Category: Features

Opinion: Was Yewon Rude to Speak Informally to Lee Tae Im?

When we broke the news about the emergence of a leaked video which seemed to refute Star Empire and Dispatch’s story about Yewon’s behavior on the set of “Tutoring Across Generations,” we received a lot of questions in our comments section about the nuances of the conversation, as well as the context of the senior-junior relationship. So we’d like to explain… Continue reading Opinion: Was Yewon Rude to Speak Informally to Lee Tae Im?

That’s a Wrap: “Hyde Jekyll, Me” Episodes 19 & 20 (The Finale)

Well, my friends, we have finally reached the end. It was a long journey to get here, with not a few bumps and twists along the road, but after much travail, we got here. And I think we all deserve a pat on the back for that, especially because “Hyde Jekyll, Me” gave us so… Continue reading That’s a Wrap: “Hyde Jekyll, Me” Episodes 19 & 20 (The Finale)

7 Western Foods in Korea That Are Nothing Like What You’d Find in the West

(GIF credit: 민호리따) While you can get just about any Western food you desire in Seoul, you may be surprised by the way it’s prepared. Having been raised on rice, grilled meat, spicy soups, and pickled vegetables, many Koreans feel overwhelmed by certain flavors found in your everyday American and European foods. As such, they’ve modified many… Continue reading 7 Western Foods in Korea That Are Nothing Like What You’d Find in the West

Review: “Shine or Go Crazy” Episodes 19-20

Synopsis Wang So (Jang Hyuk)’s plan to expose Wang Shik Ryeom (Lee Deok Hwa) fails as the latter switches things up and exposes the marriage in Gaebong. Wang So and Shin Yool (Oh Yeon Seo) are then arrested for marrying without a royal approval. Wang Wook (Lim Ju Hwan) is just as upset about General Gwak… Continue reading Review: “Shine or Go Crazy” Episodes 19-20

“Infinity Challenge”: Female K-Pop Idol Version

Last week, I proposed a male K-pop idol version of “Infinity Challenge” in honor of their ongoing search for the sixth man. It’s only fair that since the search is still going on, this week, a female K-pop idol version is proposed. So, without further ado! Yoo Jae Suk = Girls’ Generation’s YoonA In the… Continue reading “Infinity Challenge”: Female K-Pop Idol Version

Heechul, Hara, Bora, Hani Choose Who Has the Worst Fashion Sense at “A Style For You” Press Conference

On March 25, Soompi was invited to the press conference for the new KBS show “A Style For You,” a spin-off from “A Song For You.” The four MCs – Super Junior’s Heechul, Kara’s Goo Hara, SISTAR’s Bora, and EXID’s Hani – will aim to improve their fashion sense while also giving tips to viewers. The audience will be… Continue reading Heechul, Hara, Bora, Hani Choose Who Has the Worst Fashion Sense at “A Style For You” Press Conference

Soompi’s 17th Birthday: Dear 17-Year-Old Me…

Seventeen years ago on March 27, 1998, Soompi was born. Like anything that grows, it did not look like what it looks like today. From a small, forum community, it has grown into a media network of millions. It has had its moments of ups and downs, some growing pains, and great encouragement from its… Continue reading Soompi’s 17th Birthday: Dear 17-Year-Old Me…

Highlights: “Heard It Through the Grapevine” Episode 10

In many ways, “Heard It Through the Grapevine” is the story of two marriages: the young, strong, passionate union of Bom (Go Ah Sung) and In Sang (Lee Joon), and the aging, weary relationship between Jung Ho (Yoo Joon Sang) and Yeon Hee (Yoo Ho Jeong). This week’s episodes have seen Bom and In Sang… Continue reading Highlights: “Heard It Through the Grapevine” Episode 10

First Impressions: “Angry Mom”

I was familiar with the premise of MBC’s new drama “Angry Mom” before I watched the first two episodes—honestly, the premise was what made me want to watch “Angry Mom.” Kim Hee Sun as a young mother who goes undercover as a high school student to protect her daughter (Kim Yoo Jung) from bullies? Sign… Continue reading First Impressions: “Angry Mom”