Category: Soompi

7 Worst K-Pop Group Names of All Time

Last week, Shin Bora of the Brave Bastards made a playful diss on TaeTiSeo’s group name during KBS “Gag Concert.” She called the name “childish” and “old-fashioned,” poking fun at the way TaeTiSeo sounded. But as a huge fan of TaeTiSeo, I felt extremely upset watching Shin Bora’s skit. I couldn’t help but keep thinking… Continue reading 7 Worst K-Pop Group Names of All Time

New Albums and Singles Preview – 2012 May Week 4

B1A4 Vol. 1 – Ignition: Special Edition (May 29) 01 Baby, Goodnight 02 Because of You 03 Baby I’m Sorry 04 This Time Is Over 05 So Fine 06 Super Sonic 07 If It’s Just the Two of Us (Baro Solo – feat. Min of missA) 08 Laugh 09 9. Feeling 10 Crush (San Deul… Continue reading New Albums and Singles Preview – 2012 May Week 4

SBS Inkigayo Performances 05.27.12

TaeTiSeo wins their triple crown victory today on Inkigayo! Congratulations to the girls as they have also swept all the music show wins for a third week in a row! Making debuts today were duo JJ Project and new boy group VIXX. Comeback performances today were by B1A4 and G.NA. Also be sure to check… Continue reading SBS Inkigayo Performances 05.27.12

Kim C Doesn’t Know Who miss A’s Suzy Is + Explains Why Suzy is Nice

Singer Kim C has been garnering attention for admitting that he doesn’t know who miss A‘s Suzy is. On the episode of KBS 2TV‘s “Story Show Do Dream” that was aired on the evening of May 26, mentor Jang Seo Hee, Suzy, and An Sung Young guested on the show, and each spoke about their… Continue reading Kim C Doesn’t Know Who miss A’s Suzy Is + Explains Why Suzy is Nice

Big Bang Taeyang’s “Monster” Teaser Photo Released!

Big Bang member Taeyang‘s teaser for the group’s newest song “Monster” was recently released. After releasing G-Dragon‘s and T.O.P.‘s unique villain-like teaser photos, YG Entertainment released Taeyang’s teaser photo. Taeyang can be seen wearing a unique jacket that seems to somewhat resemble a backwards strait jacket.  Taeyang and fiercely gazing somewhere off in the distance, almost as though he’d be… Continue reading Big Bang Taeyang’s “Monster” Teaser Photo Released!

[Exclusive] Red Carpet Event with MBC Korean Music Wave at Google

Hottest idol groups MBLAQ, SISTAR, Girl’s Generation, f(x), Wonder Girls, Kara, BEAST, DBSK, and Super Junior gave a spectacular show at the MBC Korean Music Wave in Google on May 21. Hosted by MBC and YouTube Presents, the free concert brought some of the largest names of K-Pop, and affirmed the increasing international influence of… Continue reading [Exclusive] Red Carpet Event with MBC Korean Music Wave at Google

Who’s Your Favorite K-Barbie?

While no one comes close to resembling Barbie like the 16-year-old Kotakoti, there are several Korean celebrities who have been admired for their doll-like appearances. Whether it was because of their makeup, clothes, expressions, and/or poses, these celebrities came pretty close to looking like Barbie – or at least her Asian equivalent.

G.NA Makes Her Comeback Performances on Music Core

G.NA continues her comeback promotions this weekend for her new mini album Vol. 3 Bloom. Today on Music Core she performed “Summer Stars” and her title track “2HOT” The overall concept of “2Hot,” as the title of the song implies, is supposed to be G.NA’s sexy and hot image. The song is produced by Kim… Continue reading G.NA Makes Her Comeback Performances on Music Core

B1A4 Makes Music Core Comeback Performance With “Baby Good Night”

B1A4 makes their comeback performance this week on Music Core with their new song “Baby Good Night.” They released the single and full music video to “Baby Good Night” on May 24. The song is the  title track for their first regular album, “B1A4 Ignition Special Edition.” Recently some netizens have criticized the song, saying… Continue reading B1A4 Makes Music Core Comeback Performance With “Baby Good Night”