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
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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
Top K-Drama Moments of the Week: November 23–29
Some dramas continue to hook us as the romance and shipping wars intensify, while others have us glued to the screen because of their ballsy characters. 1. “Bubblegum” (Episode 9): In Good Company When Ri Hwan learns the truth about his mother’s illness, he spends the night getting drunk. Ji Hoon later carries him home… Continue reading Top K-Drama Moments of the Week: November 23–29
Weekly K-Pop Music Chart 2015 – December Week 1
Big changes in the top 10 this week as we have six new songs, including all of the top three. EXID joins BIGBANG as the only artists to have three No. 1 songs on our chart this year. Their latest hit “Hot Pink” moves up 12 spots to become our new No. 1 song this… Continue reading Weekly K-Pop Music Chart 2015 – December Week 1
19 Korean Actors That Are Super Hot in Hanboks
Last time, we wrote about actresses that look especially beautiful in hanboks (traditional Korean clothing). Well, we couldn’t leave out the hot male actors! Hanboks are not the easiest garments to pull off and sageuk hair can be even more difficult. Let’s take some time to appreciate our favorite actors who can pull it off… Continue reading 19 Korean Actors That Are Super Hot in Hanboks
8 Female K-Pop Stars With Magnetic Stage Presence
It’s time for part two of the great stage presence debate, Soompiers! The boys have already had their turn, but now it’s time to switch our discussion to the girls. Stage presence is easy to define — it just means a performer’s ability to engage an audience. Of course, it gets a bit trickier when… Continue reading 8 Female K-Pop Stars With Magnetic Stage Presence
Meet Yoo In Young, the Girl You Love to Hate
Oftentimes, an actor pulls us into her character so much that she reminds us more of her various roles rather than the real personality; Yoo In Young is one of these actors. Yoo in Young (born Yoon Hyo Min) made her acting debut in 2005 after getting her start as a CF model for brands… Continue reading Meet Yoo In Young, the Girl You Love to Hate
Seouling: Chilling at Cube Entertainment’s Cube Cafe
Seouling is a new series from Soompi featuring photo tours, thoughts, and reviews of places in Seoul. By giving a firsthand view into the streets of Korea, Seouling hopes to transport Soompiers to the hub of Korean entertainment. See also: Seouling: Cozying Up at Kyuhyun’s Cafe Mom House I was a little surprised by how close Cube Entertainment was… Continue reading Seouling: Chilling at Cube Entertainment’s Cube Cafe
The Best Way to Watch MAMA 2015 is to Bingo It (Yeah We Said Bingo)
Okay, along with the rest of you, my favorite season is awards season. Sure, Fall is pretty foliage and Summer is beach season but if we’re going to be honest, awards season is when all the action happens in the world of K-pop and when fans everywhere sacrifice sleep and sanity to support their faves.… Continue reading The Best Way to Watch MAMA 2015 is to Bingo It (Yeah We Said Bingo)
Exclusive: BIGBANG and EXO at the MAMA 2015 Winners’ Press Conference
They came, they performed, they conquered! BIGBANG and EXO were the men of the hour, or shall we say men of the year, during the 2015 MAMA. EXO took home the awards for Best Asian Style, Global Fan Choice, Best Male Group, and Album of the Year, while BIGBANG carried the awards for Worldwide Favorite… Continue reading Exclusive: BIGBANG and EXO at the MAMA 2015 Winners’ Press Conference