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9 Muses Forced to Change Costumes for “Music Bank” Deemed Too Sexual

This will be a bit of sad news for 9 Muses fans. Interestingly enough, the 9 Muses had to suddenly change their costumes as an emergency. (Recently they also had some trouble because their music video and teaser for the music video was deemed explicit) Today on May 17, they will appear on a performance… Continue reading 9 Muses Forced to Change Costumes for “Music Bank” Deemed Too Sexual

[Soompi Shop] Announcing Three New Etude House Cosmetic Packages!

Hi Soompiers! We are happy to present three brand new packages from popular Korean brand Etude House, featuring cosmetics from three of their newest and most popular lines, Color Pop, I’m Blooming, and Sweet Recipe! The packages includes cosmetics and skincare products. With a wide range of colors and options available, you will be able… Continue reading [Soompi Shop] Announcing Three New Etude House Cosmetic Packages!

[CJ E&M] Will Visit Berklee College of Music to Find the Next PSY!!

Looking for the ‘next PSY’?! Asia’s most popular audition program “SuperStar K” will visit Berklee College of Music!! Global Preliminaries in Other North American Cities!! New York & Los Angeles (May 25th) Boston (Berklee) & Vancouver (May 28th)   Asia’s leading audition program “SuperStar K” will visit PSY’s alma mater,  Berklee College of Music, to… Continue reading [CJ E&M] Will Visit Berklee College of Music to Find the Next PSY!!

Happy Mother’s Day: Actors and Actresses Edition

Happy Mother’s Day! Actually, in Korea, there is technically no Mother’s Day — both mother and father are honored on Parents’ Day, on May 8. However, since our favorite Korean actors and actresses have fans all over the world, we’re going to take the time here to honor their sweet moms who are, after all,… Continue reading Happy Mother’s Day: Actors and Actresses Edition

Weekly K-Pop Music Chart 2013 – May Week 2

Psy’s “Gentlemen” withstood tough competition and remained  No. 1 for the third straight week.“Gentlemen” was the only song scoring over 900 points this week. We have five new songs in the top 10 this week, including the No. 2 and 3 songs. Debuting impressively at No. 2 is Cho Yong Pil’s “Hello,” the title song… Continue reading Weekly K-Pop Music Chart 2013 – May Week 2

[Recap] Soompi Weekly Roundup – May Week 1

Welcome to the Soompi Weekly Roundup (Ver. 2.0)! Every weekend we will highlight all the important news that happened this week, so you can catch up on anything you may have missed. This week had some great and long awaited comebacks such as 2PM and Lee Hyori, but neither of the two won this writer’s… Continue reading [Recap] Soompi Weekly Roundup – May Week 1

KBS Music Bank 05.10.13 – Cho Yong Pil’s Second Win with “Hello”

The winner of K! Chart this week was the cool Cho Yong Pil with his song “Hello” beating SHINee‘s “Why So Serious.” This was his second time winning K! Chart with the song. Congratulations Cho Yong Pil! Today’s show was a Chungbuk Osong Special. Other exciting performances today were by Nine Muses, BEAST, SISTAR, INFINITE,… Continue reading KBS Music Bank 05.10.13 – Cho Yong Pil’s Second Win with “Hello”

“Seoul International Drama Awards 2013” Soon to Close Entry Submissions!

The entry submission deadline is almost closed! May 10 is the last day to submit entries. Seoul International Drama Awards 2013 (SDA 2013, henceforth) is already in its 8th year and is receiving much attention from industry insiders and fans alike for submissions of the most popular dramas around the world. The competition will be… Continue reading “Seoul International Drama Awards 2013” Soon to Close Entry Submissions!

Wonder Girls’ Pregnant Sunye and Husband Visit Korea

On May 9, an official from JYP Entertainment revealed that Sunye and her husband returned to Korea to spend time with family and close ones. The official shared, “We don’t know the details because it’s regarding her personal life, but we hear that she’s enjoying her time here.” She married Canadian-Korean missionary James Pak at… Continue reading Wonder Girls’ Pregnant Sunye and Husband Visit Korea