2NE1 successfully took the stage at its “All Or Nothing” world tour concert in Shanghai. On April 11, 2NE1 performed at the Shanghai Grand Stage. The group began their concert with “Crush.” The members appeared on stage wearing gold uniform-like outfits and captured the audience with their charisma. 2NE1 continued the show with powerful performances… Continue reading 2NE1 Takes China By Storm With “All Or Nothing” World Tour Concert
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[Recap] Pianist Yiruma Receives Standing Ovation During Sold-Out Concert in Singapore
Yiruma, the internationally-renowned pianist-composer from South Korea was in Singapore to perform publicly for the very first time at The Star Performing Arts Center on April 5. All 5,000 tickets were completely sold out. I was so lucky to be able to watch him perform his beautiful melodies; it was even more meaningful because that… Continue reading [Recap] Pianist Yiruma Receives Standing Ovation During Sold-Out Concert in Singapore
He Said/She Said: Is There a Double Standard for Sexiness in K-Pop?
He Said – She Said is a special Soompi editorial that gives male and female perspectives on current topics and trends of the Korean entertainment world. For our first “He Said She Said” column last February, we discussed the recent trend of hyper-sexualized girl group concepts. As Soompiers offered their own opinion on whether these… Continue reading He Said/She Said: Is There a Double Standard for Sexiness in K-Pop?
[Recap] Teen Top Goes “Crazy” During “High Kick” Tour in NYC
Last Sunday night was a roller-coaster ride of emotions as fans (“Angels”) laughed, cries and obsessed over their favorite K-Pop celebs at the first stop of the U.S. leg of Teen Top’s “2014 HIGH KICK World Tour” in NYC. The tour, crowdfunded by fans via Krowdpop, is part of Mnet America’s Headliner series, which also brought… Continue reading [Recap] Teen Top Goes “Crazy” During “High Kick” Tour in NYC
10 Korean Celebrities with Very Small Faces
A couple days ago, MBC’s “Section TV Entertainment News” aired a segment where a reporter told actress Yoon Seung Ah that she has a very small face- one that’s even smaller than actor Kang Dong Won. It is one of many features Koreans use to judge a person’s beauty and fans can easily hear reporters,… Continue reading 10 Korean Celebrities with Very Small Faces
When K-Pop Idols Cover the Golden Classics
Good news, I’m sick again and that means I’m going to take the easy way out and do a lovely gallery article this week. Lately I’ve been watching a lot of “Music Trips Yesterday” and “Music Trips La la la,” so I’ve decided to list some of the most interesting covers sung by idols. The… Continue reading When K-Pop Idols Cover the Golden Classics
[Event Review] KPOPCON 2014 in UC Berkeley
On March 8 and 9, KPOPCON returned for its third year at UC Berkeley in California. This year’s theme was “[Be] CHROMATIC,” and means to embody the vibrant spirit and mission of KPOPCON by taking the colorful and diverse aspect of the K-pop community and unifying it with its enormous potential to create, to dream,… Continue reading [Event Review] KPOPCON 2014 in UC Berkeley
[Gallery] Jay Park and 4Minute’s HyunA Rock SXSW 2014’s “K-Pop Night Out”
This SXSW K-Pop Night Out recap (along with the awesome pictures!) was contributed by Raquel and the rest of the K-pop San Antonio (KpopSA) team. KpopSA is a group dedicated to the community of San Antonio and surrounding cities in South Texas who have interest in K-pop, K-Dramas, and anything in Korean Entertainment. Be sure… Continue reading [Gallery] Jay Park and 4Minute’s HyunA Rock SXSW 2014’s “K-Pop Night Out”
[Gallery] Boyfriend Rouses K-Pop Mania in Chicago During First US Tour
On March 11, boy group Boyfriend stirred a K-Pop frenzy in downtown Chicago, captivating the hearts and minds of fans during the first stop of their first US showcase organized by Jazzy Group US. The six boys, who officially made their US debut on the Chicago stage, conveyed their excitement by giving fans a memorable… Continue reading [Gallery] Boyfriend Rouses K-Pop Mania in Chicago During First US Tour
[First Impressions] “Cunning Single Lady” Is a Fun Love Story of Divorced Ex-Lovers
The new MBC drama Cunning Single Lady is a fun and modern drama about love and revenge. The drama portrays the relationship between divorced lovers when they meet again after three years of no contact. The ex-husband Jung Woo (Joo Sang-Wook) is now a top business man and multimillionaire, and the ex-wife Na Ae Ra (Lee… Continue reading [First Impressions] “Cunning Single Lady” Is a Fun Love Story of Divorced Ex-Lovers