I Heart It: K-Pop Instagrams (May 11 – 17)

Happy Friday, Soompiers! Check out the latest Instagram posts from your favorite K-Pop stars! Flip through the gallery to see who recently landed a radio DJ gig, started reviewing the script for “Priscilla,” celebrated their birthday this past week with a cake from Lee Da Hae, held a Live Twitter Q&A session and more!

2AM’s Changmin and Jinwoon Show Support for Seulong Through Song in “Hotel King” OST

2AM‘s Changmin and Jinwoon lend their voices in the official soundtrack of the MBC weekend drama “Hotel King” with the song, “Saying I Love You.” The ballad complemented the scene in “Hotel King” where Cha Jae Wan (Lee Dong Wook), who in order to protect the hotel, conceals his feelings for Ah Mo Nae (Lee… Continue reading 2AM’s Changmin and Jinwoon Show Support for Seulong Through Song in “Hotel King” OST

Some Top Stars Withdraw Their Appeal in Publicity Rights Lawsuit

In the so-called “Publicity Rights” lawsuit, some of the famous celebrities that lost the case decided to withdraw their appeal. According to legal circles on May 5, among the 20 people involved in the case including TVXQ, 2AM, 2PM, Wonder Girls and more, some groups have submitted an appeal withdrawal document to a high court on April 22. A law… Continue reading Some Top Stars Withdraw Their Appeal in Publicity Rights Lawsuit

Singers and Audience Pay Their Respects to Victims of the Sewol Ferry Incident During KMF

On May 2, a taxi driver, who immigrated to Los Angeles about ten years ago, described the recent atmosphere of the Korean-American community in one sentence. As the citizens in Korea stopped working due to the grief they felt regarding the Sewol ferry incident, it was the same overseas. Without losing hope, they listen to… Continue reading Singers and Audience Pay Their Respects to Victims of the Sewol Ferry Incident During KMF

K-Pop Idol Group Infographic 2014

It has been more than two years since the first K-Pop Idol Group Infographic. Instead of continuing to name all the groups that have made their debut, this time we focus on the top 25 boy groups and top 25 girl groups. All information used features the members from within these 50 groups and was… Continue reading K-Pop Idol Group Infographic 2014

2AM’s Jo Kwon Deeply Saddened for Sewol Ferry Victims After Visiting Memorial Site

Jo Kwon of 2AM expressed his heavy heart after visiting the memorial site for the victims of the Sewol Ferry tragedy. “My footsteps were heavy going to the memorial site but I can’t help it that my footsteps were heavier when I was leaving. I will go back to everyday life with a heart to… Continue reading 2AM’s Jo Kwon Deeply Saddened for Sewol Ferry Victims After Visiting Memorial Site

[Soompi Shop] Autographed CD Charity Sale for Sewol Ferry Relief Effort

Dear Soompiers, Many who have tuned into Korean entertainment the past week know about the devastating tragedy that took place on Wednesday, April 16. Many high school students were on board looking forward to their fun four day holiday in Jeju Island, but never made it when the Sewol ferry capsized at Jindo Island. The… Continue reading [Soompi Shop] Autographed CD Charity Sale for Sewol Ferry Relief Effort

2AM’s Jo Kwon Asks Fans to Pray for Sewol Ferry Victims and Families

Male group 2AM recently held a concert in Japan and asked concertgoers to pray for the victims and family members of the Sewol ferry tragedy.  On April 23, 2AM performed at the “LIVE ARCH vol.10” event held at the Tokyo Dome city hall. On the day of their performance, 2AM members were dressed in black… Continue reading 2AM’s Jo Kwon Asks Fans to Pray for Sewol Ferry Victims and Families

K-Pop Idols Participate in the Yellow Ribbon Campaign for the Sewol Ferry Disaster Victims

The past week has been a time of trial for Korea as the tragic Sewol ferry accident has shaken the country with hope, sorrow, and anger. Amid these times of hardships, celebrities have been taking part in the Yellow Ribbon Campaign by setting their sns profile images as or posting an image of a yellow… Continue reading K-Pop Idols Participate in the Yellow Ribbon Campaign for the Sewol Ferry Disaster Victims

[Exclusive] Win Free Tickets to See EXO-M, 2AM, Crayon Pop and More Live at 12th Korea Times Music Festival in LA!

Soompiers, you’re in luck! Kdrama.com has teamed up with Soompi to give away free tickets to the 12th Korea Times Music Festival, a rock fest taking place at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles on May 3 featuring EXO-M, 2AM, Crayon Pop, Dal Shabet, B1A4, and more! Here’s what we’re giving away: 1 Pair Pool Tickets… Continue reading [Exclusive] Win Free Tickets to See EXO-M, 2AM, Crayon Pop and More Live at 12th Korea Times Music Festival in LA!