There were very little changes in the top 10 this week. The top three songs from last week all stay put this week, with Jonghyun’s “Deja-Boo” repeating as No. 1. With the exception of SBS “Inkigayo,” this song won on all other music programs last week. As expected, it translates to another week on top… Continue reading Weekly K-Pop Music Chart 2015 – January Week 5
Category: Features
K-Pop Idols: Who Trained the Longest and the Shortest?
With the recent debut of G.Soul who trained for 15 years, the length of K-Pop idols training (which can be particularly long in the K-Pop industry) has become a hot topic. Is it necessary to train for that long? How long exactly should one train for? Idols often discuss how long or how short their training… Continue reading K-Pop Idols: Who Trained the Longest and the Shortest?
Two Sides, One Adorable Coin, or “Hyde Jekyll, Me”: Episodes 3-4
Alright, let’s have a show of hands. How many of you have felt personally victimized by Robin (Hyun Bin) and his charming, do-gooder ways? If your hand is raised right now, either literally or symbolically, high five! It’s hard not to succumb to his affable, easy-going gallantry, and in this week’s episodes of “Hyde Jekyll,… Continue reading Two Sides, One Adorable Coin, or “Hyde Jekyll, Me”: Episodes 3-4
Noona Says: Kyu-Line Is the Dream
Noona, like many of you, did a total spazz out when it was announced that Kyu-line would be headlining their own variety show, “Fluttering India.” I almost could not believe it. A variety how starring the infamous and perfect Kyu-line is what dreams are made out of; perfect Noona dreams. I’m going to make an assumption… Continue reading Noona Says: Kyu-Line Is the Dream
18 Surprising Actor/Actress Appearances in K-Pop MVs
Although K-pop idols and singers are groomed from training to star in their own music videos, sometimes they prefer to share or give up the spotlight to someone from the world of K-drama. It’s a mutually beneficial arrangement: The idols get some much-needed resting time away from the camera, and a young up-and-coming actor or… Continue reading 18 Surprising Actor/Actress Appearances in K-Pop MVs
Review: “Shine or Go Crazy” Episodes 3-4
Sword fights, secret ninja assassin spy moonlighting as a gisaeng, and a lost princess who’s masquerading as a man around town? These are a few things that occurred this week on “Shine or Go Crazy.” Episodes 3 and 4 Review akinahana89: So, is it just me or did this week’s episodes slow down a bit in… Continue reading Review: “Shine or Go Crazy” Episodes 3-4
Ones to Watch: Upcoming February 2015 K-dramas
Why am I constantly taken by surprise by how quickly another month has snuck by? It feels as if we were all ringing in the new year just yesterday, but here we are at the end of January 2015. And if January dramas were all about multiple personalities and crippling social disorders, February’s K-drama offerings are… Continue reading Ones to Watch: Upcoming February 2015 K-dramas
Woman Crush Wednesday: “Rooftop Prince’s” Park Ha
There’s nothing I love more than a woman capable of being independent and strong. Although there are plenty of characters that come to mind when I think about who applies, Park Ha from “Rooftop Prince” always makes the list. I might be cheating a little bit, but when you add in Park Ha’s past life,… Continue reading Woman Crush Wednesday: “Rooftop Prince’s” Park Ha
Highlights: “We Got Married” Ep. 256 – Finally Together
Welcome to another “We Got Married” highlights with bubblybribri! There has been so much going on and off screen with our couples lately, but let’s enjoy this recap for this past episode. This weekend’s episode was epic because it was the first time all three couples got together! You don’t want to miss this one!… Continue reading Highlights: “We Got Married” Ep. 256 – Finally Together
Exclusive: Ailee and San E Introduce “Unite the Mic” Tour in the United States, Canada and Turkey
Hi Soompiers! As you may know, Ailee, Jay Park and San E will soon “Unite the Mic” and go on tour together, thanks to fans’ votes on crowdfunding platform Krowdpop. Through a month-long voting process, fans have selected Istanbul, Toronto, New York, Dallas, Las Vegas, and San Francisco to host the three artists’ first joint concert… Continue reading Exclusive: Ailee and San E Introduce “Unite the Mic” Tour in the United States, Canada and Turkey