Highlights: “We Got Married” Ep. 253 – 200 Days, Skinship, & Precious Moments

We are back for another “We Got Married” highlights! Two of our couples are still out of the country, but one is back home in the motherland. Our adorable couple, Hong Jong Hyun and Yura, returned to Korea from Bali and celebrated their 200 days anniversary. Namgoong Min and Hong Jin Young continued their luxury and… Continue reading Highlights: “We Got Married” Ep. 253 – 200 Days, Skinship, & Precious Moments

“Valid Love”: The Art Of Seduction, By Kim Joon

How does a reserved bachelor like Kim Joon (played by Lee Soo Hyuk) get mixed up with a married woman in “Valid Love“? What would the dashing young craftsman say? The Art Of Seduction, By Kim Joon Seduction is a delicate art form. It’s like an exquisitely brewed coffee – there’s a sense of romance with cultivating the… Continue reading “Valid Love”: The Art Of Seduction, By Kim Joon

15 Songs You Should Have Listened to in 2014 (But Probably Didn’t)

2014 was a amazing year for K-pop! We saw the release of  great songs like “Overdose” by EXO, “Back” by Infinite and “Something” by Girl’s Day. K-pop goes well-beyond the typical dance music featured so heavily in most music videos today though. It literally covers all types of popular music in Korea and can include everything from R&B, rap, electronic, pop,… Continue reading 15 Songs You Should Have Listened to in 2014 (But Probably Didn’t)

Communication: “Dad! Where Are We Going?” Episode 102

We have finally arrived at the last week of the international trips. Yoon Min Soo, Yoon Hoo, Ahn Jung Hwan, and Ahn Ri Hwan have already wrapped up their trip to Canada. The other families’ trips  are also coming to an end. Taiwan After visiting Taiwan 101, Kim Sung Joo and Kim Min Yool gift… Continue reading Communication: “Dad! Where Are We Going?” Episode 102

Highlights: “Birth of a Beauty” Episode 19

It’s been a long ride together and we’re almost at the end for “Birth of a Beauty”. With the painful fillers airing last week, this episode brings a lot of improvement on the storyline and we are setting course for the conclusion of Sa Ra’s revenge. I’m glad our separated couple managed to unite again… Continue reading Highlights: “Birth of a Beauty” Episode 19

Highlights: “Birth of a Beauty” Episode 18

The backstabbing continues in episode 18 of “Birth of a Beauty,” and though some alliances have since fallen, a new and ironic one seems to be bubbling up. While Gyo Chae Yun continues her anti-Sa Ra preaching to Madam Park, Sa Ra has dug her own hole in trying to side with Han Min Hyuk… Continue reading Highlights: “Birth of a Beauty” Episode 18

Confessions and Fistfights: “Valid Love” Episodes 9 and 10

The cat’s out of the bag. Watch that fiery passion, folks – the hotter the flame, the more painfully it burns – and everybody gets burned this time around. We finally reach the opening scene of the first episode: Hee Tae (Uhm Tae Woong) spies on his wife, like a stalker, and his nightmare is… Continue reading Confessions and Fistfights: “Valid Love” Episodes 9 and 10

Highlights: “Pinocchio” Episode 15

Happy New Year, Soompiers! I hope that your year is filled with joy and dramas! This week, we only have one episode of “Pinocchio,” but we cover a lot of ground, as conspiracies are discovered and relationships transform. These were my five favorite scenes of “Pinocchio” episode 15: 1. “Who’s the good reporter?” It’s true… Continue reading Highlights: “Pinocchio” Episode 15

Soompi Music Chart 2014 Top 50 Songs

This is the summary chart for 2014.  We have a total of 632 songs that appeared on our weekly Soompi Music Chart.  A total of 30 songs hit No. 1 this year.  Five artists had two No. 1 songs: Ailee, Girl’s Day, A Pink, BEAST, and SISTAR.  There are a lot of competition, but at… Continue reading Soompi Music Chart 2014 Top 50 Songs