Welcome to the 13th Annual Soompi Awards! The Soompi Awards is the ultimate awards event that is completely decided by the tastes of international fans, celebrating the global reach of K-pop and K-drama. The nominees for the K-pop Awards are chosen from our Soompi Music Chart, a chart that takes into account the artists’ achievements… Continue reading Announcing The 13th Annual Soompi Awards – Vote Now!
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Watch: “LEGENDARY: Making Of A K-Pop Star” Starring Alex Christine Is Finally Here, Featuring JRE, f(x)’s Amber, And More
The Viki Original series, “LEGENDARY: Making of a K-Pop Star,” is finally here! Walk with Alex Christine, the winner of the Soompi- and Cube Entertainment-sponsored audition program “Rising Legends: Season 2,” as she undergoes her first K-pop experience. The five-episode series is a snapshot of the K-pop grind that so many of our favorite idols… Continue reading Watch: “LEGENDARY: Making Of A K-Pop Star” Starring Alex Christine Is Finally Here, Featuring JRE, f(x)’s Amber, And More
Exclusive: SF9 Talks Secrets Behind Idol Life, Twitter Emojis, Current Playlists, And More While On First Solo Tour
While SF9 was recently taking the United States by storm through their first solo U.S. fan meeting tour “2017 SF9 BE MY FANTASY IN USA,” we were able to snag some of their time in Dallas for an interview! The guys sat down to talk about their lives as idols and their amazing recent promotions for… Continue reading Exclusive: SF9 Talks Secrets Behind Idol Life, Twitter Emojis, Current Playlists, And More While On First Solo Tour
Learn Languages With The HelloTalk App And Win A $100 Amazon Gift Card!
As K-pop and K-drama fans, many of you may listen to Korean often, and by now, have picked up a few phrases! But while you can sing-along to your favorite K-pop song, don’t you wish that you can learn more Korean and be able to talk to someone, too? Here is a free and easy… Continue reading Learn Languages With The HelloTalk App And Win A $100 Amazon Gift Card!
#LIKEYTWICE Capture Challenge – Give Us Your Best TWICE Impression To Win Signed Albums
Calling all ONCE! We’ve partnered with Twitter and TWICE to bring you a new contest where you can share your love for the talented K-pop girl group! “LIKEY” is full of #goals when it comes to aesthetics, so we want to see you do your best version of TWICE in the new music video. Even… Continue reading #LIKEYTWICE Capture Challenge – Give Us Your Best TWICE Impression To Win Signed Albums
JRE And Rising Legends Winner Alex Christine To Star In Viki Reality Show “LEGENDARY: Making Of A K-Pop Star”
Have you ever dreamed about debuting as a K-pop superstar? The lights, the fashion, the cameras – it’s a pretty exciting world that we’re always lucky when we catch glimpses of it. Lucky for you, Soompi is going to soon be bringing you more than just a few glimpses of this world – in fact… Continue reading JRE And Rising Legends Winner Alex Christine To Star In Viki Reality Show “LEGENDARY: Making Of A K-Pop Star”
Watch: See How Fans React To Your Faves At The 2017 Busan One Asia Festival With Special Soompi Reporter J.R.E
On October 22, the 2017 Busan One Asia Festival opened to great fanfare with a star-packed opening ceremony, which included a lineup of popular groups like BLACKPINK, Wanna One, GOT7, iKON, Apink and more. Taking place over the course of 10 days, the Busan One Asia Festival celebrates Korean pop culture and showcases the best of Hallyu… Continue reading Watch: See How Fans React To Your Faves At The 2017 Busan One Asia Festival With Special Soompi Reporter J.R.E
Soompi Is Hiring: Chinese Drama Features Writer
Hello, Soompiers! We are currently looking for talented and creative people to join the Soompi team! Chinese Drama Features Writer As a Soompi features writer, you will be able to work from home under a flexible work schedule. The position is paid. Requirements: Passionate about Chinese, Taiwanese, and Hong Kong dramas and entertainment Strong command of… Continue reading Soompi Is Hiring: Chinese Drama Features Writer
Presenting The Next Global K-Pop Sensation: Here Are The Winners Of “Rising Legends: Season 2”
On August 14, we announced the second season of “Rising Legends” after a successful first season in 2016. In partnership with Cube Entertainment and Twitch, a premium live streaming video platform, “Rising Legends: Season 2” aimed to find the next global K-pop sensation and give him or her the opportunity of a lifetime. With a… Continue reading Presenting The Next Global K-Pop Sensation: Here Are The Winners Of “Rising Legends: Season 2”
Exclusive: Megan Lee Discusses Her Latest Single “Young & Broken,” Talks Career, K-Pop Loves, And More
Asian American actress and singer-songwriter Megan Lee is back with “Young & Broken,” an ethereal future/trap collaboration with No Riddim: Megan, who debuted in Korea in 2014 with the single “8dayz” featuring Highlight’s Yong Junhyung, also releasing an OST called “Ready for Love” for the K-drama “Fated to Love You” in the same year, returned to… Continue reading Exclusive: Megan Lee Discusses Her Latest Single “Young & Broken,” Talks Career, K-Pop Loves, And More