The Lunar New Year (Seollal) is one of the major holidays in Korea, and as such, it’s one of the few occasions when people might wear the traditional national garment known as hanbok. For women, the hanbok consists of a jeogori (a jacket, usually cropped below the bustline and held together with a tie), and… Continue reading Lunar New Year Special: Do You Know Your Hanbok?
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How Are Idols Celebrating the Lunar New Year?
As Korea celebrates the Lunar New Year, it’s no surprise that fan still watch their favorite idols on television through such programs as MBC’s “Idol Olympics.” However, as some idols are heading home to celebrate with their families, other idols are busy working and promoting in Korea and overseas. For SM Entertainment’s artists, TVXQ, Super… Continue reading How Are Idols Celebrating the Lunar New Year?
Hyosung Debuts as Ghost in Drama, “Ghost Seeing Detective Cheo Yong”
Secret member Hyosung is making her acting debut in the upcoming OCN drama, “Ghost Seeing Detective Cheo Yong!” On January 24, stills taken during the filming were released online. Hyosung plays a high school student turned into a ghost, who can’t seem to make amends with her previous life so that she can leave the world… Continue reading Hyosung Debuts as Ghost in Drama, “Ghost Seeing Detective Cheo Yong”
BEAST’s Lee Gikwang and Baro Join “God’s Gift – 14 Days” Cast
BEAST‘s Lee Ki Kwang and B1A4‘s Baro will be joining the drama cast of “God’s Gift – 14 Days!” The boys will joining veteran actors Lee Bo Young and Kim Tae Woo. Secret‘s Han Sun Hwa is rumored to be a possible member on the show. SBS’ upcoming drama “God’s Gift” is about a woman who travels two weeks back… Continue reading BEAST’s Lee Gikwang and Baro Join “God’s Gift – 14 Days” Cast
Eun Ji Won Worries That There Are Too Many Sexy Concept Girl Groups
First generation idol group Sechskies member Eun Ji Won gave his two cents on the increasing level of sexy concepts among today’s girl groups. On the recent broadcast of “Full House,” Secret‘s Song Ji Eun remarked, “We received a lot of love for Secret’s cute charms but as we are in our mid-twenties, we are… Continue reading Eun Ji Won Worries That There Are Too Many Sexy Concept Girl Groups
Secret’s Han Sun Hwa Lands a Role in New Drama “God’s Gift – 14 Days”
Member of girl group Secret, Han Sun Hwa is in the process of adjusting her schedule to star in SBS’ new drama “God’s Gift – 14 Days.” A representative of Han Sun Hwa’s agency confirmed to a Korean media outlet on January 23, “It is true Han Sun Hwa auditioned for a role in ‘God’s… Continue reading Secret’s Han Sun Hwa Lands a Role in New Drama “God’s Gift – 14 Days”
Secret to Release Japanese Version of “I Do I Do” in February
Girl group Secret will return to the Japanese market with a Japanese version of “I Do I Do.” According to the latest issue of newspaper Sankei Sports, the girls will release a Japanese version of their single “I Do I Do” on February 5. This will be the group’s first song in Japanese after a year… Continue reading Secret to Release Japanese Version of “I Do I Do” in February
Secret’s Sunhwa Has a Crush on “Reply 1994” Actor Jung Woo
Secret member Sunhwa recently confessed she had a bit of a crush on “Reply 1994” actor Jung Woo on the latest broadcast of KBS 2TV’s “1 Versus 100” on January 7! When the show’s host Han Suk Joon asked Sunhwa, “If you had the chance to meet your ideal type, who would it be?” she… Continue reading Secret’s Sunhwa Has a Crush on “Reply 1994” Actor Jung Woo
Weekly K-Pop Music Chart 2014 – January Week 1
Happy New Year to all our readers! We are starting the 10th year of our Soompi Weekly Music Chart. At the start of every year, we review our existing chart sources and make necessary adjustments to keep it more updated. There are three changes this year: Air Monitor (15%) is no longer a source since… Continue reading Weekly K-Pop Music Chart 2014 – January Week 1
MBC Music Core 01.04.14 – TVXQ and Girl’s Day Comeback Stage
♬ Comeback StageTVXQ! – “TEN” – “Something”Girl’s day – “Something” ♬ HOT StageYong Jun-hyung(BEAST) – “Flower”SECRET – “I DO I DO”VIXX – “Thank you for My Love”HISTORY – “What am I to yor”House Rulez(feat. Clara) – “Invitation” ♬ Sound-HOLICWASSUP – “NOM NOM NOM”HEYNE – “LOVE 007”TIMBER – “Three Days”LPG – “Ppang Ya Ppang Ya”YoonHan –… Continue reading MBC Music Core 01.04.14 – TVXQ and Girl’s Day Comeback Stage