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10 Fan Songs That Will Tug at Your Heartstrings
K-pop artists are always full of love and thanks towards their fans, which give them support no matter what. Because of that, many artists have created special fan songs that the artists pour their feelings appreciation into. Here’s a small selection of some well-known songs, guaranteed to give you the feels. 1. g.o.d – “Sky Blue Promise” g.o.d released… Continue reading 10 Fan Songs That Will Tug at Your Heartstrings
Seouling: Chilling at Cube Entertainment’s Cube Cafe
Seouling is a new series from Soompi featuring photo tours, thoughts, and reviews of places in Seoul. By giving a firsthand view into the streets of Korea, Seouling hopes to transport Soompiers to the hub of Korean entertainment. See also: Seouling: Cozying Up at Kyuhyun’s Cafe Mom House I was a little surprised by how close Cube Entertainment was… Continue reading Seouling: Chilling at Cube Entertainment’s Cube Cafe
9 Times K-Pop Idols Made a Fan’s Dream Come True
Most K-pop fans can only dream of being close enough to speak with or touch their favorite idols. These lucky fans had a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to not only meet K-pop stars, but interact with them in an unforgettable way. The idols below showed their love for fans by personally connecting with them and making their K-pop dreams become reality.… Continue reading 9 Times K-Pop Idols Made a Fan’s Dream Come True
Soompi Says: Korean vs. American K-Pop Concerts Pt. 3
We’re back for the final part of our series, this time to talk about the good stuff: the actual concert day itself. We went through logistics in part one, and we’ve gone through the pain of ticketing in part two, and now we have a golden ticket to a good time. You’d think that a… Continue reading Soompi Says: Korean vs. American K-Pop Concerts Pt. 3
BEAST Has “The Last Word” as New Single Tops Oricon Charts
Idol group BEAST proves their continuing popularity in Japan by reaching No. 1 on the Oricon Singles Chart, according to their agency Cube Entertainment on November 29. Their new Japanese single, “Saigo no Hitokoto (The Last Word),” was released on November 27. In the first day, it recorded 35,000 sales and topped the Oricon Daily… Continue reading BEAST Has “The Last Word” as New Single Tops Oricon Charts
“Splash Splash LOVE” Teases Fans With Cute Behind-the-Scenes Stills
MBC‘s upcoming short drama “Splash Splash LOVE” has released some behind-the-scenes stills for its patient fans! In the photos, Kim Seul Gi is seen wearing a blue hoodie and is completely cornered by Joseon soldiers. She also seems to have a very confident and bright personality. There’s also a photo of the actress and BEAST‘s… Continue reading “Splash Splash LOVE” Teases Fans With Cute Behind-the-Scenes Stills
Noel and Yong Junhyung’s Collaboration Song Claims Top Spots on Music Charts
Group Noel and Yong Junhyung‘s collaboration is a major hit! On November 26, Noel’s new single “In The End” was released. Soon after, this song rose to first place on Mnet, second place on Olleh Music, seventh place on Melon, tenth place on Genie, and eleventh on Bugs. “In The End” is produced and written… Continue reading Noel and Yong Junhyung’s Collaboration Song Claims Top Spots on Music Charts
Yong Junhyung’s Future Goals and Thoughts on BEAST’s Longevity
BEAST member Yong Junhyung recently sat down for an article with The Star, where he spoke on a variety of topics from his time on “Law of the Jungle” to his thoughts on being a “producing idol.” In particular, The Star asked him if there were any secrets towards BEAST, who debuted six years ago,… Continue reading Yong Junhyung’s Future Goals and Thoughts on BEAST’s Longevity
BEAST’s Doojoon Goes Commando on “Law of the Jungle”
On the November 20 episode of SBS‘s “Law of the Jungle,” BEAST member Doojoon causes an uproar by admitting to going commando. He appears with fellow member Junhyung and Jung Joon Young, and the three of them continue to get drenched by rain that comes and goes. Doojoon mentions that it should be fine as… Continue reading BEAST’s Doojoon Goes Commando on “Law of the Jungle”