All the important Korean Entertainment news from this week in one place: This is your Weekly Soompi Roundup! Are IU and Eunhyuk getting married? No, they’re not, and no one fell for this attention seeking rumor. It’s not good to start rumors; you might get sued. Son Ho Young is recovering, but still on suicide… Continue reading [Recap] Weekly Soompi Roundup – May Week 4
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Performances From “2013 Dream Concert”
The “2013 Dream Concert” was held on May 11, at the Seoul World Cup Stadium, and was the 19th annual “Dream Concert. The event was finally broadcasted last night on Korean television. As one of the largest annual K-Pop event in Seoul, a total of 22 teams were at the event, including Girls’ Generation, SHINee,… Continue reading Performances From “2013 Dream Concert”
Infinite: “We Don’t Understand Why Relationships are Forbidden for Idols”
Boy group Infinite, who are coming upon their third anniversary since debut on June 9, transformed into “Summer Boys” for magazine “The Star.” The seven members all donned trendy and colorful summer wear and posed leisurely for the camera, looking like they are enjoying a sunny mid-day break. In the accompanying interview, the members of… Continue reading Infinite: “We Don’t Understand Why Relationships are Forbidden for Idols”
Infinite Releases Teaser for Japanese Version of “Man in Love”
Infinite fans rejoice! Infinite recently released the teaser for their Japanese version of “Man in Love.” Before the release of their Japanese album though, Infinite’s Korean version album “New Challenge” has been doing very well according to the Japanese Oricon Chart. Back in April 15, “New Challenge” (Which has the song “Man in Love”) reached… Continue reading Infinite Releases Teaser for Japanese Version of “Man in Love”
“Coming of Age” Day: Twenty Idols Celebrating Twenty Years of Age
It’s that time of the year again when Koreans celebrate “Coming of Age” day. It’s a special day in which people who are turning 20 years-old in 2013 are celebrated and given gifts for becoming “adults” in society. Interestingly this year, the law will change starting July 1 so that people who turn 19 years-old… Continue reading “Coming of Age” Day: Twenty Idols Celebrating Twenty Years of Age
Han Ye Seul Gives Infinite’s Sunggyu a Morning Call
Actress Han Ye Seul recently sent Infinite‘s Sunggyu a cute message. On May 19, actress Han Ye Seul was interviewed for MBC‘s “Section TV Celebrity Talk” where the reporter informed her, “A while back, Sunggyu stated that he would like to star in MBC’s ‘We Got Married‘ with you.” She responded while chuckling, “What a… Continue reading Han Ye Seul Gives Infinite’s Sunggyu a Morning Call
Infinite L’s Photo Essay “L’s Bravo Viewtiful” Goes on Bestseller List
Wow congratulations to Infinite’s L! L’s photo essay “L’s Bravo Viewtiful” became a bestseller the moment it was published on May 15. A representative of Woollim Entertainment stated, “Most publications done by idol singers has been about their flashy lifestyles, photoshoots, or stories about their success. L’s photo essay is different because he took all… Continue reading Infinite L’s Photo Essay “L’s Bravo Viewtiful” Goes on Bestseller List
The Seven Most Desirable Idol Students
We recently reported that miss A‘s Suzy was picked as the number one female star that people thought received the most love from teachers. To commemorate Teachers’ Day (May 15) in South Korea, here at Soompi we asked, “Which idol star would you like to teach the most?”
Enter the 2013 K-POP Festival Dance Cover Contest!
After successfully holding the “K-POP Cover Dance Festival” in 2011 and 2012, Visit Korea Committee is now organizing “K-POP Festival in Gangwon 2013” to promote 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics, as well as Gangwon-do tourism. At this occasion, foreigners will get the chance once again to participate to a K-POP dance cover contest! To enter the contest it’s simple! All you… Continue reading Enter the 2013 K-POP Festival Dance Cover Contest!
[Gallery] Girls’ Generation, BEAST, SHINee, SISTAR, Kara, and More at “2013 Dream Concert” Part 2
The “2013 Dream Concert” was held yesterday, May 11, at the Seoul World Cup Stadium, making this the 19th annual “Dream Concert.” As one of the largest annual K-Pop event in Seoul, a total of 22 teams were at the event, including BEAST, SHINee, Infinite, 2AM, U-Kiss, ZE:A, Girls’ Generation, Kara, SISTAR, 4minute, T-ara, Secret, Exo,… Continue reading [Gallery] Girls’ Generation, BEAST, SHINee, SISTAR, Kara, and More at “2013 Dream Concert” Part 2