Hello, Soompiers! We are currently looking for talented and creative people to join the Soompi team! Soompi Contract Assistant Editor (Chinese Content) As the Soompi contract assistant editor, you will work 24 to 30 hours a week on a fixed schedule of your devising. You may report to our office in Seoul, or work from… Continue reading Soompi Is Hiring: Contract Assistant Editor for Chinese Dramas and Korean News Writers
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Announcing The 11th Annual Soompi Awards
Hey Soompiers, We’re nearing the end of the year and we all know what that means – reminiscing about all the releases of 2015 and the official announcement of the annual Soompi Awards! As you may already know, the Soompi Awards is the culmination of the Soompi Music Chart rankings for the entire year. The Soompi Music Chart, established in 2006,… Continue reading Announcing The 11th Annual Soompi Awards
“Concept-Idols” VIXX Mesmerize in High Cut
“Concept-idols” VIXX have appeared in a stunning pictorial for High Cut. On December 17, High Cut released a series of three images previewing VIXX’s pictorial in their latest issue. The photos released show VIXX casting pointed gazes at the camera, and emphasize their modeling ability. Along with a group shot, a double shot of Leo and… Continue reading “Concept-Idols” VIXX Mesmerize in High Cut
Exclusive: BIGBANG and EXO at the MAMA 2015 Winners’ Press Conference
They came, they performed, they conquered! BIGBANG and EXO were the men of the hour, or shall we say men of the year, during the 2015 MAMA. EXO took home the awards for Best Asian Style, Global Fan Choice, Best Male Group, and Album of the Year, while BIGBANG carried the awards for Worldwide Favorite… Continue reading Exclusive: BIGBANG and EXO at the MAMA 2015 Winners’ Press Conference
Exclusive: INFINITE Talks Zombie Apocalypse Team, Favorite Songs of the Moment, and More!
Hey Soompiers! The Soompi Team recently got a chance to sit down with INFINITE for an exclusive interview during their “INFINITE EFFECT” show in Manila. Despite their busy schedule, the boys graciously shared their thoughts on who they would pick to be on their celebrity zombie apocalypse team (where Hoya may or may not have prodded a certain member… Continue reading Exclusive: INFINITE Talks Zombie Apocalypse Team, Favorite Songs of the Moment, and More!
Exclusive: B1A4 Answers Your Burning Questions, Adorably
B1A4 was recently in Dallas and we were lucky enough to head out to see them along with a ton of dedicated BANA. Before they put on a killer concert, the boys had an intimate Meet and Greet session with 50 lucky fans and answered some of our questions and a few hilarious fan questions… Continue reading Exclusive: B1A4 Answers Your Burning Questions, Adorably
Interview: Which Celebs Would SISTAR Recruit During a Zombie Apocalypse?
Ever wonder who the four ladies of SISTAR will recruit during a zombie apocalypse? If you answered “yes” to the question above (and even if you didn’t), you’re in for quite a treat! When we had the chance to sit down with SISTAR a few weeks ago, that’s exactly what we asked them, and the… Continue reading Interview: Which Celebs Would SISTAR Recruit During a Zombie Apocalypse?
Battle of the Maknaes: and the Winners Are…
Last month, 65 idols were pitted against one another to determine K-pop’s best maknae, and after close to three million votes from fans all over the world, two maknaes emerged victorious from the bloody war that is Soompi’s Battle of the Maknaes! *Drumroll please!* Congratulations to GOT7’s Yugyeom and T-ARA’s Jiyeon for clinching top spot in the tournament!… Continue reading Battle of the Maknaes: and the Winners Are…
Soompi Is Hiring: Writers and Editorial Intern
Soompi has job openings! We are looking for talented and dedicated people who are passionate about delivering K-pop, K-drama, and Korean culture content to the masses to join our team. There are positions available for freelance telecommuting writers and a Seoul office editorial intern. Are you passionate about everything Korea? If you love Korean entertainment… Continue reading Soompi Is Hiring: Writers and Editorial Intern
Limited Deal: Grab A Kmall24 ‘Lucky Bag’ & Win Up to $100 in Goodies feat. BIGBANG, EXO, BTS, and More!
Hey Soompiers! Online shopping mall Kmall24 is back with a ‘Lucky Bag’ event by popular demand and they’ve expanded to include more artists and goods! Buy a Lucky Bag of one of the 10 groups listed below from October 1 – 15 (KST) and receive random goodies from the same artist worth up to $100.… Continue reading Limited Deal: Grab A Kmall24 ‘Lucky Bag’ & Win Up to $100 in Goodies feat. BIGBANG, EXO, BTS, and More!