Category: Features

[Opinion] Appreciation Post: A Farewell to EunB of Ladies’ Code

“All that is gold does not glitter,” wrote JRR Tolkien in “The Lord of the Rings.” This couldn’t be more true than in the world of K-pop. You don’t even need to be a fan of Korean music to know that there are more boy bands and girl groups out there than you can count. Some are… Continue reading [Opinion] Appreciation Post: A Farewell to EunB of Ladies’ Code

Which K-Pop Star Shares Your September Birthday?

Happy birthday to everyone with a September birthday! This month features the birthday of popular male actors such as Hyun Bin, Song Joong Ki, Joo Won,  Jung Il Woo, and Lee Jong Suk. Idol birthdays include f(x)‘s Amber, BEAST‘s Hyunseung, G.NA, After School‘s Nana, Block B‘s Zico, EXO-M‘s Chen, Girl’s Generation‘s Hyoyeon, SHINee‘s Key, GOT7‘s Mark,… Continue reading Which K-Pop Star Shares Your September Birthday?

Soompi K-Pop Idol Rap Battle: Quarterfinals

And now it’s time for Round 3 of the Soompi K-Pop Idol Rap Battle! We’re now down to a quarter of our original contestants, and there have been some unexpected casualties along the way. Round 2 was pretty tough. There weren’t any rappers that were outright crushed; a lot of battles were, in fact, very, very close.… Continue reading Soompi K-Pop Idol Rap Battle: Quarterfinals

Recap: “A Pink’s Showtime” Ep 4 – Minki’s Big Day Out

Previously on A Pink News Showtime, Japan bore the full brunt of the A Pink Onslaught; Bomi blew out some candles and the ladies ate their way through the streets of Hongdae. This week, the ladies will face their greatest challenge as they make sure their distinguished guest for the evening gets all the creature… Continue reading Recap: “A Pink’s Showtime” Ep 4 – Minki’s Big Day Out

[Recap] Top 10 of Our Favorite Moments From KCON 2014’s “M! Countdown Two Nights in LA” Concert

K-Pop was in the center of attention this weekend in Los Angeles for the third annual KCON convention, the largest gathering of “All Things Hallyu” in the US. Of course, the weekend could not end without performances from an amazing lineup of everyone’s favorite artists, a roster list spanning from KCON veteran G-Dragon to crowd-pleasing… Continue reading [Recap] Top 10 of Our Favorite Moments From KCON 2014’s “M! Countdown Two Nights in LA” Concert

Girls’ Generation, CNBLUE, IU, Lee Seung Gi, B1A4, and More Walk the Red Carpet at KCON 2014

Before each of the M!Countdown concerts at KCON2014, artists, actors and actresses walked down the red carpet and on to a stage to greet the media and fans. Hosted by Eric Nam, he conducted a brief interview with all of the attendees and also translated their responses. Click on the links to jump to their… Continue reading Girls’ Generation, CNBLUE, IU, Lee Seung Gi, B1A4, and More Walk the Red Carpet at KCON 2014

“It’s Okay, It’s Love” Premiere – First Impressions

This drama is a crazy warm mix of surprisingly refreshing themes, immersing itself in mental illnesses, adult romance and complicated relationships. It touches on the border of taboo discussions present in Korean culture and has an emphasis on psychiatry which explores the brain’s various states and the enormous capabilities of the human mind. The concept… Continue reading “It’s Okay, It’s Love” Premiere – First Impressions

Second Spin: Get Ready for “Something” Special – The Best of Girl’s Day’s Underrated Tracks

Second Spin puts the spotlight on songs that have remained out of it. It is a chance to showcase some of the unpromoted tracks that are overshadowed by the signature songs in the featured artists’ discography. Media Darlings Girl’s Day is one of the biggest-hitting girl groups in the K-pop game. After storming to the… Continue reading Second Spin: Get Ready for “Something” Special – The Best of Girl’s Day’s Underrated Tracks

2NE1 Chooses to Better Themselves Than Focus on Haters

Popular girl group 2NE1 was in Singapore for their “2NE1 World Tour – All or Nothing” held on June 28. Hours before the concert was scheduled to start, the four members- CL, Minzy, Dara and Bom- made an appearance at an open press conference held in a shopping mall. Ardent fans came with banners and posters.… Continue reading 2NE1 Chooses to Better Themselves Than Focus on Haters