Boyfriend Reveals Selca Before Impending Comeback!

Boyfriend has been busy going back and forth between South Korea and Japan. Recently they revealed a selca that showed how they are doing! On Boyfriend’s official twitter May 23, they tweeted, “I wonder what everyone is up to~~ hehe, we ate dinner a bit ago, have you all eaten?! You have.. Next week we have… Continue reading Boyfriend Reveals Selca Before Impending Comeback!

“Coming of Age” Day: Twenty Idols Celebrating Twenty Years of Age

It’s that time of the year again when Koreans celebrate “Coming of Age” day. It’s a special day in which people who are turning 20 years-old in 2013 are celebrated and given gifts for becoming “adults” in society. Interestingly this year, the law will change starting July 1 so that people who turn 19 years-old… Continue reading “Coming of Age” Day: Twenty Idols Celebrating Twenty Years of Age

[Gallery] Girls’ Generation, BEAST, SHINee, SISTAR, Kara, and More at “2013 Dream Concert” Part 2

The “2013 Dream Concert” was held yesterday, May 11, at the Seoul World Cup Stadium, making this the 19th annual “Dream Concert.” As one of the largest annual K-Pop event in Seoul, a total of 22 teams were at the event, including BEAST, SHINee, Infinite, 2AM, U-Kiss, ZE:A, Girls’ Generation, Kara, SISTAR, 4minute, T-ara, Secret, Exo,… Continue reading [Gallery] Girls’ Generation, BEAST, SHINee, SISTAR, Kara, and More at “2013 Dream Concert” Part 2

[Gallery] Girls’ Generation, BEAST, SHINee, SISTAR, Kara, and More at “2013 Dream Concert” Part 1

The “2013 Dream Concert” was held yesterday, May 11, at the Seoul World Cup Stadium, making this the 19th annual “Dream Concert.” As one of the largest annual K-Pop event in Seoul, a total of 22 teams were at the event, including BEAST, SHINee, Infinite, 2AM, U-Kiss, ZE:A, Girls’ Generation, Kara, SISTAR, 4minute, T-ara, Secret,… Continue reading [Gallery] Girls’ Generation, BEAST, SHINee, SISTAR, Kara, and More at “2013 Dream Concert” Part 1

HyunA’s Real Personality Revealed by Other Idols

Were you ever curious if what idols portray on television is their real personality? On April 29, the official Twitter for cable channel MBC Every1’s variety program “Weekly Idol” was updated with written answers from idols. The original question was “Idol members who are different from their real personality.” The post revealed answers from four… Continue reading HyunA’s Real Personality Revealed by Other Idols

[Opinion] Breaking Even in the K-Pop Business

Hello folks, Soompi is proud to announce a new series of original and reposted guest content from our favorite new site, The One Shots. The One Shots are fairly new but are already gaining recognition for their irreverent but clever insights into K-Pop, and you should definitely check them out. For our latest The One… Continue reading [Opinion] Breaking Even in the K-Pop Business

[Soompi Shop] Autographed Boyfriend “I YAH” Special Package!

Hi Soompiers and Best Friends, We’re sure you missed your Boyfriends! Soompi Shop is happy to announce a new special package with Boyfriend! This CD package features Boyfriend’s first album repackage “I YAH,” autographed by one member of the group. We will also include six high-quality pictures of the members! Please note that you will be… Continue reading [Soompi Shop] Autographed Boyfriend “I YAH” Special Package!

K-Pop Artists Share Their Lunar New Year Video Greetings

In celebration of Seollal, also known as Lunar New Year’s Day, many K-Pop artists have shared their special greetings videos for the holiday. They include JYP Nation, Boyfriend, Kangta, 2Yoon, Teen Top, Rainbow, 100%, ZE:A, C-Clown, Jewelry and VIXX. Since it is such a big holiday, be sure to also check out our other special… Continue reading K-Pop Artists Share Their Lunar New Year Video Greetings

Boyfriend Cast in a “Flower Boy” Themed Japanese Film

Idol group Boyfriend has been cast as the leading roles for a Japanese film after six months of their debut. The six members of Boyfriend have all been cast in “GOGO Flower Boy 5,” which is set to be released this coming summer. This film is based on the popular novel “GOGO Flower Boy 5,… Continue reading Boyfriend Cast in a “Flower Boy” Themed Japanese Film

[Genie K-POP] Star Interview: Boyfriend Returns as Homme Fatale

This week’s interview is with Boyfriend, who is actively performing in Korea and Japan. The boys made their comeback with their first repackage album “I Yah,” and the Genie team recently met them for an interview. “I Yah” is our first regular repackage album, and the title track has an impressive intense guitar reef, and… Continue reading [Genie K-POP] Star Interview: Boyfriend Returns as Homme Fatale