2016 has been an exciting year for drama fans. Some of the brightest stars of K-drama returned to the small screen bearing impressive works to share: Song Hye Kyo, Jun Ji Hyun, Han Hyo Joo, Park Shin Hye, and even K-pop idol Yoona has jumped into the fray. As we near the finish line of… Continue reading 15 Actresses Who Made 2016 K-Dramas Shine
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15 K-Pop Rookies That Filled 2016 With Great Songs And New Talent
This past year has been a monumental one in the history of K-pop with its large amount of new groups that skyrocketed to popularity. Despite their rookie status, these groups have been proving that they have what it takes to keep K-pop going! There are so many groups that it was hard to pick just… Continue reading 15 K-Pop Rookies That Filled 2016 With Great Songs And New Talent
19 Times “Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo” Was The Story Of Your Life
“Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo” is stealing the hearts of many. Its success can be attributed to the two main leads who are overwhelmingly adorable together, but it can also be because of the ever-so-relatable Kim Bok Joo, played by Lee Sung Kyung. Here are some of the many moments throughout the series that are,… Continue reading 19 Times “Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo” Was The Story Of Your Life
The 10 Best K-Drama Couples Of 2016
This past year was full of some of the most epic K-drama love stories. From a soldier falling in love with a doctor, to a mermaid falling in love with a con-artist, there really were so many unique and heart-fluttering love lines. These couples showed us that love can conquer all and that it can also transcend… Continue reading The 10 Best K-Drama Couples Of 2016
BIGBANG Reigns With “FXXK IT”; Soompi’s K-Pop Music Chart 2017, January Week 1
Happy New Year to all our readers! There is a slight change to our music chart scoring this year. The GAON chart will still carry a 25 percent weight, but instead of using just the weekly GAON singles chart, we are starting to incorporate the weekly GAON album chart and the weekly GAON social chart… Continue reading BIGBANG Reigns With “FXXK IT”; Soompi’s K-Pop Music Chart 2017, January Week 1
The Top 10 K-Drama Adaptations In 2016
The 12th Annual Soompi Awards includes a genre in Korean drama that not only gets viewers excited, but has its ups and downs depending on execution: adaptations. This genre definitely comes with a unique set of challenges. Expectations can be high if the original work or source was popular, while others can face the good and bad… Continue reading The Top 10 K-Drama Adaptations In 2016
The 10 Top K-Pop Idol Actors Of 2016
Don’t you just love it when your K-pop bias decides to try his or her hand at acting? It’s even more satisfying and exciting when they are actually really talented. This past year has proven to have its fair share of very talented idol actors who received a lot of well-deserved attention. Let’s have a… Continue reading The 10 Top K-Pop Idol Actors Of 2016
Update: The Battle Continues – 24-Hours Only, Vote Round Two of Best Fandom in Soompi Awards!
UPDATE: After two rounds of grueling battle, Best Fandom in the 12th Annual Soompi Awards is finally over! Millions of tweets were sent, dozens of hashtags graced the trending charts, and fans from all of the world came together to support their favorite group. A round of applause goes out to everyone who participated! Results… Continue reading Update: The Battle Continues – 24-Hours Only, Vote Round Two of Best Fandom in Soompi Awards!
15 K-Pop Albums That Dominated Our Playlists In 2016
So much good music, so little time. How can we listen to it all? Fear not Soompiers — we got you. Take a look at this list of the nominees for Album of the Year in the 12th Annual Soompi Awards! PAGE TWO (TWICE) While “Cheer Up” is the go-to karaoke song, there are many… Continue reading 15 K-Pop Albums That Dominated Our Playlists In 2016
15 K-Drama OSTs From 2016 That Made Our Favorite Dramas So Much Better
Meet the 2016 Soompi Awards Best Drama OST nominees! There have been plenty of amazing OSTs released this year. The nominees include some of the greats of K-drama OSTs, including Gummy, Davichi, Yoon Mi Rae, Sung Si Kyung, and the up-and-coming OST princess, Ben. Some of our K-pop favorites also make appearances, from Suzy to members… Continue reading 15 K-Drama OSTs From 2016 That Made Our Favorite Dramas So Much Better