Soompi & Viki Staff Talk is back again! This time, some of our staff members took time to share our favorite variety shows. Check out our picks below: Somni: “Heart Signal” I was honestly not very interested in reality dating shows until “Heart Signal” was released. It was by chance that I watched short clips… Continue reading Soompi & Viki Staff Talk: What Is Your Favorite Korean Variety Show?
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Viki To Launch K-Drama Cafe Booth At KCON LA 2023 + NMIXX To Make Special Visit
A Viki booth is arriving at KCON LA 2023! KCON is a major convention and music festival that celebrates Korean pop culture and entertainment, and it features performances by popular K-pop artists. KCON LA 2023 will take place from August 18 to August 20 at the Crypto.com Arena and LA Convention Center, and it will… Continue reading Viki To Launch K-Drama Cafe Booth At KCON LA 2023 + NMIXX To Make Special Visit
Roku TV vs. Smart TV – What’s The Difference?
While “smart TV” is a key TV feature retailers often tout, there are lots of folks who don’t know what a smart TV offers, or in some cases what it means. And what about a Roku TV? Is a Roku TV different from a smart TV? We’re here to answer your most commonly asked questions! What… Continue reading Roku TV vs. Smart TV – What’s The Difference?
Lee Ha Nee Wins At New York Asian Film Festival 2023 + Lee Sun Gyun, Gong Myung, And Jeong Jinwoon Introduce Films
The New York Asian Film Festival (hereafter NYAFF) recently returned for its 22nd edition! NYAFF 2023 was held from July 14 through 30 at Film at Lincoln Center in New York City. Several Korean actors including Lee Ha Nee, Lee Sun Gyun, Gong Myung, and Jeong Jinwoon were in attendance during the course of the… Continue reading Lee Ha Nee Wins At New York Asian Film Festival 2023 + Lee Sun Gyun, Gong Myung, And Jeong Jinwoon Introduce Films
Exclusive: TREASURE Shares How They Have Changed With “REBOOT” Comeback, Future Goals, And More
TREASURE is making their long-awaited comeback! On July 28, Soompi attended TREASURE’s press conference ahead of the release of their second full album “REBOOT.” Regarding this being their first comeback in 10 months, Choi Hyun Suk commented, “Putting in a lot of thought into preparing this album while simultaneously carrying out our tour, 10 months… Continue reading Exclusive: TREASURE Shares How They Have Changed With “REBOOT” Comeback, Future Goals, And More
Starship Entertainment Takes Strong Legal Action Against Malicious YouTubers
Starship Entertainment has announced legal action against YouTubers who have maliciously published false content about their artists including IVE. On July 25, the agency released the following statement: Hello. This is Starship Entertainment. This is an announcement about legal action for the violation of Starship Entertainment artists’ rights. We have been taking strong legal action… Continue reading Starship Entertainment Takes Strong Legal Action Against Malicious YouTubers
MC Mong Further Denies Involvement In EXO Members’ Past Dispute With SM
MC Mong has released an additional statement through his legal representative further denying his involvement with EXO members. Previously on July 18, a news outlet reported that they secured an audio recording of MC Mong talking about EXO’s Baekhyun and Kai. According to the report, MC Mong said that the exclusive contract between EXO and… Continue reading MC Mong Further Denies Involvement In EXO Members’ Past Dispute With SM
Exclusive: NCT DREAM Dishes On Tight-Knit Friendship, Different Thoughts On MBTI, And More At “ISTJ” Press Conference
NCT DREAM is here with their highly-anticipated “ISTJ” comeback! On July 17, NCT DREAM held a press conference ahead of the release of their third full-length album “ISTJ.” During the press conference, the members discussed their goals, team work, and the concept behind their latest album. NCT’s Doyoung also served as the MC for the… Continue reading Exclusive: NCT DREAM Dishes On Tight-Knit Friendship, Different Thoughts On MBTI, And More At “ISTJ” Press Conference
ZEROBASEONE Talks About Their Much-Anticipated Debut, Setting Records, And Future Goals At Debut Showcase
ZEROBASEONE’s long-awaited debut is finally here! On July 10, the group created from “Boys Planet” held a press showcase ahead of the release of their debut album “YOUTH IN THE SHADE.” To begin, the nine members started by each sharing how they feel about debuting today. Kim Gyu Vin: I’m so nervous that we are… Continue reading ZEROBASEONE Talks About Their Much-Anticipated Debut, Setting Records, And Future Goals At Debut Showcase
Chinese Animations Of “The Girl Downstairs,” “My Heroic Husband,” And More Available On Viki
For those looking to enjoy content beyond dramas, Viki has now launched a range of Chinese animations! Check out some of the available titles below: “The Girl Downstairs” College freshman Yuan Jun Tang meets Shiya Li, the former member of an idol group he was a fan of in high school, when she moves in… Continue reading Chinese Animations Of “The Girl Downstairs,” “My Heroic Husband,” And More Available On Viki