Category: Features

Top Ten K-Drama Moments of the Week

The five ladies of Couch Kimchi met on Soompi, so it’s a great honor to collaborate on this new weekly feature! Every Sunday, we’ll be sharing our favorite drama moments from the preceding week. We love great dramas because a single episode can put us through a barrage of emotions as shown in these scenes… Continue reading Top Ten K-Drama Moments of the Week

Epik High, BIGBANG, 2NE1, and WINNER Bring Fun and Laughs to Singapore for YG Family Tour

YG Family artists Epik High, BIGBANG, 2NE1, and WINNER came together to meet the media on Friday evening for “YG Family 2014 Galaxy Tour: Power in Singapore” press conference. This is the first time that a YG Family concert is being held in Singapore and also Epik High’s and WINNER’s first time to visit this sunny… Continue reading Epik High, BIGBANG, 2NE1, and WINNER Bring Fun and Laughs to Singapore for YG Family Tour

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