Category: Soompi

[Exclusive] 100% Autographed CD Giveaway And Interview With Members

Hot boy group 100% recently made a fierce return to the music scene with the title track, “Want U Back,” off their first mini-album, “Real 100%.” The group made headlines with the members’ manly transformation, with all members sporting six-packs and extremely toned and muscular bodies. “Real 100%” marked the group’s return to a charismatic… Continue reading [Exclusive] 100% Autographed CD Giveaway And Interview With Members

30 Year Old Comedian Ham Hyo Joo Passes Away

It is with regret to report that comedian Ham Hyo Joo has recently passed away. The funeral was held on June 10 at a catholic university hospital in Banpo-dong, Seoul. Comedian Uhm Yong Su, Ko Myung Hwan, Sohn Hun Su, Jung Sung Ho, Oh Jung Tae, Hwang Jye Sung among others attended the funeral. The… Continue reading 30 Year Old Comedian Ham Hyo Joo Passes Away

[Soompi Shop] Autographed 100% “Real 100%” Special!

Hi Soompiers! Soompi Shop is back! We are happy to announce our latest special with rookie group 100%! Minwoo, Rokhyun, Jonghwan, Chanyong, Changbum, Hyukjin, and Sanghoon will sign copies of their very first mini-album “Real 100%” for their fans! For this exclusive deal, only 200 copies will be available, so hurry up and get yours on Soompi… Continue reading [Soompi Shop] Autographed 100% “Real 100%” Special!

Weekly K-Pop Music Chart 2013 – June Week 2

Already happening a few times this year, our new No. 1 song this week wasn’t even in the top 10 last week.  Lee Hyori’s “Bad Girls” moves from No. 14 all the way up to the top, displacing 4minute’s “What’s Your Name?” which was No. 1 for the past three weeks.Despite the big jump to… Continue reading Weekly K-Pop Music Chart 2013 – June Week 2

[Spotlight] Jo In Sung Makes the Singaporean Media Laugh With His Bubbly Personality

For the first time ever, members of the media were greeted with claps and welcome cheers as we entered the function room to meet Jo In Sung, who was in Singapore on May 22 to promote “That Winter, the Wind Blows.” The gesture certainly made us feel like we were the guests of honor! At… Continue reading [Spotlight] Jo In Sung Makes the Singaporean Media Laugh With His Bubbly Personality

[Recap] Weekly Soompi Roundup – June Week 1

All the important Korean Entertainment news from this week in one place: This is your Weekly Soompi Roundup! This week was drowned out by wedding bells!  The question isn’t who went to Jung Suk Won and Baek Ji Young‘s wedding, it’s who wasn’t invited?  I wasn’t :[ I wasn’t invited to actor Kim Jae Won‘s shotgun wedding… Continue reading [Recap] Weekly Soompi Roundup – June Week 1

Who Are the 30 Best K-Pop Idol Visuals?

Who is the best looking idol visual? Recently, MBC Every1‘s “Star JikJJik” ran a episode called, “30 Best Idol Visuals.” The rankings were determined through physiognomy, somatology, and suitability for broadcast.  A source from MBC Every1 stated, “We picked 30 visual members who represent their groups that debuted after 2000 and are still active. Plastic surgeon… Continue reading Who Are the 30 Best K-Pop Idol Visuals?

[Gallery] Which K-Pop Star Shares Your June Birthday?

Were you born in the month of June? If so, you might share your birthday with CN Blue’s Kang Min Hyuk, JYJ’s Micky, or 2PM‘s Nichkhun! From Kim Hyun Joong, Yoo In Na to Super Junior’s Ryeowook, we’re sending our birthday wishes to K-Pop stars for the month of May! Don’t forget to tell us which… Continue reading [Gallery] Which K-Pop Star Shares Your June Birthday?

[Recap] Weekly Soompi Roundup – May Week 4

All the important Korean Entertainment news from this week in one place: This is your Weekly Soompi Roundup! Are IU and Eunhyuk getting married? No, they’re not, and no one fell for this attention seeking rumor.  It’s not good to start rumors; you might get sued. Son Ho Young is recovering, but still on suicide… Continue reading [Recap] Weekly Soompi Roundup – May Week 4