Updated March 21 KST: MAMAMOO+ is back with new music! On March 21 at 6 p.m. KST, MAMAMOO+ dropped their pre-release track “Chico malo” from their first single album “ACT 1, SCENE 1” along with the music video for the track. Written and composed by Solar and Moonbyul, “Chico malo” is a trap genre song… Continue reading Watch: MAMAMOO+ Tells A Captivating Story In Breathtaking MV For Pre-Release Track “Chico Malo”
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Watch: STAYC Takes 5th Win For “Teddy Bear” On “Show Champion”; Performances By OnlyOneOf, PURPLE KISS, And More
STAYC has won their fifth music show trophy for their latest title track “Teddy Bear“! On the March 8 episode of “Show Champion,” the candidates for first place were December’s DK’s “Heart,” LUCY’s “Unbelievable,” STAYC’s “Teddy Bear,” TNX’s “Love or Die,” and Hwang Minhyun‘s “Hidden Side.” The trophy ultimately went to STAYC! Check out their… Continue reading Watch: STAYC Takes 5th Win For “Teddy Bear” On “Show Champion”; Performances By OnlyOneOf, PURPLE KISS, And More
5 Lush K-Pop MVs Inspired By Wong Kar Wai Films
Wong Kar Wai, the famed Hong Kong director, is known for his lush colors, nonlinear narratives, and heart-wrenching love stories. These are all qualities that can be found in countless K-pop music videos, so it makes total sense that many K-pop music videos have been influenced by him. Check out these videos where you can… Continue reading 5 Lush K-Pop MVs Inspired By Wong Kar Wai Films
Soompi & Viki Staff Talk: Energy Boosting K-Pop Playlist
For the latest edition of the Soompi & Viki Staff Talk series, we take on a bit of a different topic: K-pop! This time, our staff members each picked two songs to create a big playlist that is guaranteed to boost your energy. Check out our picks below! Listen to the full playlist on YouTube… Continue reading Soompi & Viki Staff Talk: Energy Boosting K-Pop Playlist
WayV’s Xiaojun And TEMPEST’s Hyeongseop Join ATEEZ’s Yeosang As MCs For “The Show”
WayV and NCT’s Xiaojun and TEMPEST’s Hyeongseop will be joining ATEEZ’s Yeosang as the newest MCs for “The Show”! On March 8, a source from SBS M’s “The Show” confirmed, “Along with ATEEZ’s Yeosang, who has been active as an MC for ‘The Show’ for his third consecutive year, WayV’s Xiaojun and TEMPEST’s Hyeongseop have… Continue reading WayV’s Xiaojun And TEMPEST’s Hyeongseop Join ATEEZ’s Yeosang As MCs For “The Show”
TWICE Surpasses 1.7 Million Stock Pre-Orders + Breaks Personal Record With “READY TO BE”
TWICE is already soaring to new heights with their upcoming comeback! On March 8, JYP Entertainment officially announced that as of March 7, TWICE’s upcoming mini album “READY TO BE” had surpassed 1.7 million stock pre-orders, already marking the group’s highest number of stock pre-orders to date. The number of stock pre-orders is the amount… Continue reading TWICE Surpasses 1.7 Million Stock Pre-Orders + Breaks Personal Record With “READY TO BE”
aespa Joins Kendrick Lamar, Foo Fighters, Lana Del Rey, Megan Thee Stallion, And More In Lineup For Outside Lands Festival 2023
aespa will be performing at San Francisco’s Outside Lands festival this summer! On March 7 local time, Outside Lands officially announced the star-studded lineup for its upcoming 15th-anniversary celebration. aespa will be the first K-pop artist ever to perform at the festival, joining a star-studded 2023 lineup that includes Kendrick Lamar, Foo Fighters, Lana Del… Continue reading aespa Joins Kendrick Lamar, Foo Fighters, Lana Del Rey, Megan Thee Stallion, And More In Lineup For Outside Lands Festival 2023
Watch: (G)I-DLE’s Minnie And Anne-Marie Send A Bold Message In Cheerful “Expectations” MV
Updated March 9 KST: (G)I-DLE’s Minnie and Anne-Marie’s new song is finally here! On March 9 at 6 p.m. KST, Minnie and Anne-Marie released their highly-anticipated collaboration single “Expectations” along with a music video. “Expectations” is a song that sends the message that we don’t need other people’s standards or evaluations but rather that we… Continue reading Watch: (G)I-DLE’s Minnie And Anne-Marie Send A Bold Message In Cheerful “Expectations” MV
TXT Overtakes NCT 127 To Become Male K-Pop Artist With 2nd Most Cumulative Weeks On Billboard 200
Over a month after its release, TXT’s “The Name Chapter: TEMPTATION” is still charting high on the Billboard 200! On March 7 local time, Billboard revealed that TXT’s latest mini album was now spending its fifth consecutive week in the top 40 of its Top 200 Albums chart, which ranks the most popular albums in… Continue reading TXT Overtakes NCT 127 To Become Male K-Pop Artist With 2nd Most Cumulative Weeks On Billboard 200
Kakao Outbids HYBE With New Tender Offer To SM Stockholders In Attempt To Secure 35 Percent Share
Kakao has made a tender offer to SM Entertainment shareholders in a bold new bid to overtake HYBE as the largest shareholder of the company. On March 7, Kakao announced a new tender offer for SM Entertainment shares in an attempt to acquire a 35 percent stake in the company, marking the conglomerate’s latest move… Continue reading Kakao Outbids HYBE With New Tender Offer To SM Stockholders In Attempt To Secure 35 Percent Share