On January 9, boy group U-KISS officially kicked off their “U-KISS First US Tour” in New York and rocked the house, despite being nervous about performing on their own solo tour in the US! The tour, along with candid moments behind-the-scenes, is part of Mnet America’s concert series Headliners. Without further ado and in no particular… Continue reading [Gallery] 8 Most Memorable Moments of the NYC Stop of U-KISS’ First US Tour
Category: Features
[Recap] From Appendicitis to Murder, “Man from the Stars” Continues to Impress
Rachel’s K-pop and K-drama blog Rara-Pop is full of good information any fan of Korean entertainment will enjoy. You’ll find articles like “Korean Celebrity Inspired Wants,” “Top 5 Engrish Phrases in K-pop,” and a wide range of music video and drama reviews. Warning: T.O.P’s cheekbones may be a frequent topic of discussion. Be sure to check… Continue reading [Recap] From Appendicitis to Murder, “Man from the Stars” Continues to Impress
SHINee Successfully Completes Its Second Japan Arena Tour
The members of SHINee celebrated their Christmas with a hot performance in Tokyo, successfully completing their second Japanese arena tour. SHINee’s second Japan tour, “Japan Arena Tour SHINee World 2013 – Boys Meet U” began on June 28 at the Saitama Super Arena and made stops in Osaka, Niigata, Hokkaido, Kobe, Hiroshima, Fukuoka, Nagoya, and Tokyo.… Continue reading SHINee Successfully Completes Its Second Japan Arena Tour
[First Impressions]”Miss Korea” – Comedic, but Touches on Serious Societal Issues
MBC’s new drama “Miss Korea” touches on some deep societal issues, yet does it in a funny and light hearted way. One of the first things we notice is that many of the actors appeared together on the drama “Pasta.” This should not be surprising as director Kwon Seok Jang and screenwriter Seo Sook Hyang… Continue reading [First Impressions]”Miss Korea” – Comedic, but Touches on Serious Societal Issues
[First Impressions] “Prime Minister And I” – Just a Bunch of Mildly Jolly Fellows
My last first impressions article for “1 Night, 2 Days Season 3” went over fairly well. Got some great discussions going and it was nice to see that my opinions weren’t completely off kilter. So with my new found confidence I’m going to step far outside of my comfort zone and write some first impressions… Continue reading [First Impressions] “Prime Minister And I” – Just a Bunch of Mildly Jolly Fellows
[First Impressions] “1 Night 2 Days” Season 3 – Giving An Old Dog A Fresh Coat Of Paint
Disclaimer: The writer is not really an expert at anything much and is just a mere casual fan of “1 Night 2 Days.” The writer has been known to be rather weird and cynical at times. The writer’s opinions certainly DO NOT reflect the opinion of Soompi’s news team or Soompi as a whole. I… Continue reading [First Impressions] “1 Night 2 Days” Season 3 – Giving An Old Dog A Fresh Coat Of Paint
[Recap] Singapore Fans Go Wild at LeeSsang’s 1st Asia Showcase
Popular hip-hop duo LeeSsang popped into Singapore this past weekend to present fans with their very first Asia Showcase. Tickets went on sale just three weeks ago and were all immediately snapped up in an hour! The venue Shanghai Dolly was packed to the brim with about 800 fans in attendance eager to watch the… Continue reading [Recap] Singapore Fans Go Wild at LeeSsang’s 1st Asia Showcase
[Gallery] 7 Best Moments from Taeyang’s Exclusive San Francisco Concert
After grabbing awards at MAMA 2013 and Inkigayo last weekend, Taeyang made his way to San Francisco on November 26 for his first solo performance in the U.S.! Hosted at Bimbo’s 365 Club, his exclusive show is part of the Music Experiment 2.0 series brought to you by MTV Iggy and Intel. Fans won tickets to see Taeyang… Continue reading [Gallery] 7 Best Moments from Taeyang’s Exclusive San Francisco Concert
[Concert Recap] Infinite Beautifully Wraps Up “One Great Step” Tour in US After Rocking the NYC Stage
In November, boy group Infinite embarked on the US leg of their “One Great Step” world tour, beautifully bringing their time in the US to an end with an unforgettable show in NYC. What a rollercoaster night – one filled with tears, laughter, and the undying quench for more. Read on for our full (and… Continue reading [Concert Recap] Infinite Beautifully Wraps Up “One Great Step” Tour in US After Rocking the NYC Stage
[Concert Recap] VIXX Entices US Starlights During “The Milky Way” Showcase in Dallas
Six-member boy group VIXX recently brought their charming presence to the Verizon Theater at Grand Prairie in Dallas, Texas for the first US stop of their “The Milky Way” global showcase, and Soompi was there to watch it happen! Read on for our full recap of “The Milky Way” concert. More things are in store,… Continue reading [Concert Recap] VIXX Entices US Starlights During “The Milky Way” Showcase in Dallas