Stress and Burden for Girl Groups Preparing Aerobic Routines for New Years’ “Idol Star Olympics”

Apparently, there is much stress and burden for the upcoming New Years special of “Idol Star Olympics.” Many are familiar with the program as they get to see their favorite K-Pop idols battle it out on the sports arena. However, agencies can only sigh a breath of concern as their artists begin preparing for the… Continue reading Stress and Burden for Girl Groups Preparing Aerobic Routines for New Years’ “Idol Star Olympics”

2013 MBC Gayo Daejun Performances

The 2013 MBC Gayo Daejun rang in the new year for Korea with many of the top K-Pop acts this year. While special stages were expected for the last music show of the year,  the program also featured a VS. format, having artists against each other for their performances. A Pink and B1A4 teamed up… Continue reading 2013 MBC Gayo Daejun Performances

Kwanghee Performs “Growl” with EXO, Snaps Backstage Photo

ZE:A member Kwanghee recently shared a photo of himself and a couple of EXO members.  On December 31, Kwanghee tweeted a photo along with the caption, “With Luhan, Kris, D.O, me, Chanyeol and Suho when we performed ‘Growl’ yesterday~ !!!” In the photo, Kwanghee wears the same school uniform as EXO members Luhan, Kris, D.O,… Continue reading Kwanghee Performs “Growl” with EXO, Snaps Backstage Photo

Girls’ Generation’s Taeyeon Says She Finds EXO Members Luhan, Sehun and Tao To Be Good-looking

Girls’ Generation and TaeTiSeo member Taeyeon recently drew attention for praising EXO members Luhan, Tao,and Sehun.  On December 30, Taeyeon shared a group photo along with the caption, “They’re good-looking and amazing guys.”  Taeyeon along with members Tiffany and Seohyun (forming TaeTiSeo) performed Beyonce’s hit “Crazy in Love” with EXO’s Chanyeol, Lei, Tao, Luhan, and Sehun… Continue reading Girls’ Generation’s Taeyeon Says She Finds EXO Members Luhan, Sehun and Tao To Be Good-looking

2013 SBS Gayo Daejun Performances

This year’s SBS Gayo Daejun was likely the most anticipated of all the year end music festivals, having many hyped up special stages. Girl’s Day and A Pink exchanged song, as they performed “No No No” and “Expectation.” Pre-deubt boyband SEVENTEEN joined their label mate Hello Venus for “Do You Want Some Tea.” TaeTiSeo and… Continue reading 2013 SBS Gayo Daejun Performances

[Live Blog] 2013 SBS Gayo Daejun – Redefining The Meaning Of Extravagance

Welcome to Soompi’s live recap service! We’re trialling a new system to bring you better coverage of the end of year award ceremonies, so please bear with any hiccups tonight 🙂 Let’s have some fun with this! If you would like to know more about the 2013 SBS Gayo Daejun, please read our live blog… Continue reading [Live Blog] 2013 SBS Gayo Daejun – Redefining The Meaning Of Extravagance

2013 KBS Music Festival Performances, EXO’s “Growl” Wins Song of the Year

Starting off the year end special music shows was the KBS Gayo Daejun last night. The show began with all artists coming together on the main stage to sing Cho Yong Pil’s “Bounce.“ We saw homages to past hit songs and also dance stages. While there were many special collaboration performances, you definitely should not… Continue reading 2013 KBS Music Festival Performances, EXO’s “Growl” Wins Song of the Year

EXO Breaks 12-Year Drought, “XOXO” Becomes Million Seller

The curse has been broken, and the Korean music industry seems to show some signs of life in its album sales, as 12 member group EXO has sold 1 million copies of their album, “XOXO.” There has not been an album that has sold one million copies since 2001, when Kim Gun Mo’s seventh album… Continue reading EXO Breaks 12-Year Drought, “XOXO” Becomes Million Seller

What Are Your Favorite Idols Doing for Christmas?

Christmas is here, but what are your favorite artists up to? Some artists will be giving up their Christmases to practice for the upcoming year-end Gayo Daejuns and concerts. Yet, there are also those who will be spending Christmas with their families and friends. Year-end Concerts:                  … Continue reading What Are Your Favorite Idols Doing for Christmas?

EXO Meets Jackie Chan Backstage at the 2013 Baidu Fei Dian Awards

Male idol group EXO recently met actor Jackie Chan at the 2013 Baidu Fei Dian Awards! On December 22, EXO shared a photo to Weibo where all twelve members can be seen posing with Jackie Chan. On this day, EXO met Jackie Chan backstage at the 2013 Baidu Fei Dian Awards ceremony, where EXO took home… Continue reading EXO Meets Jackie Chan Backstage at the 2013 Baidu Fei Dian Awards