On the August 10 broadcast of MBC’s entertainment news program “Section TV,” a group of reporters gathered around to talk about past photos of various stars—from idols to actors—before and after their incredible weight loss that completely transformed their looks. Out of all the stars who were discussed during this segment, it was agreed upon… Continue reading Stars Before and After Weight Loss: BIGBANG’s T.O.P, EXO’s Xiumin, Actors Jung Kyung Ho, Kang So Ra, and More
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I Heart It: K-pop Instagram (August 3 – August 9)
Welcome back, Soompiers to another week full of adorable K-Pop Instagram posts to kickstart your weekend! This week’s edition features a lot of cute selcas and some group photos of your favorite artists with their friends. Flip through the gallery to find out what your favorite K-Pop stars were up to this past week!
Hurray Hurray for K-Pop Song Titles So Nice They Named Them Twice
As any budding songwriter would agree, coming up with good title for your latest hit is not an easy task. And in the world of K-pop, sometimes just saying something once just won’t do. So, every now and then, like the girls of Ladies’ Code, with their latest release, “Kiss Kiss,” people feel the need… Continue reading Hurray Hurray for K-Pop Song Titles So Nice They Named Them Twice
T.O.P Says BIGBANG Doesn’t Share Money with Each Other
T.O.P of popular boy group BIGBANG revealed that the members of BIGBANG never lend each other money. T.O.P was present to answer various questions during the press conference for his upcoming film “Tazza: Hand of God” which was held on August 5. When the cast was asked if they have at least two friends who would be willing… Continue reading T.O.P Says BIGBANG Doesn’t Share Money with Each Other
BIGBANG’s G-Dragon Involved in Minor Car Accident Yesterday, Taeyang Was Not Present
It has been reported that BIGBANG member G-Dragon was involved in a minor car accident yesterday. On August 3, a representative of BIGBANG’s agency, YG Entertainment, told Newsen, “G-Dragon got into a car accident on the central inland highway on August 2 around 6:30 PM (KST). It was a chain collision of seven vehicles.” The… Continue reading BIGBANG’s G-Dragon Involved in Minor Car Accident Yesterday, Taeyang Was Not Present
What’s in a Name? Discover the Real Names of Your Favorite K-Pop Group Idols
K-pop idols have some of the most colorful names in music, and it will come as no surprise to many to hear that quite a few of our favorite stars do not actually go by the monikers they were born with. Many K-pop fans with an eye for trivia know facts like Rain’s real name… Continue reading What’s in a Name? Discover the Real Names of Your Favorite K-Pop Group Idols
Taeyang’s “Eyes, Nose, Lips” Tops Karaoke Rankings for Four Weeks Straight
Taeyang‘s latest hit “Eyes, Nose, Lips” has dominated the domestic karaoke (noraebang) rankings for the month of July. According to the weekly karaoke charts compiled by Gaon, Taeyang topped the charts for the last week of July. After debuting on the list on June 29, the song has proven its appeal by maintaining its top… Continue reading Taeyang’s “Eyes, Nose, Lips” Tops Karaoke Rankings for Four Weeks Straight
Daesung Wraps Up Japan Arena Tour With a Total of 17,000 Fans
BIGBANG‘s Daesung has wrapped up his solo arena tour in Japan. His concert series “D-LITE DLive 2014 in Japan-D’solve [sic]” began in Yokohama on June 11 and had its last show in Osaka July 27. In total, Daesung held 15 shows in eight cities, meeting over 17,000 fans through the concerts. Last year, for his… Continue reading Daesung Wraps Up Japan Arena Tour With a Total of 17,000 Fans
BIGBANG Is First Foreign Artist to Hold 5 Dome Concerts in Japan for 2 Consecutive Years
BIGBANG continuously proves their popularity in Japan and becomes the first foreign artist to hold five dome concerts for two consecutive years. After embarking on their first dome tour wherein BIGBANG performed in six of Japan’s domes including Seibu Dome, Kyocera Dome, Yahoo! Fukuoka Dome, Nagoya Dome, Tokyo Dome, and Sapporo Dome for “BIGBANG Japan… Continue reading BIGBANG Is First Foreign Artist to Hold 5 Dome Concerts in Japan for 2 Consecutive Years
I Heart It: K-Pop Instagrams (July 20 – 26)
….and we’re back! Hello Soompiers! Did you miss I Heart It: K-Pop Instagrams? We’re back to giving you another run through of the adorable Instagram posts made by your beloved K-pop artists throughout the week! Are you ready? Flip through the gallery to find out what your favorite K-Pop stars were up to this past… Continue reading I Heart It: K-Pop Instagrams (July 20 – 26)