Soompiers, we have some exciting news for you! Viki has partnered with DIA TV, the No. 1 place where you can meet trendy K-culture related short videos. What does this mean for you? Another place to catch up on the latest in Korean trends. To celebrate the launch, we’re doing a round-up of all the… Continue reading 5 K-Pop-Loving Beauty YouTubers Whom You Need To Check Out
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Exclusive Debut: Jump Into “Dramaworld” With “Don’t Wake Me Up” OST and Music Video
From the web drama that fulfills every K-drama fan’s fantasy comes the original soundtrack song “Don’t Wake Me Up,” sung by the talented singer-songwriter eSNa. “Dramaworld” is a 2016 Viki original series that tells the story of Claire Duncan (Liv Hewson), a 20-year-old college student who finds her real life boring. She is a huge K-drama… Continue reading Exclusive Debut: Jump Into “Dramaworld” With “Don’t Wake Me Up” OST and Music Video
6 Talented Taiwanese Actors You Need To Know
There are many ways to discover new dramas, but I must admit I often pick out new shows purely based on whom they star. If you’re anything like me, some male star power totally has the power to lure you in to watch a new drama. Here are some of Taiwan’s most recognized actors to… Continue reading 6 Talented Taiwanese Actors You Need To Know
10 K-Pop MVs That Will Make You Want To Travel The World
Most K-Pop MVs are filmed (naturally) in Korea, but there are times when Seoul and Jeju just won’t cut it. Sometimes, you’ve got a single on your hands that calls for tropical white sand beaches, the colorful lights of Vegas, or the stately appeal of Big Ben. Filming a K-Pop MV overseas is expensive, but the additional… Continue reading 10 K-Pop MVs That Will Make You Want To Travel The World
SISTAR Reigns Again This Summer: Soompi’s K-Pop Music Chart For July Week 2
SISTAR is definitely your go-to group for K-pop summer vibes! The four ladies have topped the charts for the sixth straight summer in a row, this time with their latest hit “I Like That,” which moves up ten spots to become our new No. 1 song. In past years, they also scored No. 1 songs in previous… Continue reading SISTAR Reigns Again This Summer: Soompi’s K-Pop Music Chart For July Week 2
5 Dramas To Watch If You Want A Good Cry
There are two types of drama buffs. I belong to the first type: the ones who are absolute suckers for romance and romantic comedies. Happy endings are my kind of thing. To me, dramas should be about a life better than my own. Or at least not worse because reality is bitter(sweet) enough and — short… Continue reading 5 Dramas To Watch If You Want A Good Cry
15 Korean Celebrities Who Just Do Not Age
There seems to be something in the water in Korea — these celebrities (as well as many others) just don’t seem to age! All ages are international (read: not Korean) ages. VIXX’s N Our fabulous leader turned 26 last month — but he looks exactly the same as his Superhero (right) days. His superpower must… Continue reading 15 Korean Celebrities Who Just Do Not Age
5 Beautiful Lines From The Greatest K-Drama Mom Ever
“Oh Hae Young Again,” no doubt, will stay in viewers’ hearts for some time. We saw some real kiss scenes, unfortunately a rare sight in K-dramas, great relationships, and totally lovable, off-the-wall characters, which include the most emotionally open and honest female lead (Seo Hyun Jin) we’ve ever seen. “Oh Hae Young Again” also gave us one… Continue reading 5 Beautiful Lines From The Greatest K-Drama Mom Ever
17 Of The Best K-Pop Idols And Rappers To Follow On Snapchat
Forget Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Vine – we all know that Snapchat is where it’s at! Snapchat is used daily by millions of people around the world, providing virtual ways to interact and connect with others. What sets Snapchat apart from the rest is that it provides instant live updates accessible to everyone on the friends… Continue reading 17 Of The Best K-Pop Idols And Rappers To Follow On Snapchat
Here Are The Top Songs Of The First Half Of 2016 (And The Weekly Music Chart)
June is over, which can only mean one thing. Before delving into the weekly music chart, let’s begin witwh the moment you’ve all been waiting for – the Top 10 songs of the first half of 2016! 2016 SOOMPI HALF YEAR TOP 10 Congratulations to GFRIEND for being topping the half-year chart! Well done to all Top… Continue reading Here Are The Top Songs Of The First Half Of 2016 (And The Weekly Music Chart)