He Said – She Said is a special Soompi editorial that gives male and female perspectives on current topics and trends of the Korean entertainment world. For our first “He Said She Said” column last February, we discussed the recent trend of hyper-sexualized girl group concepts. As Soompiers offered their own opinion on whether these… Continue reading He Said/She Said: Is There a Double Standard for Sexiness in K-Pop?
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April Will Be the Battle of Boy Groups as EXO, Infinite, Beast, and 2PM Plan on Comebacks
If March was the battle of girl groups, April will be the battle of boy groups as EXO, Infinite, Beast, 2PM all plan to make their comeback in the same month. 12 member boy group, EXO will be making their comeback in mid April as it was announced that the group would be holding their showcase on… Continue reading April Will Be the Battle of Boy Groups as EXO, Infinite, Beast, and 2PM Plan on Comebacks
2PM’s Taecyeon Displays Charisma as Tough Bodyguard on “Wonderful Days”
Ok Taecyeon is wowing the audience of the top rated drama “Wonderful Days” with his exceptional acting performance as the tough bodyguard Kang Dong Hee. On the 11th episode of the drama that aired on March 29, Kang Dong Hee stood in front Oh Seung Hoon(Park Joo Hyung), protecting him from his angry father Oh Chi Soo(Go… Continue reading 2PM’s Taecyeon Displays Charisma as Tough Bodyguard on “Wonderful Days”
Nichkhun, Chansung and Fei to Appear on Chinese Reality Show “If You Love”
2PM‘s Nichkhun and Chansung along with Miss A‘s Fei are set to appear on a new Chinese reality love show titled “If You Love.” The three stars departed to the beautiful city of Sanya on Hainan island on March 26 to film for the show. They will be interacting with other international stars such as Chinese… Continue reading Nichkhun, Chansung and Fei to Appear on Chinese Reality Show “If You Love”
2PM Successfully Finishes Japan Arena Tour
2PM successfully concluded its 2014 Japan Arena Tour. The group began their tour in January in Nagoya visiting five different cities attracting 150,000 fans and ended their tour with its last show held on March 25 and 26 at the Tokyo Yoyogi National Gymnasium. The members of 2PM appeared on a circular stage set in… Continue reading 2PM Successfully Finishes Japan Arena Tour
Tickets for the Free LA K-Pop Festival Available Online this Saturday
With the LA K-Pop Festival a little more than two weeks away, it has been revealed that tickets will be distributed through Ticketmaster this Saturday at 10am PST on a first come, first serve basis (limit: 2 per person). While the concert is free, a small service fee for Ticketmaster is added. Physical Ticket Distribution… Continue reading Tickets for the Free LA K-Pop Festival Available Online this Saturday
2PM’s Wooyoung Addresses Rumors That He Requested Park Se Young as His “WGM” Partner
2PM member Wooyoung recently opened up about rumors circulating that he had specifically asked for Park Se Young to be his partner. On March 26, Wooyoung and Park Se Young appeared as guests along with Nam Goong Min, Hong Jin Young, and Jung Joon Young on a special episode of “Radio Star.” On that day the… Continue reading 2PM’s Wooyoung Addresses Rumors That He Requested Park Se Young as His “WGM” Partner
2PM’s Junho Surprises Concert Goers with Second Solo Japanese Tour Announcement
2PM‘s Junho surprised fans during a concert in Tokyo on March 24 with the announcement of his second solo Japanese tour. The tour is set to begin in July, and he will visit five cities. The solo tour will begin with a two day concert on July 3-4 in the city of Sapparo. He will… Continue reading 2PM’s Junho Surprises Concert Goers with Second Solo Japanese Tour Announcement
Wooyoung Confirms 2PM Group Comeback in April
2PM will be coming back in April! The hints were there. It was reported in February that 2PM were coming back in April, which JYP Entertainment denied. The boys also experienced a fire accident on the set of their music video in mid-March. Now, 2PM member Wooyoung has come forward to confirm the comeback via… Continue reading Wooyoung Confirms 2PM Group Comeback in April
I Heart It: K-Pop Instagrams (Mar. 16 – 22)
We’re back with more Instagram posts from your favorite K-Pop stars! Guess which K-Pop celebrity started promoting their first drama, “Angel Eyes“? Challenged a band member to a battle of live-action “Street Fighter”? Gave an interview for their newest single, “Ride Me“? Took the best selca? Traveled with their group to Vietnam? China? Flip through… Continue reading I Heart It: K-Pop Instagrams (Mar. 16 – 22)