G-Dragon, EXO, Cho Yong Pil, Lee Jong Suk: Who Will Be 2013’s Top “Style Icon”?

Returning “King of Singers” Cho Yong Pil, icon-of-everything G-Dragon, trend idols EXO, 21st century gentleman  Lee Jong Suk… Amongst these nominees, who will be this year’s top “Style Icon?”” The “2013 Style Icon Awards (2013 SIA)” revealed all 50 nominees on October 2. The concept for this year’s “Style Icon Awards” is a special existence,… Continue reading G-Dragon, EXO, Cho Yong Pil, Lee Jong Suk: Who Will Be 2013’s Top “Style Icon”?

[Exclusive] Interview With “We Got Married Global Edition” Star Fujii Mina and Autographed Polaroid Giveaway!

Hey, what’s up Soompiers! Fujii Mina dropped by our HQ during her spare time to briefly hang out with the crew and give us an exclusive interview! She’s a Japanese actress and also a film critic, but you might recognize her in cable channel MBC Every1’s variety program “We Got Married Global Edition” as the… Continue reading [Exclusive] Interview With “We Got Married Global Edition” Star Fujii Mina and Autographed Polaroid Giveaway!

“Shinhwa Broadcast” Return to Air Will Be Delayed

Variety show “Shinhwa Broadcast” will extend its hiatus for one or two more months. In a phone interview W Star News, Producer Yoon Hyun Joon revealed, “We are preparing but it’s taking longer than expected. I can’t say for sure, but the show will return in October or November.” “Shinhwa Broadcast” aired its first episode… Continue reading “Shinhwa Broadcast” Return to Air Will Be Delayed

Shinhwa Spotted Filming for “Running Man”

News came out a couple of days ago that the longest running idol group in K-Pop history, Shinhwa, will be appearing on the popular SBS variety show “Running Man,” and now with a photo confirming it, the anticipation is higher than ever. The distant picture floating around on online communities shows the members of Shinhwa… Continue reading Shinhwa Spotted Filming for “Running Man”

B.A.P’s “Bad Man” Under Fire for Being Similar to Shinhwa’s “We Can Get It On”

B.A.P has recently come under fire for their recent single “Bad Man” being similar to Shinhwa‘s “We Can Get It On.” Recently, netizens have been talking on online forums about how “B.A.P’s new single ‘Bad Man’ has similar chord progressions, melodies and the same general feeling as Shinhwa’s ‘We Can Get It On.’” B.A.P’s “Bad… Continue reading B.A.P’s “Bad Man” Under Fire for Being Similar to Shinhwa’s “We Can Get It On”

[Opinion] Racial Sensitivity in Korean Media

The opinions and views presented in this article do not necessarily represent those of the staff of Soompi.com nor any of its sponsors. I know that G-Dragon‘s recent episode of posting a photo of awkward implications is not really on the table as a candidate for being called blackface, but I think it brings up a point… Continue reading [Opinion] Racial Sensitivity in Korean Media

Shinhwa Show Off Signature Charisma in “2013 Shinhwa Grand Final–The Classic In Seoul”

On August 3 and 4, Shinhwa performed the “2013 Shinhwa Grand Final—The Classic in Seoul” concerts at the Olympic Park Stadium, Seoul.  With the Seoul concerts, Shinhwa ended their Asia promotional tour for their eleventh full-length album “The Classic” which was released earlier in the year in May 2013; their Asia tour also covered the… Continue reading Shinhwa Show Off Signature Charisma in “2013 Shinhwa Grand Final–The Classic In Seoul”

Girls’ Generation’s Taeyeon and Yuri Show Support for Shinhwa

On August 3rd, Girls’ Generation‘s Taeyeon and Yuri made surprise appearances as concert attendees at Shinhwa’s ‘2013 SHINHWA Grand Tour THE CLASSIC‘ Seoul finale concert! Shinhwa’s Minwoo shared a picture with the two girls backstage on his Facebook, writing, “Taeyeon and Yuri came and supported Shinhwa’s 15th anniversary finale concert~^^ Thank you to my kind and loyal dongsengs~ I will… Continue reading Girls’ Generation’s Taeyeon and Yuri Show Support for Shinhwa

Which K-Pop Stars Share Your August Birthday?

Were you born in the month of August? Then you might share your birthday with three of the “Running Man” members, Girls’ Generation’s Tiffany, Jang Geun Suk, or Big Bang’s G-Dragon. From Super Junior to A Pink, we’re sending birthday wishes to more than 30 K-Pop stars and actors! Do you know which two actors share the same day and year for their… Continue reading Which K-Pop Stars Share Your August Birthday?

Shinhwa’s Lee Min Woo to Host Birthday Party at a Club

Legendary idol group Shinhwa‘s Lee Min Woo will be celebrating his birthday with a special party on August 28. The singer will celebrate his 34th birthday and the launching of his hat line, “Wolf-M” at a club in Gangnam. The event will be called “Wolf-M Party.” Lee Min Woo has been working with the popular hat… Continue reading Shinhwa’s Lee Min Woo to Host Birthday Party at a Club

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