If you have been lucky enough to attend your favorite K-pop idols’ concert, you know the drill: the days (or weeks) after the concert are a true emotional rollercoaster. One moment you are over the moon because you’ve just seen your favorites live, and the next minute your eyes get teary looking at pictures of… Continue reading 10 Signs You Are Going Through Post Concert Blues
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IU Grabs Top Spot With “BBIBBI”; Soompi’s K-Pop Music Chart 2018, October Week 4
IU’s “BBIBBI” moves up nine spots to become our new No. 1 song! This song won on “Inkigayo,” “Music Bank,” and “Music Core” last week. It also topped GAON and most internet charts. Overall, it was just eight points off a perfect score. Congratulations to IU! Last week’s No. 1 song, iKON’s “Goodbye Road,” dropped one… Continue reading IU Grabs Top Spot With “BBIBBI”; Soompi’s K-Pop Music Chart 2018, October Week 4
12 K-Drama Couples That Took Their “Reel” Romance To “Real” Wedding Bells
Can you believe it’s already been a year since Song Hye Kyo and Song Joong Ki tied the knot? It was the wedding of the decade, with fans all over the world congratulating the couple and the media in a frenzy to cover. The union between the two stars was even more special due to the… Continue reading 12 K-Drama Couples That Took Their “Reel” Romance To “Real” Wedding Bells
K-Dramas That Gave Actors Their Big Break
All it takes is one killer role for an actor to become a Hallyu star and secure his position in the Korean entertainment industry. A lot of actors go unnoticed and struggle for many years before they make their big break-out role. Here’s to all those actors who worked hard to make a name for… Continue reading K-Dramas That Gave Actors Their Big Break
Exclusive: IZ*ONE Makes Shining Debut And Talks About Language Mix-Ups, Role Models, 1st Place Promises, And More
On October 29, Soompi had the opportunity to attend IZ*ONE’s debut showcase at Olympic Hall in Seoul. As the showcase began, IZ*ONE introduced themselves by shouting their greeting, “Eyes on me! As soon as we become one, everyone remembers!” The members of IZ*ONE then professionally posed for the cameras. Afterwards, the members put on a performance of… Continue reading Exclusive: IZ*ONE Makes Shining Debut And Talks About Language Mix-Ups, Role Models, 1st Place Promises, And More
Last-Minute Halloween Costume Ideas From Unforgettable K-Pop MVs
Halloween is one of those most-awaited events because it’s the only time you can really be experimental and creative through costumes. But if you’ve been too busy or you’re still clueless about what to wear, don’t worry because there’s a wealth of inspiration from old and new K-pop videos that will surely make you stand out… Continue reading Last-Minute Halloween Costume Ideas From Unforgettable K-Pop MVs
A Beginner’s Guide To Applying To Korean Universities
Applying to Korean universities as an international student can be very overwhelming — trust me, I’ve been there. There’s reading the very long and sometimes very confusing guide that the university provides, there’s also the expensive and difficult online application process, and then there’s the even more difficult and exhausting application process by post after that.… Continue reading A Beginner’s Guide To Applying To Korean Universities
Budget Friendly Korean Skincare Under $20
Implementing a 10-step skincare routine can sound daunting and will have you screaming in protest if you opt for pricier products in the market. Korean skincare however, can be affordable, giving you results without placing a permanent dent in your wallet. Some of these products are even coveted by skincare gurus who fall in love… Continue reading Budget Friendly Korean Skincare Under $20
Huddle Up For Halloween With These 8 Chilling Korean Horrors
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, October! When everything is spooky and fills you with chills! Recent years have definitely seen a rise in Korean horror cinema with some of the films on this list, but Korea has been churning out thrills for decades. Below are just some of the fantastic frightening movies you… Continue reading Huddle Up For Halloween With These 8 Chilling Korean Horrors
Get Them Before They’re Gone: The Limited Edition K-Beauty Collections We All Need This Season
When talking skincare and makeup, it’s all about finding the right ingredients for your skin and high quality formulas, but let’s be totally honest here, sometimes packaging can be a deal breaker when trying to pick and choose your next BB cushion or foam cleanser, right? Limited Editions are kind of like the temptation we… Continue reading Get Them Before They’re Gone: The Limited Edition K-Beauty Collections We All Need This Season