This week on Man Crush Monday, our featured man is saving us a time traveling trip by coming here to the present from Joseon himself. Let’s welcome the Crown Prince, Lee Gak, from “Rooftop Prince” to the 21st century! His story is certainly a rather strange one, but Lee Gak tugged on the heartstrings so… Continue reading Man Crush Monday: “Rooftop Prince’s” Lee Gak
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The Rich As A K-Drama Fixture: A Couch Kimchi Roundtable
The rich are common in K-dramas; we can expect them to show up like soju, ramyun, and kimchi. However, why are they so prevalent? Regardless of the protagonists being poor and probably unlikely to run into them, they often find themselves flanked with the rich’s presence. COMMON DEPICTION OF THE WEALTHY Rinchan: I feel it is mixed.… Continue reading The Rich As A K-Drama Fixture: A Couch Kimchi Roundtable
Weekly K-Pop Music Chart 2014 – November Week 4
No. 1 and 2 switched places again this week as Epik High’s “Happen Ending” returned to the top spot and bumped BEAST’s “12:30” back to No. 2. These two songs are neck-and-neck in all the music charts and once again, the top spot is determined by our Soompi Airplay as Epik High is the hotter… Continue reading Weekly K-Pop Music Chart 2014 – November Week 4
[VIDEO] Jokwon makes his return to AS4U with 2AM!
If you caught season 2 of KBS’s “A Song For You,” then you will remember that 2AM‘s Jokwon was the MC for the show. While this season he is not an MC, you can bet that he’s been itching to get back to the show. Finally joining current MCs Kangin, Amber, and Sungjae, Jokwon reminded everyone… Continue reading [VIDEO] Jokwon makes his return to AS4U with 2AM!
Highlights: “We Got Married,” Ep. 247 – Too Cute, Too Hot to Handle
Here we are once again for our weekly “We Got Married” recap! For those of you who are new to the show, currently there are three couples including model turned actor Hong Jong Hyun and Girls’ Day Yura, actor Nam Goong Min and trot singer Hong Jin Young, and the most recently added actor Song Jae… Continue reading Highlights: “We Got Married,” Ep. 247 – Too Cute, Too Hot to Handle
I Heart It: K-pop Instagram (November 16 – November 22)
Welcome back, Soompiers, to another week full of adorable K-Pop Instagram posts to kick start your weekend! In this edition of I Heart It: K-pop Instagram, we’ll see a lot of our favorite artists are enjoying some time overseas, whether for leisure or for work. Either way, the key word is “ENJOY” and we sure… Continue reading I Heart It: K-pop Instagram (November 16 – November 22)
14 of the Sexiest Actors Over 30
It’s a well-known fact that there is an endless list of hotties in the K-Pop business. However, what about the film and TV industry? Popular young actors like Lee Min Ho and Kim Hyun Joong may be the most famous faces of K-Dramas among international audiences, but there is no lack of experienced, more mature actors in… Continue reading 14 of the Sexiest Actors Over 30
He Said/She Said: Should Idols Be Honest About Their Plastic Surgery?
This week we have a special segment of Noona Says. He Said /She Said gives male and female perspectives on current topics and trends of the Korean entertainment world. Guest contributor Jangta from Green Tea Graffiti and Soompi writer small_smiley offer their opinions on whether Korean celebrities should be honest about having plastic surgery. You may… Continue reading He Said/She Said: Should Idols Be Honest About Their Plastic Surgery?
Woman Crush Wednesday: “Prime Minister and I’s” Nam Da Jung
This week on Woman Crush Wednesday, we’re taking a trip to the Blue House and featuring the Prime Minister’s contract wife, Nam Da Jung, in “Prime Minister and I.” As a scandal reporter, she was following the Prime Minister candidate, Kwon Yul, for the next big scoop or an exclusive, but ended up getting caught… Continue reading Woman Crush Wednesday: “Prime Minister and I’s” Nam Da Jung
[Seoul City] Experience Seoul as a “Controller” + Win a Free Trip to Korea!
Ever wanted to take a look around the city of Seoul, but don’t have the time or money to spare? The City of Seoul has launched a fun project named, Run@Seoul Week, which will allow people from all over the world to travel through Seoul – without needing to even leave their computer screens! From… Continue reading [Seoul City] Experience Seoul as a “Controller” + Win a Free Trip to Korea!