YouTube Releases List of Top 10 Most Watched K-Pop Music Videos of 2015 and Channels With Most Growth

YouTube has released its yearly roundup list for its most popular videos and channels in Korea. The list is compiled from videos uploaded from November 24, 2014 to November 23, 2015. YG Entertainment was a big winner this year with BIGBANG‘s “Bang Bang Bang” music video being the most watched K-pop music video of 2015… Continue reading YouTube Releases List of Top 10 Most Watched K-Pop Music Videos of 2015 and Channels With Most Growth

8 Female K-Pop Stars With Magnetic Stage Presence

It’s time for part two of the great stage presence debate, Soompiers! The boys have already had their turn, but now it’s time to switch our discussion to the girls. Stage presence is easy to define — it just means a performer’s ability to engage an audience. Of course, it gets a bit trickier when… Continue reading 8 Female K-Pop Stars With Magnetic Stage Presence

Seouling: Chilling at Cube Entertainment’s Cube Cafe

Seouling is a new series from Soompi featuring photo tours, thoughts, and reviews of places in Seoul. By giving a firsthand view into the streets of Korea, Seouling hopes to transport Soompiers to the hub of Korean entertainment. See also: Seouling: Cozying Up at Kyuhyun’s Cafe Mom House I was a little surprised by how close Cube Entertainment was… Continue reading Seouling: Chilling at Cube Entertainment’s Cube Cafe

11 Amazing Intro Tracks From K-Pop Albums

An intro track is a great way to set the mood and prepare listeners for the rest of the album. These songs are usually one to two minutes long, and is the appetizer to the to “title track” main course. If you aren’t a huge fan of an artist, chances are that you have only heard the… Continue reading 11 Amazing Intro Tracks From K-Pop Albums

10 K-Pop Acts With Outstandingly Lavish Stage Sets

Sometimes, in the world of televised K-pop music shows, a great song and killer dance moves aren’t enough. Mainly because just about everyone who appears on a K-pop music show has great songs and killer dance moves. Oftentimes the only way to really make a lasting impression is to go gung-ho with your sets, props,… Continue reading 10 K-Pop Acts With Outstandingly Lavish Stage Sets

Jung So Min, Dohee, and 4Minute’s Gayoon Cast as Best Friends in Upcoming Film

Jung So Min, Dohee, and 4Minute’s Gayoon will be acting as daughters in upcoming film “Father, Daughter” (tentative title). It appears as though Jung So Min will be portraying the lead daughter. Dohee and Gayoon (going by Heo Gayoon) will act as Jung So Min’s friends. Dohee’s character does not care about her studies, yet still gets good… Continue reading Jung So Min, Dohee, and 4Minute’s Gayoon Cast as Best Friends in Upcoming Film

First Two Winners Of “Unpretty Rapstar 2” Semifinals Decided

On November 6, the fierce ladies of “Unpretty Rapstar 2” finally went head-to-head in the semifinal round.  The ninth episode of the Mnet rap survival program featured several guest performers. KittyB went up against 4Minute’s Jiyoon, who performed the rap “Don’t Change” with labelmate Jung Ilhoon (BTOB). KittyB had no featuring artists and filled the… Continue reading First Two Winners Of “Unpretty Rapstar 2” Semifinals Decided

4Minute’s Gayoon Cast in Her First Movie

Girl group 4Minute’s Gayoon is cast in her first movie “Dad, Daughter” (working title) directed by Kim Hyung Hyup. She will use her full name Heo Gayoon rather than her 4Minute name Gayoon marking the launch of her silver screen debut. Heo Gayoon will portray Kyung Mi, a friend to Jung So Min in the… Continue reading 4Minute’s Gayoon Cast in Her First Movie

Watch: 4Minute’s Jiyoon Turns the Hate Around On “Unpretty Rapstar 2”

4Minute’s Jiyoon proved on the October 30 broadcast of “Unpretty Rapstar 2” that she had the last laugh on her haters. After getting off to a weak start on the survival program, Jiyoon was unable to find a partner at first in this week’s “Teamwork Battle.” In the end, she was paired with Wonder Girls’… Continue reading Watch: 4Minute’s Jiyoon Turns the Hate Around On “Unpretty Rapstar 2”

HyunA and Tiffany Hang Out During Seoul Fashion Week

It seems that 4Minute‘s HyunA and Girls’ Generation‘s Tiffany hung out during Seoul Fashion Week! On October 16, Tiffany uploaded a photo she snapped with HyunA along with the caption “outdoor vibes with this cutie. #seoulfashionweek” to her Instagram account, showing off the friendship between the two of them. HyunA also took to social media,… Continue reading HyunA and Tiffany Hang Out During Seoul Fashion Week

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