Category: Music

2PM Finishes Successful Asian Tour Concert in Hong Kong

On March 10, 2PM had their final concert in Hong Kong. This marked the end of their successful “Asian Tour Concert Hands Up.” The concert sold nearly 160,000 tickets. In South Korea they sold 7,000 tickets and in Japan they sold 100,000 tickets. The total number of tickets sold across Indonesia, Jakarta, Singapore, Thailand, Bangkok, Nanjing, and Hong Kong were 52,000.

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BIGBANG, SNSD, MBLAQ and More for the First "K-Collection in Seoul"

On March 11, one of the biggest K-Pop and fashion events of this year took place at the Olympic Park in Seoul. Hosted by SBS, the K-Collection in Seoul featured both a K-Pop concert with the catawalk and the hottest K-Pop celebrities : Girls’ Generation, IU, T-ara, Infinite, Secret, Miss A, MBLAQ, 9Muses and, last but not the least, BIGBANG.

[Exclusive] BEG’s Miryo Answers Questions from Soompiers!

Hey Soompiers, the answers are in! You asked the questions, and Brown Eyed Girls’ Miryo has thoughtfully given her responses! Want to know which K-Pop star Miryo hopes to collaborate with, her most memorable moments with her fellow Brown Eyed Girls, or her advice on how to fall asleep? Check out this fun interview, courtesy of Nega Network, Miryo, and you guys!

Lee Ha Yi Defeats Park Ji Min for This Week’s SBS "K-Pop Star" Broadcast

For the March 11 live broadcast of SBS “K-Pop Star” the two rivals Park Ji Min and Lee Ha Yi were at it once again! The mission for this week’s live performances was to perform a classic song by a singer that sold more than a million records. Park Ji Min chose to sing “I Have Nothing” by Whitney Houston. Another contestant Michelle Lee who was a member of “Su Pearls” with Park Ji Min also sang a Whitney Houston song, “Run to You.” Park Ji Min received the second highest score, 272 for her performance.

NU’EST Reveals Teaser for Member JR

Pledis Entertainment continues to string up excitement for their new boy band NU’EST. This time we have a teaser video revealing member JR. JR is the leader of the upcoming five-member idol group. Other members Min Hyun, Baekho, and Ren have released their teasers earlier this week. We can anticipate the remaining teaser for member Aron to be unveiled shortly as well.

2AM Releases Comeback MV for "I Wonder If You Hurt Like Me"

Balladeer idol 2AM has finally made their comeback with the release of their new music video, "I Wonder If You Hurt Like Me." The sorrowful ballad is the title track of their new mini-album "F.Scott Fitzgerald’s Way Of Love" which was released today, March 12, in Korea.

[Exclusive] Soompi’s Interview with FTISLAND & CNBLUE (Part 2)

Just yesterday night, the FT Island and CN Blue held their first ever joint concert at the Nokia Theater in Los Angeles. Soompi had the chance to interview CN Blue on their impression of America, international fame, the upcoming third album, and their newly-found love for American food (yes, steak and In-N-Out!). While the boys were professional and polished, they occasionally cracked up at each others’ comments and Yonghwa’s confident English skills.