Rookie girl group April has now decided upon a name for their official fan club! On February 12, DSP Media announced on April’s website that the group’s fan club will be called “Fineapple.” In a cute graphic, the agency explains that “Fineapple” is a combination of “Fine” (which they say means “good”) plus “Apple,” which they state… Continue reading April Announces Official Fan Club Name
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[Video] 53 K-Pop Girl Groups That Made Their Debut in 2015
While there are already so many active K-Pop groups, many companies still continue to debut new groups at an ridiculous pace. Just like last year, there were slightly more girl groups than boy groups that made their debut. This also gives us a total of nearly 100 new groups again. The girl group standouts from this… Continue reading [Video] 53 K-Pop Girl Groups That Made Their Debut in 2015
This Week in K-Pop MV Releases – January Week 2
Music video releases this week seem to have a reoccurring theme of couples. Suzy and Baekhyun‘s special duet track “Dream” is likely to be a favorite among many due to their star power and mixing of JYP and SM artists. We get to see the ever popular Monday Couple in Gary‘s music video for “Lonely Night,”… Continue reading This Week in K-Pop MV Releases – January Week 2
Korean Students Choose Which Idols They Want as Their Classmates
School uniform company elite polled a total of 388 elementary, middle, and high school students; asking them which idol they would like to have as their classmate. Students were able to vote for two weeks on the company’s official SNS page starting from December 15. The company released the results today, and some groups have… Continue reading Korean Students Choose Which Idols They Want as Their Classmates
10 of K-Pop’s Best Idol-Animal Moments From 2015
Lions, tigers, and bears — oh, K-pop! Our favorite people have had a busy year. K-pop comes in all different flavors, and we love when they mix things up. In this case — animals! Here are some of our favorite moments of the year: BTS’s V and Soonshim Play It may be common to call dogs… Continue reading 10 of K-Pop’s Best Idol-Animal Moments From 2015
Exclusive: April Plays K-pop “Heads Up” and Wishes You a Merry Christmas
When the Soompi team first learned that we would be interviewing April, we asked if they would be willing to play a fun game to test their knowledge of famous K-pop dance moves. Surprisingly (for a rookie group!), they were totally up for it. And they killed it – well, perhaps not all the dances,… Continue reading Exclusive: April Plays K-pop “Heads Up” and Wishes You a Merry Christmas
10 Things That Need to Happen in K-Pop in 2016
Now we are all but done with 2015, it’s time to start looking forward to what the year ahead in K-pop might have in store for us. What will be hot in the New Year and what will drop out of style? What needs to change and what needs to stay just as it is? Join… Continue reading 10 Things That Need to Happen in K-Pop in 2016
April Celebrates the Holiday Season With Release of Special Winter Album, “Snowman”
April‘s special winter album, titled “Snowman,” is out today, as well as the music video for the title track of the same name. “Snowman” is said to be album that will bring warmth and happiness when listened to, exactly what you need for the cold winter season. The title track is produced by the Monotree… Continue reading April Celebrates the Holiday Season With Release of Special Winter Album, “Snowman”
Watch: “Music Core” 12.19.15: EXO, BTS, B.A.P, and More!
Today’s performers are EXO, BTS, B.A.P, 9MUSES, Lovelyz, UP10TION, Rania, April, Madtown, Tahiti, Laboum, Snuper, WANNA.B, M.A.P6, Lush, LU:KUS, K-MUCH, Park Si Hwang, and Lee Ye Joon. ♬ Hot ♡ 3 – EXO 『Unfair』 – BTS 『RUN』 – B.A.P 『Be Happy』 ♬ Heart ♡ Attack – 9MUSES 『Sleepless Night』 – Lovelyz 『For you』 – UP10TION… Continue reading Watch: “Music Core” 12.19.15: EXO, BTS, B.A.P, and More!
PSY Wins on M!Countdown With “Daddy”
After a five week hiatus M!Countdown is finally back on the air. PSY’s “Daddy” came out on top this week, beating out EXO’s “Sing For You.” (Both were not present at the show.) Congratulations to PSY! Today, we were also introduced to the contestants of upcoming talent survival show “Produce 101.” It will begin airing… Continue reading PSY Wins on M!Countdown With “Daddy”