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
Tag: G-Dragon
Watch: DinDin Turns Into A Shy Fan Boy During Surprise Phone Call With BIGBANG’s G-Dragon
DinDin kicked off the New Year with an unforgettable phone call with BIGBANG’s G-Dragon! On the January 7 episode of MBC every1’s “Video Star,” stars who were born in the year of the rat appeared as guests on the show including Sean, Se7en, Solbi, DinDin, and LANA. During the broadcast, the stars shared their wishes.… Continue reading Watch: DinDin Turns Into A Shy Fan Boy During Surprise Phone Call With BIGBANG’s G-Dragon
20 K-Pop Songs That Defined The Past Decade
2020 marks the start of a new decade, so it’s the perfect time to reminisce and take a walk through some of the best K-pop of the past one! K-pop has exploded over the past 10 years, bringing us countless dance hits, sizzling summer tracks, heart-wrenching ballads, and empowering anthems. Obviously the 2010s are filled with too many well-deserving hits… Continue reading 20 K-Pop Songs That Defined The Past Decade
December Individual Idol Brand Reputation Rankings Revealed
The Korean Business Research Institute has announced this month’s brand reputation rankings for individual members of idol groups. The rankings were compiled through the analysis of consumer participation, media coverage, interaction, and community awareness indexes of 100 idol groups, using big data collected between November 26 and December 27. BTS’s Jimin continued to hold his… Continue reading December Individual Idol Brand Reputation Rankings Revealed
13 Unforgettable Style Moments From Fashion King G-Dragon
“Don’t be afraid. There’s no right answer in fashion.” This is what G-Dragon, a.k.a. Kwon Jiyoung, simply said when he was asked about his rebellious trendsetting style. Over the years, he has become a huge figure in K-pop as a composer, leader of BIGBANG, and style icon — and he remains unbeatable. It’s no wonder why… Continue reading 13 Unforgettable Style Moments From Fashion King G-Dragon
December Boy Group Member Brand Reputation Rankings Revealed
The Korean Business Research Institute has released brand reputation rankings for individual boy group members for the month of December! The rankings were determined through an analysis of the consumer participation, media coverage, communication, and community awareness indexes of 598 boy group members, using big data collected from November 19 to December 20. BTS’s Jimin ranked… Continue reading December Boy Group Member Brand Reputation Rankings Revealed
Instagram Reveals Korea’s Most-Followed Accounts And Hashtags Of 2019
Instagram has revealed data on South Korea’s 2019 trends! On December 16, Instagram announced the “2019 South Korea Trends” data in their Year in Review, which analyzed Korean Instagram users’ hashtags and accounts. The key trends this year focused around “relatability” and “sensitivity.” This year in the K-pop category, the hashtags Korean Instagram users followed the… Continue reading Instagram Reveals Korea’s Most-Followed Accounts And Hashtags Of 2019
BIGBANG’s G-Dragon Shows Off Beard + Mustache In New Photos
BIGBANG’s G-Dragon showed off his facial hair in some newly posted selfies! On December 13, G-Dragon took to Instagram to share an update with his fans. The singer posted photos of his customized Nike collaboration sneakers, a bottle of wine, and the logo of his fashion brand PEACEMINUSONE—but it was his two selfies that drew… Continue reading BIGBANG’s G-Dragon Shows Off Beard + Mustache In New Photos
Sandara Park Gives DinDin The Perfect Gift For A G-Dragon Fan
DinDin’s dreams came true thanks to Sandara Park! On December 12, DinDin shared photos on Instagram of shoes he received from Sandara Park. He smiles with Sandara Park in the first photo, and in the second photo, he has put the shoes on a chair as he bows down to them. The shoes in the photographs are limited edition… Continue reading Sandara Park Gives DinDin The Perfect Gift For A G-Dragon Fan
12 K-Pop Songs That Incorporate Elements Of Traditional Korean Culture
As K-pop gets more popular worldwide, there’s a curious trend happening: more Korean artists are taking things back to their cultural roots. A number of recent K-pop releases have included recognizably East Asian elements (NCT’s Ten’s stunning, instrumental “Dream in a Dream” is a gorgeous example), and many artists have been incorporating more elements of specifically Korean culture into their songs and MVs. While older… Continue reading 12 K-Pop Songs That Incorporate Elements Of Traditional Korean Culture