The Korean Popular Culture & Art Awards is a prestigious ceremony where a select few within the entertainment industry (from movie directors to singers, actors to scriptwriters) are awarded for their achievement and contribution to K-Pop culture that year. This year, it took place on Monday, November 19 at Olympic Park’s Olympic Hall in Jamsil, Seoul.… Continue reading [Exclusive] 2012 Korean Popular Culture & Art Awards Recipients + Performances
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Go So Young Takes Friendly Photos with Jessica Alba and Sarah Jessica Parker
Actress Go So Young recently showed off her friendship with famous Hollywood stars, actresses Jessica Alba and Sarah Jessica Parker. On her official blog “Ko So Young” on November 21, Go So Young uploaded a photo she took with Jessica Alba. In the photo are these two gorgeous actresses sitting on a sofa smiling and… Continue reading Go So Young Takes Friendly Photos with Jessica Alba and Sarah Jessica Parker
[Exclusive] SHINee, BTOB, Kim Soo Hyun, Ailee, and more at 2012 Korea Popular Culture & Art Awards Red Carpet
On November 19th, many Hallyu artists posed for journalists on the red carpet of 2012 Korea Popular Culture & Art Awards. Check out their pictures now!
[Soompi Shop] Autographed Boyfriend “Janus” CD Special Package Back in Stock!
Hi Soompiers, Those who missed this deal the first time around will be happy to hear that 100 additional copies of our Special Autographed CD Package from Boyfriend are back in stock! Don’t miss out on it this time! Our latest Soompi special package is a copy of Boyfriend’s excellent first full-length album, Janus, which came out on November… Continue reading [Soompi Shop] Autographed Boyfriend “Janus” CD Special Package Back in Stock!
[Soompi Shop] Announcing Black Friday Sale From November 23 to 26!
Hi Soompiers! It’s that time of the year again! Thanksgiving is coming soon, and what comes right after Thanksgiving? That’s right, Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and some amazing deals! Soompi Shop is not planning to miss any of the fun! From November 23 to 26, we will feature dozens of items on sale, up to… Continue reading [Soompi Shop] Announcing Black Friday Sale From November 23 to 26!
Singer Ailee Poses With Little PSY
Singer Ailee met with Baby PSY, also known as Hwang Min Woo, and the two took a cute pose for a picture together. On November 19, Ailee posted a picture on her Twitter and titled it, “Little PSY! So cute~.” In the picture, Ailee is wearing a printed red dress and has a big smile… Continue reading Singer Ailee Poses With Little PSY
No Hong Chul Poses His Infamous “Gangnam Style” Pose with the Iraqi President’s Nephew
No Hong Chul revealed that he posed his infamous elevator pose from PSY’s “Gangnam Style” music video with the nephew of the Iraqi President. During a recent recording of KBS’s “Story Show Do Dream,” No Hong Chul shared stories about his increasing popularity among foreign fans thanks to PSY’s music video. He started, “Ever since… Continue reading No Hong Chul Poses His Infamous “Gangnam Style” Pose with the Iraqi President’s Nephew
Infinite’s Kim Sung Kyu Releases Solo Debut MV “60 Seconds”
Infinite‘s leader Kim Sung Kyu has revealed his debut solo music video for “60 Seconds” today. The song is the title track of his first solo album “Another Me,” which will be released this week. Composed by Sweet Tune, the song is about being able to fall in love and also break up within sixty… Continue reading Infinite’s Kim Sung Kyu Releases Solo Debut MV “60 Seconds”
[Exclusive] Photos from SBS K-Pop Super Concert in America
Photos by Francis Manuel for Soompi. This huge concert at Verizon Amphitheatre in Irvine, California finally took place on November 10, 2012 after being twice-postponed earlier this year. Fan meets were held during the day, and the star-studded concert featured 4minute, SISTAR, YouTube stars Karmin, CNBlue, Kara, BEAST, 2NE1, and Girls’ Generation. Fans waiting to… Continue reading [Exclusive] Photos from SBS K-Pop Super Concert in America
Weekly K-Pop Music Chart 2012 – November Week 3
Lee Ha Yi, the runner up on the K-Pop Star competition, impressively takes over the top spot this week with her first solo single “1,2,3,4”. She becomes the only new artist to hit No. 1 so far this year. This is not a surprise at all as “1,2,3,4” has topped M!Countdown for two weeks now… Continue reading Weekly K-Pop Music Chart 2012 – November Week 3