Girls’ Generation came out on top beating out other artists such as Lee Seung Gi, PSY, and Big Bang in a K-Pop popularity survey. Survey company Lee’s PR Research Institute conducted a survey titled “Early 2013 Artist Popularity Survey” and asked which male and female K-Pop artists were the most popular. Girls’ Generation won first place among… Continue reading Girls’ Generation and Lee Seung Gi Voted As Most Popular Artists
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[Editorial] The Current State of Hallyu in the US
I’m not going to pretend to be an expert on who’s doing what and with whom on the Hallyu map. But we’ve tasted success through PSY, and I say we because by it’s due to fans of Korean pop sticking the proverbial foot in the door. When Korean pop fans subbed and uploaded music videos… Continue reading [Editorial] The Current State of Hallyu in the US
BoA to Hold Concert in Taiwan for the First Time
On April 11, SM Entertainment announced that BoA will be holding a concert in Taiwan on May 18 at Taiwan University Sports Arena. The concert titled, “BoA Special Live 2013: Here I Am,” will be the singer’s first concert in Taiwan in the thirteen years since her debut. BoA is expected to deliver her signature powerful… Continue reading BoA to Hold Concert in Taiwan for the First Time
[Interview] Yang Hyun Suk on “K-Pop Star 2” Finale
YG Entertainment‘s very own Yang Hyun Suk, spoke with Star News for an interview on his thoughts on ending “K-Pop Star 2” and he started off by saying, “When I see how much the kids have grown, I am so proud.” For the past five months (November of last year to April 7), “K-Pop Star 2”… Continue reading [Interview] Yang Hyun Suk on “K-Pop Star 2” Finale
[Soompi 15th] Our Picks for K-Pop MVP’s from the Past 15 Years
No matter how you look at it, 15 years is a long time, which makes it all the more amazing that so many artists that were around at the very early days of Soompi are still alive and kicking today. We thought it would be fitting to go through each of the years Soompi’s been… Continue reading [Soompi 15th] Our Picks for K-Pop MVP’s from the Past 15 Years
SM Artists Attend Fifth Anniversary Launching Party for 10 Corso Como
On March 28, luxury brand 10 Corso Como held it’s fifth anniversary launching party at the Sogongdong Lotte Mall in Seoul. 10 Corso Como has collaborated with SM Entertainment to produce an album called “10 Corso Como Seoul Melody,” which features give of SM’s currently popular artists including, DBSK, Super Junior, Girls’ Generation, SHINee and… Continue reading SM Artists Attend Fifth Anniversary Launching Party for 10 Corso Como
Celebrity Candid Moments in K-Pop This Week!
Hey Soompiers! Another week has passed in the world of K-Pop and our stars are so faithful keeping us up to date with their lives! From Girls’ Generation’s TaeFany’s airplane date to Se7en’s latest appearance in his military uniform, Shinhwa celebrating its 15th anniversary and BoA fitting inside a bag, lots of little bits of… Continue reading Celebrity Candid Moments in K-Pop This Week!
Tensions Rise Between JYP, SM, and YG as “K-Pop Star Season 2” Heads Into Final Rounds
It’s no longer a competition just between the contestants; JYP, SM, and YG are also putting their names on the line as they prepare for the semi-final round of SBS’ popular survival audition show, “K-Pop Star Season 2.” It was a tight battle between the Top 4 competitors (2000 Won, Akdong Musician, Andrew Choi, and Bang Ye Dam) in the latest episode… Continue reading Tensions Rise Between JYP, SM, and YG as “K-Pop Star Season 2” Heads Into Final Rounds
BoA Is the First Korean to Be Chosen as the Asian Model for Benetton
“Asia’s Star” BoA has recently been selected as the Asian model for the fashion brand, Benetton. Benetton Korea held an event called “The Face Of Colors” in March 20 at Gangnam, Seoul where BoA was announced to be the 10th model chosen for the brand. Other models include the late Charlie Chaplin‘s granddaughter Kiera Chaplin,… Continue reading BoA Is the First Korean to Be Chosen as the Asian Model for Benetton
BoA Wishes Her Brother Was More Like Oh Soo from “That Winter, The Wind Blows”
Superstar BoA entertained fans of the popular show, “That Winter, The Wind Blows” by tweeting her brother this week, music video director Kwon Soon Wook. Mimicking the tone of Song Hye Gyo‘s character Oh Young, she asks him, “Oppa~ Even though you’re an oppa as well, why are you so different from Oh Soo?” referring to… Continue reading BoA Wishes Her Brother Was More Like Oh Soo from “That Winter, The Wind Blows”