VOTE NOW! Welcome back to the semi-finals of JYP Entertainment and Soompi’s worldwide audition event, “Rising Legends,” sponsored by Spottoon, a premium webtoon library! In case you missed it, 50 talented individuals from three key categories (singing, dancing, rapping) emerged victorious in the first round from the 5,000 total entries we received from 122 countries, and the… Continue reading Rising Legends Semi-Finals: Vote For The Next K-Pop Star and WIN Signed GOT7, DAY6 Albums!
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6 Innovative New Beauty Products Trending In Korea
It’s no secret that Korea is the hotbed of beauty innovation! With all the inventive new products hitting shop shelves every month, it’s hard to keep up! Here’s a roundup of the latest beauty products that are trending now. Point Sheet Masks Okay, we’re all used to sheet masks. But sometimes different parts of your face require… Continue reading 6 Innovative New Beauty Products Trending In Korea
JYP Entertainment x Soompi Rising Legends Round One: VOTE NOW!
VOTE NOW! Welcome to round one of JYP Entertainment and Soompi’s worldwide audition event, “Rising Legends”! Last month, we announced Rising Legends, the ultimate fan-led talent search, and were absolutely blown away by the number of talented Soompiers out there. We received almost 5,000 (!!!) entries within a span of just 10 days, from singers, rappers, and dancers in… Continue reading JYP Entertainment x Soompi Rising Legends Round One: VOTE NOW!
JYP Entertainment And Soompi Present: Rising Legends – Accepting Entries Now!
Here at Soompi, we’re all about giving fans opportunities to get closer to their idols. And there’s nothing closer than debuting as an idol yourself! Presenting Rising Legends, a worldwide audition event for international K-pop star hopefuls, presented by Soompi and our partner JYP Entertainment, home of legendary groups like Wonder Girls, 2PM, GOT7, Park Jin Young, and more!… Continue reading JYP Entertainment And Soompi Present: Rising Legends – Accepting Entries Now!
Soompi Is Hiring: Editorial Intern And Contract Assistant Editors
Soompi is hiring! We are looking for talented and dedicated people who are passionate about delivering K-pop, K-drama, and K-culture content to the masses to join our team. Assistant Editor (contract) As an assistant editor, you will be working from home under a flexible schedule. Duties will include writing/editing/publishing articles and curating content. The position… Continue reading Soompi Is Hiring: Editorial Intern And Contract Assistant Editors
Watch: Topp Dogg’s Idol Dorm Revealed On “Topp Dogg: All-Kill” + Win The Members’ Treasured Items!
If you’ve been keeping up with the latest episodes of Soompi’s first original web variety, “Topp Dogg: All-Kill,” then you’d know the hilarity that always ensues when the members are put to the test in various challenges, ranging from relays to K-pop song quizzes to cooking (eating may or may not, but definitely is, involved… Continue reading Watch: Topp Dogg’s Idol Dorm Revealed On “Topp Dogg: All-Kill” + Win The Members’ Treasured Items!
Interview: GFRIEND Is Predictably Adorable During Their First Trip Abroad
A couple of weeks ago we were up North in Canada for TORONTO KPOP CON along with GOT7, DAY6, VIXX, and GFRIEND. Between the amazing performances from the groups, we also had the opportunity to sit down with GFRIEND for an exclusive interview. With member Eunha’s featuring on Park Kyung’s “Inferiority Complex” and the entire group… Continue reading Interview: GFRIEND Is Predictably Adorable During Their First Trip Abroad
6 Times K-Pop Will Fill The Gaping Voids In Your Life
K-pop is a really happening industry – near-daily releases, shocking breaking stories, and the fact that dating is a “scandal” means that you really need to stay on top of the latest news to be an in-the-loop fan (and no one wants to be an out-of-the-loop fan). But, I get it. You probably don’t work… Continue reading 6 Times K-Pop Will Fill The Gaping Voids In Your Life
Soompi Is Hiring: Full-Time Staff Editor in Seoul, Korea
Soompi is seeking a focused and ambitious staff editor to join our growing editorial team in Seoul, South Korea. The editor will work closely with writers and senior editors from around the world to produce engaging, insightful, and fun digital content. Candidates must be passionate about producing content that can reach a mass audience and connect people with each… Continue reading Soompi Is Hiring: Full-Time Staff Editor in Seoul, Korea
Interview: SHINee Hints 2016 Plans and Bucket Lists
When we were in Chicago for SHINee’s first U.S. fanmeet, we had the chance to sit down with the group for an interview. Despite their amazingly packed schedule (three different North American cities in three days), the group was in high spirits and had fun teasing each other in between answers. Have you every wondered… Continue reading Interview: SHINee Hints 2016 Plans and Bucket Lists