What is “White Day,” you ask? It is a day where guys give girls white gifts (candies, chocolates or jewelry) and it’s celebrated in Asian countries like China, Japan, South Korea and Taiwan on March 14- although, there are slight variations in each country. In South Korea, it’s mostly celebrated between lovers and some men… Continue reading Happy White Day, Soompiers! Celebrities Celebrate White Day
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[Soompi Shop] Autographed 2AM “One Spring Day” Special Package!
Hi Soompiers! Soompi Shop is back again with a new special, and this one is bigger than ever! Ballad boy band 2AM is back on the scene with their second full-length album, and they want to bring the celebration to Soompi Shop! Changmin, Seulong, Jo Kwon, and Jinwoon will sign copies of their latest album, “One… Continue reading [Soompi Shop] Autographed 2AM “One Spring Day” Special Package!
DMTN’s Daniel Is Charged for Selling and Introducing Marijuana + Releases Official Statement
DMTN‘s Daniel has recently been accused of smoking marijuana. Not long after, DMTN’s agency released an official statement on the matter. On March 12, an arrest warrant was issued for Daniel after he was accused of possessing, selling and using marijuana. DMTN’s agency, 2works Entertainment stated, “Daniel did not smoke the marijuana himself,” and “Since he did… Continue reading DMTN’s Daniel Is Charged for Selling and Introducing Marijuana + Releases Official Statement
Celebrity Candid Moments in K-Pop This Week!
Hey Soompiers! Another week has passed in the world of K-Pop and our stars are so faithful keeping us up to date with their lives! From Jang Geun Suk transforming into Batman to Sistar19 having a new addition, PSY and Justin Bieber rubbing shoulders and Leonardo Dicaprio promoting in Korea, lots of little bits of… Continue reading Celebrity Candid Moments in K-Pop This Week!
[Event Review] KPOPCON 2013 “Volume UP!” at UC Berkeley
On February 16-17, a dedicated group of students from UC Berkeley hosted the second collegiate K-Pop convention in the United States: KPOPCON 2013. KPOPCON is a “gathering that strives to unite fans of all backgrounds to celebrate the continuously evolving K-pop world in a social, creative, and academic setting.” According to the KPOPCON official website,… Continue reading [Event Review] KPOPCON 2013 “Volume UP!” at UC Berkeley
[Hiring] Soompi Writer/Editor Position Available in Seoul
Hi Soompiers, we are looking for an energetic and passionate full-time writer/editor to join our team in Seoul. As a writer/editor, you will help with editorial duties and promotions, as well as perform miscellaneous duties. Assignments will vary, but they will allow you to gain experience in different fields in the online media business. Your… Continue reading [Hiring] Soompi Writer/Editor Position Available in Seoul
Park Min Young Looks Adorable with Pigtails
Park Min Young looked absolutely adorable in pigtails during a recent CF shoot. On March 8, King Kong Entertainment shared unreleased photos of its actress during a shoot for a Chinese drink she endorses. As shown in the photos, Park Min Young shows off her youthful beauty in a yellow cardigan and pigtails. With her… Continue reading Park Min Young Looks Adorable with Pigtails
Rainbow Reveals Dance Practice Video for “Tell Me Tell Me”
Girl group Rainbow recently revealed their dance practice video for their track “Tell Me Tell Me.” “Tell Me Tell Me” has been very popular in Korea as the group shows off their bright and energetic charms. It was also Rainbow’s first comeback in over a year and 8 months. Their first official album “Rainbow Syndrome… Continue reading Rainbow Reveals Dance Practice Video for “Tell Me Tell Me”
[Recap] Iris Season 2 Episode 6 Recap
(Posted for Jbarky) Here is episode 6 of Iris Season 2! Here are the abbreviations that I will be using for the recap: Jung Yoo Gun (Played by Jang Hyuk): Yoo Gun Ji Sooyeon (Played by Lee Da Hae): Sooyeon Yoo Joong Won (Played by Lee Bum Soo): Joong Won Choi Min (Played by Oh… Continue reading [Recap] Iris Season 2 Episode 6 Recap
U-KISS Releases Comeback MV “Standing Still”
After already having made comeback performances on Show Champion and M!Countdown this week, U-KISS has now revealed their music video for “Standing Still.” The song is the title track of their third album “Collage” which was released this week on March 7. Member AJ, who had been studying in the US at Columbia University… Continue reading U-KISS Releases Comeback MV “Standing Still”