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MAMAMOO’s Solar Drops Emotional Acoustic Ballad “Only Longing Grows”

MAMAMOO‘s ever-so-talented Solar has dropped her second project single “Only Longing Grows,” an acoustic remake of legendary singer Yeo Jin‘s signature track of the same name. Released on December 11 at midnight KST, the song is a stunning emotional ballad with lyrics about bittersweet longing for the past. Once again, Solar has proven that she is not only a skillful singer, but… Continue reading MAMAMOO’s Solar Drops Emotional Acoustic Ballad “Only Longing Grows”

Three Members of Starship Entertainment’s New Girl Group Revealed

Starship Entertainment and Yuehua Entertainment have introduced three members of their new girl group Cosmic Girls! On December 10, the girls’ profile photos and short introductions were posted on the group’s official Facebook page. The three members are Cheng Xiao, Bona, and Dayoung, who also form the “Wonder Unit.” It appears that the 12 members have been divided up into four “units” within… Continue reading Three Members of Starship Entertainment’s New Girl Group Revealed

Viral Korean High School Student Continues to Amaze With New Cover

After blowing away the internet with her cover of Adele’s “Hello” and subsequently appearing on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show,” Lydia Lee (Korean name Lee Ye Jin) is back with another soulful cover. In her latest video, she covers Jess Glynne’s “Take Me Home.” The Korean high school student wears her trademark school uniform as she sings… Continue reading Viral Korean High School Student Continues to Amaze With New Cover

K-Pop 101: How to Attend Weekly Music Shows

K-Pop 101 is an occasional series from Soompi filled with tips and tricks on K-popping in Korea. For the first edition of K-Pop 101, we’ll be providing an in-depth guide on how to apply and attend weekly music shows in Seoul. The application process can be confusing, and at times frustrating, but it’s all worth… Continue reading K-Pop 101: How to Attend Weekly Music Shows

Dal Shabet Confirms Comeback for January as Four-Member Group

Girl group Dal Shabet confirmed that despite saying goodbye to two members Jiyul and Ga Eun, they will be making a comeback as as four-member group. On December 8, Happy Face Entertainment revealed that Jiyul and Ga Eun will be leaving the group. With this, the six-member girl group becomes a quartet. On December 9,… Continue reading Dal Shabet Confirms Comeback for January as Four-Member Group

B1A4 Releases Their First Christmas Themed Song

B1A4 has released “It’s Christmas.” This song is the group’s first winter track since their debut and shows the members’ gratitude toward fans. It has been four months since the release of their last mini-album “Sweet Girl” in August. “It’s Christmas,” written by the group’s leader Jinyoung, is a Motown styled tune with a rhythmical baseline and… Continue reading B1A4 Releases Their First Christmas Themed Song

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TWICE Dances to INFINITE’s “Bad” With Sunggyu on “Weekly Idol”

On the December 9 broadcast of the MBC Every1’s “Weekly Idol,” up and coming rising stars TWICE of JYP Entertainment appeared on the show and showed off their dance moves. INFINITE’s Sunggyu had stepped in as a temporary MC for “Weekly Idol” this week for comedian Jung Hyung Don. The TWICE members danced to many hit songs, such… Continue reading TWICE Dances to INFINITE’s “Bad” With Sunggyu on “Weekly Idol”

PSY Ranks on Billboard Hot 100 Chart Four Times in a Row

Singer PSY’s new song “Daddy” ranks #97 on the Billboard Hot 100 Chart according to the ranking announced on December 8. This is the fourth consecutive time PSY’s songs have placed on the Billboard Hot 100 Chart. Other songs by PSY that climbed up the Billboard chart are “Gangnam Style,” “Gentleman,” and “Hangover.” PSY’s “Gangnam… Continue reading PSY Ranks on Billboard Hot 100 Chart Four Times in a Row