What’s a K-drama without a rain scene? As every fan knows, there’s something about rainy weather that can add to the emotional intensity of any scene. Plus, it’s easy to get lost in the beauty of it. These scenes often involve the two main leads frolicking or flirting in the midst of a rainstorm while gazing lovingly into each… Continue reading 10 Romantic K-Drama Rain Scenes
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QUIZ: Which K-Pop Song Will Get You Going In September?
Whenever fall comes around, a profound need for new inspiration fills me. One of the things that really gets me motivated for the day is my playlist. I try to maintain a variety of new music that can help me set my mood. Everyone needs some new tracks to hype themselves up for the year. Take this… Continue reading QUIZ: Which K-Pop Song Will Get You Going In September?
BLACKPINK Reclaims Top Spot With “Whistle”: Soompi’s K-Pop Music Chart, September Week 2
It’s another battle between BLACKPINK and EXO, and BLACKPINK is the victor! The four ladies recaptured the top spot from EXO this week with their song “Whistle.” Despite EXO’s “Lotto” sweeping all the music shows, “Whistle” won due to its far stronger placement on independent chart sources. Not only that, BLACKPINK’s other single, “Boombayah,” also moves into the Top 10… Continue reading BLACKPINK Reclaims Top Spot With “Whistle”: Soompi’s K-Pop Music Chart, September Week 2
Which K-Pop Star Shares Your September Birthday?
Happy birthday to all the September babies this year! This month features the birthdays of actors such as Song Joong Ki, Joo Won, Jung Il Woo, and Lee Jong Suk. Idols’ birthdays include Amber (f(x)), Nana(After School), Hyoyeon (Girl’s Generation), Ga In (Brown Eyed Girls) Lee Chan Hyuk (Akdong Musician), Jungkook and Rap Monster (BTS), Zico (Block B),… Continue reading Which K-Pop Star Shares Your September Birthday?
13 K-Drama Food Moments That Are Me AF
For everyone who understands what it’s like to always be hungry. 1. The pre-dinner dance. 2. What even are vegetables? 3. 11:30 a.m. at the office be like… 4. When you really, really, REALLY love your snacks. 5. When the world expects you to adult but you’re hangry. 6. Diet status: Postponed. Again. 7. When you’ve got… Continue reading 13 K-Drama Food Moments That Are Me AF
23 K-Pop Songs Literally Everyone Knows By Heart
Have you ever been somewhere, heard a K-pop song, and, despite the desperate pleas of your friends, broke out into full-blown karaoke right there? Or is that just me? Well, here’s a list just for you! How many of these can you sing in your sleep? (Or maybe just the Engrish parts? Hehe.) Stroll down… Continue reading 23 K-Pop Songs Literally Everyone Knows By Heart
9 Idol Groups With Large Age Gaps
The path to become an idol is never straightforward. While some idols may jump into the business and debut in their early teens, still others will train with their agency for years and debut in their twenties. In many cases, you can find both situations within the same idol group! In no particular order, here are nine idol… Continue reading 9 Idol Groups With Large Age Gaps
10 Lovable OST Songs By K-Drama Stars
OST songs can be a force of their own. A K-Drama without a decent OST can fall flat even with big-name actors, while a stellar OST can play a big factor in a drama’s popularity. Some of the most memorable OSTs, though, are made when the stars of the drama themselves take the mic. Vocally,… Continue reading 10 Lovable OST Songs By K-Drama Stars
10 Favorite Moments From “Show Champion” In Manila
Who loves a good K-pop concert? We here at the Soompi team sure do! In fact, we were recently at the MBC Show Champion in Manila concert where the ever popular Show Champ shot their 200th episode! Wow, 200. That’s a lot, isn’t it? The Soompi team had a blast at the show and we’ll… Continue reading 10 Favorite Moments From “Show Champion” In Manila
33 Times K-Pop Groups Sang Another Group’s Song And It Was Amazing
Special stages are fun ways to see groups outside of their normal image, and it can lead to some of our favorite performances. In no particular order, here are a collection of some of the extremely entertaining times K-Pop groups switched things up and performed another group’s song. Wonder Girls & BIGBANG: “Tell Me” &… Continue reading 33 Times K-Pop Groups Sang Another Group’s Song And It Was Amazing