Category: Features

Highlights: “Pinocchio” Episode 14

“Pinocchio” has given viewers the gift of a conspiracy this Christmas, and though it’s a sinister present, it’s also fascinating. It turns out that our heroes are even more connected than we (or they) thought, and those connections are still alive today. History is on the verge of repeating itself, and it’s up to our… Continue reading Highlights: “Pinocchio” Episode 14

The Battle is On! 24 Hours Only – Vote for Best Fandom in Soompi Awards 2014

UPDATE (Dec 27, 8PM KST) – Round 1 is a wrap! The vote was very very close among top contenders, so we will be announcing final results soon~ Meanwhile, be sure to support your favorites at this year’s Soompi Awards 2014, and see you on January 01, 2015 8PM KST for round two of Best… Continue reading The Battle is On! 24 Hours Only – Vote for Best Fandom in Soompi Awards 2014

[Live Recap] 2014 KBS Song Festival

The second of the major year-end musics shows followed by the SBS Gayo Daejun, the 2014 KBS Song Festival has a confirmed lineup that includes 2PM, EXO, INFINITE, Block B, Soyu X JungiGo, BEAST, SISTAR, SECRET, AOA, and Girls’ Generation (who are performing for the first time as an 8 member group in Korea) and are… Continue reading [Live Recap] 2014 KBS Song Festival

Highlights: “Pinocchio” Episode 13

Merry Christmas to everyone who celebrates (and to those who don’t, I hope you have an excellent Thursday)! Of course, it’s not just Christmas in the real world—it’s also Christmas in “Pinocchio”-land, with all of the awkward family gatherings and strange encounters with Santa that implies. These were my five favorite scenes of “Pinocchio” episode… Continue reading Highlights: “Pinocchio” Episode 13

K-Pop Idols Who Love Christmas!

It’s finally here- the most wonderful time of the year! The holiday season is always spent decorating the tree, wrapping presents, sipping hot cocoa, listening to carols, and (most importantly!) spending quality time with your family and friends. For K-pop artists though, it seems like one of their own holiday traditions is dressing up in adorable outfits… Continue reading K-Pop Idols Who Love Christmas!

The Rise Of Cable In K-dramaland: A Couch Kimchi Roundtable

Before long, MBC, SBS, and KBS will be sizing up the competition beyond each other. In recent years, cable channels have emerged as viable alternatives to the three major networks. What’s the formula to their success? Pull up a chair and join us as we talk about why we’re tuning into cable TV! TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 1… Continue reading The Rise Of Cable In K-dramaland: A Couch Kimchi Roundtable

Soompi’s 2014 K-Pop Christmas Playlist

Happy Holidays Soompiers! With Christmas right around the corner, we’ve rounded up this year’s set of K-pop releases for the Yuletide season. We’ve got tracks from 2PM’s Taecyeon, BTOB, Teen Top, and Roy Kim to name a few. This playlist is a mix of tunes released specially for the season and those that remind us… Continue reading Soompi’s 2014 K-Pop Christmas Playlist

Woman Crush Wednesday: “Angel Eyes'” Yoo Jung Hwa

I can never understand why, sometimes, it’s the friendliest, warmest, and most understanding parents that don’t get to stick around for the entire duration of a drama. Oh, wait, that’s right! Because then, that would eliminate the potential for melodrama and family secrets that prevent our OTP from being together after multiple counts of on… Continue reading Woman Crush Wednesday: “Angel Eyes’” Yoo Jung Hwa

Highlights: “Pride and Prejudice” Episodes 16 and 17

I really hope that Korean prosecutors get time-and-a-half for overtime, because goodness knows the Public Safety Team could use it. They seem to do most of their work between 10 PM and 5 AM—but it’s clearly a good method for them, as this week they finally catch the criminal responsible for Kang Soo’s kidnapping and… Continue reading Highlights: “Pride and Prejudice” Episodes 16 and 17