Shin Hye Sung finished the exclusive Japanese concert that was going on in Tokyo and Osaka for 4 days. He showed that K-Pop still has a strong presence in Japan. On January 9-10 the concerts were held at Osaka’s “Zepp Namba Osaka.” On January 12-13 they were held at the Tokyo “Tokyo Dome City Hall.”… Continue reading Shin Hye Sung Wraps Up a Successful Japanese Tour
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Oh No, the “Raccoon Boys” Did It Again!
On the January 13 episode of SBS K-Pop Star, the “Raccoon Boys” did an awesome performance! They were so good together that all of them were cast into SM Entertainment. In a previous episode, the “Raccoon Boys” had blown everyone away with their rendition of “Thriller.” This time around, they performed the Wonder Girls’ “Like… Continue reading Oh No, the “Raccoon Boys” Did It Again!
2Yoon Reveals Jiyoon’s Teaser for “24/7″
4Minute‘s new subgroup 2Yoon has now revealed another new teaser for their debut track “24/7.” After revealing Gayoon‘s teaser for “24/7” a few days ago, it is now Jiyoon‘s turn. While the teaser plays the same guitar melody that was previously heard, we see Jiyoon riding a mechanical bull. She later meets with Gayoon for… Continue reading 2Yoon Reveals Jiyoon’s Teaser for “24/7″
HyunA Shares an Adorable Photo With a Puppy
Recently, singer HyunA showed off her adorable charms on a picture taken with a puppy. On her Twitter, photographer Jo Sun Hee uploaded a photo of HyunA along with a message, “Photoshoot completed. This was the first time I have seen 4minute’s HyunA and she has become so much more beautiful.” In the picture is… Continue reading HyunA Shares an Adorable Photo With a Puppy
How Well Do You Know Your Old School K-Pop?
K-Pop sure has history. Here is a list of some of the finest old school K-Pop. I’m sure Soompi would enjoy this and so should you! So in no particular order, here’s some old school K-Pop songs that are classics!
[Interview] NU’EST Talks About Their Trainee Days, Twitter, and Weird Habits!
It’s been nine months since NU’EST’s debut, but Aron, JR, Minhyun, Baekho, and Ren remain as sweet and down-to-earth as when they first debuted. Soompi managed to clinch an exclusive interview with the five handsome boys during their “The Face to Face in Malaysia” event last month. Random outbursts and a few charmingly awkward moments… Continue reading [Interview] NU’EST Talks About Their Trainee Days, Twitter, and Weird Habits!
Blast From the Past: Celebrity Pictures During Trainee Days
The world is a pretty small place and several social networking sites prove pretty useful pointing out how many mutual friends you have with someone you just met. But think about the idol world in K-Pop and just how small it is. There are groups where one of the teammates originally was supposed to debut… Continue reading Blast From the Past: Celebrity Pictures During Trainee Days
Mnet M! Countdown – January 10, 2013
Another Thursday and another week of finding out who dominated the charts this week on M!Countdown. The showdown tonight was between Ballad Queen Baek Ji Young and the one of Korea’s biggest girl-groups Girl’s Generation. Both had great songs! But in the end the winner who stood and took home ‘song of the week’ was… Continue reading Mnet M! Countdown – January 10, 2013
Lee Hyori’s Wedding Remark Surprises Netizens
On January 9, Lee Hyori, as well as many other celebrities, made their way to the Conrad Hotel in Yeouido, Seoul, to attend Uhm Tae Woong’s wedding. Before entering the venue, she greeted reporters with a big smile and said her well wishes to the happy couple. Lee Hyori started, “Congratulations on your wedding! I hope… Continue reading Lee Hyori’s Wedding Remark Surprises Netizens
Celebrities Turning 30 This Year
Did you know that in Korea everyone gains another year on New Year’s? So if you’re born in 1990 and your birthday is in December, you’ll be considered 24 years old even if you’re technically 22. So, people born in 1984 are now considered 30 years old by the Korean public. Flip through the gallery… Continue reading Celebrities Turning 30 This Year