Just a couple of weeks ago, ASTRO was in Singapore for their “ASTRO THE 1st SHOWCASE IN SINGAPORE” fan meeting. Before they took the stage (and everyone’s hearts), they sat down with us for an interview! This interview was extra special, as we were able to ask the group questions that fans like you sent to… Continue reading Interview: ASTRO Picks a New Leader, Super Powers, and More
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Exclusive Interview: So Ji Sub Talks Past, Present, And Future Projects
Before So Ji Sub lands in Jakarta for his “TWENTY: The Moment in Jakarta” Fanmeeting, we were able to ask him some questions about his career as an actor and what the future holds. So Ji Sub will be in Jakarta on April 7, taking over the Kasablanka Hall and giving fans an unforgettable evening… Continue reading Exclusive Interview: So Ji Sub Talks Past, Present, And Future Projects
Four Films From CAAMFest 2017 You Should Definitely Watch
The 35th annual CAAMFest (CAAMFest 2017), presented by the Center for Asian American Media, has come and gone after a successful 11-day run in San Francisco and Oakland, California. CAAMFest celebrates Asian American film, music, and food, showcasing “vibrant Asian American stories and storytellers.” This year, the selection of talent and stories explored visibility and perspectives… Continue reading Four Films From CAAMFest 2017 You Should Definitely Watch
Interview: B1A4 As Overwatch Characters, Songs, and “Bad Guys”
It feels like just yesterday that B1A4 wrapped up their third concert tour in the US, but the withdrawal is definitely real. In between reliving the amazing evening, we’d like to give you the opportunity to get to know the members a little better! We recently ran a “#AskB1A4” event on Twitter and collected questions from… Continue reading Interview: B1A4 As Overwatch Characters, Songs, and “Bad Guys”
“Running Man” PD Thanks International Fans For Winning Soompi Awards’ Best Variety Show
Congratulations to SBS’s hit variety program “Running Man” for winning Best Variety Show at the 12th Annual Soompi Awards! The winners for the 12th Annual Soompi Awards were announced yesterday, which received nearly 100 million votes from 139 countries. This is the second year “Running Man” has won in the Best Variety Show category, following its… Continue reading “Running Man” PD Thanks International Fans For Winning Soompi Awards’ Best Variety Show
Announcing The Results Of The 12th Annual Soompi Awards!
Every year, we are able to say that this year’s Soompi Awards is the most exciting yet, and the 12th Annual Soompi Awards continues that trend. We received nearly 100 million votes from 139 countries – more than double the number of votes from 2015! With K-pop continuing to grow in popularity, we’re so happy to… Continue reading Announcing The Results Of The 12th Annual Soompi Awards!
Mark Your Calendars: Tune Into The Soompi Awards Winner Announcement LIVE (And Win Prizes)
This is the moment you’ve been waiting for! A few weeks ago, you voted for your favorites in The 12th Annual Soompi Awards, an awards event that is completely decided by the tastes of international fans. After furious battles on LINE, Twitter, and the Soompi homepage, 30 winners emerged victorious, thanks to you! To find out who the… Continue reading Mark Your Calendars: Tune Into The Soompi Awards Winner Announcement LIVE (And Win Prizes)
Vote For Soompi In The Shorty Awards To Win Signed Albums From JYP Artists!
Hey Soompiers! You may recall that a while back, we hosted the first-ever JYP Entertainment x Soompi Rising Legends, a worldwide audition event to find the next K-pop star. Competition had been fierce from the beginning, but your votes helped us determine the best of the best. After three rounds, a million audience votes, and nearly 5,000 entries, we decided… Continue reading Vote For Soompi In The Shorty Awards To Win Signed Albums From JYP Artists!
Soompi Is Hiring: Assistant Editor
Soompi has job openings! We are looking for talented and dedicated people who are passionate about delivering K-pop, K-drama, and Korean culture content to the masses to join our team. Are you passionate about everything Korea? If you love Korean entertainment and culture and are looking for a place to gain experience, polish your writing… Continue reading Soompi Is Hiring: Assistant Editor
Exclusive: Lydia Lee Drops Debut Single “Blue,” Talks Fears, Inspirations, And Going Viral
Lydia Lee has at last made her official debut: Roughly 16 months have passed since Lydia Lee, a Korean high school student at the time, took the internet by storm in September 2015 with her rendition of Adele’s “Hello,” which reached 8 million views on YouTube in days. By the end of 2015, the video was at… Continue reading Exclusive: Lydia Lee Drops Debut Single “Blue,” Talks Fears, Inspirations, And Going Viral