In preparation for her spring solo debut in the United States, 2NE1’s CL is currently working hard in the studio with top American producers. On January 22, a senior source from CL’s management agency YG Entertainment told Star News, “CL, who spent about a month last year in America working on her debut record, returned… Continue reading CL Collaborates with Manager of Justin Bieber and Ariana Grande for U.S. Debut
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K-Pop Idols as Artists: Songs You Didn’t Know They Made
In the past, idols were often thought of as tools for management agencies to make money. Many teenagers were picked up by agencies because of their good looks and were trained to dance and sing to songs provided by the companies. However, this stereotype of “factory-produced robots” has been disproved by efforts of some idols to… Continue reading K-Pop Idols as Artists: Songs You Didn’t Know They Made
American Producer Sean Garrett Posts Photo with CL, Collaboration Possible?
American hit maker Sean Garrett has posted a photograph of himself and 2NE1 member CL on his Twitter and Instagram pages, sparking speculation that the two may be set to work on a potential collaboration. Sean Garrett has produced hits like Ciara’s breakthrough hit “Goodies” and has also worked with the likes of Nicki Minaj, BoA and… Continue reading American Producer Sean Garrett Posts Photo with CL, Collaboration Possible?
VOTE! K-Pop Idols That Should Do a Collaboration Together
Recently, it’s been extremely popular for K-pop artists to do collaborations with each other. Whether they work with another artist in the same company or even do a project with a Western artist, the recent trend lies in joint projects and special collaborations. After making a mental journey through the ranks of K-pop, I realized that there are a lot… Continue reading VOTE! K-Pop Idols That Should Do a Collaboration Together
I Heart It: K-pop Instagram (December 21 – December 27)
Merry Christmas, Soompiers! The year’s almost over and we’re counting down to the last few days of the year. But before the year ends, we’ll take a look at this week’s adorable K-Pop Instagram posts to kick start your last week for this year! Find out how your favorite K-pop artists spent the past week–and… Continue reading I Heart It: K-pop Instagram (December 21 – December 27)
EXO, BEAST, INFINITE, and More Included in Top Mentioned K-Pop Names on Twitter in 2014
A list of the top 10 most mentioned names in K-Pop—both in Korea and globally—on the social media platform Twitter during the year of 2014 has been compiled and revealed. Many fans of K-Pop utilize a number of different social networking services to share and express their love for the music and its artists. With… Continue reading EXO, BEAST, INFINITE, and More Included in Top Mentioned K-Pop Names on Twitter in 2014
Best K-Pop Girl Groups of 2014
Need help deciding which girl group should get your vote for Best of 2014? Here, our staff members tell you which artist is getting their vote, and why YOU should vote for them too! The final vote is up to you, but if you need a refresher, check out our list of videos!
K-Pop Idols Who Love Christmas!
It’s finally here- the most wonderful time of the year! The holiday season is always spent decorating the tree, wrapping presents, sipping hot cocoa, listening to carols, and (most importantly!) spending quality time with your family and friends. For K-pop artists though, it seems like one of their own holiday traditions is dressing up in adorable outfits… Continue reading K-Pop Idols Who Love Christmas!
2NE1 Minzy Proves to Be an A Student in Recently Revealed School Report
Even celebrities aren’t free from tests and grades, and 2NE1‘s Minzy showed that she took her studies seriously. On December 23, Minzy’s school report was revealed by her sister, Gong Min Young. Gong Min Young posted on her Twitter, “I am so proud of my little sister for finishing the semester strong, even when she had… Continue reading 2NE1 Minzy Proves to Be an A Student in Recently Revealed School Report
Soompi’s Best K-Pop MVs of 2014
Whether it was the Old West, Where’s Waldo?, or giant water bottles, 2014 definitely offered up some interesting trends in K-pop MVs. We’ve compiled the entire year’s worth of Soompi music charts to differentiate the best from the rest, and the results can now be seen in the 2014 Soompi Awards nominees – the final vote is up to… Continue reading Soompi’s Best K-Pop MVs of 2014