Weekly K-Pop Music Chart 2014 – July Week 3

BEAST’s “Good Luck” repeats as No. 1 this week as it holds off AOA’s “Short Hair” again this week.  “Good Luck” recorded wins on SBS Inkigayo, KBS Music Bank, and MBC Music Core last week. It also topped our newly added Soompi Airplay source as the BEAST was the hottest trending artist on our last… Continue reading Weekly K-Pop Music Chart 2014 – July Week 3

[To:ur Imagination] Event 1: How to Apply for a Free Trip to Korea

Hey Soompiers! You’ve always wanted to visit Korea, and recently saw BIGBANG’s announcement encouraging you to apply for a free trip to the country this fall, but for some reason you were short on time and thought you’ll fill this out later.. when you have the time. You know what? We’ve all been there, bookmarking… Continue reading [To:ur Imagination] Event 1: How to Apply for a Free Trip to Korea

Crayon Pop Posts Chicago Lady Gaga Support Concert Photos

Girl group Crayon Pop has posted a selection of photographs from the act’s recent concerts in North America. The photos were uploaded to the group’s official Facebook page. The girls have been performing as a support act on Lady Gaga’s North American tour, “artRAVE: The ARTPOP Ball,” and have taken to the stage to perform… Continue reading Crayon Pop Posts Chicago Lady Gaga Support Concert Photos

SM Trainees Mark and Donghyuk Give a Tour of Newly Opened SMROOKIES Website

This is just adorable.  SM Entertainment released a video of their trainees Mark and Donghyuk through their official channel to announce the opening of the SMROOKIES website.  SM Entertainment had previously released video teasers for their website, and now have opened it to the public. In the video the adorable Mark and Donghyuk bicker and… Continue reading SM Trainees Mark and Donghyuk Give a Tour of Newly Opened SMROOKIES Website

[Soompi Shop] Autographed NU’EST “Re:Birth” Special Package!

ORDER HERE Hi Soompiers! Soompi Shop is happy to announce its latest special with boy group NU’EST! Once again,  JR, Aron, Baekho, Minhyun, and Ren  will sign copies of their latest album just for you! This package includes NU’EST first album, “Re:Birth” autographed by one member only, and a LED bracelet. This exclusive deal is a limited edition (only 200… Continue reading [Soompi Shop] Autographed NU’EST “Re:Birth” Special Package!

[To:ur Imagination] BIGBANG Invites You to Korea + Win a free trip to KOREA!

Hey Soompiers! What’s your Korea? How do you view the country? Is it a place where you want to watch the latest K-Pop performances, shop at the trendiest places, eat delicious food at the hottest spots around town or perhaps go on a small joyride in Jeju Island, one of the new 7 wonders of… Continue reading [To:ur Imagination] BIGBANG Invites You to Korea + Win a free trip to KOREA!

Jun Ji Hyun’s Kloud Beer CF Accused of Plagiarizing Gucci Ad

“Man from the Stars” actress Jun Ji Hyun has gotten caught in the middle of another controversy, this time with Kloud beer, for which she is an exclusive advertising model. There have been comparisons made between the recent Kloud commercial starring Jun Ji Hyun and a Gucci commercial with Blake Lively, bringing up questions of… Continue reading Jun Ji Hyun’s Kloud Beer CF Accused of Plagiarizing Gucci Ad

Kwon Sang Woo and Choi Ji Woo’s “Temptation” Premieres Tonight + Stills from First Episode

Kwon Sang Woo – Choi Ji Woo fans rejoice! The old “Stairway to Heaven” couple hits the small screen tonight in the first episode for the new SBS drama “Temptation,” following the end of “Doctor Stranger.” Stills of the first episode were recently revealed, showing Kwon Sang Woo and Park Ha Sun immersed in their… Continue reading Kwon Sang Woo and Choi Ji Woo’s “Temptation” Premieres Tonight + Stills from First Episode

Announcing: The Winners of the 2014 Soompi Ideal Type World Cup!

Congratulations to “The Heirs” couple Lee Min Ho and Park Shin Hye!  These two actors ultimately prevailed over the idols! It was a close vote for both of the first place matches, the numbers of votes often coming to a near 50/50 split! In fact, both matches ended with really similar results! Check out the… Continue reading Announcing: The Winners of the 2014 Soompi Ideal Type World Cup!

[Announcement] Vote for Your Favorite K-Dramas and Celebs for “Seoul International Drama 2014”

VOTE NOW! Hey Soompiers! Soompi is proud to announce that we’ll be hosting the voting for the Outstanding Korean Drama category for “Seoul International Drama 2014” [henceforth, written as SDA 2014] for the second year in a row! That’s right! If you were around for the voting last year, you’ll remember just how fierce and… Continue reading [Announcement] Vote for Your Favorite K-Dramas and Celebs for “Seoul International Drama 2014”