Girls’ Generation and BTS Confirmed for KCON 2014

Great news! KCON 2014, scheduled for August 9 to August 10 in a still-to-be-revealed location in downtown Los Angeles, has officially kicked off preparations by announcing their star-studded lineup! In case you missed it, KCON announced earlier last week that they will now be holding two separate K-Pop concerts (with its own lineup) on each… Continue reading Girls’ Generation and BTS Confirmed for KCON 2014

KCON 2014 Announces Two Consecutive Nights of K-Pop Concerts in Los Angeles

Big news for KCON 2014 was revealed today during their weekly live chat. – KCON will have two separate K-Pop concerts, one for each night of the event. That means two separate line-ups of K-Pop, bringing even more artists and even more possibilities.   – The first round of artist announcements will begin next week! –… Continue reading KCON 2014 Announces Two Consecutive Nights of K-Pop Concerts in Los Angeles

KCON 2014 Set for August 9-10 in Downtown Los Angeles

KCON will be returning to Downtown Los Angles this year on August 9 and 10 for a weekend of amazing Korean entertainment. While last year featured celebrity panels, contests, autograph sessions, performances, workshops on Korean makeup, food, fitness and more, this year they are still planning for an even bigger event. As least year brought… Continue reading KCON 2014 Set for August 9-10 in Downtown Los Angeles

[Recap] Soompi Weekly Roundup – September Week 1

It’s back! All the important Korean Entertainment news from this week in one place: This is your Weekly Soompi Roundup!   Lee Hyori and Lee Sang Soon had a private ceremony for their wedding but was gracious enough to their fans to release photos. The vintage/hippie style wedding matches them perfectly. Singers Huh Gak and Jadu announced… Continue reading [Recap] Soompi Weekly Roundup – September Week 1

[Event Review] KCON 2013 Celebrates Korean Wave

Los Angeles transformed into Hallyu heaven for K-Pop fans last weekend with the return of KCON 2013! The two-day event dedicated to “All Things Hallyu” was held on August 24-25 at the Los Angeles Sports Arena, and welcomed over 20,000 fans. The upgraded event included numerous celebrity panels, contests, autograph sessions, performances, workshops on Korean makeup,… Continue reading [Event Review] KCON 2013 Celebrates Korean Wave

[Recap] G-Dragon, EXO and More Bring Down the House at M!Countdown What’s Up LA Concert

On August 25th, over 20,000 fans witnessed a truly monumental K-Pop musical rock fest during KCON 2013’s M!Countdown What’s Up LA concert featuring a star-studded lineup, including Big Bang’s G-Dragon, Missy Elliott, Crayon Pop, EXO, 2AM, f(x), Teen Top, Super Junior M’s Henry, Yu Seung Woo, and Dynamic Duo. Read on for our complete recap… Continue reading [Recap] G-Dragon, EXO and More Bring Down the House at M!Countdown What’s Up LA Concert

[Video] KCON 2013 Press Conference Featuring 2AM, f(x), EXO, Teen Top, Henry and More!

Before performing at KCON 2013′s M!Countdown: What’s Up LA! Concert, many of the artists gathered together for a special pre-concert press conference. Sixteen year old Yu Seung Woo spoke about his first time visiting the US while f(x) talked about their more grown up image. A surprising question about showering made EXO‘s Tao blush. Teen… Continue reading [Video] KCON 2013 Press Conference Featuring 2AM, f(x), EXO, Teen Top, Henry and More!

G-Dragon Meets Missy Elliott at KCON 2013

On August 24, Big Bang member and solo artist G-Dragon uploaded a photograph onto his Instagram account with the caption: “FINALLY #missybaby #gdragonbaby #LA.”  In the photograph, G-Dragon poses with his arm around Grammy Award-winner and hip hop/R&B legend Missy Elliott. G-Dragon flew to Los Angeles on August 23 ahead of his performance on “M COUNTDOWN What’s Up… Continue reading G-Dragon Meets Missy Elliott at KCON 2013

Visit the Soompi Booth at KCON 2013 in Los Angeles!

This coming weekend on August 24-25, Soompi will have a booth at KCON 2013 in Los Angeles! We had a blast seeing you all at least year’s event and concert, and we are excited to meet with you all again. This year will be an even bigger two day event, featuring a recording of music… Continue reading Visit the Soompi Booth at KCON 2013 in Los Angeles!

Missy Elliott to Perform at KCON 2013’s M!Countdown: What’s Up LA! Concert

Wow, what unexpected news! KCON just announced that rapper Missy Elliott will be performing at the first U.S. recording of MNET’s M!Countdown on August 25 during KCON 2013! Missy Elliott will be joining the star-studded KCON lineup, including G-Dragon, EXO, f(x), Teen Top, 2AM, Dynamic Duo, Super Junior M‘s Henry, and Yoo Seung Woo. Back in June,… Continue reading Missy Elliott to Perform at KCON 2013’s M!Countdown: What’s Up LA! Concert