Yoo Ah In Joins the Crayon Pop “Bar Bar Bar” Craze

Actor Yoo In Ah has shown himself to be a fan of Crayon Pop through a recent tweet! Through his personal Twitter account, Yoo Ah In uploaded a picture of himself and his friends performing the “Five Cylinder Dance” of Crayon Pop’s “Bar Bar Bar” choreography. He wrote, “Struggling to overcome the generational gap. The… Continue reading Yoo Ah In Joins the Crayon Pop “Bar Bar Bar” Craze

Mnet M! Countdown Summer Special 08.08.13 – f(x) First Win With “Rum Pum Pum Pum”

Today’s win at M! Countdown was f(x) with “Rum Pum Pum Pum”, beating Ailee with “U&I.” Congratulations f(x)! Today featured the exciting comeback of sexy strong girls of 2NE1 with the song “Do You Love Me.”Also today’s show featured the debut performances by the sexy WASSUP with the badass song “WASSUP.” and a special dancing stage… Continue reading Mnet M! Countdown Summer Special 08.08.13 – f(x) First Win With “Rum Pum Pum Pum”

[Soompi Shop] Autographed Rainbow “Syndrome Part 2 Sunshine” Special Package!

Hi Soompiers! Soompi Shop is happy to announce a new special! We are happy to bring you you for the first time girl group Rainbow signed copies of their latest album! This special also includes seven high-quality pictures of all the Rainbow members, Jae Kyung, Woori, Hyun Young, Ji Sook, No Eul, Seung Ah, and Yoon Hye! Don’t miss out on… Continue reading [Soompi Shop] Autographed Rainbow “Syndrome Part 2 Sunshine” Special Package!

[Playback] ZE:A’s Press Conference, Backstage Interactions, and Showcase LIVE at Soompi!

Did you miss watching ZE:A‘s showcase live? No worries! Did you watch it live, but want to see it again? No worries as well! Check out the videos below for all your viewing pleasure. 1.     14:00 ~ 15:30 (KST&JST) : ZE:A Press Interview LIVE 2.     17:30 ~ 17:50 (KST&JST): Back Stage LIVE    3.     18:00 ~ 19:00 (KST&JST): Showcase and Fan Meeting LIVE (Main Stage)   == Mark… Continue reading [Playback] ZE:A’s Press Conference, Backstage Interactions, and Showcase LIVE at Soompi!

It’s Official: Biggest Celebrity Weddings in K-Pop Land

One of the biggest weddings of 2013 is set to take place this coming weekend.  Lee Byung Hun and Lee Min Jung are due to marry on August 10 at the Seoul Grand Hyatt Hotel in a private ceremony.  The ceremony was guessed by a wedding planner to likely cost around 120 million won, and… Continue reading It’s Official: Biggest Celebrity Weddings in K-Pop Land

[Soompi Shop] Brown Eyed Girls “Black Box” Album and Signed Picture Special Package!

Hi Soompiers! This week, Soompi Shop is back with a Brown Eyed Girls special! This special package will include a copy of their latest album “Black Box,” four high-quality pictures including one picture signed by one member (randomly chosen), and a free Soompi hair tie! 300 copies are available for this limited edition deal, so be quick and… Continue reading [Soompi Shop] Brown Eyed Girls “Black Box” Album and Signed Picture Special Package!

[Opinion] Racial Sensitivity in Korean Media

The opinions and views presented in this article do not necessarily represent those of the staff of Soompi.com nor any of its sponsors. I know that G-Dragon‘s recent episode of posting a photo of awkward implications is not really on the table as a candidate for being called blackface, but I think it brings up a point… Continue reading [Opinion] Racial Sensitivity in Korean Media

I Heart It: This Week’s K-Pop Instagrams (July 28 – August 3)

A round-up of all the best K-pop Instagram photos.   This week’s edition features: Yubin vacationing in southern California, Seulong experiencing a sexy culture shock in Brazil, Jo Kwon tickling a shark, Hyoyeon and Min getting their party on, Taeyeon cheering on Shinhwa, and more.    K-pop idols as they want you to see them.   Click through the… Continue reading I Heart It: This Week’s K-Pop Instagrams (July 28 – August 3)

Weekly K-Pop Music Chart 2013 – August Week 1

For the fourth straight week we have a new No. 1 song.  Despite staying quiet for the first half of 2013, Ailee picks up where she was left off last year and scores her second chart topping hit with “U&I.” This song was No. 1 on KBS Music Bank’s K-Chart two weeks in a row.… Continue reading Weekly K-Pop Music Chart 2013 – August Week 1

[Recap] Soompi Weekly Roundup – August Week 1

All the important Korean Entertainment news from this week in one place: This is your Weekly Soompi Roundup!  Goo Hara and Lee Soo Hyuk wants you to know that they are just friends, even though they were seen on a date together in Japan. Wheesung is the next celebrity soldier to go to military jail, but… Continue reading [Recap] Soompi Weekly Roundup – August Week 1

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