YG Entertainment just released a teaser for iKON‘s upcoming debut showcase, to come on October 3, just two days following the release of the first half of the group’s debut album. Holding their showcase at the Olympic Gymnastics Arena, iKON is kicking off their careers with an industry record; no idol has performed their debut showcase in… Continue reading iKON to Perform Debut Showcase at Korea’s Largest Venue
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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!)
CONTEST: Pick The #BestVStar and Win Special Prizes!
Livestreaming is all the rage just about everywhere right now. Lucky for us, Korea is not impervious to this trend and Naver answered our prayers for more access to our faves by launching their V App. What is V? Well it’s a live-streaming application that almost all of your favorite stars use to connect with… Continue reading CONTEST: Pick The #BestVStar and Win Special Prizes!
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
Youtuber Spotlight: Jun Sung Ahn on KCONs and Beyond
Perhaps one of the best parts of KCON, aside from the concerts, is the sheer number of talented people who attend the event. From Youtube personalities to performers to movers and shakers in the world of Korean cuisine — it seems like every year everyone in Korean entertainment makes the effort to appear at KCON.… Continue reading Youtuber Spotlight: Jun Sung Ahn on KCONs and Beyond
“We Got Married” — Soompi Joins Viki!
Hey Soompiers! We’re back with a very exciting announcement: Soompi has been acquired by Viki! Yes, you know Viki — the global TV site powered by fans who are passionate about international content. (It’s also where I’m currently watching “The Scholar Who Walks The Night” — highly recommended!) Since Viki is made possible by the passion… Continue reading “We Got Married” — Soompi Joins Viki!
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 K-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 and… Continue reading Soompi Is Hiring: Writers and Editorial Intern