September 27 marks Korea’s Chuseok holiday. The holiday can start as early as September 25 to September 29 or 30 depending on your occupation. Most Koreans visit their hometowns and families during this important holiday. How about K-pop idols? Keep reading to find out what some of your favorite K-Pop idols will be doing this… Continue reading What Are K-Pop Idols Doing This Chuseok Holiday?
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Web Drama “Alchemist” Starring KARA’s Youngji Releases Teasers
KARA member Youngji is making her official acting debut in an upcoming web drama, and you can now get a sneak peek through the show’s new video teasers! MBC Every1‘s “Alchemist” centers on a group of college students who start a club to support each other in their decisions to abstain from dating and love.… Continue reading Web Drama “Alchemist” Starring KARA’s Youngji Releases Teasers
Battle of the Maknaes: Finals
Update: The polls are now closed, and Soompi’s Battle of the Maknaes as come to an official end. A big thank you goes out to everyone who voted! Be sure to stay tuned for the winner announcements! This is it. This is the end. Welcome back to the long-awaited final round of Soompi’s Battle of the Maknaes! When… Continue reading Battle of the Maknaes: Finals
KARA’s Seungyeon Is Moved to Tears as She Bids Farewell to “Off to School”
KARA‘s Han Seungyeon showed her appreciation towards a second chance at high school. On the episode of JTBC’s “Off to School” aired on September 22, members such as Kangnam, Kim Jung Hoon, Chu Sung Hoon, Han Seungyeon, Hong Jin Ho, and Shin Soo Ji bid farewell to Seoincheon High School. After three days of high… Continue reading KARA’s Seungyeon Is Moved to Tears as She Bids Farewell to “Off to School”
SHINee’s Key, Girls’ Generation’s Sunny, EXO’s Suho, and More Film BoA’s Episode of “Hidden Singer”
EXO‘s Suho, Girls’ Generation‘s Sunny, and SHINee‘s Key will be tested on just how well they know their SM labelmate BoA on “Hidden Singer 4”! BoA’s three hoobaes recently joined the panel for the recording of “Hidden Singer 4″‘s premiere episode, along with Hong Suk Chun, KARA‘s Goo Hara, Sayuri, Baek Ah Yeon, and more. On… Continue reading SHINee’s Key, Girls’ Generation’s Sunny, EXO’s Suho, and More Film BoA’s Episode of “Hidden Singer”
Battle of the Maknaes: Semifinals
UPDATE: The Semifinals round of Soompi’s Battle of the Maknaes has ended! Stay tuned 9/23 8PM KST for information on the long-awaited last round, and a final showdown for top spot. Don’t forget that the eliminated members in this Semifinals round will face off against one another for a chance at 3rd place. Thank you… Continue reading Battle of the Maknaes: Semifinals
KARA Wants to Perform on a Throwback Special With Girls’ Generation and Wonder Girls in the Future
KARA recently participated in an interview with XSports News during which they reflected on their eight years as a band. Regarding their ability to stay together over the past eight years, Park Gyuri commented, “I think just the fact that we [KARA] exists has meaning. We haven’t been around as long as our seniors Shinhwa… Continue reading KARA Wants to Perform on a Throwback Special With Girls’ Generation and Wonder Girls in the Future
What Makes a Great K-Pop Bassline?
Has any K-pop song has ever made you really, really want to dance? If so, that was probably because of the sound of this instrument: The beat (discussed here) is what you move your feet to, but if you have ever wondered what it is about a song that actually makes you want to bop… Continue reading What Makes a Great K-Pop Bassline?
Battle of the Maknaes: Round One (Female Edition)
Every once in a while, we love gathering up members of different idol groups and tossing them into a tournament arena so you can rank who’s the best of the best. So far, you’ve voted for the best idol dancer, vocalist, and rapper, and now, for something just a tad unconventional… introducing the Battle of the Maknaes, where you can decide K-pop… Continue reading Battle of the Maknaes: Round One (Female Edition)
KARA’s Seungyeon Tears Up at First Experience in Korean High School
KARA’s Seungyeon reminded viewers of how special high school memories can be. On the first day of filming for JTBC’s “Off to School,” held at Seoincheon High School, Seungyeon found herself in tears. Seungyeon, known for her brilliance, continued her studies even as a celebrity and now knows four different languages. Thus, the staff was anticipating… Continue reading KARA’s Seungyeon Tears Up at First Experience in Korean High School