Congratulations for surviving round two – the Soompi Ideal Type World Cup: Round of 16! Congrats to the celebs and the fans, too, who had to make some difficult decisions! Half of the contestants have been knocked out, and we are down to 8 girls and 8 guys! Check out the Round of 16 here… Continue reading Soompi Ideal Type World Cup: Quarter Finals
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[Exclusive] Interview and Hot Seat Game with K-Pop Idol Group Boyfriend
6-member boy group Boyfriend returned with title track “Obsession” from the second mini album of the same name earlier last month. The boys invited the Soompi Team over to their agency’s studio for an interview. It was sad seeing Jeongmin hopping in due to a leg injury, but he was in good spirits as well… Continue reading [Exclusive] Interview and Hot Seat Game with K-Pop Idol Group Boyfriend
Davichi Releases New Pop Ballad MV, “Don’t Move”
On July 4, female duo Davichi released a music video for their new song “Don’t Move,” prior to the release of the actual song. “Don’t Move” is a pop ballad about a woman unable to forget her old love, and was written by Brave Brothers. The music video depicts a girl just moving through everyday… Continue reading Davichi Releases New Pop Ballad MV, “Don’t Move”
Yoo Jae Suk Gets Into Accident During “Infinity Challenge” Racing Practice
Yoo Jae Suk recently had a close call, getting into an accident during a racing practice session for MBC’s “Infinity Challenge.” On July 3, racing team SynchroG posted pictures online of the accident site and the damaged car. Luckily, it was revealed that Yoo Jae Suk did not sustain any injuries from the accident. In… Continue reading Yoo Jae Suk Gets Into Accident During “Infinity Challenge” Racing Practice
“Sul Hee” Writer Kang Kyung Ok Drops Lawsuit Against “Man from the Stars”
Kang Kyung Ok, the writer of the comic “Sul Hee,” has dropped the charges of plagiarism against SBS’ drama “Man from the Stars.” On July 3, Kang Kyung Ok’s legal representative said to OSEN, “Kang Kyung Ok dropped the charges on June 30. Through the mediation efforts made by a third party, the issue was… Continue reading “Sul Hee” Writer Kang Kyung Ok Drops Lawsuit Against “Man from the Stars”
Gong Hyo Jin Undergoes Surgery for Ruptured ACL Following Last Month’s Car Accident
It has recently been revealed that actress Gong Hyo Jin had another surgery on June 30, this time on her knee for a ruptured ACL (anterior cruciate ligament), following the car accident that she was involved in last month on June 19. Immediately following the car accident, the actress underwent surgery for an arm fracture,… Continue reading Gong Hyo Jin Undergoes Surgery for Ruptured ACL Following Last Month’s Car Accident
Joo Ji Hoon Talks about His Acting in His Debut Drama “Goong”
Actor Joo Ji Hoon recently revealed his thoughts on the 2006 drama “Goong” (“Princess Hours”), which was his debut project, and his acting in it. On July 2, at an interview for his upcoming movie “Confession” (lit. “Good Friends”), he said, “I can’t watch ‘Goong’ now because it’s just so embarrassing. My acting was so… Continue reading Joo Ji Hoon Talks about His Acting in His Debut Drama “Goong”
100% Teases with a Glimpse of Their New Song and Dance for “U Beauty” MV
Five-member boy group 100% has followed up on their recent photo teasers with a music video preview for their new song “U Beauty.” The music video shows the boys with a beautiful girl, getting close and pretending to fight in what looks like an MMA cage. We also get a glimpse of the new choreography… Continue reading 100% Teases with a Glimpse of Their New Song and Dance for “U Beauty” MV
Younha “Umbrella” MV + Tablo Gives Younha a Live Performance Mission
On July 2, Younha released the music video for her new song “Umbrella,” her solo version for the collaboration that she did with Tablo back in the day, also titled “Umbrella.” Watch the MV for their original collab here. With the release, Younha and friend and senior Tablo exchanged messages through SNS, where Tablo proposed… Continue reading Younha “Umbrella” MV + Tablo Gives Younha a Live Performance Mission
Kara to Make Comeback in August with New Member Heo Youngji
Girl group Kara is getting ready for a comeback as four! On July 2, DSP Media trainee Heo Youngji was crowned the winner of the audition show “Kara Project” and became the fourth and final member of Kara. Following the withdrawal of members Nicole and Kang Ji Young in the beginning of this year, Kara… Continue reading Kara to Make Comeback in August with New Member Heo Youngji