Twenty. It’s an exciting age in Korea when a child becomes an adult, and in this country where age defines many aspects of your status and role, that transition into adulthood is celebrated nationwide. Koreans celebrate “Coming of Age” every year on the third Monday of May, which this year is today, May 19. It’s… Continue reading “Coming of Age” Day: K-Pop Idols Celebrating 20 Years of Age
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K-Pop Idol Group Infographic 2014
It has been more than two years since the first K-Pop Idol Group Infographic. Instead of continuing to name all the groups that have made their debut, this time we focus on the top 25 boy groups and top 25 girl groups. All information used features the members from within these 50 groups and was… Continue reading K-Pop Idol Group Infographic 2014
[Exclusive] Boyfriend Autographed Shirts Giveaway + Special Interview!
Hi Soompiers! Soompi recently caught up with Boyfriend for an exclusive interview at their first U.S. tour, “Boyfriend Live in U.S.A,” in Chicago! The six boys shared their thoughts on performing in the U.S. for the first time, how to tell the Jo twins apart (yes, there is a pair of twins in the group!), future… Continue reading [Exclusive] Boyfriend Autographed Shirts Giveaway + Special Interview!
Boyfriend Releases MV for Fourth Japanese Single “My Avatar”
Along with the release of their four Japanese single “My Avatar” today, March 26 in Japan, Boyfriend has also released their music video. The song is a high energy dance track that features dubstep sounds. Boyfriend recently finished up their North American Tour, visiting Puerto Rico, Chicago and Dallas. Check out our exclusive gallery of… Continue reading Boyfriend Releases MV for Fourth Japanese Single “My Avatar”
[Noona Approved] Idols Who Rock the Guy-Liner Part 2
Last time, Noona chose her favorite eye-liner wearing idols and put them together in a beautiful gallery that she will be visiting every once in awhile when she needs a visual pick-me-up. Soompiers, for the most part, gave their approval and offered their suggestions on other idols who rock the guy-liner look. So, just because… Continue reading [Noona Approved] Idols Who Rock the Guy-Liner Part 2
[Gallery] Boyfriend Rouses K-Pop Mania in Chicago During First US Tour
On March 11, boy group Boyfriend stirred a K-Pop frenzy in downtown Chicago, captivating the hearts and minds of fans during the first stop of their first US showcase organized by Jazzy Group US. The six boys, who officially made their US debut on the Chicago stage, conveyed their excitement by giving fans a memorable… Continue reading [Gallery] Boyfriend Rouses K-Pop Mania in Chicago During First US Tour
Boyfriend Becomes First K-Pop Act to Hold Concert in Puerto Rico
Boyfriend has successfully wrapped up their solo concert in Puerto Rico, becoming the first-ever K-pop group to do so. On March 8, the idol group could be seen performing in front of 1,700 loving fans at the Centro De Bellas Artes Luis A Ferre. While titled “Boyfriend Fan Meeting en Puerto Rico,” the event was definitely… Continue reading Boyfriend Becomes First K-Pop Act to Hold Concert in Puerto Rico
[Exclusive] Win Free Tickets to Boyfriend’s First US Showcase in Dallas and Chicago!
Best Friends, we have some great news for you! Jazzy Group US has teamed up with Soompi to give away a whooping TWELVE (12) pairs of tickets to Boyfriend‘s US showcase in Dallas, Texas and Chicago, Illinois! If you didn’t know already, Boyfriend will be embarking on their first US Showcase, “Boyfriend First US Showcase Live in USA,” next month. The showcases will take… Continue reading [Exclusive] Win Free Tickets to Boyfriend’s First US Showcase in Dallas and Chicago!
Boyfriend Announces US Showcases in Dallas and Chicago
Any Best Friends in the house? Great news, six-member boy group Boyfriend has just announced their US showcase tour, “Boyfriend First US Showcase Live in USA“! On March 11th and March 13th of next year, Boyfriend will be performing at the Riviera Theatre (UPDATE 3/7: The location has been changed to the VIC Theater in… Continue reading Boyfriend Announces US Showcases in Dallas and Chicago
Soompi’s K-Pop Holiday Playlist!
Happy holidays Soompiers! Christmas is right around the corner and what better way to celebrate it but to listen to K-Pop! Soompi’s got you covered with a holiday playlist that will bring in some Yuletide cheer! We got some songs from EXO, Crayon Pop, Cube Entertainment, Secret, Starship Planet and Jellyfish Entertainment. The first few… Continue reading Soompi’s K-Pop Holiday Playlist!