KBS Bans All H.O.T Songs From Broadcasts, Including “Candy”

TV audiences will no longer be able to hear H.O.T songs on KBS, after a network decision to ban all H.O.T songs. KBS has deemed that all H.O.T songs, including “Candy” and “Warrior’s Descendant,” are unfit for broadcast, and reclassified them as prohibited songs. This follows after H.O.T member Tony Ahn was charged for online… Continue reading KBS Bans All H.O.T Songs From Broadcasts, Including “Candy”

Soompi’s K-Pop Holiday Playlist!

Happy holidays Soompiers! Christmas is right around the corner and what better way to celebrate it but to listen to K-Pop! Soompi’s got you covered with a holiday playlist that will bring in some Yuletide cheer! We got some songs from EXO, Crayon Pop, Cube Entertainment, Secret, Starship Planet and Jellyfish Entertainment. The first few… Continue reading Soompi’s K-Pop Holiday Playlist!

Announcing LINE as Soompi’s Official Partner, Becomes Main Sponsor for Soompi Awards 2013

Hi Soompiers! We’re very excited to announce that mobile messenger app LINE is joining hands with Soompi to deliver more creative content to our awesome readers. LINE will be the main sponsor for the ninth annual Soompi Awards 2013, where fans from all over the world can support their favorite artists. With this partnership, Soompiers can… Continue reading Announcing LINE as Soompi’s Official Partner, Becomes Main Sponsor for Soompi Awards 2013

Go Ara Lets Herself Go in “Reply 1994”

Actress Go Ara, known for her graceful and elegant looks, showed off her dance moves on tvN’s “Reply 1994.”  On episode 16 of “Reply 1994,” which aired on December 13, Sung Na Jung (Go Ara) danced away to the songs sung by DJ DOC and Clon. In the episode, there is a scene where Sung… Continue reading Go Ara Lets Herself Go in “Reply 1994”

Eun Ji Won, Kim Jae Duk, and Jang Su Won Give Details about Sechs Kies’ Break-Up

On December 10, J-Walk (Jang Su Won, Kim Jae Duk) appeared on QTV’s “Handsome Boy Communication” and talked about their Sechs Kies days with the show’s MC Eun Ji Won, who was also a former member. Also on the show was Rainbow’s Jisook and Jaekyung. They are currently signed under DSP, the same company which… Continue reading Eun Ji Won, Kim Jae Duk, and Jang Su Won Give Details about Sechs Kies’ Break-Up

Kangta Plans a Comeback with a New Album After Six-Year Hiatus

Kangta, one of the members of first generation idol group H.O.T., announced his plans for a comeback with a new album. On December 10, Kangta revealed on his Twitter, “I will be returning to the stage with a new song very soon~ Work mode start!!!” The singer also uploaded a photo of himself singing on… Continue reading Kangta Plans a Comeback with a New Album After Six-Year Hiatus

Tony Ahn Investigated for Illegal Gambling

Following the news of comedian Lee Su Geun and singer-actor Tak Jae Hoon being summoned for investigation on charges of illegal gambling, singer Tony Ahn (H.O.T) has also been reportedly called in for questioning. According to the report, Tony Ahn was recently brought in for interrogation on charges of illegal gambling at the Seoul Central… Continue reading Tony Ahn Investigated for Illegal Gambling

Moon Hee Jun Opposed His Sister Becoming a Member of S.E.S

On the November 9 episode of MBC’s “World Changing Quiz,” for their family special, Moon Hee Jun revealed that while he was doing activities with H.O.T, his little sister Moon Hye Ri made the SM Entertainment auditions. He said, “My little sister liked to dance. Lee Soo Man [the CEO of SM] saw that and… Continue reading Moon Hee Jun Opposed His Sister Becoming a Member of S.E.S

Lee Soo Geun, Tak Jae Hoon, and Others Under Investigation for Illegal Gambling

Comedian Lee Soo Geun and singer/actor Tak Jae Hoon are under investigation for illegal gambling. According to SBS’s 8pm news on November 10, Lee Soo Geun and Tak Jae Hoon were questioned at the Seoul Central District Prosecutor’s Office about illegal gambling on a sports gambling site. These two celebrities, according to the report, were charged… Continue reading Lee Soo Geun, Tak Jae Hoon, and Others Under Investigation for Illegal Gambling

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