2020 is finally here. Many of you have been reminiscing over your most memorable moments in the last decade, and since Soompi is all about K-pop, what better way to celebrate the new year than to look back on some of the most iconic MAMA stages to date! The popular award show has had many… Continue reading 10 MAMA Stages That Bedazzled Us Over The Last Decade
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BIGBANG And Epik High Announced For 2020 Coachella Lineup
Korean artists will once again be taking the stage at Coachella! The popular U.S. music festival, which takes place annually at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California, recently confirmed the lineup for this year. Following the completion of the members’ military service, BIGBANG is set to make their long-awaited return with performances on April 10… Continue reading BIGBANG And Epik High Announced For 2020 Coachella Lineup
Winners Of The Melon Music Awards 2019
On November 30 at the Gocheok Sky Dome, the Melon Music Awards 2019 (MMA 2019) awarded some of the brightest stars in Korean music over the past year. BTS swept all four Daesangs (grand prizes) of the night with Artist of the Year, Record of the Year, Album of the Year with “Map of the Soul: Persona,”… Continue reading Winners Of The Melon Music Awards 2019
Melon Music Awards 2019 Announces Nominees For Category Awards + Voting Begins
The next round of voting has begun for Melon Music Awards 2019 (MMA 2019)! On November 13, the first round of voting for the Top 10 ended, and the winners were announced on November 14. Voting has officially opened for category awards now. The nominees are as follows: Best Artist Award (Top 10 Winners) BOL4… Continue reading Melon Music Awards 2019 Announces Nominees For Category Awards + Voting Begins
7 Korean Rap Songs With Lessons That Make Us Reflect
Rap music has been known for its deep and reflective messages ever since it came to be, and Korean hip hop makes sure to keep that tradition alive. Idol or not, Korean rappers have penned many inspirational lyrics that gave us insight on life matters and often left us pondering the meaning that lies between the… Continue reading 7 Korean Rap Songs With Lessons That Make Us Reflect
9th Gaon Chart Music Awards Announces Award Categories And 1st Set Of Nominees
Updated December 30 KST: The 9th Gaon Chart Music Awards has announced its nominees for the Rookie of the Year awards! The nominees for Rookie of the Year in the digital music category are: AB6IX ITZY X1 Shin Ye Young Jeong Hyo Bean The nominees for Rookie of the Year in the physical album category are: AB6IX… Continue reading 9th Gaon Chart Music Awards Announces Award Categories And 1st Set Of Nominees
Melon Music Awards 2019 Announces Nominees For Top 10 + Voting Begins
The first nominees have been announced for the Melon Music Awards 2019 (MMA 2019)! On October 30, Melon announced the 40 nominees that are in the running for this year’s Top 10. Only artists who released music between December 1, 2018 and November 13, 2019 were eligible. The nominees include 29 artists chosen by weekly Melon Popularity… Continue reading Melon Music Awards 2019 Announces Nominees For Top 10 + Voting Begins
Epik High’s Tablo Talks About Misconceptions Of Korean Music Industry As A “Factory” + Working With BTS’ Suga
Epik High’s Tablo answered questions from “The Tablo Podcast” listeners about working with BTS’ Suga and how to start a career in the Korean music industry. Tablo and Suga collaborated on two songs this year: the chart-topping hit “Song Request” by Lee Sora featuring Suga that was composed by Tablo and DEE.P with lyrics by Tablo and Suga, and the track… Continue reading Epik High’s Tablo Talks About Misconceptions Of Korean Music Industry As A “Factory” + Working With BTS’ Suga
2019 MAMA Announces Nominees + Voting Begins
Get ready for the 2019 Mnet Asian Music Awards! On October 24, the nominations were announced for this year’s awards show. This year’s ceremony will take place on December 4 at Nagoya Dome in Japan. The criteria for the final winners are as follows: Artist of the Year and Artist Category Awards – 30% official votes, 30%… Continue reading 2019 MAMA Announces Nominees + Voting Begins
12 K-Pop MVs That Could Easily Pass For Movie Plots
K-pop music videos are some of the most compelling visual creations, and there is no doubt that every penny is well-spent in the making of these aesthetically appealing sets. Some of these productions take it up a notch and add captivating storylines to the bunch. This makes us think for a second that we’re watching… Continue reading 12 K-Pop MVs That Could Easily Pass For Movie Plots