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

Which K-Pop Star Shares Your February Birthday?

If you were born in February, you might share your birthday with f(x)’s Victoria, Girls’ Generation’s Sooyoung, B.A.P.’s Jongup, or 2NE1’s CL.  From APink’s Son Naeun to Super Junior’s Choi Siwon, we’re sending our birthday wishes to more than 20 K-Pop stars! In this article, we’ve put together some of the hottest K-Pop stars that… Continue reading Which K-Pop Star Shares Your February Birthday?

SBS Inkigayo 02.03.13

— Special StageSuper Junior M – “Break Down” Comeback SpecialSISTAR19 – “(INTRO) SISTAR19” & “Gone Not Around Any Longer”DMTN – “Safety Zone” Hot MusicCNBLUE – “I’m Sorry”Nine Muses – “Dolls”2YOON – “24” & “7”Boyfriend – “I Yah”VIXX – “On And On”Baechigi – “Shower Of Tears (feat. Ailee)”Moon Heejun – “I’m Not OK”Phantom – “Like Cho Young Pil”MYNAME… Continue reading SBS Inkigayo 02.03.13

MBC Music Core 02.02.13

Today’s episode of Music Core featured the comeback performance of SISTAR19. They performed their title track “Gone Not Around Any Longer.” Boy group DMTN, formerly known as Dalmatian, had their comeback today with their new song “Safety Zone.” More new music today was by 4Men, Hello Venus and BE POP. Super Junior-M also had a… Continue reading MBC Music Core 02.02.13

Boyfriend Holds Free Hug Event in Myeongdong

Rising idol group Boyfriend recently caused all pedestrian traffic in Myeongdong to come to a halt when they made an unannounced appearance with their toddlers, as seen on new variety show “Boyfriend’s Hello Baby.”  On this day Boyfriend went on foot to Myeongdong to give free hugs to fans. Although it started to rain, more… Continue reading Boyfriend Holds Free Hug Event in Myeongdong