MBC Music Core 07.07.12

Today’s episode of Music Core had a number of amazing comebacks. After promoting in Japan for most of this year, nine member boy group ZE:A made their Korean comeback today with performances of “Someday and “Aftermath.” T-ara comes back with a new member and album. Today they performed “Please Don’t Go” and “Day By Day.”… Continue reading MBC Music Core 07.07.12

ZE:A Makes Their Music Core Comeback Perfomances

Nine member boy group ZE:A made their Music Core comeback today with performances of “Someday” and  their title track “Aftermath.” Their new album “Spectacular” was released on July 4 along with the music video for “Aftermath.” Also for this comeback, they had also streamed their showcase live on YouTube. “Someday” “Aftermath” Good luck to ZE:A… Continue reading ZE:A Makes Their Music Core Comeback Perfomances

Most Popular/Controversial Stories from the First Half of 2012

It’s already July and that means we’re half way through 2012. Over the last six months, we’ve seen tons of news stories pop up in the K-Pop industry, and we wanted to take the time to round up some of the most popular and controversial stories from the first half of 2012. Some of the… Continue reading Most Popular/Controversial Stories from the First Half of 2012

2NE1’s New Lipstick Styling: Disgusting or Unconventionally Cool?

While 2NE1‘s newly released album “I Love You” is receiving mixed reviews from fans and the public, so is their newly presented style. The most controversial part about 2NE1’s styling for “I Love You” would be their lipsticks shown in the concert teaser poster. This poster was initially revealed by Dara on July 3 through… Continue reading 2NE1’s New Lipstick Styling: Disgusting or Unconventionally Cool?

KBS “Music Bank in Hong Kong” – 6 July, 2012

Today’s “Music Bank” was a special episode filmed in Hong Kong on June 29. Highlights today were BEAST singing a song from the hit TV-series “Boys Over Flowers” called “Paradise,” IU performing “Rainism” with the sexy boys from MBLAQ, a special stage with Jung Yong Hwa performing “Try To Remember,” singing only in English, and the… Continue reading KBS “Music Bank in Hong Kong” – 6 July, 2012

[Soompi Shop] Super Junior’s “Sexy, Free & Single” Album – Win a Signed CD!

Super Junior is back with their sixth album, “Sexy, Free & Single,” and now, here’s your chance to purchase your own copy through Soompi Shop! The album is an absolute must-own item for all Super Junior fans because it’s Kangin’s comeback album and Leeteuk’s last album before enlisting in the army! The album comes with… Continue reading [Soompi Shop] Super Junior’s “Sexy, Free & Single” Album – Win a Signed CD!

MTV World Stage Live in Malaysia 2012… It’s Coming Soon!

Hi Soompiers, MTV World Stage Live in Malaysia 2012 is happening in just one week! This year’s spectacular line-up features global superstar Justin Bieber, pop sensations Jay Park and Kara, and Malaysia’s own singer-songwriter, Mizz Nina. This will be Jay Park’s second visit to Malaysia, and the first time for Kara, so please be there… Continue reading MTV World Stage Live in Malaysia 2012… It’s Coming Soon!

CN Blue Releases MV for Third Japanese Single “Come On”

After revealing a teaser two days ago, CN Blue‘s music video for their third Japanese single “Come On” has now been released. The album, which will be released on August 1, will contain the title track “Come On,” “Wake Up,” “My Miracle” and an instrumental version of “Come On.” Three different versions of the single… Continue reading CN Blue Releases MV for Third Japanese Single “Come On”

M! Countdown – July 5, 2012

The winner of today’s “M! Countdown!” was f(x) with “Electric Shock,” beating both After School‘s “Flashback” and SISTAR‘s “Loving U.” Congratulations f(x)! Today’s comeback performances include: Super Junior with their steaming hot new song “Sexy, Free & Single” and a song dedicated to their fans called “From U,” Chi Chi with the new exiting song “Love Is Energy,” Hello Venus… Continue reading M! Countdown – July 5, 2012

2012 Half Year Top 10 K-Pop Songs

We have reached the half way point of 2012 and it is time to announce the half year top 10 songs on our chart.  The calculation method is the same as what we used for our year end chart and soompi gayo awards.  Newer songs will have a higher weight and each song’s total score… Continue reading 2012 Half Year Top 10 K-Pop Songs