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

B1A4’s Sandeul, Kim Yoo Jung, and Others Join New Variety Show “Seven Tasters”

Sandeul of idol group B1A4, actress Kim Yoo Jung, TV personality Seo Kyung Suk, and other celebrities have joined MBC’s upcoming variety show “Seven Tasters.” The program is currently filming its first episode in China. A representative of MBC revealed to news outlet MyDaily on April 24, “Sandeul, Kim Yoo Jung, Seo Kyung Suk, singer… Continue reading B1A4’s Sandeul, Kim Yoo Jung, and Others Join New Variety Show “Seven Tasters”

[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!

I Heart It: K-Pop Instagrams (Apr. 13 – Apr. 19)

 Welcome back Soompiers to another week of snapshots from your favorite stars! Can you guess whose outfit was inspired by T.O.P’s “Doomdada” music video concept? Which celebrity went to Santa Monica? Thanked fans for treating staff with snacks? Took a photo with Michael Jackson‘s Hollywood star?  Flip through the gallery to find out!

I Heart It: K-Pop Instagrams (Apr. 6 – Apr. 12)

Welcome back Soompiers to another round of Instagram posts shared by your favorite stars! Guess who arrived in Los Angeles for their performance at the LA K-Pop Festival? Went to six flags to catch a roller coaster or two? Gave their autographed CD to GOT7 members Mark and Jackson? Wore matching Mickey mouse shirts? Flip… Continue reading I Heart It: K-Pop Instagrams (Apr. 6 – Apr. 12)

B1A4 Models Spring Fashion Trends for High Cut

B1A4 was recently featured in a pictorial for star style magazine, High Cut! High Cut released photos from the pictorial on April 3. The boys were dressed up in colorful t-shirts and matching casual sneakers. The theme for the pictorial appeared to be “The Cool Kids” dressed in K-Swiss t-shirts and sneakers.  In the interview… Continue reading B1A4 Models Spring Fashion Trends for High Cut

I Heart It: K-Pop Instagrams (Mar. 30 – Apr. 5)

Welcome back Soompiers, to another week of snapshots capturing the daily activities of various stars! Guess who shook hands with an m&m dispenser? Created their own version of the “Harlem Shake” using their own title track? Went on a fishing trip? Snuggled under a blanket with a fellow band member while watching TV on a… Continue reading I Heart It: K-Pop Instagrams (Mar. 30 – Apr. 5)

Fans Choose Which Male Idol Groups Are the Most Likely to Still be Together in 10 Years

An online community portal site, DC Inside (dcinside.com), conducted a survey from March 18 to March 25 asking, “Which male idol group do you think is most likely to be together and actively promoting in the next 10 years?” The results showed JYJ in the No. 1 spot with 40.1% of the votes (1,215 votes… Continue reading Fans Choose Which Male Idol Groups Are the Most Likely to Still be Together in 10 Years

B1A4’s CNU Opens Up about Father’s Drinking Problem, “It Was Hard to Forgive”

B1A4‘ CNU recently opened up about his father’s drinking problem revealing that it was hard to forgive his father. His emotional story was told on a recent episode of KBS2’s variety show “Million Seller.“ On the show, CNU said, “My father drank a lot of alcohol. Due to that, it was hard for my sister… Continue reading B1A4’s CNU Opens Up about Father’s Drinking Problem, “It Was Hard to Forgive”

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