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
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[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”
Go So Young and Won Bin’s Home Revealed!
So what do the homes of the rich and famous look like in South Korea? Recently the homes of superstars Go So Young and Won Bin gained a lot of attention for an interesting fact. Their two homes have something in common! Both of their homes won awards from the “2008’s South Korean Construction Culture… Continue reading Go So Young and Won Bin’s Home Revealed!
“Dancing with the Stars” to Begin Season 3 Very Soon!
“Dancing with the Stars” will begin once again with Season 3 and it will start a new dancing storm! On March 4, celebrities got together in order for a press release for “Dancing with the Stars Season 3.” “Dancing with the Stars” began in South Korea with Season 1 back in 2011. The second season… Continue reading “Dancing with the Stars” to Begin Season 3 Very Soon!
[Soompi Shop] Autographed NU’EST “Hello” Special Package!
Hi Soompiers! This week, Soompi Shop is happy to announce its “newest” special with boy band NU’EST! This CD package features NU’EST’s second mini-album “Hello,” autographed by all members! We will also include five high-quality pictures of Aron, JR, Baekho, Ren, and Minhyun! Please note that you will be able to support your boys through your… Continue reading [Soompi Shop] Autographed NU’EST “Hello” Special Package!
[Recap] Iris Season 2 Episode 4
(Posted for Jbarky) Here is episode 4 of Iris Season 2! In the beginning of the episode we are treated to the gunfight between the NSS team and Iris Team. 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… Continue reading [Recap] Iris Season 2 Episode 4