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By JONATHAN HICAP, Manila Bulletin K-pop group Crayon Pop scored their first TV music chart award for their viral song "Bar Bar Bar." The group performed the song on KBS "Music Bank" on Aug. 30. Crayon Pop and EXO were the nominees for the top spot but in the end, Crayon Pop won with 5,770 points against the boy band's 5,677. Crayon Pop (Photo: www.crayonpop.com)

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Immediately after he was discharged from the military, Super Junior's Heechul posted photos and videos on his Instagram account "Kimheenim."

By JONATHAN HICAP, Manila Bulletin Super Junior member Heechul was discharged from the army this morning and received a commendation for his exemplary service in the last two years. Heechul, who served as public service worker, was discharged at about 9 a.m. in Seongdong, Seoul. Photos: www.newsen.com

Han Chae Young gave birth to a baby boy. A rep from BH Entertainment, Han Chae Young′s agency, told  enews  on August 30 that "at 1 p.m. on August 29, Han Chae Young gave birth with the support of her family at a hospital." "She had to give birth through an operation, but she and her baby are all in healthy condition," the rep added.

Leading actor Kwon Sang-woo, who most recently starred in the SBS drama “King of Ambitions,” is strongly denying sudden rumors that he is dating actress-model Kang Ye-bin. The actor has been married for nearly five years to actress Son Tae-young of the KBS drama “You’re the Best, Lee Soon-shin.” Kwon posted a message on his fan cafe yesterday stating that the rumors, which started from local financial firms, are not true.

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By JONATHAN HICAP, Manila Bulletin K-pop boy band Block B will be resuming their career under a new company following their legal dispute with their agency. The group will transferring from Stardom Entertainment to Seven Seasons agency. Block B and Stardom Entertainment have settled their issue pertaining to the former's exclusive contracts. Block B (Photo: www.newsen.com)

By JONATHAN HICAP, Manila Bulletin K-pop group JYJ member Kim Jaejoong has won the Best Hallyu Drama OST award at the 2013 Seoul International Drama Awards. Jaejoong will be receiving the award at the ceremony, which will be held on Sept. 5 at the National Theatre of Korea.