Have you ever heard of blood type stereotyping? Compatibility? In Korean culture, it’s common for people to ask you what your blood type is, as certain blood types are associated with certain personality traits. Are you curious what the common beliefs toward blood types are? You’re in luck! We’ve got a comprehensive guide to understanding blood types stereotypes. A… Continue reading Korean Blood Type Stereotypes as Told by K-Pop Idols
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Disguised Paparazzi Disrupts Song Joong Ki and Song Hye Kyo’s Dinner
Recently, stars Song Joong Ki and Song Hye Kyo went to Hong Kong to promote their drama, “Descendants of the Sun.” They went to a restaurant in top-class hotel Four Seasons, to discuss their busy schedules over dinner. As an especially high-end location even among five-star hotels, the security is very tight and many world-class celebrities visit often. Although… Continue reading Disguised Paparazzi Disrupts Song Joong Ki and Song Hye Kyo’s Dinner
Former Super Junior Member Han Geng Thanks SM Entertainment Founder at Award Ceremony
Super Junior’s former member Han Geng has publicly expressed his gratitude towards SM Entertainment founder Lee Soo Man in a touching speech. On April 9, both Han Geng and Lee Soo Man attended the 16th Top Chinese Music Awards in Shenzhen, China. Han Geng received the Best Male Singer award that night, and during his acceptance speech, he thanks… Continue reading Former Super Junior Member Han Geng Thanks SM Entertainment Founder at Award Ceremony
“Produce 101” Trainee Han Hyeri in Demand Among Advertisers
Star Empire‘s trainee Han Hyeri might not have made it to I.O.I, but she appears to impressed many in the advertisement business. The rising star, who finished 12th in Mnet‘s girl group survival show “Produce 101,” is currently in talks to appear in three to four advertisements. Ever since the show finale aired on April 1, her agency has been approached by companies interested in… Continue reading “Produce 101” Trainee Han Hyeri in Demand Among Advertisers
Watch: Conan O’Brien Hosts “North Korea’s First Late Night Talk Show” With Steven Yeun
Aside from filming a music video with Park Jin Young and making a cameo in a Korean drama, Conan O’Brien also visited the DMZ (short for “Korean Demilitarized Zone”) on his recent visit to Korea, along with Korean-American actor Steven Yeun. The talk show host explains the history behind the area separating North and South Korea… Continue reading Watch: Conan O’Brien Hosts “North Korea’s First Late Night Talk Show” With Steven Yeun
10 Reasons Why EXO’s Suho Deserves the Hashtag #EarnestSuho
Dear Soompiers, there is something I think the world needs to know about EXO‘s Suho. I’ve followed EXO pretty much from the beginning, and I’ll be honest: I didn’t pay much attention to Suho at first. But as I kept up with EXO’s music, watched them on TV, and was even lucky enough to attend a few of their… Continue reading 10 Reasons Why EXO’s Suho Deserves the Hashtag #EarnestSuho
Song Joong Ki’s Parents’ Home Becomes a Tourist Attraction
With actor Song Joong Ki’s sky-high popularity from KBS2‘s drama, “Descendants of the Sun,” even his parents’ home, which he visits regularly, is gaining incredible attention. Numerous tourists are visiting Song Joong Ki’s parents’ house, according to the Dong-gu Office in Daejeon. The house is located in a natural community village composed of about 20 families, and was originally the… Continue reading Song Joong Ki’s Parents’ Home Becomes a Tourist Attraction
YG Family Gathers to Celebrate Song Baek Kyung’s Wedding
YG Entertainment’s original hip hop group 1TYM all met up together for the first time in 11 years to celebrate member Song Baek Kyung’s wedding. Song Baek Kyung got married on April 9 in a ceremony in Gangnam, Seoul, with a non-celebrity woman two years older than he is. The two of them have been dating… Continue reading YG Family Gathers to Celebrate Song Baek Kyung’s Wedding
Hani Can’t Hold Back Her Tears After Remembering Past
The April 9 broadcast of SBS‘s “Baek Jong Won’s Three Great Emperors” was a local bakery episode, where the cast visited and tasted bread from small “mom and pops” places in Korea. The episode features everything from Namwon’s famous creampuffs to vegetable bread and croquettes. Comedian Kim Jun Hyun boasts his impressive eating ability by devouring a croquette… Continue reading Hani Can’t Hold Back Her Tears After Remembering Past
Kim Min Suk Reveals How Jin Goo and Song Joong Ki Helped Him in “Descendants of the Sun”
Even his “Descendants of the Sun” co-stars couldn’t help but show their affection for actor Kim Min Suk through their support. On April 9, Kim Min Suk sat down for an interview with KBS 2TV‘s “Entertainment Weekly,” where he talked about his newfound popularity and his co-stars, Jin Goo and Song Joong Ki. In the interview, Kim Min… Continue reading Kim Min Suk Reveals How Jin Goo and Song Joong Ki Helped Him in “Descendants of the Sun”