Category: Features

“Secret Door” – First Impressions

“Secret Door” is one of the few dramas I was anticipating after “The Joseon Gunman.” I couldn’t wait to watch this series because finally, SBS has stepped up to do a live representation of one of the biggest mysteries of the Joseon era. Korean history still can’t provide a clear explanation behind the execution of Crown Prince… Continue reading “Secret Door” – First Impressions

Noona Says: I Don’t Know What’s Going on with ZE:A and Junyoung Either

It was all really confusing and there were just so many things being said. The best I can do is break down what happened (or what was reported): Moon Junyoung (also known as Lee Hoo) wrote a series of long tweets expressing his grievances against his company and CEO Shin Joo Hak. He revealed some… Continue reading Noona Says: I Don’t Know What’s Going on with ZE:A and Junyoung Either

Round Table with Couch Kimchi: Kisses in K-Dramas

Welcome to Couch Kimchi‘s very first round table discussion here on Soompi. This will be a regular feature where we talk about everything and anything drama-related. Since we like to have fun, we’ve decided to start off with a bang, or more appropriately, a smooch because our very first topic is kisses! Ahhh… kissing. It’s the ultimate form… Continue reading Round Table with Couch Kimchi: Kisses in K-Dramas

[Throwback Thursday] A Race Through the Past of the “Running Man” Cast

It has already been four years since the first episode of “Running Man,” which aired on July 11, 2010. Time flies! Since then, “Running Man” has become an international sensation, the show and cast with fans all around the world. One of the great things about the show is being able to watch the cast… Continue reading [Throwback Thursday] A Race Through the Past of the “Running Man” Cast

Interview: Meet Johnnyphlo, the Rapper/Producer Who Discovered Ailee

As an old school Soompier, I love meeting other people who had Soompi Forums play a big part of their adolescence. What’s better is when I find out that someone I have heard of was an OG Soompier. That is how I got connected with Johnnyphlo, an independent musician/producer. I had heard the name “Johnnyphlo” more… Continue reading Interview: Meet Johnnyphlo, the Rapper/Producer Who Discovered Ailee

“My Lovely Girl” – First Impressions

Disclaimer: The following review is an opinion written solely by the writer, lovelymorning, and does not in any way reflect the opinions of the rest of the Soompi team. lovelymorning is a Korean drama addict that lives and breathes for dramas of all genres. When she’s not engrossed in one drama or another (or when… Continue reading “My Lovely Girl” – First Impressions

[Exclusive] 2PM Members “Go Crazy” in Special Shoutout + Win Their Autographed CD!

Hey Soompiers! 2PM is back with fourth studio album “Go Crazy,” and the members took time out of their crazy schedule to give Soompiers a shoutout! Is it just us or do they seem a little.. crazy? Or maybe it’s just Taecyeon. (You’ll know what we mean when you see the video below.) So, without… Continue reading [Exclusive] 2PM Members “Go Crazy” in Special Shoutout + Win Their Autographed CD!

Weekly K-Pop Music Chart 2014 – September Week 3

In a hotly contested battle, Super Junior’s “MAMACITA” moves up six places to capture our top spot this week. This song swept all music show rankings last week. Although it doesn’t fare as well in other chart sources, “MAMACITA” was able to hold off the past two champions WINNER’s “Empty” and SISTAR’s “I Swear” for… Continue reading Weekly K-Pop Music Chart 2014 – September Week 3

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