Category: Features

The Most Aegyo of Them All: Female K-Pop Idols

Last week we released our list of 10 of the most aegyo male idols, with BTS‘s J-Hope topping the list at no. 1. This time, it’s the girls’ turn: who do you think is the most aegyo female idol? Creating this list turned out to be a bit more challenging; after all, aegyo tends to be much… Continue reading The Most Aegyo of Them All: Female K-Pop Idols

The 4 Male Actors Who Make “Reply 1988” Shine

Is anyone as obsessed with “Reply 1988” as I am? I had high expectations after “Reply 1997” and “Reply 1994,” and the third installment of the series has still somehow managed to find a place in my heart. A large part of its success has to be due to the actors, all of whom are… Continue reading The 4 Male Actors Who Make “Reply 1988” Shine

Weekly K-Pop Music Chart 2016 – January Week 1

Happy New Year!  This is the first music chart of 2016. There are some changes on the chart scoring. MBC’s Music Core is no longer having a music chart, so we adjust the total TV Network ranking from 45% to 40%, while GAON chart increases from 20% to 25%. At some point this year, we… Continue reading Weekly K-Pop Music Chart 2016 – January Week 1

10 Fierce Female Anthems From 2015

2015 was an explosive year for K-pop. With countless comebacks and collaborations dropping left and right, our music libraries have definitely expanded since the start of the year. Although we may be ending the year with softer ballads fit for the winter, we can’t start 2016 without first reflecting on the powerful songs that many female… Continue reading 10 Fierce Female Anthems From 2015

Looking Back At K-Dramaland’s 2015: A Couch Kimchi Roundtable

The new year is here, so, we’re waxing nostalgic about our K-drama experience in 2015. Just how good was the past year for K-dramaland? Here’s our take! TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 1 What Will You Miss About 2015? What Won’t You Miss About 2015? Were the Dramas Better in 2015? Has It Gotten Better Since K-Dramas Came… Continue reading Looking Back At K-Dramaland’s 2015: A Couch Kimchi Roundtable

Weekly Music Chart 2015 Top 50 Songs

This is the top 50 songs of 2015 according to our Soompi Weekly Chart. Artists with multiple hit songs in 2015 will be represented by their highest charted song. Female groups dominated the top 10, including the top three. Girls’ Generation’s “Lion Heart” is our 2015 No. 1 song. This song spent 17 weeks on… Continue reading Weekly Music Chart 2015 Top 50 Songs

Performances from the MBC Gayo Daejejun

Capping off the year end music festivals, MBC’s Gayo Daejejun (Song Festival) rang in the new year with many of K-Pop’s biggest acts. We live recapped the show here. This year many groups covered past hit songs as special stages: B1A4 did g.o.d‘s “Lies,” Red Velvet  did S.E.S.‘ “I Love You”, UP10TION with H.O.T‘s “Candy, ” A Pink did… Continue reading Performances from the MBC Gayo Daejejun

Soompi’s Top 21 Features of 2015

It’s official. Here are 21 of Soompi’s hottest features from 2015: 21. 14 Episodes We Want to See on “Running Man” “Running Man” has been host to some of the most entertaining moments in the variety show world of Korea. With the lovable weekly cast and super famous guests, fans of all ages are crazy for “Running… Continue reading Soompi’s Top 21 Features of 2015