All the important Korean Entertainment news from this week in one place: This is your Weekly Soompi Roundup! Does Girl’s Day‘s Yura have beef with miss A‘s Suzy or did she just get photographed at an unfortunate angle? You decide. Do you miss Song Joong Ki? Here are several updates on his army life. His BFF… Continue reading [Recap] Soompi Weekly Roundup – September Week 2
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Baek Ah Yeon Celebrates One Year Anniversary of Debut With San E
Baek Ah Yeon takes a picture with former labelmate San E. On September 12, she made a guest appearance on MBC’s radio program “Younha’s Starry Starry Night.” The radio program uploaded her photo with San E on its official Twitter along with the message, “The studio was sweet and aromatic thanks to Baek Ah Yeon’s… Continue reading Baek Ah Yeon Celebrates One Year Anniversary of Debut With San E
Lim Kim Is A Natural Beauty Practicing Choreography At Dance Studio
Lim Kim recently dropped her second mini album “Her Voice” and immediately dominated the music charts within just an hour after the album’s release. On September 12, her agency MYSTIC89 uploaded couple photos of her along with the status, “Revealing her practicing the choreography for ‘Voice’!” Inside the photos, Lim Kim wears comfortable clothing and… Continue reading Lim Kim Is A Natural Beauty Practicing Choreography At Dance Studio
Lee Byung Hun’s Sister Talks About Sister-In-Law Lee Min Jung
Lee Byung Hun’s sister Lee Eun Hee opens up about her celebrity sister-in-law Lee Min Jung. On September 12, she appeared as a guest on KBS’s talking program “Yeo Yoo Man Man” along with other previous Miss Korea’s turned actresses Kwon Min Jung and Jung So Ra. When asked how she felt about being called… Continue reading Lee Byung Hun’s Sister Talks About Sister-In-Law Lee Min Jung
M! Countdown 09.12.13 – G-Dragon Wins with “Black”
Today’s win at M! Countdown was talented handsomeG-Dragon with “Black”, beating Kara with “Damaged Lady.” He seemed to almost break into tears when seeing the results of the votes. Congratulations G-Dragon! Today featured the exciting comeback special of G-Dragon with the cool songs “Coup D’etat”, “Black” and “Crooked.” Also the comeback of cool boys of BTS with… Continue reading M! Countdown 09.12.13 – G-Dragon Wins with “Black”
[Soompi Shop] Autographed SPICA “Tonight” Special Package!
Hi Soompiers! For the first time, Soompi Shop is bringing you a fully autographed SPICA special! This limited edition package will include a copy of SPICA’s latest album “Tonight” autographed by Boa, Jiwon, Juhyun, Narae, and Bohyung, as well as a six-piece button set and a SPICA logo ear cap! Only 300 copies are available, so support SPICA and get yours now on Soompi Shop! Packages… Continue reading [Soompi Shop] Autographed SPICA “Tonight” Special Package!
[Exclusive] NU’EST Autographed Photos Giveaway and Interview with Members
Hi Soompiers! Soompi met with NU’EST again at an exclusive interview during their “L.O.Λ.E Tour in Taiwan,” much thanks to event organizer Joytime Entertainment. Despite missing Aron who was out of action due to acute enteritis, JR, Minhyun, Baekho, and Ren were brave and showed that they are moving away from rookies status to a group that can handle any sort of unforeseen circumstances. Want to… Continue reading [Exclusive] NU’EST Autographed Photos Giveaway and Interview with Members
Ryu Shi Won Found Guilty of Assaulting and Threatening Wife
Actor Ryu Shi Won was found guilty on September 10 of assaulting and threatening his wife and was sentenced a fine of 7 million KRW (~6500USD). Seoul Central District court took into consideration the defendant’s relationship to the plaintiff, the degree of assault and threats, how long and how often the defendant tracked his wife.… Continue reading Ryu Shi Won Found Guilty of Assaulting and Threatening Wife
[Interview] Creators of Hallyucon Talk About European K-Pop Fans and Starting the First K-Pop Convention in Europe
Here at Soompi we know well that K-Pop doesn’t thrive only in Korea; it’s a world wide phenomenon that overcomes distance and language barriers. International K-Pop fans are not only growing in numbers, but ambitiously pursuing projects that unite the fandom through their love of K-Pop. One of those kinds of projects is Hallyucon, an upcoming Korean culture… Continue reading [Interview] Creators of Hallyucon Talk About European K-Pop Fans and Starting the First K-Pop Convention in Europe
Seoul’s Seodaemun District Office Accepts Kim Jo Kwang Soo’s Same-Sex Marriage Registration Submission
Director Kim Jo Kwang Soo, who held his trailblazing public wedding ceremony with same-sex partner Kim Seung Hwan on September 7, submitted his marriage registration form today to Seoul’s Seodaemun District Office and with the world watching, it was accepted. The Seodaemun District Office stated, “After looking over relevant laws, no provisions regarding same-sex marriage were found. Therefore, there… Continue reading Seoul’s Seodaemun District Office Accepts Kim Jo Kwang Soo’s Same-Sex Marriage Registration Submission