When we talk about the Korean Wave and the dramas that really put Korean content on the map, there are a few that you definitely cannot miss. One of these dramas is, definitely, “Boys Over Flowers.” With a stellar cast (Lee Min Ho, Ku Hye Sun, Kim Bum, Kim Hyun Joong, and Kim Joon just… Continue reading Exclusive: Lee Min Ho and Kim Bum for “Boys Over Flowers” Special Hallyu Award
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Exclusive: Kim Soo Hyun Thanks You for His Soompi Awards Win
Soompiers, we have a special surprise for you! Remember our Soompi Awards that ended just a couple of months ago? (If you don’t, this should refresh your memory!) Well, if you voted for Kim Soo Hyun as the Actor of the Year for 2015, then you’re in luck. We just received his thank-you speech for… Continue reading Exclusive: Kim Soo Hyun Thanks You for His Soompi Awards Win
Interview: ASTRO Talks Jungles, Current Jams, and 4-7-8 Breathing
ASTRO may have just completed their debut promotions for “HIDE&SEEK,” but don’t be too sad – we’ve got something to help your withdrawal! We sat down with ASTRO for an interview all about the unique traits of the members. You had a sneak-peek of the interview with our ASTRO quiz last week and now it’s… Continue reading Interview: ASTRO Talks Jungles, Current Jams, and 4-7-8 Breathing
Giveaway: See B.A.P Awaken Milan!
With B.A.P on their “B.A.P Live on Earth 2016” world tour right now, you really don’t have an excuse not to attend at least one stop! But, in case you were unable to get tickets to a show near you and if that show near you is in Milan, you’re in luck! We’ve partnered with JT Corea Entertainment to bring… Continue reading Giveaway: See B.A.P Awaken Milan!
QUIZ: Which Member of ASTRO Are You? (100% According to ASTRO)
We sat down to chat with ASTRO and grilled the members on their unique traits. That’s right, we got the low-down on some of their most random habits – and it was predictably hilarious. The full interview will be broadcast on our official YouTube channel 4/11 at 7pm PT – live. So mark your calendars… Continue reading QUIZ: Which Member of ASTRO Are You? (100% According to ASTRO)
Interview: TWICE Talks Debut Success, Daily Life, and Learning Korean
With TWICE joining the slew of April comebacks, we were lucky enough to catch them during a practice break for a quick interview! We asked some hard-hitting questions about their prized possessions, their debut success, and mixed in some of our more unique questions – like how their international members were able to perfect their Korean. and what… Continue reading Interview: TWICE Talks Debut Success, Daily Life, and Learning Korean
Giveaway: Attend the Star-Studded “Dramaworld” Premiere in LA
If you live in SoCal, we have a very special opportunity for you! By now, you’ve probably heard all of the hype around the premiere of Viki‘s first original series “Dramaworld” – the first Korean-American hybrid Korean drama. To celebrate the drama’s ground-breaking release, Viki is holding a special premiere event on April 16th at… Continue reading Giveaway: Attend the Star-Studded “Dramaworld” Premiere in LA
Interview: UP10TION Talks Swapping Bodies, Bieber-sunbaenim, and Closest Friends
With UP10TION making their comeback later this month, we wanted to sit down with them and talk about their super successful debut and recent promotions with “Catch Me!”. We also, in our usual Soompi fashion, had some fun with the questions and the members showed off their strong variety skills. For example, did you know that… Continue reading Interview: UP10TION Talks Swapping Bodies, Bieber-sunbaenim, and Closest Friends
Look Out Chicago – SHINee Is Coming for a Fanmeet
In the latest, most wonderful news for U.S. Shawols, SubKulture Entertainment has announced that they will be bringing SHINee to Chicago in May! Onew, Minho, Jonghyun, Taemin, and Key will all be live right in front of lucky fans on May 8th at the Chicago Rosemont Theater. The event will be a fanmeet — which means that you can expect a plethora… Continue reading Look Out Chicago – SHINee Is Coming for a Fanmeet
Exclusive: Behind-the-Scenes of “Show Me The Money 5” Auditions
This morning, bright and early at 7AM the Soompi team headed over to the Olympic Park where “Show Me The Money Season 5” (SMTM) auditions were being held. As we neared the venue, freezing in the March cold, we were shocked by the massive line of people ready to test their skills in hopes of… Continue reading Exclusive: Behind-the-Scenes of “Show Me The Money 5” Auditions