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• K-Pop Throwback: Why Beenzino's 2012 Bonus Track 'Always Awake' From '24:26' Still Tops Most Modern Hip-Hop [AUDIO]

  "Always Awake" may have been billed as a "bonus track" on Beenzino's 2012 album "24:26," but it deserves its due as some of the most creative music to come out of South Korea's burgeoning hip-hop scene so far.

  02.18.16 | 5:17PM 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

• Review: Reddy And Jay Park Team Up To Talk Some Game On The Sizzling Slow Jam 'Think' [VIDEO]

  Released on Feb. 3 by Korean hip-hop artists Reddy and Jay Park, "Think" is a brooding and atmospheric love song driven by chilly synths, plodding drum machines and half-sung, half-rapped vocals.

  02.16.16 | 1:14PM EST

• K-Pop Stars Spread The Love With Valentine's Messages To Fans

  Over the weekend, social media was full of K-pop love. (Photo : Instagram ) Over the weekend, K-pop fans were definitely feeling the love. In celebration of Vantine's Day, many of Korea's hottest stars shares special messages to their fans through Instagram, Twitter, Weibo, YouTube V App, Snapchat and more.

  02.16.16 | 11:09AM EST

• Editor's Pick: Zico Of Block B Draws You In With A Hypnotic Groove That Still Kicks On 'I Am You, You Are Me' [VIDEO]

  With production and hooky songwriting that walks the tightrope of being soothing while still exhilarating, "I Am You, You Are Me," released Jan. 25 by Block B's Zico, is one of the Hallyu highpoints of 2016, so far.

  02.15.16 | 8:41PM EST

• K-Pop Double Take: Supreme Team's E-Sens Continues To Amaze From Behind Bars On 'The Anecdote' [AUDIO]

  On the single "The Anecdote," released on Aug. 27, Supreme Team rapper E-Sens turns his recent trouble with the law into fuel for a fiery and cathartic performance for both him and his fans alike.

  02.15.16 | 1:27PM EST

• SBS 'Inkigayo' Round-up: Taeyeon Win #1 On The February 14, 2016 Episode

  Girls' Generation's Taeyeon wins #1 during the February 14 episode of 'Inkigayo.'

  02.14.16 | 11:36PM EST

• 10 K-Pop Music Videos Perfect For A Romantic Valentine's Day

  Just in time for Valentine's Day, we have must see romantic music videos. Just in time for Valentine's Day, we have must see romantic music videos from K-pop's sweetest stars.

  02.13.16 | 1:42PM EST

• 'Music Bank' Highlights: G-Friend Win #1 On The February 12, 2016 Episode + Performance Recaps

  G-Friend wins their seventh first place trophy during the February 12 episode of 'Music Bank.'

  02.13.16 | 1:39PM EST

• Spectacular Performances From AOA Cream, Dal Shabet, 4Minute, And More During The February 13, 2016 Episode Of 'Music Core'

  Great performances from some of your favorite K-pop stars during the February 13 episode. (Photo : Twitter) MBC's Music Core is back with great performances from some of your favorite K-pop stars.

  02.13.16 | 1:37PM 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

• G-Friend Win #1 During The February 11, 2016 Episode Of Mnet's 'M! Countdown'

  G-Friend win their sixth trophy on the February 11 episode of 'M! Countdown.' (Photo : G-Friend's Twitter) G-Friend win another first place trophy this week.

  02.12.16 | 12:06PM EST

• Review: South Korean Rapper Hwaji Succeeds With A Sweeter Sound On 'Gypsy Girl' From His New Album 'Zissou' [AUDIO]

  The bulk of the material on "Zissou," released Feb. 2 by Hwaji, could be considered experimental, but when he strips down his sound on the track "Gypsy Girl" that the Korean rapper is at his best.

  02.11.16 | 7:59PM EST

• Winners From The 2016 'Idol Star Athletic Championships'

  See which K-Pop stars took home gold during this year's Lunar New Year special. (Photo : MBC) Many of your favorite K-pop stars showcased their athleticism and strength during MBC's 2016 Idol Star Athletic Championships.

  02.11.16 | 12:25PM EST

• K-Pop Double Take: 2NE1's CL Takes America On Her Aggressive U.S. Pre-Release Single 'Hello Bitches' [VIDEO]

  On the 2NE1 vocalist's US debut, released Nov. 21, CL sets her sights on her competition across the Pacific. The result is a a warning shot across the bow of Western popular music.

  02.12.16 | 9:50AM EST

• K-Pop Beyond The Charts: zzapa Shows Why He Ranks Among South Korea's Elite Talent On 'Gotta Get Along Well' [AUDIO]

  South Korean R&B artist-producer zzapa's latest single "Gotta Get Along Well," released on Thursday, has all of the consistency and creativity that has made him a difficult artist to match.

  02.10.16 | 5:55PM EST

• K-Pop Stars Wish Their Fans A Happy And Healthy Lunar New Year

  It is officially the Year of the Monkey and artists like SISTAR, B.A.P and SONAMOO wished fans a happy and healthy new year.

  02.09.16 | 11:39AM EST

• Spectacular Performances From Dal Shabet, 4Minute, G-Friend, And More For The February 6, 2016 Episode Of 'Music Core'

  'Music Core' is back and featured great performances from some of your favorite K-pop stars.

  02.06.16 | 4:35PM EST

• 'Music Bank' Highlights: G-Friend Win #1 On The February 5, 2016 Episode + Performance Recaps

  G-Friend win another trophy during the February 5 episode of 'Music Bank.' (Photo : Twitter) KBS's Music Bank is back and featured exciting performances from some of your favorite K-pop stars.

  02.05.16 | 12:28PM EST