In celebration of Singles Magazine’s seventh year anniversary, some of Korea’s top celebrities, including G-Dragon, Yoo Seung Ho, BEAST, Song Joong Ki, and Im Seulong, went barefeet for a special photo spread. The photos will be showcased at an exhibition in Seoul from August 23rd to 28th.
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Blond Male Idols: An (Incomplete) Overview
The ultimate K-Pop makeover includes not only outrageous clothing and a sleek physique, but a bottle of peroxide to use liberally in one’s hair. Although we’re not quite sure why a blond mane or mop is considered an indispensable component of the K-Pop image, we suspect it has to do with the way that yellow hair really stands out among all the raven black heads in Korea. And we all know that K-Pop stars like to look as unique as possible, so a stand-out hairstyle is a necessity!
Fans Donate 20 Million Won ($20,000), Flo Rida Sends Special Message for G-Dragon’s 23rd Birthday
G-Dragon’s fans donated 20 million won, or roughly $20,000 USD, to a childcare hospital in Seoul on August 18th for the star singer’s 23rd birthday. The fan site, “Kwon Ji Yong’s Supporters,” said, “To celebrate G-Dragon’s 23rd birthday, we donated 12 million won ($12,000) for children suffering from rare diseases, and 8 million won ($8,000) to kids fighting heart diseases and hydrocephalus.”
How Did Big Bang and Super Junior Beat the 5th Year Jinx?
There has been a well known curse that popular idol groups break up five years after their debut. Such was the case for H.O.T., S.E.S. DBSK, and SS501.
Soompi Insider: This Week in K-Pop+, Issue 5
HOT TOPICS: Hairstyles, Jang Geun Suk, SuJu, Lee Min Ho, "Bad Influence", Blindness?! Welcome to Soompi Insider, a look at what happened in the K-Pop world this past week, covering music, dramas, fashion, beauty, and the Soompi community.
Big Bang’s G-Dragon’s Handwritten Letter for Fans
As Big Bang’s fifth anniversary and the leader G-Dragon’s birthday are approaching, which are on August 19th and 18th respectively, he delivered a heartwarming message through handwritten letter to all the fans.
Celebrities with Best Shaved ‘Do
Head shaving has long been considered an act of rebellion in Korea. Unless you’re joining the military, shaved heads used to represent rebellious kids, extreme protesters, or some religious people. However, with more people wanting to look different from others, the shaved hairstyle has increasingly become a fashion statement in the country—and it’s no different in the Korean pop culture industry.
G-Dragon’s New Haircut Catches the Attention of Netizens
On August 5th, G-Dragon, T.O.P and Taeyang attended the Pentaport Rock Festival as one of the main stage artists for the 2011 SuperTraxx Concert…
Celeb Trend: MCM Backpacks
The latest leather accessory favored by celebrities isn’t monogrammed with LV or covered in a brown check pattern. Rather, it’s emblazoned with an MCM and often decorated with diamond-shaped gold studs. MCM is a luxury leather goods brand from Germany which has become very popular in Seoul, as evidenced by the many Korean stars who can be seen holding its wallets, clutches, and handbags. However, it’s the backpack which is particularly ubiquitous right now; you might think that it’s difficult for a backpack to look anything but utilitarian, but the structured shape and the gold detailing make the MCM backpack a stylish favorite of celebrities. Check it out!
2NE1’s Sandara to Perform Duet with Park Myung Soo at "NOLZA" Concert
As the much anticipated 2NE1’s first individual concert “NOLZA” is approaching, it is revealed today that member Sandara Park will be performing duet “Naeng Myun” with special guest Park Myung Soo at the concert.