The popular video game Overwatch caught Korean professional gamers’ attention since its release back in 2016, which led to South Korea winning the Overwatch world cup two years in a row. In addition, many idols have been known to play it, and some of them even admitted to being hardcore gamers. With the game rapidly… Continue reading 9 K-Pop Idols That Bear A Striking Resemblance To Overwatch Characters
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November Female Advertisement Model Brand Reputation Rankings Revealed
On November 26, the Korean Business Research Institute announced this month’s rankings for brand reputation among female advertisement models. The rankings are based on the analysis of participation, interaction, and community indexes 15,513,922 pieces of big data on 50 female advertisement models from October 24 to November 25. Former professional figure skater Kim Yuna rose 20… Continue reading November Female Advertisement Model Brand Reputation Rankings Revealed
Yoo Hee Yeol And IU Confirmed As MCs For 2017 SBS Gayo Daejun
The 2017 SBS Gayo Daejun has found its MCs for this year. On November 23, SBS confirmed that Yoo Hee Yeol and IU will be hosting the 2017 SBS Gayo Daejun, which will be held on December 25. Both singers have been MCs at the event before, IU in 2015 and Yoo Hee Yeol in… Continue reading Yoo Hee Yeol And IU Confirmed As MCs For 2017 SBS Gayo Daejun
2017 Melon Music Awards Reveals First Look At Artist Lineup
The 2017 Melon Music Awards has revealed seven of the artists that will be performing at their ceremony in December. The artists revealed to be participating so far are Red Velvet, BTS, IU, EXO, Wanna One, WINNER, and TWICE, all singers that have not only enjoyed domestic but also major international success this year. In addition, these seven artists… Continue reading 2017 Melon Music Awards Reveals First Look At Artist Lineup
IU Receives Attention For Her Sweet And Thoughtful Fan Service
IU has gained attention for her thoughtful fan service! Many fans recently noticed that IU bought various snacks whenever she was working abroad. After returning back to Korea, she would give these snacks one by one to fans that she would meet. According to one Twitter user, from 2012, IU would pass out snacks to… Continue reading IU Receives Attention For Her Sweet And Thoughtful Fan Service
TWICE Rises With “LIKEY”; Soompi’s K-Pop Music Chart 2017, November Week 3
TWICE’s “LIKEY” moves up 10 spots to become our new No. 1 song! This song won all the music shows last week and easily defeated the champion of the last two weeks, BTOB’s “Missing You,” for the top spot. It is also TWICE’s third No. 1 song on our chart this year, a feat only… Continue reading TWICE Rises With “LIKEY”; Soompi’s K-Pop Music Chart 2017, November Week 3
Watch: SMTOWN Stars Cheer On Students Taking The College Entrance Exam
Updated November 21 KST: This year’s College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT) was postponed to November 23 due to the Pohang Earthquake. SMTOWN has taken time to show support to students ahead of the exam this week. Watch their message below! Original Article: It’s that time of the year again! The 2017 national college entrance exam… Continue reading Watch: SMTOWN Stars Cheer On Students Taking The College Entrance Exam
BTOB Maintains Top Spot With “Missing You”; Soompi’s K-Pop Music Chart 2017, November Week 2
BTOB’s “Missing You” continues to dominate our chart for the second straight week, running ahead from the rest of the competition. “Missing You” won on “Inkigayo,” “M!Countdown,” and “Show Champion” and also fared well on all other chart sources. Congratulations again to BTOB! Moving up two spots to take second place is Taemin’s “MOVE.” This song… Continue reading BTOB Maintains Top Spot With “Missing You”; Soompi’s K-Pop Music Chart 2017, November Week 2
2017 Melon Music Awards Announces Nominees For Category Awards + Voting Begins
The next round of voting has begun for the 2017 Melon Music Awards! The first round of voting for the Top 10 ended on November 12, and the winners were announced on November 13. Voting is also currently running for the Kakao Hot Star award. Now, voting has opened for the category awards, as well.… Continue reading 2017 Melon Music Awards Announces Nominees For Category Awards + Voting Begins
IU Confirmed To Join Lee Sun Gyun In New tvN Drama As Main Cast Members Are Announced
tvN’s 2018 drama “My Ahjusshi” (working title) has finalized its main lineup, which will feature Lee Sun Gyun, IU, Na Moon Hee, Oh Dal Soo, and Song Sae Byuk. “My Ahjusshi” will be directed by Kim Won Suk, who has worked on productions like “Incomplete Life (Misaeng)” and “Signal,” and the script will be helmed… Continue reading IU Confirmed To Join Lee Sun Gyun In New tvN Drama As Main Cast Members Are Announced