The winner of “K-Pop Star 5” has been crowned! Two final contestants, Lee Soo Jung and Ahn Ye Eun, took to the stage on April 10 for two final rounds to determine the winner. For the first round, Ahn Ye Eun performed a self-composed song entitled “Say Something.” The judges praised Ahn Ye Eun’s unique… Continue reading Winner of “K-Pop Star 5” Takes Victory With Perfect 300-Point Performance
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Sam Kim’s Debut “Let’s Leave It” Featuring Crush Is Honey for Your Ears
Sam Kim, who signed with Antenna Music after finishing second on “K-Pop Star 3” two years ago, is finally making his debut, with an entirely self-composed and -written album. His debut showcase is scheduled for broadcast on the evening of April 11 via Naver V App. He recently made his debut performance of “Let’s Leave… Continue reading Sam Kim’s Debut “Let’s Leave It” Featuring Crush Is Honey for Your Ears
Conan O’Brien and Steven Yeun Become K-Pop Stars in Park Jin Young’s “Fire” MV
Park Jin Young’s long-awaited collaboration for “Fire” featuring Park Jimin with music video appearances by Conan O’Brien, Steven Yeun, TWICE, and Wonder Girls was officially released on the Team Coco YouTube channel on April 10. The video shows Conan and Steven’s quest to find a party, during which they run into Wonder Girls, TWICE, and Park… Continue reading Conan O’Brien and Steven Yeun Become K-Pop Stars in Park Jin Young’s “Fire” MV
GOT7 Wins No. 1 on “Inkigayo” With “Fly”; Performances by Red Velvet, BTOB, and More
Congratulations to GOT7 for winning No. 1 with “Fly” on SBS’s “Inkigayo.” Placing second and third was Jang Bum Joon with two songs, “Without You by My Side” and “Fallen in Love.” GOT7 thanked everyone at JYP Entertainment upon receiving the award, and also thanked their fans, who they said were the ones that made… Continue reading GOT7 Wins No. 1 on “Inkigayo” With “Fly”; Performances by Red Velvet, BTOB, and More
QUIZ: How Much Do You REALLY Love K-Pop?
You’re obviously here because you like K-pop to some degree, but how deep is your love? Does K-pop affect your day-to-day activities? Do your coworkers give you strange looks when they catch you watching K-pop videos at work? Are you in class right now taking this quiz? Find out how much you really love K-pop (Note: Ignore what… Continue reading QUIZ: How Much Do You REALLY Love K-Pop?
Red Velvet Wins No. 1 on “Inkigayo”; Performances by GOT7, Hyomin, MAMAMOO, and More
Congratulations to Red Velvet for taking the win with “One of These Nights” on the March 27 broadcast of SBS’s “Inkigayo”! In second place was MAMAMOO with “You’re the Best” and in third was Lee Hi with “Breathe.” Red Velvet said, “Thank you so much to our fans for their support, which really gives us… Continue reading Red Velvet Wins No. 1 on “Inkigayo”; Performances by GOT7, Hyomin, MAMAMOO, and More
QUIZ: Are These Famous Names Younger or Older Than Soompi?
Soompi is celebrating our 18th birthday today (March 27)! Yea, 18. With so many young K-pop idols nowadays, you might be thinking, my favorite idols aren’t even 18 yet, or my favorite just turned 18! Better yet, you might be thinking that you have no idea how old anybody is. Age isn’t something we always think… Continue reading QUIZ: Are These Famous Names Younger or Older Than Soompi?
Soompi Is Hiring: Korean/Chinese Drama Writers and Assistant Features Editor
Hello, Soompiers! We are currently looking for talented and creative people to join the Soompi team! Soompi Contract Assistant Editor As a Soompi contract assistant editor, you will be working full time from our office in Seoul. Duties will include writing and editing articles (of both Korean and Chinese content). The period for the position is three… Continue reading Soompi Is Hiring: Korean/Chinese Drama Writers and Assistant Features Editor
Lee Hi Scores Another Win With “Breathe” on “Inkigayo”; Performances by Red Velvet, Hyomin, and More
Congratulations to Lee Hi for taking the win with “Breathe” on the March 20 broadcast of SBS’s “Inkigayo”! In second place was MAMAMOO with “You’re the Best” and AOA‘s Jimin and EXO’s Xiumin with “Call You Bae.” This is Lee Hi’s second total win for “Breathe” so far, having won on Mnet’s “M!Countdown for the first… Continue reading Lee Hi Scores Another Win With “Breathe” on “Inkigayo”; Performances by Red Velvet, Hyomin, and More
9 Times the “Descendants of the Sun” Bromance Was Best Bromance
Bromances have been everywhere in dramas, and to great success, with unlikely, playful friendships between two guys bringing so much fun to the viewer experience. But just when we thought we knew bromances, we get Yoo Si Jin (Song Joong Ki) and Seo Dae Young (Jin Goo) in “Descendants of the Sun,” bringing all the comic relief,… Continue reading 9 Times the “Descendants of the Sun” Bromance Was Best Bromance