Category: Features

Weekly K-Pop Music Chart 2014 – September Week 2

SISTAR reclaims the No. 1 spot this week with their new song “I Swear.” It was just five weeks ago SISTAR topped our chart with their previous hit “Touch My Body.” They had a quick turnaround and released a special album “Sweet & Sour.” Collaborating with Double Sidekick once again, “I Swear” is a house… Continue reading Weekly K-Pop Music Chart 2014 – September Week 2

B.A.P Leaves Fans Hyperventilating at First Performance for MTV Sessions

Six-member boy group B.A.P charmed 300 fans and brought the house down with their first performance for MTV Sessions which was held exclusively for pass holders at Resorts World Sentosa’s Waterfront Studio on September 11. This is the fourth time that B.A.P has visited Singapore. B.A.P’s members Yong Guk, Zelo, Him Chan, Dae Hyun, Young Jae, and Jong Up started the night… Continue reading B.A.P Leaves Fans Hyperventilating at First Performance for MTV Sessions

Recap: “A Pink’s Showtime” Ep 6 – Not Even Rain Can Stop Us from Eating

Previously on a blockbuster A Pink Showtime, Bomi drew some bugs, Nam Joo lost all hope, Naeun was a statue, Eunji fires some energy beams, Chorong became Iron Lady, Ha Young got flustered and there was puppies, many many puppies. This week is a Ha Young bonanza as the members head off on a train trip… Continue reading Recap: “A Pink’s Showtime” Ep 6 – Not Even Rain Can Stop Us from Eating

Noona Says: Reflection on the “So Wonderful” Ladies’ Code

This is a sad week to start my editorial series on K-Pop. As the resident Soompi Noona, I had planned for months now to start a (hopefully) regular series with lots of Noona thoughts on Korean entertainment. I waited patiently until I felt like the circumstances were ready for me to speak out on what… Continue reading Noona Says: Reflection on the “So Wonderful” Ladies’ Code

[Throwback Thursday] A Look Back on KARA

KARA Current Members: 4 (Gyuri, Seungyeon, Hara, Youngji) Former Members: Sunghee, Nicole, Jiyoung Leader:  Gyuri| Maknae: Youngji Year of Debut: 2007 Fanclub: Kamilia | Official Color: Pearl Peach Official Soompi Thread The Rundown: For this week’s Soompi Throwback Thursday, we take a closer look at DSP Media‘s power girl group KARA, who has grown since their debut seven years ago to be one… Continue reading [Throwback Thursday] A Look Back on KARA

12 Idols Who Look Good Blonde

K-Pop is well-known for their colorful hairdos and cutting-edge styles, so it’s not unusual to see K-Pop idols with bright blue or hot pink hair. Although these colors may be fun, there is something to be said for a classic, blonde look. From G-Dragon to IU, many different artists have chosen to go blonde at one… Continue reading 12 Idols Who Look Good Blonde

Happy Birthday to BTS Rap Monster, Winner of the Soompi Idol Rap Battle!

Congratulations to BTS‘ Rap Monster who has been crowned the winner of our Soompi K-Pop Idol Rap Battle! The BTS leader went against 31 other idol rappers in five rounds, beating out other top acts like 2NE1‘s CL, GOT7‘s Jackson, B.A.P‘s Bang Yong Guk, and BIGBANG’s G-Dragon. In the final round he won against B.A.P‘s Zelo with 51.35% of the… Continue reading Happy Birthday to BTS Rap Monster, Winner of the Soompi Idol Rap Battle!

[Opinion] The Saddest Sound: Goodbye to RiSe of Ladies’ Code

It was the news that I had been dreading, hoping against hope would never happen. Ever since the road accident that almost instantly took the life of Ladies’ Code member EunB, I (like thousands of others, I imagine) had all but buried my head in the sand. I didn’t want to read any more news about… Continue reading [Opinion] The Saddest Sound: Goodbye to RiSe of Ladies’ Code