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
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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
Performances From the 2015 Mnet Asian Music Awards
It was a big night on December 2 in Hong Kong, as the 2015 Mnet Asian Music Awards (2015 MAMA) saw the biggest artists in K-pop coming together, including some we haven’t seen in a very long time. BIGBANG and EXO were the big winners Wednesday, each winning three and four awards respectively. You can check… Continue reading Performances From the 2015 Mnet Asian Music Awards
K-Drama Stars Grace the 2015 MAMA Red Carpet
It’s the 2015 MAMA Red Carpet, and Korea’s brightest stars are in their best, showing off fabulous dresses, tuxes, shiny shoes, and even shinier hair. Along with K-pop artists, many actors and actresses were there to grace the stage. Check out the gallery to Gong Hyo Jin, Kim So Eun, Park Shin Hye, Lee Kwang Soo, Seo… Continue reading K-Drama Stars Grace the 2015 MAMA Red Carpet
K-Pop Stars Shine at the 2015 MAMA Red Carpet
K-pop stars look fabulous any day, but they shine just a little more on an awards night. Check out the red carpet at the 2015 MAMA to see TaeTiSeo, iKON, HyunA, EXO, and many, many more decked out in their best. See also: Recap of 2015 MAMA 2015 MAMA Press Con K-drama Stars at the… Continue reading K-Pop Stars Shine at the 2015 MAMA Red Carpet
Why There Can Only Be One: Multifandom in Korea
I think it’s no secret that Korean fans and International fans argue a lot. There a myriad of reasons about why they argue; in my opinion the majority of spats are focused around various cultural differences, and one of the biggest may be the attitude towards multifandom. What’s multifandom, you ask? Simply said, multifandom is… Continue reading Why There Can Only Be One: Multifandom in Korea
2015 MAMA: BIGBANG and EXO Take Home The Grand Prizes
BIGBANG was the big winner this year, taking home “Worldwide Favorite Artist,” “Song of the Year” and the grand prize “Artist of the Year.” This was their third time winning “Artist of the Year,” having also done so in 2008 and 2012. EXO, had four awards, including “Best Male Group” and also “Album of the Year”… Continue reading 2015 MAMA: BIGBANG and EXO Take Home The Grand Prizes