Congratulations on getting through the first half of 2016! There’s a saying: “When it rains, it pours.” Every year is a barrage of NEW. We love it all, but it gets a little overwhelming. Let’s be specific here – 2016’s new boy groups. Think you’ve got a handle on the latest boy groups to have… Continue reading QUIZ: How Well Do You Know 2016’s New Boy Groups?
Category: Features
Seouling: Seouling Travels To KCON NY
Seouling is an ongoing series from Soompi featuring photo tours, thoughts, and reviews of places in Seoul. By giving a view into the streets of Korea, Seouling hopes to transport Soompiers to the hub of Korean entertainment. Seouling without the Seoul? What’s a girl gotta do to get some K-pop feels over in the States? As a recent… Continue reading Seouling: Seouling Travels To KCON NY
Recap: 6 Things We Loved About Manila’s MTV Music Evolution 2016!
June 24 was definitely a night to remember for Manila thanks to the MTV Music Evolution 2016! With a mix of local and foreign artists who graced the event, the show was one for the books. Soompi favorite, A Pink was there, along with OneRepublic, Bebe Rexha, Far East Movement and local acts – Gary… Continue reading Recap: 6 Things We Loved About Manila’s MTV Music Evolution 2016!
QUIZ: Do You Know These Female K-Pop Stars’ Real Names?
With so many artists going by stage names, it is nearly impossible to remember all of their real names too! However, are you up for the challenge of identifying all of these talented women by their real names? This quiz promises to be challenging, so give it your best shot! Take the male version of… Continue reading QUIZ: Do You Know These Female K-Pop Stars’ Real Names?
19 Things Only “Running Man” Lovers Understand
The members of the SBS variety show “Running Man” have graced viewers with six years of fun, laughter, and ridiculous games. What would we do on Sunday night without them? There are an endless number of things that only “Running Man” lovers can understand, and although it was hard to narrow the list down, I picked… Continue reading 19 Things Only “Running Man” Lovers Understand
6 Underrated Korean Artists You’ll Love If You Like Dean
R&B newcomer Dean catapulted to fame almost overnight, collaborating with heavyweight artists like Crush and Zico months before he dropped his first EP. Although his debut as a solo artist is recent, Dean spent years making a name for himself as a writer and composer behind the scenes. So, it definitely comes as no surprise that… Continue reading 6 Underrated Korean Artists You’ll Love If You Like Dean
Weekly K-Pop Music Chart 2016 – June Week 4
As expected, EXO’s “Monster” is our new No. 1 song this week. This hit single won on Inkigayo, Music Bank, and M!Countdown last week, and also scored high on all other charts. “Monster” is only 17 points short of a perfect score. Congratulations to EXO on a job well done! “Monster” pushed down last week’s top… Continue reading Weekly K-Pop Music Chart 2016 – June Week 4
The 14 Most Unique Voices In K-Pop
The diversity of K-pop is part of what makes it shine from Korea to all four corners of the globe. Voices of all sorts have made themselves known, and some of those voices are so wonderfully singular that they are identifiable within a few seconds of listening to them. They are the voices that make eyes widen in instant… Continue reading The 14 Most Unique Voices In K-Pop
BIGBANG’s Craziest, Most Memorable Hairstyles Over The Years
BIGBANG has been known to have some of the craziest hairstyles we can imagine. Some we love and others leaving us scratching our heads. Here are a bunch of hairstyles from all the members of the group. G-DRAGON Known to have the craziest hairstyles out of all group members. He’s a fashion icon and is… Continue reading BIGBANG’s Craziest, Most Memorable Hairstyles Over The Years
QUIZ: How Well Do You Remember EXO Music Videos?
With two recently released music videos that had EXO-Ls mesmerized, their list of impressive music videos just keeps growing! Take this quiz to find out how well you remember the past four years of their careers in music videos! From their unique outfits to exquisite choreography, they’ve all been a joy to watch! The quiz… Continue reading QUIZ: How Well Do You Remember EXO Music Videos?