MBC Radio Announces 1st Lineup For “Idol Radio Live In Seoul” Concert

Get ready for “Idol Radio Live in Seoul”! On July 19, MBC Radio announced the first lineup for its upcoming concert “Idol Radio Live in Seoul.” The lineup includes ATEEZ, Apink, Lee Seung Yoon, Oh My Girl, DAY6’s Young K, iKON, ONF, LUCY, and NMIXX. Currently, the popular K-pop radio program is on its third… Continue reading MBC Radio Announces 1st Lineup For “Idol Radio Live In Seoul” Concert

Watch: NCT’s Taeil Launches YouTube Channel + Covers DAY6 For His Birthday

NCT’s Taeil now has a YouTube channel of his very own! On June 14, Taeil rang in his 29th birthday—and to celebrate the occasion, the singer prepared more than one sweet surprise for his fans. In addition to launching his own YouTube channel, Taeil kicked things off by gifting his fans with a meaningful cover… Continue reading Watch: NCT’s Taeil Launches YouTube Channel + Covers DAY6 For His Birthday

DAY6’s Young K To Return As DJ For “DAY6’s Kiss the Radio”

DAY6’s Young K is returning to his role as the DJ of KBS CoolFM’s “Kiss the Radio”! On June 5, KBS officially announced, “DAY6’s Young K will be the DJ of ‘Kiss the Radio’ starting from Monday, June 19.” A source from KBS added, “As a legendary DJ of ‘Kiss the Radio,’ Young K has… Continue reading DAY6’s Young K To Return As DJ For “DAY6’s Kiss the Radio”

5 Lush K-Pop MVs Inspired By Wong Kar Wai Films

Wong Kar Wai, the famed Hong Kong director, is known for his lush colors, nonlinear narratives, and heart-wrenching love stories. These are all qualities that can be found in countless K-pop music videos, so it makes total sense that many K-pop music videos have been influenced by him. Check out these videos where you can… Continue reading 5 Lush K-Pop MVs Inspired By Wong Kar Wai Films

Soompi & Viki Staff Talk: Energy Boosting K-Pop Playlist

For the latest edition of the Soompi & Viki Staff Talk series, we take on a bit of a different topic: K-pop! This time, our staff members each picked two songs to create a big playlist that is guaranteed to boost your energy. Check out our picks below! Listen to the full playlist on YouTube… Continue reading Soompi & Viki Staff Talk: Energy Boosting K-Pop Playlist

2023 Korean Music Awards Announces This Year’s Nominees

The 2023 Korean Music Awards has announced the nominees for this year! In contrast to many other South Korean music awards, which typically use sales figures as a major criterion in determining each year’s winners, the Korean Music Awards focuses on musical achievement as its primary criterion. The Korean Music Awards also places greater importance… Continue reading 2023 Korean Music Awards Announces This Year’s Nominees

7 Tearjerker K-Pop Songs That Help Relieve Stress

Sad K-pop songs often have the ability to bring tears to our eyes, and sometimes a good cry may be just what we need to relieve stress. SHINee’s Minho, Lee Hi, and many other artists have performed tearjerkers, and listening to these songs may help to reduce stress. K-pop healing is always here for fans… Continue reading 7 Tearjerker K-Pop Songs That Help Relieve Stress

Here Are The Top K-Pop Stars And Groups On Tumblr In 2022

With the end of the year approaching, Tumblr has summed up 2022 with its annual Year in Review! Tumblr’s year-end lists are based on its own “Fandometrics,” which rank the most talked-about entertainers and entertainment topics on the platform and track shifts in users’ conversations based on tags, searches, posts, likes, and reblogs. This year’s… Continue reading Here Are The Top K-Pop Stars And Groups On Tumblr In 2022

Spotify Reveals Most-Streamed K-Pop Artists And Songs Of 2022

Spotify has finally released this year’s Wrapped! On November 30 local time, Spotify published its annual rankings of the year’s most-streamed artists and songs on the platform. In 2022, BTS was Spotify’s fifth most-streamed artist globally, as well as the fourth most viral artist globally. Specifically for K-pop, Spotify has also released global year-end lists of… Continue reading Spotify Reveals Most-Streamed K-Pop Artists And Songs Of 2022

Watch: MAMAMOO Premieres Comeback Track “ILLELLA” + Moonbyul Covers DAY6 On “Knowing Bros”

MAMAMOO shared a sneak peek of their new comeback track “ILLELLA” on “Knowing Bros” (“Ask Us Anything”)! On October 8, all four members of MAMAMOO appeared together as guests on the popular JTBC variety show, where they performed a snippet of their upcoming title track “ILLELLA” for the first time on television. Check out MAMAMOO’s… Continue reading Watch: MAMAMOO Premieres Comeback Track “ILLELLA” + Moonbyul Covers DAY6 On “Knowing Bros”

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