2015 is almost coming to an end but what a year it has been for Korean celebrities’ relationship revelations! Idols, especially, are usually quite secretive about their romantic relationships because of the relationships that they have with their fans, where fans view idols as their personal oppas. Idols love to give fans this fan service,… Continue reading VOTE: Which K-Celebrity Dating Revelation of 2015 Was the Most Surprising?
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10 Korean Skincare Products That Will Save Your Dry Skin
Winter brings about a bunch of lovely things. Snow, holidays, vacation, hot chocolate, and the list goes on. Unfortunately, the season also makes skin quite dry (depending on the climate). The dry weather along with heaters can make for extremely parched skin. While drinking water and using humidifiers helps, sometimes it’s just not enough. Thus we… Continue reading 10 Korean Skincare Products That Will Save Your Dry Skin
8 Times K-Pop Idols Flawlessly Recovered From On-Stage Mishaps
K-pop stars are perfect and incapable of making mistakes. Well, most of the time. Most live performances bring to mind images of synchronized dancing, harmonized vocals, and eye-catching outfits. But sometimes things go wrong on stage. The list below will have you going from “nonononono” to a resounding “YAASSSS!” with the way these idols flawlessly… Continue reading 8 Times K-Pop Idols Flawlessly Recovered From On-Stage Mishaps
10 of the Most Essential K-Pop Albums of 2015
The year 2015 has come and gone pretty quickly, but it has left us with some quite outstanding musical releases. So as we get ready to say goodbye to the year that was, there is no better time to look back over some of the most memorable K-pop EP and LP releases the year has had… Continue reading 10 of the Most Essential K-Pop Albums of 2015
K-Pop 101: How to Attend Weekly Music Shows
K-Pop 101 is an occasional series from Soompi filled with tips and tricks on K-popping in Korea. For the first edition of K-Pop 101, we’ll be providing an in-depth guide on how to apply and attend weekly music shows in Seoul. The application process can be confusing, and at times frustrating, but it’s all worth… Continue reading K-Pop 101: How to Attend Weekly Music Shows
If Baby Daebak Ran His Own Instagram Account
1. The random inspirational gram. “Be the kind of leader that you would follow.” 2. When someone leaves a stupid comment on one of his older comments. “#Judging You.” 3. The random gram that shows off the nice car. “It’s a great day for a drive!” 4. The feeling-a-little-emotional gram. “No one understands me.” 5.… Continue reading If Baby Daebak Ran His Own Instagram Account
11 K-Pop Choreographies From 2015 That Make Great Songs Even Better
Choreography is a huge part of K-pop, which is often as visual as it is auditory. Realize the combination of a great song and a great performance, and you have the foundation for success. Mediocre choreography can’t make you dislike a song you love, but great choreography can make you love a song that you… Continue reading 11 K-Pop Choreographies From 2015 That Make Great Songs Even Better
Seouling: Marveling at BTS’s “Butterfly Dream” Exhibition
Seouling is a new 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 heard about BTS‘s “Butterfly Dream” Exhibition a few weeks ago from a close friend. A dedicated ARMY, she was excited… Continue reading Seouling: Marveling at BTS’s “Butterfly Dream” Exhibition
10 Things We Learned From the BEAST “Ordinary” Fan Meet in Sydney
Hello Asia! has been focusing on the best in Asian Music and Culture since 2012. Based in Australia, HA! brings their unique perspective to events from Korea to Hong Kong, Japan to Taiwan and the greater Asian region. Edited by Australian industry veteran Johnny Au, Hello Asia! is one of the region’s most read digital… Continue reading 10 Things We Learned From the BEAST “Ordinary” Fan Meet in Sydney
11 K-Pop Idols We Want to See Debut as Soloists in 2016
While K-pop is most well-known for its upbeat music and super synchronized dance groups, there is no doubt there that are many idols with amazing vocal talent. While many of them perform as soloists for soundtracks or concerts, they have yet to make their official debut as a solo artist. From boy bands to girl groups,… Continue reading 11 K-Pop Idols We Want to See Debut as Soloists in 2016