Have you ever been somewhere, heard a K-pop song, and, despite the desperate pleas of your friends, broke out into full-blown karaoke right there? Or is that just me? Well, here’s a list just for you! How many of these can you sing in your sleep? (Or maybe just the Engrish parts? Hehe.) Stroll down… Continue reading 23 K-Pop Songs Literally Everyone Knows By Heart
Category: Features
9 Idol Groups With Large Age Gaps
The path to become an idol is never straightforward. While some idols may jump into the business and debut in their early teens, still others will train with their agency for years and debut in their twenties. In many cases, you can find both situations within the same idol group! In no particular order, here are nine idol… Continue reading 9 Idol Groups With Large Age Gaps
10 Lovable OST Songs By K-Drama Stars
OST songs can be a force of their own. A K-Drama without a decent OST can fall flat even with big-name actors, while a stellar OST can play a big factor in a drama’s popularity. Some of the most memorable OSTs, though, are made when the stars of the drama themselves take the mic. Vocally,… Continue reading 10 Lovable OST Songs By K-Drama Stars
10 Favorite Moments From “Show Champion” In Manila
Who loves a good K-pop concert? We here at the Soompi team sure do! In fact, we were recently at the MBC Show Champion in Manila concert where the ever popular Show Champ shot their 200th episode! Wow, 200. That’s a lot, isn’t it? The Soompi team had a blast at the show and we’ll… Continue reading 10 Favorite Moments From “Show Champion” In Manila
33 Times K-Pop Groups Sang Another Group’s Song And It Was Amazing
Special stages are fun ways to see groups outside of their normal image, and it can lead to some of our favorite performances. In no particular order, here are a collection of some of the extremely entertaining times K-Pop groups switched things up and performed another group’s song. Wonder Girls & BIGBANG: “Tell Me” &… Continue reading 33 Times K-Pop Groups Sang Another Group’s Song And It Was Amazing
13 Harmonious K-Pop/C-Pop Collaborations You Need To Listen To
As a Chinese pop (C-pop) fan who later moved on to K-pop, I can say that things have come a long way. It’s hard to believe now, but there was once a time when I felt compelled to choose between the two genres. Back in the day, there were C-pop fans who believed you couldn’t really like both… Continue reading 13 Harmonious K-Pop/C-Pop Collaborations You Need To Listen To
11 Beautifying Makeup Tutorials By K-Pop Idols
We all know that K-pop idols have makeup artists who make them look awesome during promotions, but what do they do on the days they’re not working? Turns out they’re pretty good at doing makeup themselves! They’ve obviously acquired a lot of skills and techniques from the makeup artists over the years – to the point… Continue reading 11 Beautifying Makeup Tutorials By K-Pop Idols
Happy 7th Anniversary To f(x): A Look Back At K-Pop’s Most Experimental Girl Group
Happy 7th anniversary to f(x)! Having debuted on September 5, 2009, the group has come a long way since the days when they were seen as a little sister group to Girls’ Generation. MeU’s who have been with f(x) from their debut can attest to how much each girl has matured, and how much the group as an entirety… Continue reading Happy 7th Anniversary To f(x): A Look Back At K-Pop’s Most Experimental Girl Group
EXO Wins With “Lotto”: Soompi’s K-Pop Music Chart, September Week 1
The all-female Top 9 that we experienced last week is no longer! This week sees the debut of three new songs from male artists in the Top 10, including the new No. 1 song, EXO’s “Lotto.” Congratulations to EXO! “Lotto” takes our top spot thanks to wins on Inkigayo, Music Bank, and M!Countdown. It also topped our… Continue reading EXO Wins With “Lotto”: Soompi’s K-Pop Music Chart, September Week 1
21 Mellow And Cool K-Pop Songs To Welcome Fall
Summer in Korea is an unforgiving season – torrential rain due to monsoons, mixed with sweltering heat and humidity, means that Koreans are usually thankful for September to finally come around. They’re usually greeted with pleasantly cool weather, new fruits and vegetables (and even coffee drinks), and the most beautiful display of autumnal scenery! While we’re saying goodbye… Continue reading 21 Mellow And Cool K-Pop Songs To Welcome Fall