Christmas is upon us, and one of the classic rituals that welcome the holiday season is a good Xmas playlist. While this has been somewhat of a Soompi custom, this year will be a bit different without breaking tradition per se. In fact, while there have been countless December hits throughout the past decade, only… Continue reading A Decade Of Christmas: 11 K-Pop Songs That Sum Up The Holiday Spirit
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December Singer Brand Reputation Rankings Announced
The Korean Business Research Institute has revealed this month’s brand reputation rankings for singers! The rankings were determined through an analysis of singers’ media coverage, consumer participation, interaction, and community awareness indexes, using big data collected from November 24 to December 24. BTS held onto their spot at the top of the list this month… Continue reading December Singer Brand Reputation Rankings Announced
7 K-Pop Songs That Provide Healing Through A Breakup
Do you ever want someone to understand your broken heart in the midst of a breakup? The beauty of K-pop is that the variety of songs addressing the end of a relationship is endless. Many artists such as AleXa, SuperM, Jeon Somi, and more have explored the struggles of relationships in their music. Here are… Continue reading 7 K-Pop Songs That Provide Healing Through A Breakup
Circle (Gaon) Chart Music Awards Announces 1st Set Of Nominees
The upcoming Circle Chart Music Awards has revealed its first batch of nominees! Formerly known as the Gaon Chart Music Awards, the Circle Chart Music Awards is gearing up to hold its first ceremony since rebranding under a new name this past July. This year’s award ceremony will take place on February 18, 2023. The Circle… Continue reading Circle (Gaon) Chart Music Awards Announces 1st Set Of Nominees
IU’s Agency Reveals Update On Strong Legal Action Against Malicious Comments
IU’s agency EDAM Entertainment has warned against people who create malicious posts. On December 13, EDAM Entertainment posted an official statement on its social media account, saying, “Since last year, we have collected evidence of perpetrators who repeatedly posted malicious posts including obvious false facts, defamation, and personal attacks against IU on a number of… Continue reading IU’s Agency Reveals Update On Strong Legal Action Against Malicious Comments
Jiyeon Expresses Gratitude To Longtime Friend IU + T-ara Members Share Heartfelt Congratulations On Her Marriage
Jiyeon has shared her gratitude for all the support she received on her marriage along with more gorgeous photos on her big day! T-ara’s Jiyeon and professional baseball player Hwang Jae Gyun held a private wedding on December 10, at which Jiyeon’s longtime friend IU sang a celebratory song. Ahead of the ceremony, Jiyeon and… Continue reading Jiyeon Expresses Gratitude To Longtime Friend IU + T-ara Members Share Heartfelt Congratulations On Her Marriage
IU Confirmed To Sing At T-ara’s Jiyeon’s Wedding Today
IU will be making a meaningful show of support for her longtime friend T-ara’s Jiyeon at her wedding today! On December 9, IU’s agency EDAM Entertainment officially announced that the singer and actress would be singing the celebratory song at Jiyeon’s wedding to professional baseball player Hwang Jae Gyun. “IU will be participating in Jiyeon’s… Continue reading IU Confirmed To Sing At T-ara’s Jiyeon’s Wedding Today
Lee Joon Gi Thanks Former Co-Star IU For Showing Love To Him And Shin Se Kyung On The Set Of “Arthdal Chronicles 2”
IU has shown love for Lee Joon Gi and Shin Se Kyung on the set of their new drama! On December 6, Lee Joon Gi uploaded photos of himself posing with the coffee truck sent by his “Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo” co-star IU to the set of his upcoming drama “Arthdal Chronicles 2“! In… Continue reading Lee Joon Gi Thanks Former Co-Star IU For Showing Love To Him And Shin Se Kyung On The Set Of “Arthdal Chronicles 2”
37th Golden Disc Awards Announces Nominees
Nominees have been revealed for the 37th Golden Disc Awards! Songs and albums that were released between November 2021 through mid-November 2022 were eligible to be nominated this year, with music excluded from nomination last year included this year. For the album division awards, only albums with at least six new tracks (excluding intros, outros,… Continue reading 37th Golden Disc Awards Announces Nominees
Spotify Reveals Most-Streamed K-Pop Artists And Songs Of 2022
Spotify has finally released this year’s Wrapped! On November 30 local time, Spotify published its annual rankings of the year’s most-streamed artists and songs on the platform. In 2022, BTS was Spotify’s fifth most-streamed artist globally, as well as the fourth most viral artist globally. Specifically for K-pop, Spotify has also released global year-end lists of… Continue reading Spotify Reveals Most-Streamed K-Pop Artists And Songs Of 2022