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!
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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
Share Your Vision of Peace and Win a Free Trip to South Korea!
Let’s celebrate 70 years of independence together! The Korea Organization of Culture and Information Service (KOCIS), which is a division of the South Korean government, has launched the worldwide Peace Flag Campaign to commemorate Korea’s freedom and share the message of peace with everyone around the world. In particular, KOCIS would like to invite Soompiers… Continue reading Share Your Vision of Peace and Win a Free Trip to South Korea!
Epik High to Meet and Greet Fans at First-Ever Concert in Hawaii!
Aloha, Hawaiian Soompiers! Epik High will be performing their first concert in your lovely home state… and they want to meet you! Epik High will be holding their debut concert in Hawaii on October 18 at the Blaisdell Concert Hall. The concert begins at 6 p.m., but before that, the members will be doing a… Continue reading Epik High to Meet and Greet Fans at First-Ever Concert in Hawaii!
Interview: Makeup Artist Pony Talks Zombie Apocalypse, Pink Hair, and More!
Saturday afternoon in Myeong-dong is no joke. Seoul’s most popular tourist shopping district is jam-packed with foreigners and locals seeking the latest in cosmetics, fashion… and on this particular weekend, a live makeup demonstration from celebrity artist Pony. Of course, there are plenty of public makeup demos in Korea, but most of them aren’t met with… Continue reading Interview: Makeup Artist Pony Talks Zombie Apocalypse, Pink Hair, and More!
Review: Memebox’s Pony Pink Bloom Box Vol. 2, Yeondukong Highlighting Stick, and More!
Hi Soompiers! We’re back with a quick makeup review from SunnyDahye! This talented beauty blogger has reviewed Memebox’s Pony Pink Bloom Box Volume 2, along with selected cosmetics from Yeondukong and more! If you’re looking for a romantic glam look, this boxed set is a great choice! It contains a rosy-gold-brown eyeshadow quad, cream rose… Continue reading Review: Memebox’s Pony Pink Bloom Box Vol. 2, Yeondukong Highlighting Stick, and More!