EXO’s D.O Injured During 2013 MAMA Performance

EXO’s D.O had his right ankle injured during the group’s performance at the 2013 Mnet Asian Music Awards on November 22. He ended up seeking treatment for his injury at a local hospital. EXO’s agency, SM Entertainment, said that D.O complained of pain in his right ankle after EXO finished their MAMA performance, and he was… Continue reading EXO’s D.O Injured During 2013 MAMA Performance

“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

[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

Which K-Pop Star Shares Your January Birthday?

If you were born in January, you might share your birthday with JYJ’s Jaejoong, Super Junior’s Kangin, JJ Projet’s JB, or EXO-K’s Kai!  From AOA’s Seolhyun to Park Jin Young, 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 share… Continue reading Which K-Pop Star Shares Your January Birthday?

EXO-K Gives a Special 2013 New Year’s Greeting

Members of boy group EXO-K (Suho, Baekhyun, Chanyeol, D.O., Kai, and Sehun) greeted fans with a new year’s message.  “Hello, we’re EXO-K.  2012 was a very special year for us. It is our first time making a greeting for the New Year, thank you so much for your love and support.” “It was on behalf of… Continue reading EXO-K Gives a Special 2013 New Year’s Greeting

16th EXO Teaser Introducing D.O. and Su Ho

On February 15, the 16th EXO teaser was released. This teaser introduces the members D.O. and Su Ho! The teaser is both serene and beautiful with “Reflection I” being performed by Song Kwang Sik in the background on the piano. One is sitting at a desk while the other is playing with a kite. SM Entertainment has been experimenting with debuting two groups at the same time in Korea (EXO-K) and China (EXO-M). Their name comes from EXOPLANET, which means that they are new stars coming from an unknown world.

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