Category: Features

Weekly K-Pop Music Chart 2014 – October Week 3

Ailee’s “Don’t Touch Me” ran away from the competition in convincing fashion to become our new No. 1 song. This song won on Music Bank and M!Countdown last week and is also ranked closed to the top among other chart sources. It scores nearly 100 points more than the second place song, Soyu and Urban… Continue reading Weekly K-Pop Music Chart 2014 – October Week 3

Five Underrated K-Dramas You Should Watch

It’s the weekend! For many people, that means parties and outings. But the weather is getting colder, and you’re totally exhausted from school or work. Why not settle in with a K-drama? But not just any K-drama – you’ve already been there and done that. So here’s our list of five underrated dramas you should… Continue reading Five Underrated K-Dramas You Should Watch

[VIDEO] BTS Is Predictably Awesome on AS4U

This week’s “A Song For You” was a much-anticipated episode among fans of Korean hip-hop. Bangtan Boys (BTS) exploded onto the scene just over a year ago and they’ve already gained love and attention from fans all over the world. In fact, when we ran the Soompi AS4U BTS Contest we received over a hundred entries… Continue reading [VIDEO] BTS Is Predictably Awesome on AS4U

Noona Says: Everyone Lies, Especially YG

After expressing my disappointment in SM Entertainment, I thought it would only be fair to dedicate an editorial on K-Pop’s other big agency, YG Entertainment. After all, YG artists have contributed quite a bit to this year’s line-up of scandal and controversy. Although I had been a public SM stan, I also harbored a secret love… Continue reading Noona Says: Everyone Lies, Especially YG

[Exclusive] B1A4 Says Hi to Soompiers + Autographed Albums Giveaway!

Hi Soompiers! As you may know, charming boy group B1A4 recently embarked on their first U.S. solo tour, “Road Trip to U.S.” Despite their busy schedule, the boys took time out to greet all of their Soompi fans and autograph “Solo Day” albums for a special giveaway! The members, who are visiting New York, Chicago, Dallas, and San… Continue reading [Exclusive] B1A4 Says Hi to Soompiers + Autographed Albums Giveaway!

[Highlights] “My Lovely Girl” Episodes 9 and 10

[tv]Thanks for supporting us by watching “My Lovely Girl” on SoompiTV![/tv] A lot happened this week, with all four of our main characters struggling to be honest about their feelings, even if that honesty only leads to more broken hearts. Here are my top five scenes from episodes nine and ten of “My Lovely Girl”:… Continue reading [Highlights] “My Lovely Girl” Episodes 9 and 10

The Next Big Thing: 5 Rising Actresses You Ought to Know

Welcome back to “The Next Big Thing” series, where we feature some of the rising stars in the world of Korean entertainment! Not to be outdone by the gentlemen, we turn our attention now to the ladies who are making waves in their own right. Each uniquely captivating and endlessly talented, these actresses have the makings to… Continue reading The Next Big Thing: 5 Rising Actresses You Ought to Know

Recap: “Secret Door” Episodes 7 and 8

[tv]Thanks for supporting us by watching “Secret Door” on SoompiTV![/tv] I thought these two episodes suffered from what I call a “saggy middle” – the reason being that there were many scenes with very little to no action (a lot of reading books and trying to piece the puzzles together), and the music’s intensity was… Continue reading Recap: “Secret Door” Episodes 7 and 8

Final Call: “Surplus Princess”

[tv]Thanks for supporting us by watching “Surplus Princess” on SoompiTV![/tv] I’ll be honest. I was extremely disheartened to  learn that this series ended so quickly, with a running time of only 10 episodes. Before it was cut from the production team due to low ratings or lack of budget, “Surplus Princess” was an entertaining ride despite the… Continue reading Final Call: “Surplus Princess”