All the important Korean Entertainment news from this week in one place: This is your weekly Soompi Recap – Special Celebrity Couple Edition! It’s never a dull day in the K-Pop world and this week offered plenty for our eyes and ears. There may not have been many music video releases or drama news but the… Continue reading [Recap] Soompi Weekly Roundup – Special Celebrity Couple Edition
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[Exclusive] EXO Interview at MTV Asia World Stage in Malaysia
After EXO performed in Malaysia at the epic MTV Asia World Stage concert [our recap here], they conducted a short but sweet group interview. Soompi was among the very few media outlets invited to participate, so of course we went to the luxurious Malaysia Sunway Resort Hotel and Spa to record EXO’s every word and… Continue reading [Exclusive] EXO Interview at MTV Asia World Stage in Malaysia
KBS Music Bank 09.27.13 – G-Dragon Wins With “Crooked”
The winner of K-chart this week was G-Dragon with “Crooked,” beating Soyou & Mad Clown’s “Stupid In Love.” Congratulations G-Dragon! This week was the exciting comeback stage of handsome FT Island with “Falling Star” and the emotional “Memory.” Also today featured Song JiEun with the song “False Hope.” Other exciting performances today were by Teen… Continue reading KBS Music Bank 09.27.13 – G-Dragon Wins With “Crooked”
[Exclusive] Interview With Lim Kim and Winners of CD Giveaway Announced!
Hey, Soompiers! Lim Kim came out with her second mini album “Her Voice” earlier this month and has recently dropped by Soompi HQ for our exclusive interview- in English! Although she’s a busy gal, she loves her fans and went through all the questions to pick seven of them from seven Soompiers to answer! Did… Continue reading [Exclusive] Interview With Lim Kim and Winners of CD Giveaway Announced!
Mnet M! Countdown 09.26.13 – G-Dragon Wins With “Crooked”
Today’s win at M! Countdown was G-Dragon with “CROOKED”, beating Soyou & Mad Clown‘s “Stupid In Love.” Congratulations G-Dragon! Today featured the exciting comeback of handsome FT Island with the powerful song “Memory”. Also today’s show featured a special performance by the stunning Song JiEun from Secret with the song “False Hope.“ Other performances today featured Teen… Continue reading Mnet M! Countdown 09.26.13 – G-Dragon Wins With “Crooked”
Cho PD Hosts a Party in “Made in Itaewon” MV feat. Jinbo
Hip hop artist Cho PD returns with a song admiring the sensational and energetic scene of Itaewon. He released a new mini album “In Stardom V3.0” earlier on September 16 and has now released the music video for title track “Made in Itaewon.” The cheerful song emphasizes Itaewon’s active area with witty lyrics and addictive… Continue reading Cho PD Hosts a Party in “Made in Itaewon” MV feat. Jinbo
Weekly K-Pop Music Chart 2013 – September Week 3
This week’s music chart was delayed due to the Chuseok holiday in Korea. Kara once again proves that they are the queens of our Soompi Chart. Their latest hit “Damaged Lady” moves up 11 notches to take over the No. 1 spot. Despite challenges from G-Dragon with multiple songs and also last week’s top three… Continue reading Weekly K-Pop Music Chart 2013 – September Week 3
[Exclusive] Going Behind the Scenes at ZE:A’s Showcase
As most of you already know, (if you didn’t, where have you been!) Soompi partnered with Star Empire, Ustream, and KT Genie to present ZE:A’s showcase for the group’s latest mini album “Illusion” some time back. The Soompi Team headed over to Club Ellui in Gangnam earlier that day to watch their dress rehearsal right… Continue reading [Exclusive] Going Behind the Scenes at ZE:A’s Showcase
[Exclusive] Interview With “We Got Married Global Edition” Star Fujii Mina and Autographed Polaroid Giveaway!
Hey, what’s up Soompiers! Fujii Mina dropped by our HQ during her spare time to briefly hang out with the crew and give us an exclusive interview! She’s a Japanese actress and also a film critic, but you might recognize her in cable channel MBC Every1’s variety program “We Got Married Global Edition” as the… Continue reading [Exclusive] Interview With “We Got Married Global Edition” Star Fujii Mina and Autographed Polaroid Giveaway!
[Soompi Shop] Autographed BTS “O!RUL8,2?” Special Package!
Hi Soompiers! Soompi Shop is happy to bring to you for the first time a special with rookie group BTS! Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Rap Monster, Jimin, V, and Jungkook will be signing copies of their first mini album, “O!RUL8,2?” This limited edition package will also include 3 group pictures! There are only 200 copies available for this… Continue reading [Soompi Shop] Autographed BTS “O!RUL8,2?” Special Package!