Over the last few years, we’ve seen a huge spike in the number of subunit idol groups. The strategy is simple – you put together some of your group members in a smaller unit, give them a new name, and promote as a separate group.
Tag: BEAST
BEAST’s Hyunseung to Make Musical Debut in "Mozart!"
BEAST’s Hyunseung is ready to shine on the musical stage! It has been announced that the idol will be taking on his first musical role in the musical “Mozart!”
Kara’s Han Seung Yeon Shows Off Her Presents
Kara’s Han Seung Yeon proudly presented a picture of her showing off her beautiful gifts from her lovely fans.
On May 3, the young singer twittered the following with the picture, “Woah woah what lovely gifts. I want to thank you for the support you have been giving us for the past five years. Our beautiful trendsetters fighting!”
BEAST’s Son Dongwoon Releases Solo Song
BEAST’s youngest member Son Dong Woon released his first solo project, a track called “In the Cloud.” The song was released on April 24 through online music sites. “In the Cloud” is a medium-tempo ballad speaking of a man in love. The track is a creation of composer and songwriter Shinsadong Tiger, and will be one of the songs in his project album “Another Half.”
[Soompi Focus] Fan Clubs around the World: Part 1
With the growing success of K-Pop around the world, numerous fan clubs have been founded on each continent. Thanks to the large mobilization of fans, various events have been organized. Check out this first episode highlighting the amazing projects prepared by four fan clubs in Asia, South America and Europe!
Introducing Soompi Shop!
Over the years, our members have asked us about the possibility of opening a store that offers Korean entertainment merchandise, Asian fashion and beauty products, and the occasional Soompi-branded item. We’re excited to announce that it’s finally happening! Soompi Shop is officially launching on Friday, April 20, at 11 AM KST (Thursday, April 19, 9 PM US EST). Each week, we’ll post a limited-offer item which we think will appeal to you. Our first product will be an exclusive MBLAQ DVD package! It will include MBLAQ’s "Men in MBLAQ" DVD, photobook, and rare behind-the-scenes postcards. Shipping is free and only 130 units are available, so be sure to reserve your copy when Soompi Shop opens on April 20!
Kim Hyun Joong to Talk about His Depression
Kim Hyun Joong will update his Korean fans about his recent activities and whereabout on upcoming episode of MBC special "K-Pop Star Bewitches the World – Lucky Guy Kim Hyun Joong." This program documents Kim Hyun Joong’s overseas activities, album preparation, and concert practices and his earnest feelings and opinions. Since he has not made on-screen appearance in Korea for a while, this will quench the thirst of his fans.
Grand Opening of Cube Studio
On April 10, Cube Entertainment artists, 4Minute, BEAST, G.NA and BtoB gathered together for the grand opening of Cube Studio. This is Cube Entertainment’s first studio solely dedicated to the training and growth of its artists.
SHINee’s Key Snaps Photo with “91-Line” Idol Stars
On April 8, SHINee’s Key posted a group photo with his fellow “91-line” idol stars on SHINee’s official me2day page. With the caption that read, “The ’91-Line’ got together for the first time in a while in Thailand! I guess a few people are missing,” Key shared a photo taken with Kara’s Nicole, SISTAR’s Soyu, Infinite’s Nam Woo Hyun, BEAST’s Son Dong Woon, and FT Island’s Lee Jae Jin.
Yang Yoseob and Eunji Perform Special Stage for “Love Day” on Music Core
BEAST’s Yoseob and A Pink’s Eunji had a special performance of their duet song “Love Day” on Music Core today.