K-Pop Idols: The Ones Who Got Away

Following the controversy surrounding Hwayoung and other members of T-ara, the CEO of Core Contents Media, Kim Kwang Soo, announced today that they have decided to end Hwayoung’s contract with T-ara and CCM with no conditions. The situation has led us to research some of the past instances where idols have decided to (or forced… Continue reading K-Pop Idols: The Ones Who Got Away

Goo Hara and Boyfriend Yong Junhyung Freeze Up on Stage Together

Kara’s Goo Hara and BEAST’s Yong Jun Hyung shared the stage on Inkigayo but the cute couple completely froze up! BEAST had the chance to do an interview before their comeback stage on the SBS “Inkigayo” broadcast on July 29. Goo Hara who is an MC on “Inkigayo” asked about the new album concept and… Continue reading Goo Hara and Boyfriend Yong Junhyung Freeze Up on Stage Together

Celebrity Candid Moments in K-Pop This Week!

SNS is a great tool for celebrities to communicate with their fans and show them a candid moment of their everyday lives. Click through to see this week’s top celebrity candid photos, and make sure you follow Soompi on Twitter and Facebook! Scroll through the list by clicking the arrow at the bottom of the top image!

Female Idols and the Importance of Eyeliner

Eyeliner not only makes your eyes appear bigger, but it also make your eyes pop. Hence, it’s a must have accessory for any girl, celebrity or not. These days, most girls rarely go out in broad daylight without their eyeliners. Therefore, their occasional non-eyeliner appearances often catch others by surprise. Check out Soompi’s collection of… Continue reading Female Idols and the Importance of Eyeliner

Kara’s Nicole Reveals Her Fear of Variety Programs

On July 21, Kara’s Nicole revealed her fear of variety programs on KBS 2TV’s talk show “Do Dream.” Nicole explained, “I developed a phobia of variety programs in Korea because of my poor Korean. Then we started promoting in Japan two years ago. I started to have a fear of variety of programs in Japan… Continue reading Kara’s Nicole Reveals Her Fear of Variety Programs

Kara’s Gyuri: “I Was Told That I Couldn’t Debut Unless I Underwent Plastic Surgery.”

On July 21, Kara‘s Gyuri revealed on KBS2TV’s talk show “Do Dream” that she had rejected a plastic surgery offer before her debut. Gyuri explained on the show, “If you have plastic surgery, you can become cute and adorable. However, I wanted to be loved exactly the way I am.” She continued, “Before my debut,… Continue reading Kara’s Gyuri: “I Was Told That I Couldn’t Debut Unless I Underwent Plastic Surgery.”

Potential Jobs for Girl Group Members Based on Their Appearances

Following the list of hypothetical jobs for male idols based solely on their appearances, Korean netizens managed to make another list for their female counterparts. Scroll thorough the list by clicking on the arrow! What do you think about these girl group members’ potential jobs? Do you think they match up to their image?

Kara Holds Press Conference and Showcase in Singapore Without Han Seung Yeon

On July 7, when news of Kara‘s Han Seung Yeon has been admitted to hospital for anemia broke out just days before their scheduled showcase in Singapore, fans who bought tickets to the event were worried if the show would go on. Two days later, the organizer MediaCorp VizPro International made an announcement on their Facebook page… Continue reading Kara Holds Press Conference and Showcase in Singapore Without Han Seung Yeon

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