FT Island’s Lee Hong Ki Is New “M! Countdown” MC

FT Island’s lead vocalist Lee Hong Ki takes on another new assignment. According to reports in local news media, the acting idol is set to take on the hosting spot on Mnet’s music program “M! Countdown.” Reports also quoted “M! Countdown” PD Jung Yoo Jin in the announcement, saying, “’M! Countdown’ will undergo  a change… Continue reading FT Island’s Lee Hong Ki Is New “M! Countdown” MC

Super Junior, Kara, FT Island, 4minute, B.A.P, and More to Perform at “2012 Korean Music Wave”

The 4th annual “Korean Music Wave” concert will take place on September 15 at the World Cup Stadium in Incheon. This year’s concert, hosted by MBC Music and HH Company, will feature some of the top K-Pop acts, including Super Junior, Kara, FT Island, Jang Woo Young, 4minute, Teen Top, APink, ZE:A, Rainbow, Girls’ Day,… Continue reading Super Junior, Kara, FT Island, 4minute, B.A.P, and More to Perform at “2012 Korean Music Wave”

CNBlue to Hold First Concert in London

CNBlue is coming to London! It was announced today that the rock band will hold “CNBlue Live in London” on September 22 at the IndigO2 concert hall, in front of more than 3,000 fans. The first-ever UK concert for CNBlue, “CNBlue Live in London,” was made possible after concert organizer AEG joined the group as… Continue reading CNBlue to Hold First Concert in London

Which K-Pop Star Shares Your August Birthday?

Were you born in the month of August? Then you might share your birthday with Girls’ Generation’s Tiffany, Jang Geun Suk, or Big Bang’s G-Dragon. From Super Junior to Wonder Girls, we’re sending birthday wishes to more than 20 K-Pop stars! Check out some of the hottest K-Pop stars’ birthdays in August. Just like the previous month, August is… Continue reading Which K-Pop Star Shares Your August Birthday?

K-Pop Idols: The Ones Who Got Away

Following the controversy surrounding Hwayoung and other members of T-ara, the CEO of Core Contents Media, Kim Kwang Soo, announced today that they have decided to end Hwayoung’s contract with T-ara and CCM with no conditions. The situation has led us to research some of the past instances where idols have decided to (or forced… Continue reading K-Pop Idols: The Ones Who Got Away

Male Idols: Drag for Some Attention

Let’s face it. Korean celebrities love to cross-dress, especially the male idols. They’ve dressed like their female counterparts in various variety shows, dramas, concerts, and more. Surprisingly, these guys look prettier than most girls and can seriously pass for one if they were to go undercover. Check out Soompi’s list of the gorgeous girlified male… Continue reading Male Idols: Drag for Some Attention

T-ara to be the First Korean Girl Group to Perform at the Budokan

T-ara will be finishing up their grand concert tour in Japan at the Budokan in Tokyo, Japan on July 25 and 26. Although T-ara’s Bodukan concert is scheduled during the weekdays, all 20,000 ticekts are sold out. Tokyo’s Budokan is known as the “Dream Stage” to many Japanese artists and holds a very symbolic meaning… Continue reading T-ara to be the First Korean Girl Group to Perform at the Budokan

F.T. Island Chosen as Models for Toreore

F.T. Island was chosen as advertising models for Toreore fried chicken. F.T. Island’s agency, FNC Music, revealed through a press release on the 17, “F.T. Island has been chosen as the advertising models for Toreore chicken,” he continued, “Previously, on June 21, the members attended the filming and photo shoot in Gyeonggi Province. While there… Continue reading F.T. Island Chosen as Models for Toreore

[Ceci] Celebrity Airport Fashion’s “IT” Item: ft. Yoon Eun Hye, FT Island, BEAST & More

With the ever-increasing focus on airport fashion, celebs are often seen donning the most fashionable styles at airports. They often grab our eyes (and hearts) with their newest and latest “it” bags. Her Bag  Yoon Eun Hye MCM Limited Edition approximately $7,000 Earlier this year, she attracted enormous attention for her airport fashion on her… Continue reading [Ceci] Celebrity Airport Fashion’s “IT” Item: ft. Yoon Eun Hye, FT Island, BEAST & More

Soompi Gayo Awards 2011 Nominees: Vote Now!

This is our seventh annual Soompi Gayo Awards event to recognize the top performers in Korean music in 2011, and we promise this year’s awards will be the best. Once again, the 2011 Soompi Gayo Awards will be announced on New Year’s Eve, December 31.

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