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
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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
Mnet M! Countdown 05.09.13 – 4Minute’s First Win with “What’s Your Name?”
Today’s win at M!Countdown was 4Minute with the song “What’s Your Name?,” beating both Cho Yong Pil‘s “Hello.” Congratulations 4Minute! Today’s exciting comeback performances featured sexy Nine Muses with the upbeat song “WILD.” Today’s show also featured a special stage of Ailee performing “Ah The Good Old Days.” Other performances today were by B1A4, T-ARA,… Continue reading Mnet M! Countdown 05.09.13 – 4Minute’s First Win with “What’s Your Name?”
4Men Releases Romantic MV for “Propose Song”
Ballad group 4Men released the sweet music video for their latest song “Propose Song” through the official LOEN Entertainment YouTube channel. The song is from their mini album “Thank You” and it is said to be in a different style than their previous album. According to LOEN, “‘Propose song’ is a pop ballad love song that portrays… Continue reading 4Men Releases Romantic MV for “Propose Song”
[Soompi Shop] Autographed SHINee “Why So Serious?: The Misconception of Me” Special!
Hi Soompiers! Soompi Shop is thrilled to announce its newest special with one of the most popular groups in the K-Pop scene… SHINee! That’s right, this special will feature SHINee’s latest album “Why So Serious?: The Misconception of Me,” autographed by one of four members: Onew, Key, Minho, or Taemin. (Sadly, as all SHINee fans know, Jonghyun is currently… Continue reading [Soompi Shop] Autographed SHINee “Why So Serious?: The Misconception of Me” Special!
[Gallery] IU’s Baby Pictures
Recently IU’s baby pictures gained a lot of popularity after they appeared in the KBS 2TV weekend drama “You Are the Best Lee Soon Shin.” IU’s pictures showed up in an album and they used her actual baby pictures. In the drama IU plays the character “Lee Soon Shin.” The drama is a complex family… Continue reading [Gallery] IU’s Baby Pictures
KBS Music Bank 05.03.13 – Cho Yong Pil’s First Win with “Hello”
The winner of K! Chart this week was the cool Cho Yong Pil with his song “Hello” beating Roy Kim‘s “Bom Bom Bom.” Today’s comeback performances were by Secret with the cute “Only U” and “Yoohoo,” the cool girls of T-ARA with “Jeon Won Diary.” Other exciting performances today were by 4Minute, M.I.B, uBEAT, BTOB, C-Clown, Mega Yak, D-UNIT, Vanilla Acoustic, LYN & Baechigi, Younha, Pure, Kim Bo Kyung and many more!… Continue reading KBS Music Bank 05.03.13 – Cho Yong Pil’s First Win with “Hello”
[Soompi Shop] Autographed Jay Park “New Breed Live in Seoul” DVD Special!
Hi Soompiers! Soompi Shop is glad to announce its new special! This time, it’s Korean American hip-hop artist Jay Park who will sign for you copies of his latest DVD, “New Breed Live in Seoul.” This DVD set contains two DVDs and a 60-page photobook. The first DVD will relive Jay Park’s first solo tour Encore Concert… Continue reading [Soompi Shop] Autographed Jay Park “New Breed Live in Seoul” DVD Special!