Three of K-pop’s most prominent artists – Jay Park, Ailee, San E – are coming together for a joint show, thanks to a platform that allows fans to crowdfund various K-pop concerts. Krowdpop, the world’s first crowdsourcing platform for K-pop concerts, has a mission: getting fans what they want. The platform, originating from KPOP UNITED,… Continue reading Q&A With Krowdpop: CEO Talks Crowdfunding Upcoming “Unite the Mic” Tour With Jay Park, Ailee & San E
Category: Features
“Get It Beauty” Tips for the Holidays!
The studio is full of laughs with this year’s spotlight girl Lee Gook Joo and “beauty macho man” Heo Kyung Hwan joining the hosts in episode 36 of “Get It Beauty!” Both comedians bring makeup tips to the table for this holiday season. Heo Kyung Hwan’s tips are for standing out at holiday hot spots like… Continue reading “Get It Beauty” Tips for the Holidays!
Highlights: “Pinocchio” Episode 14
“Pinocchio” has given viewers the gift of a conspiracy this Christmas, and though it’s a sinister present, it’s also fascinating. It turns out that our heroes are even more connected than we (or they) thought, and those connections are still alive today. History is on the verge of repeating itself, and it’s up to our… Continue reading Highlights: “Pinocchio” Episode 14
The Battle is On! 24 Hours Only – Vote for Best Fandom in Soompi Awards 2014
UPDATE (Dec 27, 8PM KST) – Round 1 is a wrap! The vote was very very close among top contenders, so we will be announcing final results soon~ Meanwhile, be sure to support your favorites at this year’s Soompi Awards 2014, and see you on January 01, 2015 8PM KST for round two of Best… Continue reading The Battle is On! 24 Hours Only – Vote for Best Fandom in Soompi Awards 2014
[Live Recap] 2014 KBS Song Festival
The second of the major year-end musics shows followed by the SBS Gayo Daejun, the 2014 KBS Song Festival has a confirmed lineup that includes 2PM, EXO, INFINITE, Block B, Soyu X JungiGo, BEAST, SISTAR, SECRET, AOA, and Girls’ Generation (who are performing for the first time as an 8 member group in Korea) and are… Continue reading [Live Recap] 2014 KBS Song Festival
Highlights: “Pinocchio” Episode 13
Merry Christmas to everyone who celebrates (and to those who don’t, I hope you have an excellent Thursday)! Of course, it’s not just Christmas in the real world—it’s also Christmas in “Pinocchio”-land, with all of the awkward family gatherings and strange encounters with Santa that implies. These were my five favorite scenes of “Pinocchio” episode… Continue reading Highlights: “Pinocchio” Episode 13
K-Pop Idols Who Love Christmas!
It’s finally here- the most wonderful time of the year! The holiday season is always spent decorating the tree, wrapping presents, sipping hot cocoa, listening to carols, and (most importantly!) spending quality time with your family and friends. For K-pop artists though, it seems like one of their own holiday traditions is dressing up in adorable outfits… Continue reading K-Pop Idols Who Love Christmas!
The Rise Of Cable In K-dramaland: A Couch Kimchi Roundtable
Before long, MBC, SBS, and KBS will be sizing up the competition beyond each other. In recent years, cable channels have emerged as viable alternatives to the three major networks. What’s the formula to their success? Pull up a chair and join us as we talk about why we’re tuning into cable TV! TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 1… Continue reading The Rise Of Cable In K-dramaland: A Couch Kimchi Roundtable
Soompi’s 2014 K-Pop Christmas Playlist
Happy Holidays Soompiers! With Christmas right around the corner, we’ve rounded up this year’s set of K-pop releases for the Yuletide season. We’ve got tracks from 2PM’s Taecyeon, BTOB, Teen Top, and Roy Kim to name a few. This playlist is a mix of tunes released specially for the season and those that remind us… Continue reading Soompi’s 2014 K-Pop Christmas Playlist
Woman Crush Wednesday: “Angel Eyes'” Yoo Jung Hwa
I can never understand why, sometimes, it’s the friendliest, warmest, and most understanding parents that don’t get to stick around for the entire duration of a drama. Oh, wait, that’s right! Because then, that would eliminate the potential for melodrama and family secrets that prevent our OTP from being together after multiple counts of on… Continue reading Woman Crush Wednesday: “Angel Eyes’” Yoo Jung Hwa