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The latest Kpop news from the biggest artists and companies: BTS, Big Hit Entertainment, Red Velvet, SM Entertainment, Blackpink, YG Entertainment, TWICE, JYP Entertainment, GFriend, more.

BTS ARMYs Blow Millions on a Times Square Billboard (See Photos)

Paul Resnikoff

June 11, 2017

Actually, make that two fully-blown Times Square ads, brought to you by Chinese BTS ARMYs. How loyal are YOUR fans? The music industry likes to talk about building fan connections. BTS is practically writi... Read More...

Big Bang’s TOP Cheats Death; Recognizes His Mother…

Daniel Sanchez

June 8, 2017

Following a harrowing overdose ordeal, Big Bang’s TOP has regained consciousness and doesn’t appear to have suffered brain damage. On Monday, police indicted Big Bang’s TOP for smoking marijuana four times w... Read More...

Breaking: Big Bang’s TOP Is ‘Close to Dying,’ Mother Says (Update)

Daniel Sanchez

June 7, 2017

Did the media wrongfully report Big Bang’s TOP’s real condition? On Monday, police officially indicted Big Bang’s TOP for smoking marijuana four times. Days before, the Big Bang rapper had posted a handwrit... Read More...

Big Bang's TOP Feared Dead After Lethal Drug Overdose (Updated)

Big Bang’s T.O.P Suffers Massive Tranquilizer Overdose (Updated)

Daniel Sanchez

June 6, 2017

Following an embarrassing drug indictment, Big Bang’s TOP has been hospitalized. Two months ago, Big Bang’s G-Dragon posted a cryptic message on Instagram. In a dark image against a grainy background, he wr... Read More...

Are BTS Members Overdosing on Plastic Surgery?

Paul Resnikoff

May 25, 2017

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'Before and after' shots of BTS frontman Rap Monster. Are the members of BTS addicted to plastic surgery and heavy make-up? American audiences are asking that question as the group grows in popularity. As B... Read More...

PSY Congratulates BTS for Following In His Footsteps

Paul Resnikoff

May 10, 2017

PSY put South Korea on the map. Now, the 'King of Kpop' is paving the way for the next generation of emerging performers, starting with BTS. When it comes to Kpop, there may never be a superstar as big as P... Read More...

TWICE Accused of Plagiarizing EXO’s ‘Supernatural’ Concept

Paul Resnikoff

May 8, 2017

Members of the Kpop group TWICE are now facing allegations of plagiarism. But are they simply 'borrowing' a good idea? As TWICE continues to explode, Korea's biggest female export is now facing plagiarism a... Read More...

Why I Didn’t Kill Myself After Spending 5 Hours at an EXO Kpop Concert

Paul Resnikoff

April 29, 2017

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EXO Perform at The Forum in Los Angeles on Friday Night. There wasn't an earplug that could save me from the hours of relentless, high-pitched screaming. I saw a girl crying in the presence of an EXO 'idol'.... Read More...

If Rap Monster Goes Solo, BTS ‘Trainees’ Could Keep the Group Alive

Paul Resnikoff

April 26, 2017

Rap Monster poses with the BTS supporting cast. It's the biggest threat that any successful group faces: the top guy going solo. Now, a 'trainee' program could give BTS' management the insurance plan it need... Read More...

Say Hello To Kpop's Next Big Star...Will Smith's Son, Jaden Smith?

Say Hello To Kpop’s Next Big Singing Sensation… Jaden Smith?

Daniel Sanchez

April 21, 2017

El Seven (CC by 2.0) Actor, rapper… and Kpop singer? Jaden Smith looks to fulfill his lifelong dream. It’s difficult to ignore Kpop’s success in the United States. Yesterday, BTS became the most-viewed Kpop... Read More...

BTS Beefing Up Security Following Ugly ARMY Incidents

Paul Resnikoff

April 19, 2017

BTS' V Running from fanatical 'ARMYs' at Seoul's Gimpo International Airport Are ARMYs getting completely out of control? BTS' management company is now adding extra security following a number of ugly incid... Read More...

GFriend Manager Blasted By Fans For ‘Inappropriate Touching’

Daniel Sanchez

April 18, 2017

Peter Rowlands (CC by 2.0) GFriend fans are attacking the group's manager. But is he just doing his job? In a radio interview a few days ago, GFriend members described their ideal type of guys. Eunha said ... Read More...