Daniel Armand Lee, also known as Tablo, is one of the earliest and absolute best Korean hip hop artists in the music industry. As an author, a lyrical genius, and a mentor, not only does he always have an epic story to tell, but he also grants his artistic touch when working with other talented artists… Continue reading 9 Epic Collaborations From Tablo That Left Us Mesmerized
Category: Features
Wanna One Soars With “Beautiful”; Soompi’s K-Pop Music Chart 2017, December Week 1
Wanna One’s “Beautiful” moves up 11 spots to become our new No. 1 song this week! This song is the title track of Wanna One’s repackaged prequel album “1-1-0(Nothing Without You),” and is a dance song with an emotional melody and powerful hip hop beats. The lyrics are about a man longing for the most… Continue reading Wanna One Soars With “Beautiful”; Soompi’s K-Pop Music Chart 2017, December Week 1
7 Korean Movies That Would Make Great Dramas
There is no shortage of great narratives in the world of Korean dramas, with new shows released quick enough to give us all whiplash. It always seems that, as we’re still processing the emotional roller coasters of current dramas, five new shows come along to torture our hearts some more. Nonetheless, we could always use more, and… Continue reading 7 Korean Movies That Would Make Great Dramas
BewhY Inspires With Candid Talk And Jaw-Dropping Performances During His US “The Blind Star” Tour
BewhY wrapped up his first ever U.S. tour just last month, and Soompi got the chance to check out his penultimate show in Washington D.C.! Despite the fact that he was sick with a sore throat, BewhY’s talents shined onstage as he showed what it means to not just “eat CDs,” but sound even better… Continue reading BewhY Inspires With Candid Talk And Jaw-Dropping Performances During His US “The Blind Star” Tour
First Impressions: “Two Cops,” A Fun Supernatural Crime Drama With Strong Leads
MBC’s new Monday-Tuesday cop drama delivers action, comedy, mystery, and romance, in well-placed, half-hour installments. Cast and characters Jo Jung Suk plays Cha Dong Tak, a stoic and righteous police detective in the Violent Crimes Unit. After his partner is murdered on the job and posthumously accused of corruption, Dong Tak is out to apprehend… Continue reading First Impressions: “Two Cops,” A Fun Supernatural Crime Drama With Strong Leads
Style Spotlight: All Major Fashion Moments At 2017 MAMA
K-pop has undoubtedly made an unprecedented stride all over the world, proving that language is not a barrier to music, dance, and entertainment. This year, Mnet recognized this huge phenomenon by staging three award shows in different countries: November 25 in Vietnam, November 29 in Japan, and December 1 in Hong Kong. In each country, there were slight differences… Continue reading Style Spotlight: All Major Fashion Moments At 2017 MAMA
10 Of The Best Moments From BTS’s American Television Debut
Since BTS rocked the American Music Awards with their performance of “DNA” just a couple weeks ago, our seven boys have been the talk of the town! They have further smashed their own record on iTunes charts across the world with the Steve Aoki remix of “Mic Drop” featuring Desiigner, and they sure aren’t stopping… Continue reading 10 Of The Best Moments From BTS’s American Television Debut
First Impressions: “Oh, The Mysterious” Is An Action-Packed Story Of An Unlikely Hero
We are at the tail-end of 2017, and it seems like the cop/crime genre in dramas is getting stronger than ever. We are seeing all kinds of (anti) heroes so far: from a ruthless grim reaper in “Black,” a detective possessed by a con man in “Two Cops,” and now, the last person you would think of… Continue reading First Impressions: “Oh, The Mysterious” Is An Action-Packed Story Of An Unlikely Hero
Everyday Chic: How To Dress Like The Girls Of “Because This Is My First Life”
While most K-dramas try to get the attention of viewers with over-the-top scenarios, big budgets, or explosive action scenes, one drama has gone the complete opposite route: “Because This Is My First Life.” With its realistic plot, witty conversations, simple settings, and oftentimes long, meaningful silent moments, the drama proves the truism that less is more.… Continue reading Everyday Chic: How To Dress Like The Girls Of “Because This Is My First Life”
7 Sneaky Ways Your Bias Is Taking Over Your Life
You’re probably familiar with the obvious signs of obsession over your bias: your eyes are drawn to them in every performance you watch, your phone background features a new picture of them every month, your room is decked out with posters of them…. But spend enough time pouring over all the content you can find of your favorite Korean idol,… Continue reading 7 Sneaky Ways Your Bias Is Taking Over Your Life