2016 is right around the corner. While you’re perfect just the way you are, sometimes it’s nice to add a new fashion or style to that list of New Year’s resolutions. So, let’s talk hair — and why not take inspiration from some of the most-talked-about trends from our favorite A-list stars and idols in K-pop… Continue reading Our 2015 K-Celebrity Female Hairstyle Wish List
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Weekly K-Pop Music Chart 2015 – December Week 2
EXID remains No. 1 for the second straight week with “Hot Pink.” This song won on Inkigayo last week and remained consistently strong on all our chart sources, giving EXID another easy win. “Hot Pink” already did a better job staying on top than EXID’s previous two No. 1 songs “Up & Down” and “Ah… Continue reading Weekly K-Pop Music Chart 2015 – December Week 2
VOTE: Which K-Celebrity Dating Revelation of 2015 Was the Most Surprising?
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?
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