On March 5, SBS News released a report about an entertainment agency director named Kang (41 years old) being arrested by the police for approaching female celebrities and instigating illegal prostitution. According to the report, Kang learned about the difficult financial situation of a female celebrity referred to as “A” and lent her a great deal… Continue reading Agency Director Arrested for Instigating Celebrity Prostitution Deals in the United States
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One Size Does Not Fit All: A Call for Diversification of Body Types in Korean Media
In “Oh My Venus,” Kang Joo Eun (Shin Min Ah) is a smart, successful lawyer. She’s educated and ambitious. And, like many working adults, she’s gained some weight since her school days. Unfortunately, it’s this latter characterization of Kang Joo Eun — as a woman carrying extra pounds — that drives the plot, and thus, the character’s… Continue reading One Size Does Not Fit All: A Call for Diversification of Body Types in Korean Media
SM Entertainment to Open Star-Themed “SUM Market” Convenience Store
Continuing on in its trend of branching out into other types of businesses, SM Entertainment is set to open their own convenience store in March. On February 17, an industry insider familiar with the company stated, “SM Entertainment is preparing to open a convenience store called ‘SUM Market’ in the basement floor of their company… Continue reading SM Entertainment to Open Star-Themed “SUM Market” Convenience Store
8 Romantic Korean Phrases You Must Know for Valentine’s Day!
While young Koreans may not use the terms “Netflix and chill” or “OTP” to describe their love lives, they definitely have their own of-the-moment slang that they use to talk about their boyfriends, girlfriends, or dating situation. Since it’s Valentine’s Day, how about learning some romantic lingo? Let’s check them out below! Mil-dang (밀당) Mil-da… Continue reading 8 Romantic Korean Phrases You Must Know for Valentine’s Day!
8 Incheon Airport Hacks So You Can Fly Like a Pro
Incheon Airport is one of the busiest airports in the world and has been rated as the world’s cleanest airport and world’s best international transit airport by many travel organizations throughout the years. However, being that it is so large, it can be difficult to make full use of all of the great amenities offered… Continue reading 8 Incheon Airport Hacks So You Can Fly Like a Pro
K-Pop 101: Korean Fan Lingo All K-Pop Fans Should Know
K-Pop 101 is an occasional series from Soompi filled with tips and tricks on K-popping in Korea. Welcome to the latest edition of K-Pop 101! Today we’ll be covering fan Korean. What is fan Korean you ask? In my four years of living in Korea, I’ve found that often the lingo used when dealing with fan events… Continue reading K-Pop 101: Korean Fan Lingo All K-Pop Fans Should Know
SM Entertainment Reportedly in Talks to Collaborate With Grocery Chain E-mart
Korean grocery giant E-mart and SM Entertainment are reportedly in discussions for a collaboration. On February 2, a representative from E-mart revealed that they are considering collaborations on developing products that utilize the strengths of both companies. The representative stated, “The collaborations we’re discussing would combine E-mart’s distribution know-how and SM Entertainment’s culture contents.” Should… Continue reading SM Entertainment Reportedly in Talks to Collaborate With Grocery Chain E-mart
Arthur Patterson Found Guilty in 19-Year-Old Itaewon Homicide Case
Arthur Patterson, who was extradited last September from the United States to South Korea, has been found guilty in the Itaewon Homicide Case. The Itaewon Homicide Case is a case that has haunted the Korean public for the last two decades. It refers to a crime that happened on April 3, 1997, when someone stabbed Jo… Continue reading Arthur Patterson Found Guilty in 19-Year-Old Itaewon Homicide Case
Check Out SM’s New Five-Story Eatery in Cheongdam
Management agency SM Entertainment continues to spread its wings in industries outside of the entertainment industry. The agency celebrated the grand opening of “SMT Seoul” last Wednesday with SM artists and actors in attendance, including BoA, Kangta, and Kim Min Jong, as well as company founder Lee Soo Man and CEO Kim Young Min. Located in… Continue reading Check Out SM’s New Five-Story Eatery in Cheongdam
K-Pop 101: How to Buy Tickets to a K-Pop Concert or Musical
K-Pop 101 is an occasional series from Soompi filled with tips and tricks on K-popping in Korea. So we’ve illustrated the emotional stages of ticketing before, but how does ticketing actually work? In this edition of K-Pop 101 we’ll be covering how to score tickets to your favorite’s concerts in Seoul (or Busan… or Daegu… or….… Continue reading K-Pop 101: How to Buy Tickets to a K-Pop Concert or Musical