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
Category: Features
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
What Makes a Great K-Pop Beat?
What makes a good K-pop song? In most fans’ cases, it helps if the track was recorded by an act you are enamored with (it’s certainly the only way I can justify the vast stash of Rainbow songs on my hard drive). But if you put aside personal preference for a moment and, to coin… Continue reading What Makes a Great K-Pop Beat?
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
12 of the Best Non-Title Tracks in K-Pop
Everyone in K-pop knows the top songs or famous hits that tend to dominate the charts. However, beyond all the amazing title tracks and singles released in the K-pop industry, there are still thousands of wonderful songs that are only well-known in each artists’ fandom. Although certain non-title tracks (such as G-Dragon‘s “Who You?” or EXO‘s “Baby,… Continue reading 12 of the Best Non-Title Tracks in K-Pop
Top K-Drama Moments From the 3rd Week of August
Another addictive show has made its exit, but not before leaving behind a couple of much-talked about moments. The scenes are in great company, though, courtesy of our other favorite dramas! 1. “Oh My Ghost”: This is the way to close a chapter For two years, Sun Woo’s days felt longer as he waited patiently for his… Continue reading Top K-Drama Moments From the 3rd Week of August
August 2015 CFs: Suzy, Kim Woo Bin, Park Shin Hye, and More
August has gifted us with a variety of enjoyable CFs featuring our favorite stars. This month has been quite diverse and featured many commercials that were filmed earlier yet are being broadcasted more popularly in Korea now. Since the summer heat continues to blaze, many of August’s commercial films feature products perfect for summer. Check… Continue reading August 2015 CFs: Suzy, Kim Woo Bin, Park Shin Hye, and More