Category: Soompi

[Gallery] Super Junior, Girls’ Generation, SHINee, Suzy, Kim Soo Hyun Attend VIP Premiere for “Snowpiercer”

On the evening of July 29, the VIP premiere for “Snowpiercer” was held at the Times Square building in Seoul’s Youngdeungpo. “Snowpiercer” is a Korean/American sci-fi thriller based on a French graphic novel “Le Transperceneige.” The film is directed by Bong Joon Ho and produced by Park Chan Wook, who both wildly successful in the movie… Continue reading [Gallery] Super Junior, Girls’ Generation, SHINee, Suzy, Kim Soo Hyun Attend VIP Premiere for “Snowpiercer”

Girls’ Generation’s Tiffany and Taeyeon Fly To LA for “Korea Day” Event After Fan-Signing

Girls’ Generation members Taeyeon, Seohyun, Tiffany, and Hyoyeon participated in a fan-signing event held at the beauty convenience store brand Olive Young’s Olive Young Lifestyle Experience Center in Myeongdong, Seoul.  The idol stars looked polished and lady-like for the event, and, in particular, Hyoyeon smiled cheerfully and brightly at the waiting fans and the press. … Continue reading Girls’ Generation’s Tiffany and Taeyeon Fly To LA for “Korea Day” Event After Fan-Signing

Henry Knows He Can Rely on Super Junior’s Kyuhyun

SM Entertainment‘s latest solo artist, Henry, showcased his opposite charms of sweet and sexy in a new photo spread for the August issue of fashion and beauty magazine “Ceci.” In these photos released by “Ceci,” Henry shows he is more than a cute face by taking off his shirt and showing his washboard abs. Henry… Continue reading Henry Knows He Can Rely on Super Junior’s Kyuhyun

A Pink Channels the Roaring 20’s for “Singles”

A Pink girls are no longer the cutie pies of K-Pop. The August issue of “Singles” magazine featured A Pink members who glitter with the style of the Roaring 20’s. They are wearing flapper style head gears and short hair styles, as well as the loose but flashy dresses iconic of the ladies’ fashion in… Continue reading A Pink Channels the Roaring 20’s for “Singles”

[Recap] Soompi Weekly Roundup – July Week 4

All the important Korean Entertainment news from this week in one place: This is your Weekly Soompi Roundup!  Director Kim Jong Hak‘s death has been ruled as suicide by the authorities. He was the director of classic dramas such as “Sandglass,” “Eyes of Dawn,” and “The Legend.” His most recent drama was “Faith.”  Se7en, Sanchu, and five… Continue reading [Recap] Soompi Weekly Roundup – July Week 4

Flashback Friday: The Legendary–Shinhwa

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 Legendary–Shinhwa

KBS Music Bank 07.12.13 – Ailee’s First Win with “U & I”

The winner of K-chart this week was charismatic Ailee with “U & I,” beating INFINITE’s “Destiny.” Congratulations Ailee! This week was the exciting comeback stage of sexy AOA BLACK with the cool catchy song “Moya” and f(x) with their new interesting song “Rum Pum Pum Pum.” Also today featured the impressive comeback performances of BEAST… Continue reading KBS Music Bank 07.12.13 – Ailee’s First Win with “U & I”

A Closer Look at Talented Girl Group Trio Odd Eye Pt. 1

A mutation is something different, something special or even odd. Mutations can be grotesque, but with the right combinations and some luck, a mutation can be a thing of beauty. It can be fresh and new and break the status quo. This is what the new Korean String-Pop trio, Odd Eye aims to do: create… Continue reading A Closer Look at Talented Girl Group Trio Odd Eye Pt. 1