The 26th Golden Disk Awards Announces Its Nominees

The 26th Golden Disk Awards has recently released its list of nominees for the album, digital album and most popular artist categories. The Golden Disk Awards are compiled from the sales performance and ratings of the judges in each of the categories. Nominees are culled from releases made from January 1 to November 30, 2011.

2NE1, Nichkhun, Tiffany, and More Pose for the "Letters to Angels" Domestic Adoption Campaign

Photographer Cho Sei Hon continues in his annual “Letters to Angels” campaign. Now on its ninth year, the yearly charity enlists celebrities to pose with orphans, who the photographer calls “angels,” for an exhibit that promotes domestic adoption. This year’s roster includes 2NE1, 2PM’s Nichkhun, BEAST’s Doojun, Yoseob and Dongwoon, CN Blue, Choi Ji Woo, Park Shi Hoo, Kim Hye Soo, Lee Min Ho and SNSD’s Tiffany.

Airport Fashion: Stars Leave for 2011 MAMA

Loads of stars have been seen leaving to Singapore for the 2011 MAMA (Mnet Asian Music Awards) on November 28 at the Incheon Airport. As usual, the stars presented themselves in their best or favorite airport fashions. Top idol groups such as A Pink and BEAST as well as top Hallyu stars like

4minute’s HyunA and BEAST’s Jang Hyun Seung’s Project Unit Trouble Maker Releases Teaser Photo

The teaser photo of Trouble Maker, the project unit duo of 4minute’s HyunA and BEAST’s Hyun Seung, was released on November 25. The teaser shows sequence movements of each member, leaving a dynamic impression on the fans. Their dark outfit and white background give a charismatic feel to it.

BEAST Expresses More Thoughts on Winning Melon Music Awards

For the “2011 Melon Music Awards,” BEAST won the “Artist Award” for the single “On a Rainy Day.” IUreceived the “Best Song Award,” 2NE1 won the “Album Award,” and Super Junior won the “Netizen Popularity Award.” BEAST’s members expressed their thoughts on wining which they couldn’t say during their official acceptance speech.

BEAST, 2NE1, and IU Lead 2011 Melon Music Awards [Video Included]

On November 24, the “2011 Melon Music Awards (MMA)” was held at the Seoul Olympic Park Stadium with some of the biggest K-Pop stars attending the event. Hosted by Super Junior’s Lee Teuk, Park Shin Hye, and BEAST’s Yoon Doo Joon, the third MMA was another show packed with stunning performances and surprise picks.

Pictures and Performances from the 2011 Korean Popular Culture and Arts Award

In one of the most interesting award speeches of the day, Park Jin Young said, "Culture is different from cars; simply large quantities of exportation is not good enough. The results won’t be good if we simply eport our culture without understanding it. Culture isn’t a one-sided advancement; it is exchange. Koreans should also enjoy other cultures."

[Exclusive] Cube Entertainment Free Ticket and Signed CD Giveaway Contest

Soompi has joined hands with Cube Entertainment to give Soompiers yet another awesome giveaway! To celebrate Cube Entertainment’s monumental first concerts in the UK and Brazil next month, Soompi and Cube Entertainment are giving away 15 pairs of concert tickets for the “United Cube in London” and “United Cube in Brazil” (5 pairs for London on 12/5; 5 pairs for London on 12/6; 5 pairs for Sao Paulo on 12/13).

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