Welcome back, Soompiers, to another week full of adorable K-Pop Instagram posts to kick start your weekend! Find out how your favorite K-pop artists spent the past week by flipping through this gallery!~ ^^
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Noona Says: 5 Occupations That Give You Major Idol Benefits
When people find out that I work for Soompi, they are either interested or clueless. I have gotten a lot of “Wow, I didn’t know Soompi was a company! I used to go on it all the time when I was in middle school,” and “Soompi? What’s that? K-pop? Oh, I know ‘Gangnam Style.’” After I explain… Continue reading Noona Says: 5 Occupations That Give You Major Idol Benefits
The Puzzle Pieces of “It’s Okay, That’s Love”
Seeing as today is Thursday and the perfect time for a quick throw-back article, we’ve invited phoenixbasilisk of Picadrama to write about a great drama from the not-so-distant past – “It’s Okay, That’s Love” and the many pieces that make this drama both unique and unforgettable! Like a jigsaw puzzle, life is something you need… Continue reading The Puzzle Pieces of “It’s Okay, That’s Love”
Woman Crush Wednesday: “Love Rain’s” Kim Yoon Hee
Looking back at our list of previous Woman Crush Wednesdays, this week’s featured woman might seem like a strange choice, but there’s actually a certain beauty to women who have aged gracefully. As I thought about who to feature this week and how to bring something new to the table, I suddenly wanted to talk… Continue reading Woman Crush Wednesday: “Love Rain’s” Kim Yoon Hee
Exclusive: Fly to the Sky Talks Zombie Invasion, Performing with SMTOWN & More During LA Press Con
Fly to the Sky recently had their concert “Masterpiece of Legends” with their good friend, Gummy. They held their concert at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium on November 29th. Before the concert, Fly to the Sky held a fan meeting and also an exclusive press conference. And Soompi has all the details! When the R&B duo first arrived, they spent quality time with… Continue reading Exclusive: Fly to the Sky Talks Zombie Invasion, Performing with SMTOWN & More During LA Press Con
[Exclusive] Soompi Ulzzang 2014: Final Results!
Drumroll please…! After many long weeks and rounds of voting, we finally have our Soompi Ulzzang 2014 King and Queen, JayRLuvsU (US) and Deerdaisyy (US)! No royal court is complete without its Princes and Princesses – Hanlex Park (Mexico), simplyynam (Italy), lovegracie (US), and GzbV19 (France). The top three guys and girls will have the opportunity to be interviewed by… Continue reading [Exclusive] Soompi Ulzzang 2014: Final Results!
Which K-Pop Star Shares Your December Birthday?
The end of the year is upon us! Let’s take a look ahead at December’s birthdays in the K-Pop world. The three solo artists celebrating this month are PSY, K.Will and Kahi. From idol groups we have Junsu (JYJ), Minho & Onew (SHINee), Seungri (BIGBANG), Taecyeon (2PM), Eunjung & Qri (T-ara), Yuri (Girls‘ Generation), Junhyung… Continue reading Which K-Pop Star Shares Your December Birthday?
Man Crush Monday: “Cinderella’s Sister” Hong Ki Hoon
After our time traveling fun last week, we’re toning it down and sinking our roots in place for this week’s Man Crush Monday, which features Chun Jung Myung‘s Hong Ki Hoon from “Cinderella’s Sister.” He first won me over as the optimistic man with an easy smile in his younger years, but solidified his crush… Continue reading Man Crush Monday: “Cinderella’s Sister” Hong Ki Hoon
Comparing the Japanese and Korean Versions of “Liar Game”
Before we get to the discussion, a little background on “Liar Game“: Nao Kanzaki (Nam Da-Jung in the Korean version) is a student who’s honest and trusting to the point of naivete. “It’s better to be a nice person,” she believes, preferring to believe that most people have the best intentions, for better or for… Continue reading Comparing the Japanese and Korean Versions of “Liar Game”
Weekly K-Pop Music Chart 2014 – November Week 5
Big changes in our chart this week as half of the top 10 songs are brand new, including the top three songs. Super Junior’s Kyuhyun took home the top spot with his first solo hit “At Gwanghwamun.” Kyuhyun has previously showcased his ballad skills as member of Super Junior’s sub-unit KRY. This time he has… Continue reading Weekly K-Pop Music Chart 2014 – November Week 5