[Exclusive] Behind-the-Scenes Footage of Jay Park and Kara at MTV World Stage in Malaysia

Hi Soompiers, We have here a very fun EXCLUSIVE behind-the-scenes video from MTV World Stage in Malaysia, courtesy of MTV Asia! Check out Jay Park and Kara as they rehearse – dance, sing, and rap – in plainclothes, before the big night. Jay Park and Kara’s Nicole (both of whom are originally from the US)… Continue reading [Exclusive] Behind-the-Scenes Footage of Jay Park and Kara at MTV World Stage in Malaysia

Mark Your Calendars for the 3rd Korean Film Festival in Australia (KOFFIA)

Soompiers in Australia! Mark you calendars! The 3rd Korean Film Festival in Australia (KOFFIA) is just around the corner! This year, the festival will screen twenty of the best and latest Korean feature films, as well as some classics! KOFFIA will open in Sydney on August 22 with the Australian premiere of the highest grossing… Continue reading Mark Your Calendars for the 3rd Korean Film Festival in Australia (KOFFIA)

[Soompi Shop] BEAST’s “Midnight Sun” Special Package!

BEAST is back with their fifth mini-album “Midnight Sun” and Soompi Shop is offering a special deal for BEAST fans! Here’s your chance to have your very own BEAST special package of the mini-album “Midnight Sun.” This special package is an absolute must-own item for any serious Beast fan! The mini album contains six songs… Continue reading [Soompi Shop] BEAST’s “Midnight Sun” Special Package!

Weekly K-Pop Music Chart 2012 – July Week 3

As we have predicted last week, there is a four way battle for the top spot this week.  But it is not as close as we thought.  Sistar’s “Loving U” won easily this week by more than 60 points to become our new No. 1 song.  This song got the benefit of releasing the earliest… Continue reading Weekly K-Pop Music Chart 2012 – July Week 3

Kara’s Gyuri: “I Was Told That I Couldn’t Debut Unless I Underwent Plastic Surgery.”

On July 21, Kara‘s Gyuri revealed on KBS2TV’s talk show “Do Dream” that she had rejected a plastic surgery offer before her debut. Gyuri explained on the show, “If you have plastic surgery, you can become cute and adorable. However, I wanted to be loved exactly the way I am.” She continued, “Before my debut,… Continue reading Kara’s Gyuri: “I Was Told That I Couldn’t Debut Unless I Underwent Plastic Surgery.”

IU Wears Hot Pants And Performs “Coming Of Age” At Concert

IU recently held her solo concert “Real Fantasy” on July 7 and 8. During the concert, she performed Park Ji Yoon‘s “Coming Of Age.” A video of the performance was uploaded onto an online portal site. The video captured IU’s diva dance skills. In the video, IU can be seen wearing a black tank top… Continue reading IU Wears Hot Pants And Performs “Coming Of Age” At Concert

IU Reveals Her Ideal Type

The nation’s littler sister IU recently revealed her ideal type, and it has been creating quite a buzz. IU took part in the opening show at the “Tokyo Theater Orb”  in Shibuya, Tokyo on July 19. There she performed the song “Somewhere” from the hit musical “West Side Story.” During the interview after the performance,… Continue reading IU Reveals Her Ideal Type

BEAST Releases “Beautiful Night” MV

After much anticipation, BEAST has finally released the music video for “Beautiful Night.” After releasing an audio teaser and a music video teaser, the group has finally unveiled the final project.  BEAST’s newest album “Midnight Sun” is set to release on Sunday, July 22. The song “Midnight” has already been released along with its music… Continue reading BEAST Releases “Beautiful Night” MV

Huh?! Top 10 Celebrity Quotes of the Week!

Who said what?! K-Pop stars often say the most surprising/funniest things! From G-Dragon’s love for skater girls to Park Jin Young’s reason for not getting a nose job! Flip through the gallery for this week’s top 10 celebrity quotes of the week! (Click through the numbers at the bottom to see the list!)