2012 Drama Line Up (Love Rain, Dream High S2, and More!)

Last year was a drama wonderland, packed with widely-popular series like “Secret Garden,” “City Hunter,” “49 Days,” and more, but now it’s time to look ahead to what dramas will air in 2012. Four new dramas will air this week, and several others have fans waiting at the edge of their seats.

Jung Il Woo’s Changes his Ideal Type Every Year

The cast of MBC’s upcoming historical drama, “The Moon that Embraces the Sun” gathered yesterday, January 2, for a press conference. “The Moon Embracing the Sun” is a fantasy historical drama (sageuk) set in the Joseon Dynasty and stars “Dream High’s” Kim Soo Hyun, “Bad Guy’s” Han Ga In, “Baby-Faced Beauty’s” Kim Min Seo, and “Flower Boy Ramen Shop’s” Jung Il Woo.

First Sageuk for Kim Soo Hyun & Han Ga In , The Moon That Embraces the Sun to Premiere on January 4

One King, one girl, and the King’s stepbrother. Says it all right? Yes, anticipate MBC’s latest historical drama "The Moon That Embraces the Sun" based on Jung Eun Gwol’s eponymous story , from the author of the book which was adapted in the popular drama "Sungkyunkwan Scandal".

[Soompi 2011] Most Noticeable Trends of the Year

With 2011 winding down, Soompi took a look back at the year and compiled a list of some of the major trends we’ve seen in the K-Pop industry. From K-Pop concerts popping up all over the world to celebrities openly dating, we’ve identified 7 trends that had a significant impact on the business. Here’s our list:

IU Brings in More Revenue Than Any Other K-Pop Idol Star

Surprising news has recently emerged regarding the well-loved singer IU, who is reported to have earnings surpassing $10,000,000 in the year of 2011. This startling salary has surpassed various idols prominent in the K-Pop scene, especially SNSD, Wonder Girls, and Kara. IU’s yearly earnings has confirmed her place as both number one in successful come-back and in the highest earning singer this year.

Soompi’s 2011 K-Pop Christmas Playlist

Ever wished for a mega K-Pop Christmas playlist? Soompi’s got you covered! Check out our 100 song playlist of original K-Pop winter and Christmas music. With songs ranging from 1993 to 2011, we’ve selected a fun, cozy, and jolly song list. Also check out our top 5 picks for Christmas songs from 2011!

Measuring 2011 on the Sticky Scale [Year In Review, Part 1]

Time for another Year In Review series! How did a year pass by so quickly? I guess when you’re busy watching dramas, time flies. It’s Dramabean’s turn to weigh in on the dramas we’ve seen in 2011, including big names "Dream High," "49 Days," "City Hunter," "Scent of a Woman," "Tree With Deep Roots," "Flower Boy Ramyun Shop," and many more!

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