Four-man pop-rock band CNBlue rocked Manila for a one-night-only performance in mid-June. The concert in the Philippines’ capital is the eighth stop of the band’s first-ever world tour, dubbed “2013 Blue Moon World Tour.” Prior to performing a two-hour live at Smart Araneta Coliseum, the young men of CNBlue–Jung Yong Hwa, Lee Jong Hyun, Kang… Continue reading [Soompi Spotlight] CNBlue Heats Up Tropical Manila to Fever Pitch
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Mnet M! Countdown 06.20.13 – Sistar’s First Win With “Give It To Me!”
Today’s win at M! Countdown was Sistar with “Give It To Me”, beating MBLAQ with “Smokey Girl.” Congratulations Sistar! Today featured the exciting comeback of the sassy girls of Dal Shabet with the sexy “Dal Shabet Girls” and the catchy “Be Ambitious” and the sweet Baek Ah Yeon with the cute song “A Good Boy.” Also today featured the… Continue reading Mnet M! Countdown 06.20.13 – Sistar’s First Win With “Give It To Me!”
4minute Looks Sexy for “Singles”
Wow 4minute is not only heating up music charts, they are also heating up magazines! Recently a photoshoot was revealed of 4minute appearing in the fashion magazine “Singles.” The photoshoot was revealed on June 19. It showed the 4minute members looking very sexy. For the interview, HyunA was asked about the direction of 4minute’s music.… Continue reading 4minute Looks Sexy for “Singles”
[Soompi Shop] Autographed Led Apple “Bad Boys” Special Package!
Hi Soompiers! Soompi Shop is happy to announce its latest special! Remember these boys? Last November, you had the chance to purchase an autographed copy of “Run To You,” and today it’s their latest album, “Bad Boys,” that they will be signing just for you! That’s right! Led Apple‘s Youngjun, Hanbyul, Hyoseok, Kwangyeon, and Kyumin will autograph copies… Continue reading [Soompi Shop] Autographed Led Apple “Bad Boys” Special Package!
Weekly K-Pop Music Chart 2013 – June Week 3
Lee Hyori’s “Bad Girls” is No. 1 for the second week in a row! Despite announcing that she would stop promoting this song, it scored eight points higher than last week and is almost 100 points better than the second place song, which again belongs to 4minute’s “What’s Your Name?”“Bad Girls” is still the song… Continue reading Weekly K-Pop Music Chart 2013 – June Week 3
[Recap] Soompi Weekly Recap – June Week 2
All the important Korean Entertainment news from this week in one place: This is your Weekly Soompi Roundup! Just because you don’t like a celebrity does not mean you should start an anti-café, especially one for six year old! Luckily, there are more reasonable and supportive people in the world for the adorable Yoon Hoo. It’s… Continue reading [Recap] Soompi Weekly Recap – June Week 2
[Spotlight] Lee Jong Suk’s First Fan Meeting in Taiwan, Part 2
In case you missed it, check out Part 1 of our coverage of this rising star’s time with 300 lucky fans. The next activity involved exploring the contents of Lee Jong Suk’s backpack. The MC kept up a running joke stating that Lee Jong Suk was a student in his classroom. The segment even began with… Continue reading [Spotlight] Lee Jong Suk’s First Fan Meeting in Taiwan, Part 2
KBS Music Bank 06.14.13 – EXO’s First Win with “Wolf”
The winner of K! Chart this week was the cool EXO with his song “Wolf” beating Cho Jong Pil‘s “Bounce.” Congratulations EXO! Other exciting performances today were by MBLAQ, Henry, Rainbow, ChoColat, SISTAR, Shinhwa, 2PM, WonderBoyz, VIXX, Huh Gak and many more! Enjoy the performances below. EXO performing “Wolf” + Winning K! Chart MBLAQ – “Smoky Girl” SISTAR – “Miss Sistar” + “Hey You” + “Give… Continue reading KBS Music Bank 06.14.13 – EXO’s First Win with “Wolf”
Shinhwa’s Kim Dong Wan Gifts Ex-Manager With 30 Million Won
Kim Dong Wan is in the spotlight for his generosity. On June 11, a representative from his agency shared to XSportsNews via phone, “We didn’t find out about his good deed until we read it in the news.” The representative continued, “Kim Dong Wan’s previous manager, Mr. Kim, was having a hard time and he… Continue reading Shinhwa’s Kim Dong Wan Gifts Ex-Manager With 30 Million Won
Akdong Musician Reveals Lee Hi Is The Hardest to Approach
Akdong Musician‘s Lee Chan Hyuk revealed that Lee Hi is the most difficult to approach out of his senior artists. On June 12, the “K-Pop Star 2” winners Akdong Musicians appeared on SBS’ “One Night of TV Entertainment” and updated their current whereabouts. The interview was held in Akdong Musician’s new home, YG Entertainment. When… Continue reading Akdong Musician Reveals Lee Hi Is The Hardest to Approach