Category: Features

What Makes a Great K-Pop Melody?

What makes a perfect K-Pop track? Is it the beat? Is it the bassline? If neither of these quite do the trick for you then it is probably the most accessible part of most songs – the melody. But what does it mean when we talk about a song’s melody? How do K-Pop artists and… Continue reading What Makes a Great K-Pop Melody?

Top K-Drama Moments From the 1st Week of September

If life were a K-drama, then we hope to experience many of these moments! 1. “Twenty Again”: I’ll protect you While Hyun Suk might be grumpy and sarcastic to No Ra, he can’t help but be her white knight. Hyun Suk reads the diary she’d conveniently dropped at his place, and when she calls to… Continue reading Top K-Drama Moments From the 1st Week of September

What Makes a Great K-Pop Bassline?

Has any K-pop song has ever made you really, really want to dance? If so, that was probably because of the sound of this instrument: The beat (discussed here) is what you move your feet to, but if you have ever wondered what it is about a song that actually makes you want to bop… Continue reading What Makes a Great K-Pop Bassline?

Exclusive: Seoul International Drama Awards 2015 Red Carpet

This year’s Seoul International Drama Awards boasted a bevy of top stars, both domestic and international. From Lee Min Ho to Bolin Chen and Milo Ventimiglia, it was truly an international affair. Adding on to the global stars, there were a variety of works were featured including Germany’s “Naked Among Wolves” and Korean hits like “Misaeng.” Soompi… Continue reading Exclusive: Seoul International Drama Awards 2015 Red Carpet

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 Hyun Bin, 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), Rap Monster (BTS), Zico (Block… Continue reading Which K-Pop Star Shares Your September Birthday?

9 Gorgeous Spanish Songs by K-Pop Artists

We all know that English is a huge influence on K-pop artists and their subsequent songs and lyrics. Many K-pop songs have English titles or include an easy-to-remember English phrase in the chorus. With the expansion of K-pop around the globe, one of the biggest markets that entertainment companies now want to tap into is Latin America.… Continue reading 9 Gorgeous Spanish Songs by K-Pop Artists

Top K-Drama Moments From the 4th Week of August

There are a few good dramas on this list, but the choices are sweet … and funny and devilishly enticing! Let’s get to our top K-Drama moments from the final week of August! 1. “Twenty Again”: I will dance again 38-year-old Ha No Ra decides to attend college in order to improve herself so she can save… Continue reading Top K-Drama Moments From the 4th Week of August

Featured Artist: Ladies’ Code

Ladies’ Code Members: Ashley, RiSe, EunB, Sojung, and Zuny Year of Debut: 2013 Official Soompi Thread   Even before Ladies’ Code’s official debut, the members were making themselves known in various spheres of the entertainment industry. RiSe was known for participating in the Miss Korea 2009 pageant and then later appeared in “Star Audition: The Great Birth.” Sojung competed in the first… Continue reading Featured Artist: Ladies’ Code

5 Things You Should Know About Rising Star Stephanie Lee

If you have been following SBS’s latest hit drama “Yong Pal,” then you have seen Stephanie Lee in action. The model turned actress has been receiving praise for her role as Cynthia Park in the Wednesday-Thursday drama. Even though her character has exited from the drama, you can get to know the woman behind the… Continue reading 5 Things You Should Know About Rising Star Stephanie Lee