Tops Our Editor's Picks For The 5 Best K-Pop Albums Of 2015

  There was nothing in 2015 quite like the near hallucinogenic high-energy pop of Red Velvet's "The Red," our editor's pick for the best K-pop album of 2015.

  12.30.15 | 9:26PM EST

• K-Pop Beyond The Charts: From The Airport's Songwriting Is As Smart As Ever On 'Flying Walls' [VIDEO]

  On the From The Airport's single "Flying Walls," from the group's first-ever full-length album "You Could Imagine," released in January, the electronic rock act deliver the pop goods without dumbing down their sound.

  12.29.15 | 5:41PM EST

• K-Pop Double Take: MFBTY's Collective Cry Outshines The Competition On 'Buckubucku' Featuring EE, Rap Monster And Dino-J [VIDEO]

  Rap's group mentality is alive and well on MFBTY's single "Buckubucku," featuring EE, Dino-J and Rap Monster, from the South Korean act's album "Wondaland," released on March 16.

  12.22.15 | 4:26PM EST

• Seo In Young Has An Identity Crisis With 'SIY'

  Grab your dancing shoes and turn to track two right away - the goddess of retro dance pop is back with an energetic new EP.

  12.20.15 | 6:27PM EST

• Yankie Is Our Editor's Top Pick For The 10 Best Korean Rap Songs Of 2015 With 'Sold Out' Featuring Zion.T, Loco And Epik High's Tablo

  Yankie's "Sold Out" featuring Zion.T, Loco And Epik High's Tablo may have received top honors, but all of the rappers on this list of the best rap songs of 2015 are among the most innovative performers of the genre.

  12.18.15 | 11:14PM EST

• K-Pop Album Double Take: TWICE Attain Near Perfection On Their Debut EP 'The Story Begins' [VIDEO]

  Though they were chosen from a group of previously unknown performers courtesy of the South Korean reality TV program "Sixteen," TWICE pull off an incredible feat on "The Story Begins," released Oct. 20.

  12.19.15 | 2:24PM EST

• BoA Re-Releases 'Meri Kuri' With New Music Video Just In Time For The Holidays

  For many fans, the song still manages to capture the holiday feeling with its sweet message of love on a cold winter night.

  12.18.15 | 9:03AM EST

• Review: Yolhoon Receive An Extraterrestrial Transmission From The Starman On Their Self-Titled Debut Single [AUDIO]

  On Yolhoon's debut single, released Wednesday, they don't just pay homage to David Bowie in vocal inflection and production, they both channel EDM and mid-career material of Radiohead and U2.

  12.17.15 | 7:23PM EST

• Zico Tells The Story Of A Young Rapper Through His Latest EP 'Gallery'

  Fans are sure to be amazed with Zico's maturity and honesty when it comes to the Korean music industry.

  12.17.15 | 10:19AM EST

• Review: Lovelyz Return With A Cure For Your Winter Blues On Their Uplifting New Single 'For You' [VIDEO]

  South Korean girl group Lovelyz latest single "For You," released on Dec. 7, is a cheery mid-tempo slice of K-pop, driven by a peppy electro groove and an optimistic-feeling chorus.

  12.16.15 | 4:48PM EST

• K-Pop Double Take: Wave Your Hands In The Air For illinit's Anthemic Album Track 'Beer In My Backpack' From 'Made In '98' [AUDIO]

  Bump "Beer In My Backpack," the standout cut from the 11-song album "Made In '98" released on Nov. 25 by South Korean rapper illinit and you may find yourself waving your hand in the air like you just don't care.

  12.15.15 | 8:18PM EST

• Basterd Break New Ground In Korean Rap Scene With 'Intro'

  Get ready to listen to the strangest sounds in the world come together to make great music. (Photo : Music Works Entertainment) The Korean hip-hop scene has turned attention to a pair of rookie rappers.

  12.15.15 | 10:15AM EST