10 K-Pop Songs You’d Be Surprised to Know Never Won First Place

Sometimes it’s the song, and sometimes it’s the competition. Sometimes the stars just don’t align. After School’s “Bang!” “Bang!” was After School’s third Korean single, released in 2010, and the first appearance of eighth member Lizzy. Despite the fast-paced rhythm and eye-catching marching band concept, the single peaked at a respectable second place on the Gaon Singles Chart.… Continue reading 10 K-Pop Songs You’d Be Surprised to Know Never Won First Place

Star Empire to Take Legal Action Against Illegal and Offensive Usage of Kyungri’s Picture

Star Empire has released an official statement to declare that they are going to press charges against the student group that used an image of Nine Muses‘ Kyungri in an incredibly inappropriate and offensive poster. Previously, the computer engineering major at Kunsan National University released a promotional poster for their fundraising event that used an… Continue reading Star Empire to Take Legal Action Against Illegal and Offensive Usage of Kyungri’s Picture

9MUSES to Make a Comeback Soon

Girl group 9Muses has announced their next comeback for this winter. A representative of their agency, Star Empire,  announced on September 21 that the group is currently working on an album to be released by the year-end. The launch date has not been set yet.  This will be their third promoted track this year. Previously 9MUSES released their third… Continue reading 9MUSES to Make a Comeback Soon

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)

Ten of the Best Cover Versions by K-Pop Artists

When they are not busy making original music, K-pop acts often like to put a different spin on songs from a different era. Whether it’s old-school American/British pop, 90s RnB or Korean music from a time before K-pop even existed, you can bet one of your favorite artists has had a go at doing their… Continue reading Ten of the Best Cover Versions by K-Pop Artists

Ten K-Pop Idol Group Artists Who Need to Make Solo Debuts

The past few months have seen the K-pop solo debuts come thick and fast. From Teen Top’s Niel and SHINee’s Jonghyun to Girl’s Day’s Minah and T-ara’s Eunjung, it seems like everyone is now in on the act. This month has seen KARA’s Hara drop her first solo material, and the likes of VIXX’s Ken… Continue reading Ten K-Pop Idol Group Artists Who Need to Make Solo Debuts

Here Is Your Ultimate K-Pop Summer Playlist

Summer is nothing without banging tunes. But when the sun is out, who has time to sit around, carefully handpicking playlists? Soompi, that’s who! There’s no need to agonize about the soundtrack to summer 2015, dear readers. We’ve got all of your music needs covered right here. Take a read, have a listen, and then… Continue reading Here Is Your Ultimate K-Pop Summer Playlist

Updated: 9Muses Releases MV Teasers for Summer Album “Hurt Locker”

After releasing individual member teasers last week, 9Muses has released a teaser video for their upcoming first-ever special summer album. Featuring an electronic instrumental, we only get to see the members driving cars through a seaport. We can expect a title track music video teaser soon as their album will be released next week on July… Continue reading Updated: 9Muses Releases MV Teasers for Summer Album “Hurt Locker”

Nine Muses Officially Joins Jam-Packed Summer Comeback Lineup

It has been reported that girl group Nine Muses is officially joining the jam-packed comeback lineup for this summer! On June 4, a representative of the group’s agency, Star Empire, revealed, “After confirming their comeback for the beginning of July, the members of Nine Muses have officially jumped into preparations for the comeback.” This upcoming… Continue reading Nine Muses Officially Joins Jam-Packed Summer Comeback Lineup

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