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Aion 2's launch marred by 'pay-to-win,' K-pop idol likeness misuse allegations

Aion 2 was supposed to be NCsoft’s most anticipated game of the year. While it still is, the title is suffering from a rocky ...

Your weekend survival-TV guide: Korean competition shows worth bingeing

Asia” to “Just Makeup” and the upcoming second season of “Culinary Class Wars,” Korea is in the middle of a survival ...
Los Angeles Times

At KCON, fans from around the world dance with their favorite K-pop idols — and each other

On Friday, the Los Angeles Convention Center was a sea of green. The convention center was home to L.A.’s 13th annual KCON, a Korean music festival that ran from Friday to Sunday. While the three-day ...

From under-the-radar to in the spotlight: How lesser-known idols break out beyond music

In the world of K-pop, it is natural for certain band members to stand out more than others, especially in the early stages ...