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
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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
Flashback Friday: The Hustlers — Jewelry
Do we have any Soompiers out there who remember dial-up internet and having to listen to this to get to spazz out on that strange thing called the Internet with other fangirls and fanboys? “Flashback Friday” will feature artists from days of yore when K-Pop wasn’t so polished but still just as shiny. Today’s Flashback Friday… Continue reading Flashback Friday: The Hustlers — Jewelry
[Soompi Shop] Autographed VIXX “Jekyll” Special Package!
Hi Soompiers! Here we are again to announce our latest special! They’ve already signed several albums for Soompi Shop in the past, and now they’re back again! That’s right, it’s boy group VIXX! N, Leo, Ken, Ravi, Hongbin, and Hyuk will be signing copies of their latest repackage album “Jekyll.” This special also includes one high-quality picture of the… Continue reading [Soompi Shop] Autographed VIXX “Jekyll” Special Package!
[Soompi Shop] Autographed Sunny Hill “Young Folk” Special Package!
Hi Soompiers! No rest for Soompi Shop! We’re happy to announce our latest special with girl group Sunny Hill! The girls will be signing copies of their third mini-album “Young Folk,” just for you! This special also includes a folded poster and high-quality pictures of the members! This exclusive deal is a limited edition and only 200 copies will be… Continue reading [Soompi Shop] Autographed Sunny Hill “Young Folk” Special Package!
[Exclusive] A-PRINCE Talks About “Mambo” and Their Ideal Types, and Sign CDs for Soompi Shop!
Hi Soompiers! Soompi got the chance to meet and interview the cutest rookie group out there, A-PRINCE! The five boys, who are currently promoting their second mini album “Mambo,” took time to answer our questions. Woobin, Minhyuk, Siyoon, Seungjun, and Sungwon told us what concepts they want to go for in the future, what quality they envy in… Continue reading [Exclusive] A-PRINCE Talks About “Mambo” and Their Ideal Types, and Sign CDs for Soompi Shop!
[Soompi Shop] Autographed ODD EYE Two Albums Special Package!
Hi Soompiers! Soompi Shop is back with a special, and this time it’s with rookie girl group ODD EYE! You might have discovered the trio through our recent article, and they are now signing copies of their first and second singles for Soompi Shop! This special also includes an ODD EYE logo T-shirt, and high quality pictures of Eeum, Hayule,… Continue reading [Soompi Shop] Autographed ODD EYE Two Albums Special Package!
A Closer Look at Talented Girl Group Trio Odd Eye Pt. 2
We previously found out that mutation, with the right combinations and luck, can be a thing of beauty. As such, this is what String-Pop trio Odd Eye aims to do: create a hybrid of classical and pop music, and mutate the overly repetitive K-Pop industry into a new form of exciting music. Check out Part… Continue reading A Closer Look at Talented Girl Group Trio Odd Eye Pt. 2