Which K-Pop Star Shares Your January Birthday?

If you were born in January, you might share your birthday with JYJ’s Jaejoong, Super Junior’s Kangin, JJ Projet’s JB, or EXO-K’s Kai!  From AOA’s Seolhyun to Park Jin Young, we’re sending our birthday wishes to more than 20 K-Pop stars! In this article, we’ve put together some of the hottest K-Pop stars that share… Continue reading Which K-Pop Star Shares Your January Birthday?

[Event Recap] Brian Joo in “Loving the Silent Tears”

On Saturday, October 27, 2012, Korean pop star Brian Joo took part in a star-studded, one-time musical event titled “Loving the Silent Tears” at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, CA. Working amongst a cast of Tony, Grammy and Emmy Award winners, as well as other renowned international artists, Brian stated, “I’ve never imagined being a part… Continue reading [Event Recap] Brian Joo in “Loving the Silent Tears”

Brian Joo Surprises Fans with “Gangnam Style” Dance at His “Up-Close and Personal Concert” in Singapore

The Singapore media met with Brian Joo for the first time during his “Up-Close and Personal Concert” press conference held in the early afternoon of Oct 11. Perhaps it was the humid and gloomy weather, it was a little awkward at the beginning as it took awhile for the media to warm up before we started fielding… Continue reading Brian Joo Surprises Fans with “Gangnam Style” Dance at His “Up-Close and Personal Concert” in Singapore

Re-imagine Girls’ Generation, Big Bang, and Super Junior with IU (IU’s Top K-Pop Covers)

IU‘s been on my mind lately.  Apparently, I’m not the only one.  Maybe, I’m just looking for an excuse to write about IU?  (Side note: IU is a Taeyang fangirl, so she probably would prefer a collaboration  with Taeyang rather than G-Dragon.)   Regardless, IU has a great talent which tends to be overshadowed by… Continue reading Re-imagine Girls’ Generation, Big Bang, and Super Junior with IU (IU’s Top K-Pop Covers)

[Update] Change of Venue For Brian Joo’s “Up-Close and Personal Concert 2012” on October 11

[Update as of September 20] The venue has been changed to Butter Factory at One Fullerton in Raffles Place. All Soompiers who have purchased tickets please take note! On October 11, fans in Singapore can finally catch Brian Joo in live action at his very first “Brian Joo Up-Close And Personal Concert 2012” on the… Continue reading [Update] Change of Venue For Brian Joo’s “Up-Close and Personal Concert 2012” on October 11

Teen Top Participates in 2012 Canadian Music Festival

Teen Top proved themselves as true Hallyu stars in Canada. On March 21, a total of seven K-pop teams including Teen Top were invited to perform at the 2012 Canadian Music Festival (CMF). The CMF is one of the most popular music festivals in North America. This year, Teen Top, along with Brian Joo, G.NA, A-Pink, and others were invited for "K-Pop Night" at the CMF.

KBS "Music Bank" – Mar. 9, 2012

It was a full night with performances from miss A, MBLAQ, FT Island, K.Will, Brian Joo, Tony & SMASH, M4, Jay Park, John Park, Nine Muses, B.A.P, Jiggy Dogg, Brave Girls, Chocolat, STELLAR, LED Apple, WE, Chaos, SPICA, Ailee, EXID, Bohemian, C-REAL and Fat Cat.

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