[Recap] Soompi Weekly Roundup – September Week 1

It’s back! All the important Korean Entertainment news from this week in one place: This is your Weekly Soompi Roundup!   Lee Hyori and Lee Sang Soon had a private ceremony for their wedding but was gracious enough to their fans to release photos. The vintage/hippie style wedding matches them perfectly. Singers Huh Gak and Jadu announced… Continue reading [Recap] Soompi Weekly Roundup – September Week 1

Jaejoong, Lee Jun Ki, Suzy, 4minute, Son Na Eun and More at the “Seoul International Drama Awards 2013” Red Carpet

Stars from around the world graced the “Seoul International Drama Awards 2013” on September 5 at the National Theater of Korea, including Suzy, Jaejoong, Lee Jun Ki, Nicky Wu, Fujii Mina, 4minute and more! Click through the gallery for Soompi’s up-close and personal photos as your favorite stars did what they do best, look fabulous, if… Continue reading Jaejoong, Lee Jun Ki, Suzy, 4minute, Son Na Eun and More at the “Seoul International Drama Awards 2013” Red Carpet

[Exclusive] “Seoul International Drama Awards 2013” Winners and Performances from Kara, 4minute, B.A.P and More!

Hey, Soompiers! The Soompi Team headed over to the National Theater of Korea on the evening of September 5 to attend Seoul International Drama Awards 2013. It was great that we got to see some Soompiers at the event as well! This year marked another tough year for the judges with record-breaking submissions totalling 225… Continue reading [Exclusive] “Seoul International Drama Awards 2013” Winners and Performances from Kara, 4minute, B.A.P and More!

KBS Music Bank 09.06.13 – Teen Top beats EXO with “Rocking”

The winner of K-chart this week was charismatic Teen Top with “Rocking,” beating EXO’s “Growl.” Congratulations Teen Top! This week was the exciting comeback stage of KARA with the sexy slow song “Runaway” and the impressive “Damaged Lady.” Also today featured the impressive debut performances of Ladies’ Code with the song “Pretty Pretty,” BTOB with the cool song… Continue reading KBS Music Bank 09.06.13 – Teen Top beats EXO with “Rocking”

[Exclusive] A Special Letter From Lim Kim Part 2

Story of Lim Kim’s First Solo Album “All Right” Lim Kim talked about her journey from a normal student studying abroad in the United States to organizing the duet group Togeworl for “Superstar K 3” and making her official debut as a singer in her previous letter to Soompi in Part 1. For her second… Continue reading [Exclusive] A Special Letter From Lim Kim Part 2

[Soompi Shop] Autographed B.A.P “BADMAN” Special Packages!

Hi Soompiers! Soompi Shop is excited to bring you two exclusive B.A.P packages! The first package includes B.A.P’s third mini album “BADMAN” signed by one member, either Bang Yongguk, Himchan, Daehyun, Youngjae, Jongup, or Zelo, and a B.A.P official slogan! The second package includes B.A.P’s album “BADMAN” also signed by one member, as well as a B.A.P  sticker set. The slogan… Continue reading [Soompi Shop] Autographed B.A.P “BADMAN” Special Packages!

[Soompi Shop Exclusive] BEAST Art Figure Set Now Available On Pre-Order!

Hello, everyone! Soompi Shop is bringing an exclusive package for all international B2UTIES out there! This limited edition “BEAST Art Figure Set” comes with six figures, one of each individual member, and a serial number card. We’re also happy to announce two exclusive events! Thirty customers will be randomly chosen to receive an set autographed by all BEAST… Continue reading [Soompi Shop Exclusive] BEAST Art Figure Set Now Available On Pre-Order!

[YORI!] How to Make Kkakdugi (Cubed Radish Kimchi)

Yori! is Soompi’s special series on Korean culture and cuisine. Yori means “cooking” or “cuisine” in Korean, and the series will offer simple Korean recipes and honest reviews of the hottest Korean restaurants and cafes. Ever watched your favorite actor chow down on food and wondered if you could cook it up yourself? Or how… Continue reading [YORI!] How to Make Kkakdugi (Cubed Radish Kimchi)

[Spotlight] A Special Account Watching Boyband Say Yes Performing Live

Special note: A Soompi Shop staff attended the event and wrote her experience while halves in unison translated the account into English. On the evening of August 26, I went out to Olleh Square as a member of Soompi Shop to help out with the monthly event “Lee.Bahl.Show.” (acronym for “This Month’s Discovery”) For this… Continue reading [Spotlight] A Special Account Watching Boyband Say Yes Performing Live

[Exclusive] A Special Letter From Lim Kim (Kim Yerim) Part 1

There is not much time left before Lim Kim releases her second mini album, which is scheduled to come out on September 9! This will mark three months since she released her first mini album “A Voice.” Managing to have a successful run with track “All Right,” she proved that she’s a force to be… Continue reading [Exclusive] A Special Letter From Lim Kim (Kim Yerim) Part 1