Soompi is happy to bring to Korean music fans an exclusive video interview with the all-female rock band Story Seller. Story Seller formed in 2004 first under the name of Bloody Cookie and released two EPs, “Immature Flower” and “A Curer.” In 2008, the group changed their name to Story Seller and released their first… Continue reading [Exclusive] Female Rock Band Story Seller Talks About Their album “XX”, Rituals, and Speaks French
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Which K-Pop Stars Share Your July Birthday?
Is it your birthday in July? Well, happy birthday! And like you, there are quite a few celebrities in Korean entertainment with birthdays in July. And, you could be lucky and share the same birthday with your favorite celeb! And if it’s not your birthday month, it’s cool. It’s always fun to know who was… Continue reading Which K-Pop Stars Share Your July Birthday?
Weekly K-Pop Music Chart 2013 – June Week 5
Big changes in the top 10 this week as all the top three songs are new entries from outside of the top 10. As expected, SISTAR’s “Give It To Me” moves from No. 13 all the way to No. 1 this week. This song has swept nearly every music chart in Korea and it is… Continue reading Weekly K-Pop Music Chart 2013 – June Week 5
[Opinion] The Role of Image in K-Pop
*The opinions and views presented in this article do not necessarily represent those of the staff of Soompi.com nor any of its sponsors. Everybody projects some impression through the clothes and cosmetics they wear and the way they act, whether they want to or not. This impression or image, as it’s called when applied to… Continue reading [Opinion] The Role of Image in K-Pop
[Opinion] DSP Trolled Rainbow Again
*The opinions and views presented in this article do not necessarily represent those of the staff of Soompi.com nor any of its sponsors. DSP has trolled Rainbow once again. If you felt like DSP couldn’t put in any less effort into “Rainbow,” you were wrong. I had some small hope that DSP would actually spend… Continue reading [Opinion] DSP Trolled Rainbow Again
[Recap] Soompi Weekly Roundup – June Week 4
All the important Korean Entertainment news from this week in one place: This is your Weekly Soompi Roundup! -Only a few weeks after her happy wedding, Baek Ji Young suffered from a miscarriage. Soompi and her fans all over the world sent their condolences for this deeply saddening news. -Se7en and Sangchu are currently being investigated… Continue reading [Recap] Soompi Weekly Roundup – June Week 4
[Soompi Shop] Autographed A-PRINCE “Mambo” Special Package!
Hi Soompiers! Soompi Shop is happy to announce its new special with rookie group A-PRINCE! Woobin, Minhyuk, Siyoon, Seungjun, and Sungwon will be signing copies of their latest mini-album, “Mambo.” Five high-quality pictures of the boys will be included in the package! We will also hold a special event for the first time ever: Among all orders, we will… Continue reading [Soompi Shop] Autographed A-PRINCE “Mambo” Special Package!
Mnet M! Countdown – 06.27.13
Today’s win at M! Countdown was SISTAR with “Give It To Me”, beating Kim Lim with “All Right.” Congratulations SISTAR! Today featured the exciting comeback of sexy strong girls of Girl’s Day with the powerful songs “Girls Day World” and “Female President”. Also today’s show featured a special performance by the sexy VIXX with a cover of Justin Timberlake’s song “Love… Continue reading Mnet M! Countdown – 06.27.13
[Soompi Shop] Autographed SISTAR “Give It To Me” Special Package!
Hi Soompiers! Soompi Shop is back with another awesome special! You love these young ladies, and they are going to sign copies of their latest album for you — SISTAR! This special package will include SISTAR’s second album “Give It To Me” autographed by all members, and four HQ pictures of Hyorin, Bora, Soyou, and Dasom!… Continue reading [Soompi Shop] Autographed SISTAR “Give It To Me” Special Package!
Weekly K-Pop Music Chart 2013 – June Week 4
Despite very strong competition and no more promotions, Lee Hyori’s “Bad Girls” managed to hold on to the top spot for the third straight week. “Bad Girls” narrowly edged out Huh Gak and Jung Eun Ji’s duet “Short Hair” by six points. “Short Hair” almost became only the third digital single (and first by artists outside of… Continue reading Weekly K-Pop Music Chart 2013 – June Week 4