Many of K-pop’s biggest acts came together to close out 2015 with a bang through the year end music festivals. Starting with the SBS Gayo Daejun on December 27, the KBS Gayo Daechukje was three days later on December 30, and finally the MBC’s Gayo Daejejun on December 31 to ring in the new year. In case you… Continue reading Must Watch Performances From the Year-End Music Festivals
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12 Drama Couples We Need to See Reunited in 2016
Goodbye, 2015. Hello, 2016! With a brand new year comes plenty of new resolutions, exciting opportunities, and… wonderfully addictive K-dramas! Which actors and actresses will get paired up together this year is anybody’s guess, but the endless possibilities are absolutely thrilling. Along with new couples who will send our hearts fluttering are those unforgettable couples we… Continue reading 12 Drama Couples We Need to See Reunited in 2016
EXO, BTS, and BIGBANG Gain Impressive Number of New Subscribers on Naver’s V App
During the month of December, several K-Pop groups have made big increases in their number of subscribers on Naver’s V app, with EXO in particular getting a huge number of new fans on V! According to Top Star News, from December 8 to January 4, the EXO channel gained 404,568 new subscribers and has now… Continue reading EXO, BTS, and BIGBANG Gain Impressive Number of New Subscribers on Naver’s V App
Lee Joon Gi to Star Alongside IU in New SBS Drama
Lee Joon Gi has reportedly been confirmed to star alongside female lead IU in SBS’ anticipated new drama, tentatively titled “Moon Lovers.” According to industry insiders, the lead couple recently wrapped up the final negotiations regarding their roles. The first script reading will be held on January 8. Based on a Chinese novel, the time travel-themed fantasy drama will switch between… Continue reading Lee Joon Gi to Star Alongside IU in New SBS Drama
QUIZ: Can You Guess These 2015 K-Pop Songs by the First Second?
Are you familiar with this year’s top K-pop songs? Let’s see if you can name the Soompi Awards 2015 Songs of the Year after hearing just the first second! Some of the songs can be a little tricky with the first second being something completely random. Click on the YouTube video and the green “PLAY” button… Continue reading QUIZ: Can You Guess These 2015 K-Pop Songs by the First Second?
QUIZ: Can You Guess These Idol Actors by Their Eyes?
Love idol actors? Find out if you can guess the Best Idol Actor nominees from Soompi Awards 2015 just by looking at their eyes through this quiz. Take the quiz and challenge your friends! The quiz is temporarily unavailable, but will be back shortly! Check our Twitter and Facebook for updates.
Billboard Names its Top K-Pop Picks of 2015
American music chart Billboard has wrapped up 2015 with a list of their top 20 K-pop songs, and top 10 K-pop albums of 2015! The top 20 songs list names some of the usual suspects, as well as some new faces and indie groups. At No. 20 was B1A4 with “Sweet Girl,” followed by Brown… Continue reading Billboard Names its Top K-Pop Picks of 2015
QUIZ: Name the 2015 K-Pop Music Video From a Single Screenshot
Featuring huge budgets, awesome visuals, and sometimes crazy storylines, K-pop music videos are always fun to watch. A unique video can always make a song much more memorable for fans. Featuring the nominees from the Soompi Awards 2015 Best Music Video category, can you guess the music video from a single screenshot? The quiz is temporarily unavailable,… Continue reading QUIZ: Name the 2015 K-Pop Music Video From a Single Screenshot
IU to Star as Female Lead in “Moon Lovers”
News outlets have reported that singer IU has been confirmed to star in the upcoming SBS drama “Moon Lovers.” According to previously released reports, many actresses have shown interest in the drama. However, singer IU has been confirmed as the final female actress to star in it. As the female lead, she will be receiving attention from nine… Continue reading IU to Star as Female Lead in “Moon Lovers”
Actor Ji Soo Cast in “Moon Lovers,” IU Considering Role
The cast of SBS’s upcoming drama “Moon Lovers” is slowly gathering together. First off, on December 28, actor Ji Soo confirmed that he had accepted a part in the drama. The actor recently garnered attention for his roles in dramas such as “Sassy Go Go” and “Angry Mom.” It was also reported that singer-actor IU is in… Continue reading Actor Ji Soo Cast in “Moon Lovers,” IU Considering Role