Category: Features
10 Korean Celebrities That Are So Smart They’re Sexy Part 2
Back in November, we gave you our (incomplete) list of 10 Korean celebrities who caught our attention not only for their striking looks and impressive talents, but also for their top-notch intellect. However, you, the readers, let us know through your comments that we definitely missed some other Korean stars also worthy of such praise.… Continue reading 10 Korean Celebrities That Are So Smart They’re Sexy Part 2
Introducing the End of Year Award Ceremonies Live Blogs
It is that time of year again, where the parties rage on till the dead of night, gifts rain down from above and our writers type furiously while being driven by nothing but caffeine.Yes, it has at last returned, Soompi’s annual live blog coverage of all the end of year award ceremonies and events. Now… Continue reading Introducing the End of Year Award Ceremonies Live Blogs
The 5 Stages of Becoming a K-Pop Fan
1. The Set-Up Perhaps you make a new friend who, when asked about his/her favorite music, brightly says, “I’m really into K-pop!” Perhaps you log onto YouTube and discover that a music video of a guy doing a horse dance has billions of views, and you decide to take a closer look. Perhaps you move in… Continue reading The 5 Stages of Becoming a K-Pop Fan
Top 10 K-Pop Scandals of 2015
From secret marriages and concert disasters to idol departures and dating scandals, 2015 had it all. Many groups lost members, some old group members returned, and some celebrities forever changed their public image. For better or for worse, let’s take a look at the top 10 K-pop scandals of 2015. 10. Girl’s Day’s “Dumpling Incident”… Continue reading Top 10 K-Pop Scandals of 2015
10 Things That Need to Happen in K-Pop in 2016
Now we are all but done with 2015, it’s time to start looking forward to what the year ahead in K-pop might have in store for us. What will be hot in the New Year and what will drop out of style? What needs to change and what needs to stay just as it is? Join… Continue reading 10 Things That Need to Happen in K-Pop in 2016
Seouling: Getting Real With Real VIXX
Seouling is an ongoing series from Soompi featuring photo tours, thoughts, and reviews of places in Seoul. By giving a view into the streets of Korea, Seouling hopes to transport Soompiers to the hub of Korean entertainment. I won’t lie, it was a relatively cold and miserable day when I decided to visit VIXX’s ongoing mini-exhibition at the… Continue reading Seouling: Getting Real With Real VIXX
10 K-Pop Ballads You Need in Your Life
With so many different genres of music out there, sometimes it’s hard to narrow down our favorites, and even that depends on the person you ask. I love all types of music, but I have a special place in my heart for ballads. Perhaps I can be a little emotional, but this specific genre can… Continue reading 10 K-Pop Ballads You Need in Your Life
10 K-Beauty Vloggers You Need to Follow Right Now
Korean beauty and skin care has fascinated women from all over the world because of the rosy, clean, and dewy face that creates a young, vibrant, and fresh look. Now, K-beauty is no longer a mystery to us, thanks to the help of beauty “vloggers” (video bloggers) who document various Korean makeup looks and proper… Continue reading 10 K-Beauty Vloggers You Need to Follow Right Now
6 Easy Recipes From “Happy Together” Guaranteed to Satisfy Your Midnight Munchies
Have you ever been watching TV at night and gotten so hungry — because you were watching a food show — and needed a quick fix? KBS‘s “Happy Together” Late Night Cafeteria segment gives celebrities the opportunity to share with us their simple and easy, cost-efficient meals that can be whipped up in no time. We’ve put… Continue reading 6 Easy Recipes From “Happy Together” Guaranteed to Satisfy Your Midnight Munchies