Park Jin Young Ranks No.1 For Revenues Earned from Music Copyright for Three Years Straight

Singer and producer, Park Jin Young was named the composer with the most revenue from music copyright for three consecutive years. On April 8, the Korean Music Copyright Association released a report, “2013 Composer Revenue Aggregate,” Park Jin Young was reported to have received the most revenues from his music copyright. He has received this… Continue reading Park Jin Young Ranks No.1 For Revenues Earned from Music Copyright for Three Years Straight

“Section TV” Reveals Nichkhun and Tiffany’s Favorite Restaurant

Following the confirmation of idol couple Nichkhun of 2PM and Tiffany of Girls’ Generation, “Section TV” has helped ease the curiosity of the fans on where the two idols meet.  In the “Section TV” episode aired on the afternoon of April 6, the entertainment news crew went on the restaurant where Nichkhun and Tiffany are… Continue reading “Section TV” Reveals Nichkhun and Tiffany’s Favorite Restaurant

2PM’s Nichkhun and Girl’s Generation’s Tiffany Confirmed to Be Dating

Tiffany is the next Girls’ Generation member to be caught up in a dating scandal, and its with 2PM member Nichkhun. Sports Seoul reported the news and photos of Nichkhun and Tiffany on a date. According to the report, the two were originally friends for many years, as they were idols who lived in the… Continue reading 2PM’s Nichkhun and Girl’s Generation’s Tiffany Confirmed to Be Dating

4Minute Wins #1 on Spring Special of M!Countdown + Performances by Crayon Pop, 2PM, MBLAQ, Girl’s Day and More!

This week’s M! Countdown is the Spring Special edition, which was held at the Yokohama Arena in Japan! On this episode, 4Minute went up against Lim Chang Jung and eventually took home the #1 trophy with “Whatcha Doin’ Today?“! Congratulations to the girls! Crayon Pop, M.I.B and LEDApple held comeback stages for their songs “Uh-ee,” “CHISA’BOUNCE”… Continue reading 4Minute Wins #1 on Spring Special of M!Countdown + Performances by Crayon Pop, 2PM, MBLAQ, Girl’s Day and More!

He Said/She Said: Is There a Double Standard for Sexiness in K-Pop?

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?

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”

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