Category: Soompi

Soompi’s Top 21 Features of 2015

It’s official. Here are 21 of Soompi’s hottest features from 2015: 21. 14 Episodes We Want to See on “Running Man” “Running Man” has been host to some of the most entertaining moments in the variety show world of Korea. With the lovable weekly cast and super famous guests, fans of all ages are crazy for “Running… Continue reading Soompi’s Top 21 Features of 2015

Secret9’s K-pop Training Camp: Learn K-pop from the Pros!

Secret9, the official sponsor of the 2015 Soompi Awards, is accepting applications for the winter/spring session of their K-pop training camp! What’s Secret9, you ask? It’s a K-pop training camp that offers coaching by professional and experienced trainers (who are training current idols and official trainees, so you know they’re legit). This is a great opportunity for… Continue reading Secret9’s K-pop Training Camp: Learn K-pop from the Pros!

The Battle Returns! 24 Hours Only – Vote for Best Fandom in Soompi Awards 2015

Countdown Countdown Welcome to the Best Fandom voting for Soompi Awards 2015! This year marks our second inaugural Best Fandom Twitter battle, and we have confidence that many fandoms will take over the trending charts in countries worldwide (because let’s face it, K-pop fans best fans). Last year, we garnered over 20 million votes through Twitter –… Continue reading The Battle Returns! 24 Hours Only – Vote for Best Fandom in Soompi Awards 2015

Exclusive: April Plays K-pop “Heads Up” and Wishes You a Merry Christmas

When the Soompi team first learned that we would be interviewing April, we asked if they would be willing to play a fun game to test their knowledge of famous K-pop dance moves. Surprisingly (for a rookie group!), they were totally up for it. And they killed it – well, perhaps not all the dances,… Continue reading Exclusive: April Plays K-pop “Heads Up” and Wishes You a Merry Christmas

Fandoms, Unite! Vote Your Faves for The 11th Annual Soompi Awards!

VOTE NOW! Hey Soompiers! It’s the holiday season, which means it’s that time of the year again – welcome to the 11th Annual Soompi Awards! Last year, you came, you saw, you conquered Twitter, LINE and web with over 23 million for #SOOMPIAWARDS2014. This year, we’re returning to the stage bigger and fiercer than ever, with both… Continue reading Fandoms, Unite! Vote Your Faves for The 11th Annual Soompi Awards!

Interview: Hotline Bling and Chicago Love with Block B

Block B is known for being, well, extra and we love them for it. That’s why whenever they come to the States we try to sit down with them and film their hilarious antics just for you! Thanks to SubKulture Entertainment, we were able to chat with the group at the Chicago stop of the 2015 Block… Continue reading Interview: Hotline Bling and Chicago Love with Block B

Soompi Is Hiring: Contract Assistant Editor for Chinese Dramas and Korean News Writers

Hello, Soompiers! We are currently looking for talented and creative people to join the Soompi team! Soompi Contract Assistant Editor (Chinese Content) As the Soompi contract assistant editor, you will work 24 to 30 hours a week on a fixed schedule of your devising. You may report to our office in Seoul, or work from… Continue reading Soompi Is Hiring: Contract Assistant Editor for Chinese Dramas and Korean News Writers

Announcing The 11th Annual Soompi Awards

Hey Soompiers, We’re nearing the end of the year and we all know what that means – reminiscing about all the releases of 2015 and the official announcement of the annual Soompi Awards! As you may already know, the Soompi Awards is the culmination of the Soompi Music Chart rankings for the entire year. The Soompi Music Chart, established in 2006,… Continue reading Announcing The 11th Annual Soompi Awards