The quarterfinal round has officially ended, and a big thank you goes out to everyone who voted! With just four candidates remaining in each leg of the battle, competition is about to get fierce. Check back on 9/18 at 8PM KST to vote in the semifinal round! Welcome back to Soompi’s Battle of the Maknaes, where your… Continue reading Battle of the Maknaes: Quarterfinals
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Exclusive: Yoo Ah In Is a Tyrannical Heir in “Veteran” Stills
“Veteran,” a crime thriller starring Yoo Ah In and Hwang Jung Min, is coming to U.S. theaters on September 18. The summer blockbuster, climbing up the ranks to become the ninth biggest selling movie in Korea, details the efforts of Do Cheol (Hwang Jung Min), a morally just detective, looking to take down Sunjin Group’s chaebo,… Continue reading Exclusive: Yoo Ah In Is a Tyrannical Heir in “Veteran” Stills
Battle of the Maknaes: Round Two (+Win Signed Goods!)
UPDATE: Round Two voting is now CLOSED! Thank you to everyone who tweeted! Results, Round Three, and a possible plot twist will be posted on 9/13 8PM KST. Stay tuned! Welcome one, welcome all to Round Two of Soompi’s Battle of the Maknaes, where your favorite youngest member go head-to-head in a battle for top… Continue reading Battle of the Maknaes: Round Two (+Win Signed Goods!)
Battle of the Maknaes: Round One (Male Edition)
Every once in a while, we love gathering up members of different idol groups and tossing them into a tournament arena so you can rank who’s the best of the best. So far, you’ve voted for the best idol dancer, vocalist, and rapper, and now, for something just a tad unconventional… introducing the Battle of the Maknaes, where you can decide K-pop Best… Continue reading Battle of the Maknaes: Round One (Male Edition)
Battle of the Maknaes: Round One (Female Edition)
Every once in a while, we love gathering up members of different idol groups and tossing them into a tournament arena so you can rank who’s the best of the best. So far, you’ve voted for the best idol dancer, vocalist, and rapper, and now, for something just a tad unconventional… introducing the Battle of the Maknaes, where you can decide K-pop… Continue reading Battle of the Maknaes: Round One (Female Edition)
Youtuber Spotlight: J.R.E from JREKML on KCON, and His Favorite Artists
Considering the sheer number of people in attendance, it’s not easy to roam the halls of KCON, but even less so when you’re J.R.E of JREKML, one of the biggest K-pop Youtube channels in the industry today. In fact, when we invited J.R.E to join us at the Soompi Booth for a Meet & Greet… Continue reading Youtuber Spotlight: J.R.E from JREKML on KCON, and His Favorite Artists
Exclusive: VIXX on Journeying Forward and Looking Back
Before the boys of VIXX took to the stage in Orlando, Florida, for what would now be their fourth solo concert tour in the U.S., the memories of their first fanmeeting couldn’t help but wander around in their minds. Establishing themselves as a boy group with perhaps the most diverse of concepts, VIXX has come a long way since… Continue reading Exclusive: VIXX on Journeying Forward and Looking Back
Youtubers Live: VIXX Concert With JREKML!
Welcome to Youtubers Live, where K-pop Youtubers transit from on-screen to off-screen to recap and relive some of the greatest shows put on by your favorite celebs! In this special first edition, JREKML – well known for their quirky personalities and music video reactions – visited Orlando, Florida to catch VIXX live in concert. Besides watching some of their favorite… Continue reading Youtubers Live: VIXX Concert With JREKML!
Exclusive: Roy Kim Talks “Naked” Beachin’ And Zombie Apocalypses
Hi Soompiers! Soompi recently sat down for an exclusive interview with the one and only Roy Kim at this year’s KCON 2015 convention in Los Angeles! In the interview, Roy Kim talked about what he would do in a zombie apocalypse, where he wants to go on vacation (being naked and having multiple women were mentioned), and more! Despite his busy schedule,… Continue reading Exclusive: Roy Kim Talks “Naked” Beachin’ And Zombie Apocalypses
Recap: 6 Moments from the KCON LA Concerts We Thoroughly Enjoyed
In case moving to the famed Staples Center is not enough of an indication for you, this year’s KCON was bigger, better, boasting a line-up of 10 acts that come from opposite ends of the K-pop spectrum, from power rookies Monsta X to practiced veterans Shinhwa. These ten artists – Monsta X, GOT7, SISTAR, Roy Kim, Super Junior, Block… Continue reading Recap: 6 Moments from the KCON LA Concerts We Thoroughly Enjoyed