Ten Outstanding K-Pop Vocal Featuring Performances

Sometimes a great K-pop song can be lifted even further when an artist reaches out to another for help. There have been so many great rap featuring spots that we will devote a whole article to that subject – coming soon to Soompi! But today it’s time to shine the spotlight on guest singers. So buckle… Continue reading Ten Outstanding K-Pop Vocal Featuring Performances

BIGBANG’s T.O.P and Zhang Ziyi Pose for a Snapshot During His U.S. Tour

The group BIGBANG and top Chinese star Zhang Ziyi meet. On October 7, YG Entertainment CEO Yang Hyun Suk posted a photo on his Instagram with a comment saying, “fromyg #BIGBANG #ZhangZiyi, #T.O.P #MADE #UStour #backstage.” T.O.P and Zhang Ziyi are smiling and making small hearts with their fingers while posing for a photo. It looks as though Zhang Ziyi paid… Continue reading BIGBANG’s T.O.P and Zhang Ziyi Pose for a Snapshot During His U.S. Tour

Yang Hyun Suk Expresses His Strong Affection for BIGBANG

During an interview conducted by Newsen on October 4, Yang Hyun Suk, CEO of YG Entertainment, expressed his strong affection for the popular boy group, BIGBANG. Yang Hyun Suk informed the public that BIGBANG’s contract with YG Entertainment will end next year. He stated that, “I have spent nine years of my life with BIGBANG and I… Continue reading Yang Hyun Suk Expresses His Strong Affection for BIGBANG

Weekly K-Pop Music Chart 2015 – October Week 1

Red Velvet’s “Dumb Dumb” repeats as No. 1 this week. This song won on “M!Countdown” again last week and was ranked among the top songs on all our chart sources. Even though the gap is a lot closer between “Dumb Dumb” and its challengers, it was able to hold on to the top spot. Congratulations… Continue reading Weekly K-Pop Music Chart 2015 – October Week 1

Woman Spotted With BIGBANG’s Seungri at Taiwanese Club Speaks Out

It was recently reported that BIGBANG‘s Seungri was spotted with a young woman at a club in Taiwan. That woman has spoken out, claiming that she was his interpreter. On October 3, a Taiwanese newspaper interviewed Maggie Mong, the woman who reportedly partied with Seungri. In response to the scandal, she said, “I worked as a simultaneous… Continue reading Woman Spotted With BIGBANG’s Seungri at Taiwanese Club Speaks Out

Hot or Not: G-Dragon’s Fashion Choices

We all know and adore the outrageously talented G-Dragon of BIGBANG. Apart from being an amazing rapper, singer, composer, and producer, he is also known as one of the biggest fashion icons in Korea. In recent years, his fame has spread far beyond the K-pop community and into the world of fashion designers and global trendsetters.… Continue reading Hot or Not: G-Dragon’s Fashion Choices

YG’s Yang Hyun Suk Addresses Rumors That He Favors iKON Over BIGBANG and WINNER

YG Entertainment‘s CEO Yang Hyun Suk addressed rumors that he favors rookie group iKON over the other groups in his agency. On October 3, Yang Hyun Suk met with local media Newsen after iKON’s debut concert, “SHOWTIME.” During the interview, Yang Hyuk Suk addressed the rumors, saying, “We just focus on what we are working… Continue reading YG’s Yang Hyun Suk Addresses Rumors That He Favors iKON Over BIGBANG and WINNER

BIGBANG’s T.O.P Gets an Eye Infection During “MADE” Tour in Las Vegas

BIGBANG‘s T.O.P updated his fans during his “MADE” world tour. On October 4, T.O.P posted a picture on his Instagram with the caption, “LasVegas -> LosAngeles. For today’s LA performance, I have a stye on my eye, this is a big problem….. I’m sorry.” In the photo, T.O.P is as handsome as ever as he… Continue reading BIGBANG’s T.O.P Gets an Eye Infection During “MADE” Tour in Las Vegas

YG’s Yang Hyun Suk Says iKON Reminds Him of BIGBANG

YG Entertainment‘s CEO Yang Hyun Suk relayed his thoughts on iKON‘s debut. On October 3, iKON held its debut concert “SHOWTIME” and a press conference. During the press conference, Yang Hyun Suk said, “I made BIGBANG nine years ago and [iKON] reminds me of them. As I was watching the concert, I felt like a… Continue reading YG’s Yang Hyun Suk Says iKON Reminds Him of BIGBANG

7 K-Pop Reunions That Made Us Cry Too

With the K-Pop world abuzz this week with DBSK’s Yunho and JYJ’s Jaejoong publicly meeting at the 13th Ground Forces Festival, many fans have expressed their happiness at seeing two former group mates interacting. Video: Yunho and Jaejoong together in a tent at the festival. This is not the first time that a meeting between former… Continue reading 7 K-Pop Reunions That Made Us Cry Too