K-pop is an age-inclusive experience. You could be a high schooler that’s crazy for NCT; a successful manager with a weakness for GOT7; or just everyone’s favorite neighborhood crazy cat lady, who just happens to own every single SHINee release in history. It doesn’t matter where you’re from or how old you are – we’re all… Continue reading QUIZ: Can We Guess Your Age Based On Your Taste In K-Pop?
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Idols Who Enjoy Unusual Hobbies
Everyone needs a way to unwind—with the grueling hours and exhausting schedule that idols face day in and day out, many of them choose to take up a hobby to help them relax and de-stress. Although lots of idols talk about gaming, watching movies and dramas, and hanging out with their friends in their spare… Continue reading Idols Who Enjoy Unusual Hobbies
Wanna One Guards Top Spot With “Boomerang”; Soompi’s K-Pop Music Chart 2018, April Week 2
Wanna One’s “BOOMERANG” remains on top of our chart for the second straight week! This song won again on the same four music shows as last week: “Music Bank,” “Music Core,” “M! Countdown,” and “Show Champion.” “BOOMERANG” also topped our Soompi Airplay this week. Congratulations again to Wanna One! Moving back up three spots to… Continue reading Wanna One Guards Top Spot With “Boomerang”; Soompi’s K-Pop Music Chart 2018, April Week 2
Cast And PD Kim Tae Ho Pick Their Most Memorable “Infinite Challenge” Music Festival Songs
The cast of “Infinite Challenge” chose which songs from their music festivals are most memorable to them. On April 14, the second episode of “Infinite Challenge, 13 Years of Saturdays” aired. The special series looks back on the best of the show’s 13-year history, and the second part highlighted the show between 2008 and 2012, what… Continue reading Cast And PD Kim Tae Ho Pick Their Most Memorable “Infinite Challenge” Music Festival Songs
April Brand Reputation Rankings For Individual Boy Group Members Revealed
The Korean Business Research Institute has published April’s results for brand reputation rankings among individual boy group members! The Institute analyzed 175,398,816 sources of data on 395 boy group members from March 12 to April 13 in the categories of participation, media coverage, communication, and community awareness. Seven members of Wanna One made it to… Continue reading April Brand Reputation Rankings For Individual Boy Group Members Revealed
9 Times Idols Melted Our Hearts With Their Thoughtfulness
Idols’ genuine thoughtfulness can be witnessed on several occasions through interactions with their fellow members, fandoms, or staff, as well as in random situations. Some of these moments are caught on camera when they’re at concerts, fansigns, or even at the airport. To highlight these sweet interactions, here are nine times idols melted our hearts with their thoughtfulness! 1. When Jimin cared for his… Continue reading 9 Times Idols Melted Our Hearts With Their Thoughtfulness
Gaon Reveals Latest Monthly And Weekly Chart Results
On April 12, Gaon announced chart results for the month of March as well as for the week of April 1 through 7. MAMAMOO’s “Starry Night” topped the overall digital chart for the month with a total score of 219,015,952. iKON’s “Love Scenario” followed in second, and BIGBANG’s “Flower Road” took third. MOMOLAND’s “BBoom BBoom” placed… Continue reading Gaon Reveals Latest Monthly And Weekly Chart Results
Veteran Singer Cho Yong Pil Talks About His Perspective On Popular Idols
On April 11, veteran artist Cho Yong Pil held a press conference for his 50th anniversary since debut. At the event, he was asked if there are junior artists that have caught his eye. In response, he commented, “I don’t think I can just select one artist on the spot,” and added, “I think if they… Continue reading Veteran Singer Cho Yong Pil Talks About His Perspective On Popular Idols
Joo Won Praises BIGBANG’s G-Dragon For His Hardworking Attitude As His Army Drill Instructor
Actor Joo Won recently greeted his fans through a live broadcast to talk about his experience as an assistant instructor in the army, and also shared his positive impression of BIGBANG’s G-Dragon, who trained in his division! The actor appeared on a live broadcast held by the Republic of Korea Army on April 9. He was there… Continue reading Joo Won Praises BIGBANG’s G-Dragon For His Hardworking Attitude As His Army Drill Instructor
Wanna One Rises With “Boomerang”; Soompi’s K-Pop Music Chart 2018, April Week 1
Wanna One has the new No. 1 song on our chart as “BOOMERANG” moved up eight spots to the top! “BOOMERANG” won on “Music Bank,” “Music Core,” “M! Countdown,” and “Show Champion.” It has a strong showing on other chart sources as well, makes it an easy winner this week. Congratulations to Wanna One! Moving… Continue reading Wanna One Rises With “Boomerang”; Soompi’s K-Pop Music Chart 2018, April Week 1