2014 was an awesome year in K-dramaland. Gone were dramas depending on trends or copying each other. Anyone remember the oversaturation of time travel dramas in 2012? K-drama fans were rewarded this year with plenty of unique dramas with diverse plots. Let’s revisit some of the most interesting dramas we watched in 2014. The Soompi staff… Continue reading Best K-Dramas of 2014
Category: Features
VOTE! K-Pop Idols That Should Do a Collaboration Together
Recently, it’s been extremely popular for K-pop artists to do collaborations with each other. Whether they work with another artist in the same company or even do a project with a Western artist, the recent trend lies in joint projects and special collaborations. After making a mental journey through the ranks of K-pop, I realized that there are a lot… Continue reading VOTE! K-Pop Idols That Should Do a Collaboration Together
[Throwback Thursday] A Look Back on Hyun Bin’s 12-Year Career
Hyun Bin (birth name: Kim Tae Pyeong) Birthday: September 25, 1982 Year of Debut: 2003 For this week’s edition of Soompi’s Throwback Thursday, we will delve into Hyun Bin’s accomplished past. Great timing since fans are excited to see his return through the upcoming SBS Wednesday-Thursday drama “Hyde, Jekyll, I.” Our handsome star debuted in… Continue reading [Throwback Thursday] A Look Back on Hyun Bin’s 12-Year Career
Best K-Drama Actors of 2014
Which actors touched your heart with their acting this year? Vote for them at the Soompi Awards 2014 here, but before you do, you can read through this gallery where members of the Soompi staff share why they think each nominee deserves the award.
Woman Crush Wednesday: “Beautiful Days'” Kim Yon Soo
2001 was a year that I can’t really recall in detail, but I do remember one thing in particular; it brought me one of my all-time favorite dramas. Even after fourteen years, “Beautiful Days” still ranks incredibly high on my list, out of the hundreds of dramas I’ve seen, and it’s one where I re-watch… Continue reading Woman Crush Wednesday: “Beautiful Days’” Kim Yon Soo
[Live Recap] 2014 MBC Song Festival
Welcome back to Soompi’s live coverage of year enders! We’re down to the last round of end of year specials. Tonight, we have the MBC Music Festival which wraps up this year’s music year ender hosted by Lee Yuri, Jeon Hyun Moo, Kim Sung Joo, Soyu and Hyeri. If K Pop is not your thing, we are… Continue reading [Live Recap] 2014 MBC Song Festival
Best K-Drama Actresses of 2014
2014 brought us many notable female leads, from an endearingly vain celebrity to a housewife who gets an extreme makeover, and many, many more. Here the Soompi staff share who the contenders are for Best Actress of 2014 are for the Soompi Awards 2014 and the reasons why you should vote for them. While the final… Continue reading Best K-Drama Actresses of 2014
Monday Couple Throwback: Top 10 Moments From 2014
Four years of “Running Man” have left us with countless unforgettable moments as well as numerous nicknames, characters, and pairings, such as Spartakooks, Icon of Betrayal, and Pil Chok Cross. But none are as popular as the beloved “Monday Couple,” composed of members Song Ji Hyo and Gary. This couple has enjoyed long-running popularity and support… Continue reading Monday Couple Throwback: Top 10 Moments From 2014
Highlights: “We Got Married” Ep. 252 – Three Vacations
We are back for another highlights recap on this week’s episode of “We Got Married,” with bubblybribri! All of our couples were out of the country this episode. We have Hong Jong Hyun and Yura in Bali, Namgoong Min and Hong Jin Young in Macao, and lastly Song Jae Rim and Kim So Eun in Turkey.… Continue reading Highlights: “We Got Married” Ep. 252 – Three Vacations
Touristy: “Dad! Where Are We Going?” Episode 101
The dads and their children are continuing their low-cost backpacking trips abroad, and this week covered some exciting – if not very touristy – activities. Dog Sledding Yoon Min Soo, Yoon Hoo, Ahn Jung Hwan, and Ahn Ri Hwan join once again in Banff, Canada. The main reason for this is because the Yoons have run… Continue reading Touristy: “Dad! Where Are We Going?” Episode 101