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Countdown begins: why prominent K-pop singers rush to return in November?

Hardly a day passes recently without news of K-pop stars returning to stage - EXO (Nov. 2), TWICE (Nov. 5), K.will (Nov. 6), Jennie from BLACKPINK (Nov. 12) and Wanna One (Nov. 19). Do you see anything that the dates have in common? “November.” Then a question may follow: Why have so many K-pop household names picked November for their comeback?

Hallyu | 2018-10-28 16:28

Golden Child eyes K-pop mainstream with 'Genie' [VIDEO]

Making it on the K-pop scene is increasingly tough - so much so that an average of 50 hard-trained K-pop bands debut a year but most vanish from the radar after one or two rounds of performances. Given the low survival rate, boy band Golden Child deserves compliments because it recently came back with its third album “WISH” and its agency finds it worth the investment - altho...

Hallyu | 2018-10-28 09:50

BTS returns home in hilarious 'airport outfits' [PHOTOS]

With a bright smile, the boy band's seven members walked out an arrival gate at Incheon International Airport, waving to an army of fans screaming in joy. And they didn't forget a “gift” for those who might have waited for hours - hilarious outfits.

Hallyu | 2018-10-24 14:54

BLACKPINK prepares for US debut with Interscope label

K-pop girl band BLACKPINK has signed a contract with Interscope Records, a California-based label associated with the Universal Music Group (UMG), in a move widely seen as the group's preparation for a U.S. debut.

Hallyu | 2018-10-23 14:32

BLACKPINK signs contract with Interscope Records to enter US market

Interscope has published music of such high-profile American artists as Eminem, Kendrick Lamar, Maroon 5 and Lady Gaga.

Hallyu | 2018-10-23 11:10

Suzy donates 100 million won for children with incurable diseases

Singer-actress Suzy has donated 100 million won ($89,000) to help children suffering from incurable illnesses, as a part of her 25th birthday celebrations.

Hallyu | 2018-10-22 16:50

Miss Korea in Tokyo for Miss International Pageant [PHOTOS]

Seo Ye-jin, one of two first runner-ups of Miss Korea Pageant 2018, is in Tokyo to participate in the Miss International Beauty Pageant 2018.

Hallyu | 2018-10-22 15:29

BTOB to release digital single 'Friend' next week

The new single "Friend," recorded before the team leader was enlisted in August, will be released on Oct. 23, according to Cube Entertainment.

Hallyu | 2018-10-19 15:29

BIGBANG's Seungri dating actress?

A Taiwanese news outlet on Friday named his girlfriend as actress Yoo Hae-won. It suggested solo photos of Seungri and Yoo, seemingly taken at the same place and posted on their respective Instagrams, as evidence.

Hallyu | 2018-10-19 13:27

BLACKPINK's Jennie to release solo track in November

Jennie from K-pop girl group BLACKPINK will release her first solo track in November, but the exact date is not yet known.

Hallyu | 2018-10-18 16:18

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