Watch: Seungri Makes Much-Anticipated Solo Comeback With “1,2,3!” MV

Seungri has made his solo comeback with his first Korean studio album “The Great Seungri” and title track “1,2,3!” His new title track features lyrics written by Teddy and Seungri. Other songs on his album also feature WINNER’s Song Mino, Blue.D, iKON’s B.I, and DANNIC. Seungri’s first solo track was “Strong Baby,” which was included on… Continue reading Watch: Seungri Makes Much-Anticipated Solo Comeback With “1,2,3!” MV

Watch: TWICE Takes 3rd Win For “Dance The Night Away” On “Music Bank,” Performances By GFRIEND, MAMAMOO, And More

On the July 20 episode of KBS2’s “Music Bank,” TWICE’s latest title track was up against BLACKPINK’s “DDU-DU DDU-DU” for first place. TWICE took the win with 11,347 points making it their third music show win for “Dance the Night Away”! During their encore, the member fulfilled their promise by singing while having ice cubes… Continue reading Watch: TWICE Takes 3rd Win For “Dance The Night Away” On “Music Bank,” Performances By GFRIEND, MAMAMOO, And More

Seungri Reveals His Thoughts On YG’s Future

On July 20, BIGBANG’s Seungri held a press conference ahead of the release of his first Korean solo studio album “The Great Seungri.” When asked about his thoughts regarding YG Entertainment’s future as a businessman, the singer-entrepreneur answered, “I’m a person who has loyalty. I have never once thought about leaving YG and I like… Continue reading Seungri Reveals His Thoughts On YG’s Future

Update: Red Velvet’s Summer Comeback Date And More Details Revealed

Updated July 23 KST: Red Velvet’s comeback date has been announced! On July 23, it was reported that the girl group is releasing their new mini album “Summer Magic” on August 6. They reportedly filmed their new music video on July 19 in Gyeonggi Province. In response, a source from SM Entertainment commented, “Red Velvet… Continue reading Update: Red Velvet’s Summer Comeback Date And More Details Revealed

Park Bom Reportedly Signs With New Agency + To Release New Album

On July 20, reports revealed that Park Bom is preparing to make a comeback. The singer is reported to have joined a new management company named D-NATION which is lead by producer Scotty Kim and creative director Ray Yeom. Scotty Kim, the head of D-NATION, was a part of a producer group in the United… Continue reading Park Bom Reportedly Signs With New Agency + To Release New Album

Korea Management Federation Discusses Plans To Resolve Chart Manipulation Controversies

The Korea Management Federation (KMF) has released an additional statement regarding recent chart manipulation suspicions. With the recent controversies surrounding the rise of Nilo’s and Shaun’s tracks on music charts, KMF implied that there will be discussions amongst experts in the industry to ensure fair music competition. KMF’s president Shin Joo Hak said, “When the… Continue reading Korea Management Federation Discusses Plans To Resolve Chart Manipulation Controversies

Watch: Ladies’ Code Member Ashley Makes Solo Debut With “Here We Are” MV

Ladies’ Code member Ashley has made her solo debut! Ashley takes on a sexy concept for summer with her album and title track “Here We Are.” The music video incorporates locations like a swimming pool and tennis court perfect for a summer vibe. “Here We Are” is a tropical dance track with a groovy rhythm.… Continue reading Watch: Ladies’ Code Member Ashley Makes Solo Debut With “Here We Are” MV

Stars Grace The 2018 BIFAN Opening Ceremony Red Carpet

The 22nd Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival (BIFAN) has officially started! BIFAN opened up their festival with a red carpet for their opening ceremony on July 12. The film festival will go on for 11 days before ending on July 22. Inaugurated in 1997, BIFAN focuses on South Korean and international films with a focus… Continue reading Stars Grace The 2018 BIFAN Opening Ceremony Red Carpet

Soompi Is Hiring: Editorial Intern

Soompi is seeking a focused and ambitious editorial to join our growing editorial team in Seoul, South Korea. The editorial intern will work closely with writers and senior editors from around the world to produce engaging, insightful, and fun digital content. Candidates must be passionate about producing content that can reach a mass audience and… Continue reading Soompi Is Hiring: Editorial Intern

Jang Geun Suk Writes Heartfelt Message To Fans About Military Enlistment

Along with news of Jang Geun Suk’s military enlistment details, the actor wrote to fans himself to personally deliver the news. Read his message below: “Hi. “I’m not sure where to start… “I hesitated and worried for a long time. “However, more than anything else I think it’s right for me to greet eels (fan… Continue reading Jang Geun Suk Writes Heartfelt Message To Fans About Military Enlistment

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