Secret9’s Summer Camp Is Starting, and You Need to Be a Part of It!

Secret9, the official sponsor of the 2015 Soompi Awards, is now accepting applications for the summer session of their K-pop training camp! And girl group Stellar wants YOU to sign up! Secret9 is a K-pop training camp that offers coaching by professional trainers who are training current idols and trainees. Anyone can take dance classes or… Continue reading Secret9’s Summer Camp Is Starting, and You Need to Be a Part of It!

Giveaway: Tell Us What You Think About Soompi and Win a $50 Gift Certificate!

Hey Soompiers! We’re always looking for new ways to bring you more of the stuff that you love, and we want your help! Take our quick survey (10 minutes, max!) and let us know what you want to see. As a thank you, we’ll choose three people to win a $50 gift certificate from Kpoptown!… Continue reading Giveaway: Tell Us What You Think About Soompi and Win a $50 Gift Certificate!

Soompi and Star Daily News Announce Exclusive Partnership

Soompi is pleased to announce an exclusive partnership with Star Daily News! Star Daily News is a leading Korean entertainment media company that specializes in all the latest news, photos, and videos on the leading K-pop and K-drama stars. Established in 2010, Star Daily News has developed a reputation as a trustworthy news outlet that… Continue reading Soompi and Star Daily News Announce Exclusive Partnership

Secret9’s K-pop Training Camp: A Day in the Life of a Camp Participant

Secret9, the official sponsor of the 2015 Soompi Awards, is wrapping up the application process for the winter/spring session of their K-pop training camp! Secret9 is a K-pop training camp that offers coaching by professional trainers who are training current idols and trainees. Anyone can take dance classes or take voice lessons, right? But Secret9’s… Continue reading Secret9’s K-pop Training Camp: A Day in the Life of a Camp Participant

Secret9’s K-pop Training Camp: Learn K-pop from the Pros!

Secret9, the official sponsor of the 2015 Soompi Awards, is accepting applications for the winter/spring session of their K-pop training camp! What’s Secret9, you ask? It’s a K-pop training camp that offers coaching by professional and experienced trainers (who are training current idols and official trainees, so you know they’re legit). This is a great opportunity for… Continue reading Secret9’s K-pop Training Camp: Learn K-pop from the Pros!

Exclusive: April Plays K-pop “Heads Up” and Wishes You a Merry Christmas

When the Soompi team first learned that we would be interviewing April, we asked if they would be willing to play a fun game to test their knowledge of famous K-pop dance moves. Surprisingly (for a rookie group!), they were totally up for it. And they killed it – well, perhaps not all the dances,… Continue reading Exclusive: April Plays K-pop “Heads Up” and Wishes You a Merry Christmas

Soompi Is Hiring: Contract Assistant Editor for Chinese Dramas and Korean News Writers

Hello, Soompiers! We are currently looking for talented and creative people to join the Soompi team! Soompi Contract Assistant Editor (Chinese Content) As the Soompi contract assistant editor, you will work 24 to 30 hours a week on a fixed schedule of your devising. You may report to our office in Seoul, or work from… Continue reading Soompi Is Hiring: Contract Assistant Editor for Chinese Dramas and Korean News Writers

Kmall24 x Soompi K-pop Star Beauty Box: Order Now and Get a Free Gift!

Hi Soompiers! Soompi has collaborated with Kmall24 to bring you another awesome special, just in time for the holidays! The Kmall24 x Soompi K-pop Star Beauty Box is a four-piece makeup set that combines the most popular Korean cosmetics from Etude House, VDL, and more. There’s a three-color lip tint, an award-winning blush, a neutral eye shadow… Continue reading Kmall24 x Soompi K-pop Star Beauty Box: Order Now and Get a Free Gift!

Exclusive: BIGBANG and EXO at the MAMA 2015 Winners’ Press Conference

They came, they performed, they conquered! BIGBANG and EXO were the men of the hour, or shall we say men of the year, during the 2015 MAMA. EXO took home the awards for Best Asian Style, Global Fan Choice, Best Male Group, and Album of the Year, while BIGBANG carried the awards for Worldwide Favorite… Continue reading Exclusive: BIGBANG and EXO at the MAMA 2015 Winners’ Press Conference

Soompi Is Hiring: Writers and Editorial Intern

Soompi has job openings! We are looking for talented and dedicated people who are passionate about delivering K-pop, K-drama, and Korean culture content to the masses to join our team. There are positions available for freelance telecommuting writers and a Seoul office editorial intern. Are you passionate about everything Korea? If you love Korean entertainment… Continue reading Soompi Is Hiring: Writers and Editorial Intern