The opinions and views presented in this article do not necessarily represent those of the staff of Soompi.com nor any of its sponsors. I know that G-Dragon‘s recent episode of posting a photo of awkward implications is not really on the table as a candidate for being called blackface, but I think it brings up a point… Continue reading [Opinion] Racial Sensitivity in Korean Media
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Which K-Pop Stars Share Your August Birthday?
Were you born in the month of August? Then you might share your birthday with three of the “Running Man” members, Girls’ Generation’s Tiffany, Jang Geun Suk, or Big Bang’s G-Dragon. From Super Junior to A Pink, we’re sending birthday wishes to more than 30 K-Pop stars and actors! Do you know which two actors share the same day and year for their… Continue reading Which K-Pop Stars Share Your August Birthday?
G-Dragon Accused of Putting on Blackface in Tribute to Trayvon Martin
Big Bang‘s G-Dragon is making the news in Western news sources, but not because of his concerts or his music. The popular K-Pop rapper has caused controversy with an Instagram photo that may not have been very well thought out. The picture in question was shared through his official Instagram account on July 30. In… Continue reading G-Dragon Accused of Putting on Blackface in Tribute to Trayvon Martin
G-Dragon To Perform at KCON 2013’s M!Countdown: What’s Up LA! Concert
That’s right! Big Bang‘s leader G-Dragon has just been announced as the fifth artist to perform at KCON 2013 in Los Angeles. He will join the previously announced artists EXO, 2AM, Teen Top and f(x). Scheduled for August 24 and 25 at the Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena, the event will feature a K-POP convention… Continue reading G-Dragon To Perform at KCON 2013’s M!Countdown: What’s Up LA! Concert
G-Dragon Grows a Beard
G-Dragon is donning yet again another image for his fans. G-Dragon posted a picture of his new beard on his Twitter on July 29, with the words, “ 12 o’clock done.” He is presumably sitting at his car after having finished his work for the day. He can be seen wearing a red snapback and… Continue reading G-Dragon Grows a Beard
Lee Seung Gi Picked As “No.1 Husband Material”
On July 24, SBS’s “K-Star News” reported that Lee Seung Gi placed first as the one who is the best husband material and also tried to research why the results came out the way it did. The production staff visited a wedding consultant agency and tried to find Lee Seung Gi’s “husband potential” score through… Continue reading Lee Seung Gi Picked As “No.1 Husband Material”
Kang Seung Yoon to Release Two More Title Songs, G-Dragon Writes Lyrics
Yang Hyun Suk (YG) has once again updated YG Entertainment‘s blog, yg-life.com, with updates and newsbites about their newest solo artist, Kang Seung Yoon. In his post, YG announces that Kang Seung Yoon will be performing “Wild and Young” on television, starting August 4 on SBS’ “Inkigayo.” It is unsure, however, on what other t.v. apppearances… Continue reading Kang Seung Yoon to Release Two More Title Songs, G-Dragon Writes Lyrics
I Heart It: This Week’s K-Pop Instagrams (July 14 – July 20)
A round-up of all the best K-pop Instagram photos. This week’s edition features: Junhyung and Doojoon, Yoseob’s mustache (thankfully, no more Gollum impressions), Goo Hara‘s mustache, Jo Kwon and Min in love and heat, Taeyeon and a Minion‘s naughty hand, CL holding her lovely lady lumps, Hyelim, Sunny, and more. K-pop idols as they want you to… Continue reading I Heart It: This Week’s K-Pop Instagrams (July 14 – July 20)
It’s True Love for Haha and Kim Jong Kook?
Rapper and entertainer Haha recently uploaded a picture on his personal Twitter account that brought laughs to his followers and fans, as well as V.I.P’s. On July 17, Haha tweeted a picture a fan seems to have photoshopped that parodies G-Dragon‘s recent Vogue cover photo with model Soo Joo. In the original cover, G-Dragon and Soo… Continue reading It’s True Love for Haha and Kim Jong Kook?
[Recap] Soompi Weekly Roundup – July Week 3
All the important Korean Entertainment news from this week in one place: This is your Weekly Soompi Roundup! The Ministry of Defense has had enough of celebrity scandals and decided to get rid of the special PR unit for celebrity soldiers. Baek Ji Young is a good mentor and came back to the social networking world… Continue reading [Recap] Soompi Weekly Roundup – July Week 3