Instagram has released an updated list of its top accounts in Korea for 2015 terms of the number of followers, the numbers of likes a photo received, and the genre of music most talked about on Instagram around the world. The top 5 accounts in Korea with the most followers 1. BIGBANG’s G-Dragon (@xxxibgdrgn) – 6.9 million… Continue reading The Top Korean Instagram Accounts of 2015
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9 Times K-Pop Idols Made a Fan’s Dream Come True
Most K-pop fans can only dream of being close enough to speak with or touch their favorite idols. These lucky fans had a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to not only meet K-pop stars, but interact with them in an unforgettable way. The idols below showed their love for fans by personally connecting with them and making their K-pop dreams become reality.… Continue reading 9 Times K-Pop Idols Made a Fan’s Dream Come True
8 Male K-pop Stars With Magnetic Stage Presence
Making it big in K-pop is a big ask. Only a tiny fraction of all the trainees and debutants who enter the K-pop fray will ever make it truly big. Detractors often dismiss K-pop idol stars as pretty-faced dancers devoid of real charisma. But as most fans know well, looks and dancing ability are just… Continue reading 8 Male K-pop Stars With Magnetic Stage Presence
Choo Sarang Shows Off Gifts From G-Dragon
Choo Sarang received some presents from G-Dragon of BIGBANG after having attended his concert, and Choo Sung Hoon posted a picture of the presents to say thank you on his Instagram account on behalf of his daughter. He wrote the words, “G-Dragon’s presents, I really like them. Thank you, G-Dragon.” In the picture, Choo Sarang… Continue reading Choo Sarang Shows Off Gifts From G-Dragon
Choo Sarang and BIGBANG Meet Again
Choo Sarang and BIGBANG met again on November 15! The adorable girl’s father, Choo Sung Hoon, uploaded a snap to his Instagram account of Sarang and her best friend Yuto surrounded by BIGBANG, with the comment, “Thank you for the BIG BANG.” In the adorable picture, not only is everyone wearing black, Sarang and Yuto seems to have… Continue reading Choo Sarang and BIGBANG Meet Again
10 Iconic K-Pop Moments in Paris
It was with heavy hearts that the world watched the news unfold of the terror attacks in Paris, where 129 people died while enjoying a typical Friday night out at restaurants, bars, a concert, and a soccer game. For many of us K-pop fans who have visited Paris, live in Paris, or simply like to enjoy… Continue reading 10 Iconic K-Pop Moments in Paris
Stars Pray for Paris in Light of Recent Terrorist Attacks
On November 13, a series of terror attacks occurred in Paris, France resulting in the loss of over 150 lives and hundreds more injured. Amongst all of the attacks, the most bloodshed occurred in Bataclan Concert Hall. Other sites that were attacked include a stadium, a restaurant, and more. The attackers were armed with weapons such… Continue reading Stars Pray for Paris in Light of Recent Terrorist Attacks
Which Animal Face Type Is the Most Attractive?
There are many different types of males in this world. In the Korean entertainment industry alone, it’s easy to favorite multiple actors and singers. Why have one bias when you can have plenty? If you think about all of your favorite stars, you might find some similarities between them. In particular, their face types could… Continue reading Which Animal Face Type Is the Most Attractive?
G-Dragon, Taeyang, CL, Tiffany, and Others Gather at Phiaton Launch Party
Teddy kicked off the launch of his collaboration with audio brand Phiaton yesterday with a party at 10 Corso Como in Seoul. YG artists G-Dragon, Taeyang, Dara, CL, and Song Mino attended the party in support, while band Hyukoh provided entertainment. Celebrities such as SISTAR‘s Bora and Dasom, Girls’ Generation‘s Tiffany, and Zion.T were spotted as well. Phiaton x Teddy headphones retail… Continue reading G-Dragon, Taeyang, CL, Tiffany, and Others Gather at Phiaton Launch Party
G-Dragon Praised by European Scholars
Edited November 10 KST: This article misstated the quotations and actions of Dr. Ute Fendler of the University of Bayreuth. Soompi wrote this article using Insight, Yonhap, and Segye Ilbo as cross-references. However, after confirming with Dr. Fendler personally, we retract the second and third paragraphs of our article in their entirety. Dr. Fendler did… Continue reading G-Dragon Praised by European Scholars