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I Heart It: This Week’s K-Pop Instagrams (July 14 – July 20)

A round-up of all the best K-pop Instagram photos.   This week’s edition features: Junhyung and Doojoon, Yoseob’s mustache (thankfully, no more Gollum impressions), Goo Hara‘s mustache, Jo Kwon and Min in love and heat, Taeyeon and a Minion‘s naughty hand, CL holding her lovely lady lumps, Hyelim, Sunny, and more.    K-pop idols as they want you to… Continue reading I Heart It: This Week’s K-Pop Instagrams (July 14 – July 20)

Weekly K-Pop Music Chart 2013 – July Week 3

For the second straight week, a non-idol artist claims the No. 1 spot on our chart. Hip-hop group Dynamic Duo scores their first ever No. 1 song with “BAAAM.”  This song is the title track of Dynamic Duo’s seventh album “Luckynumbers.” This additive number features Muzie of UV. “BAAAM” is about a man under control… Continue reading Weekly K-Pop Music Chart 2013 – July Week 3

NU’EST Aron Taken to Emergency Room for Acute Enteritis

Oh no! Reports are coming out that NU’EST member Aron was taken to the emergency room due to acute enteritis. Starting early on the morning of July 20 KST, Aron’s condition quickly deteriorated, showing symptoms of fever and nausea. He was quickly taken to the emergency room and is currently recovering.  Pledis Entertainment stated, “Aron, who… Continue reading NU’EST Aron Taken to Emergency Room for Acute Enteritis

[Recap] Soompi Weekly Roundup – July Week 3

All the important Korean Entertainment news from this week in one place: This is your Weekly Soompi Roundup!  The Ministry of Defense has had enough of celebrity scandals and decided to get rid of the special PR unit for celebrity soldiers. Baek Ji Young is a good mentor and came back to the social networking world… Continue reading [Recap] Soompi Weekly Roundup – July Week 3

KBS Music Bank 07.12.13 – A Pink’s First Win with “No No No”

The winner of K-chart this week was charismatic A Pink with “No No No,” beating Jewelry’s “Hot & Cold.” Congratulations A Pink! This week was the exciting comeback stage of handsome INFINITE with the sentimental ballad “Mama” and the sexy song “Destiny.” Other exciting performances today were by Girls Day, Dal Shabet, 4minute, BESTie, A-JAX and many more. Next week will feature… Continue reading KBS Music Bank 07.12.13 – A Pink’s First Win with “No No No”

[Quiz] What is Your Role in a K-Pop Group?

As fans we have all fantasized about what it would it be like to be a part of the idol world. Wouldn’t it be fun to be dolled up, wear the hottest clothes, and perform in front of thousands of adoring fans? If you were an idol, what role in the group would you play?… Continue reading [Quiz] What is Your Role in a K-Pop Group?

[Soompi Shop] Celebrate 10K Facebook Likes With a 10% Sale!

Hey Soompiers! Not that we were camping out at our Facebook page anxiously awaiting the biggest round number yet (okay, yes, maybe we were), but we’re happy to announce that we have reached 10,000 likes on the Soompi Shop Facebook page! We’d like to thank every person who contributed by “liking” us, and we’d especially… Continue reading [Soompi Shop] Celebrate 10K Facebook Likes With a 10% Sale!

[Soompi Shop] Autographed APink “Secret Garden” Special Package!

Hi Soompiers! Soompi Shop is glad to announce its latest special with girl group APink! Chorong, Bomi, Eunji, Naeun, Namjoo, and Hayoung will sign copies of their latest mini-album “Secret Garden” just for you! This special also includes one high quality picture of the group! This exclusive deal is a limited edition (500 copies are available) so… Continue reading [Soompi Shop] Autographed APink “Secret Garden” Special Package!

[Recap] Soompi Weekly Roundup – July Week 2

All the important Korean Entertainment news from this week in one place: This is your Weekly Soompi Roundup! Looks like the short edition is here to stay (unless you can convince this lazy writer otherwise).  Congratulations to Haha and Byul in welcoming their first son! May he inherit Byul’s musical talents and Haha’s humor. Former S.E.S… Continue reading [Recap] Soompi Weekly Roundup – July Week 2