Win Tickets to “Gaon Chart K-Pop Awards” on Soompi!

Hey Soompiers! For those who are in Korea, or will be arriving in the country within a few days, you’re just in luck! Soompi is giving away a pair of tickets to one lucky winner to be able to attend “Gaon Chart K-Pop Awards 2013.” This is the third year for the award ceremony and… Continue reading Win Tickets to “Gaon Chart K-Pop Awards” on Soompi!

2014 Girl Group Rankings: SISTAR Joins Girls’ Generation and 2NE1 at the Top

Media outlet Sports Chosun recently released its “2014 Girl Group Ranking” on February 4. This follows after their ranking lists in 2012 and 2013, and is a reflection of industry representatives’ views of where girl groups stand in the competitive music industry. The first tier is called the “Insurmountable Wall,” and consists of Girls’ Generation,… Continue reading 2014 Girl Group Rankings: SISTAR Joins Girls’ Generation and 2NE1 at the Top

I Heart It: K-Pop Instagrams (Jan. 26 – Feb. 1)

We’re back with another update of your favorite K-Pop stars and the moments they’ve chosen to share with fans on Instagram! This week was dedicated to wishing everyone a happy lunar new year, spending time with your loved ones, sharing memories from being on tour, thanking close friends and even your boss for an amazing… Continue reading I Heart It: K-Pop Instagrams (Jan. 26 – Feb. 1)

2NE1’s Minzy Says “Good Morning” with a Selca

Minzy, maknae of girl group 2NE1, presented her fans with an adorable selca with her morning greetings. On the morning of January 29, Minzy posted a photo of herself online with a short and sweet message, “Good morning.” In the photo, Minzy has her head turned to the side while glancing at the camera. Her… Continue reading 2NE1’s Minzy Says “Good Morning” with a Selca

2NE1’s “I Am the Best” Rises to the Top of the Charts After Their Appearance on “The Bachelor”

On January 27, 2NE1 appeared on ABC’s hit reality show “The Bachelor,” fostering a new interest in the girl group in the United States and Canada. The cast of “The Bachelor” visited YG Entertainment headquarters in South Korea. The show introduced YG to the cast as the place where “K-Pop in South Korea happens,” and… Continue reading 2NE1’s “I Am the Best” Rises to the Top of the Charts After Their Appearance on “The Bachelor”

Dara Shares a Cute Photo from the YG Cafeteria

2NE1’s Dara recently revealed a photo of herself standing in the cafeteria of the YG Entertainment building. On January 28, she posted on her Twitter, “Phew~ I arrived before the cafeteria closed. Today’s menu is bulgogi! Thank you for the meal. If you worked hard.. eat!” along with a photo of herself. In the picture, she… Continue reading Dara Shares a Cute Photo from the YG Cafeteria

Dara and Lee Hi Enjoy Big Bang’s Concert

YG entertainment artists sure know how to support each other. On January 25, 2NE1’s Sandara Park posted a photo on her Twitter that showed she had enjoyed Big Bang’s concert. The photo was posted with the message, “Watched Big Bang’s concert with Hi. Cool, cool, cool! Happy, happy, happy! Fun, fun, fun~ The performance this… Continue reading Dara and Lee Hi Enjoy Big Bang’s Concert

I Heart It: K-Pop Instagrams (Jan. 19 – 25)

Hey Soompiers! Here’s your weekly feed of the latest Instagram posts from your favorite K-Pop stars! In case you missed it, many stars return to Instagram starting with Girl’s Generation member Sunny, G-Dragon and Taeyang turned the streets of Paris into a site for photo shoots, Kang In catches Heechul gaming and teases him for being… Continue reading I Heart It: K-Pop Instagrams (Jan. 19 – 25)

2NE1 Prepares for a Cosmic Journey in New “All Or Nothing” Teaser

2NE1 raises the excitement for their upcoming world tour and album to new heights with another video teaser, titled “The Journey.” This new teaser shows the 2NE1 members preparing for a cosmic journey. CL starts the teaser with the words, “The time has come. It’s all or nothing,” as she releases dice with the numbers… Continue reading 2NE1 Prepares for a Cosmic Journey in New “All Or Nothing” Teaser

2NE1 Opens Up and Shares Deep Thoughts in Interview Clip for “AON” World Tour

After releasing a series of teaser images and a video clip of their upcoming world tour in Seoul called “All or Nothing,” the lovely ladies of 2NE1 put behind their fierce exteriors for a moment and brought out their inner thoughts and feelings for this newest interview clip. In the clip, CL, Minzy, Sandara Park… Continue reading 2NE1 Opens Up and Shares Deep Thoughts in Interview Clip for “AON” World Tour