Looking for the ‘next PSY’?! Asia’s most popular audition program “SuperStar K” will visit Berklee College of Music!! Global Preliminaries in Other North American Cities!! New York & Los Angeles (May 25th) Boston (Berklee) & Vancouver (May 28th) Asia’s leading audition program “SuperStar K” will visit PSY’s alma mater, Berklee College of Music, to… Continue reading [CJ E&M] Will Visit Berklee College of Music to Find the Next PSY!!
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Happy Mother’s Day: Actors and Actresses Edition
Happy Mother’s Day! Actually, in Korea, there is technically no Mother’s Day — both mother and father are honored on Parents’ Day, on May 8. However, since our favorite Korean actors and actresses have fans all over the world, we’re going to take the time here to honor their sweet moms who are, after all,… Continue reading Happy Mother’s Day: Actors and Actresses Edition
Weekly K-Pop Music Chart 2013 – May Week 2
Psy’s “Gentlemen” withstood tough competition and remained No. 1 for the third straight week.“Gentlemen” was the only song scoring over 900 points this week. We have five new songs in the top 10 this week, including the No. 2 and 3 songs. Debuting impressively at No. 2 is Cho Yong Pil’s “Hello,” the title song… Continue reading Weekly K-Pop Music Chart 2013 – May Week 2
[Recap] Soompi Weekly Roundup – May Week 1
Welcome to the Soompi Weekly Roundup (Ver. 2.0)! Every weekend we will highlight all the important news that happened this week, so you can catch up on anything you may have missed. This week had some great and long awaited comebacks such as 2PM and Lee Hyori, but neither of the two won this writer’s… Continue reading [Recap] Soompi Weekly Roundup – May Week 1
KBS Music Bank 05.10.13 – Cho Yong Pil’s Second Win with “Hello”
The winner of K! Chart this week was the cool Cho Yong Pil with his song “Hello” beating SHINee‘s “Why So Serious.” This was his second time winning K! Chart with the song. Congratulations Cho Yong Pil! Today’s show was a Chungbuk Osong Special. Other exciting performances today were by Nine Muses, BEAST, SISTAR, INFINITE,… Continue reading KBS Music Bank 05.10.13 – Cho Yong Pil’s Second Win with “Hello”
“Seoul International Drama Awards 2013” Soon to Close Entry Submissions!
The entry submission deadline is almost closed! May 10 is the last day to submit entries. Seoul International Drama Awards 2013 (SDA 2013, henceforth) is already in its 8th year and is receiving much attention from industry insiders and fans alike for submissions of the most popular dramas around the world. The competition will be… Continue reading “Seoul International Drama Awards 2013” Soon to Close Entry Submissions!
Wonder Girls’ Pregnant Sunye and Husband Visit Korea
On May 9, an official from JYP Entertainment revealed that Sunye and her husband returned to Korea to spend time with family and close ones. The official shared, “We don’t know the details because it’s regarding her personal life, but we hear that she’s enjoying her time here.” She married Canadian-Korean missionary James Pak at… Continue reading Wonder Girls’ Pregnant Sunye and Husband Visit Korea
Mnet M! Countdown 05.09.13 – 4Minute’s First Win with “What’s Your Name?”
Today’s win at M!Countdown was 4Minute with the song “What’s Your Name?,” beating both Cho Yong Pil‘s “Hello.” Congratulations 4Minute! Today’s exciting comeback performances featured sexy Nine Muses with the upbeat song “WILD.” Today’s show also featured a special stage of Ailee performing “Ah The Good Old Days.” Other performances today were by B1A4, T-ARA,… Continue reading Mnet M! Countdown 05.09.13 – 4Minute’s First Win with “What’s Your Name?”
4Men Releases Romantic MV for “Propose Song”
Ballad group 4Men released the sweet music video for their latest song “Propose Song” through the official LOEN Entertainment YouTube channel. The song is from their mini album “Thank You” and it is said to be in a different style than their previous album. According to LOEN, “‘Propose song’ is a pop ballad love song that portrays… Continue reading 4Men Releases Romantic MV for “Propose Song”
[Soompi Shop] Autographed SHINee “Why So Serious?: The Misconception of Me” Special!
Hi Soompiers! Soompi Shop is thrilled to announce its newest special with one of the most popular groups in the K-Pop scene… SHINee! That’s right, this special will feature SHINee’s latest album “Why So Serious?: The Misconception of Me,” autographed by one of four members: Onew, Key, Minho, or Taemin. (Sadly, as all SHINee fans know, Jonghyun is currently… Continue reading [Soompi Shop] Autographed SHINee “Why So Serious?: The Misconception of Me” Special!