Live stages are definitely one of the best features of K-Pop. Not only do we finally get a clear look at a song’s choreography and concept outfits, but we also get to hear idols sing all the crazy high notes we heard on their official studio tracks. No matter how many times we may have attempted those… Continue reading 27 Times K-Pop Stars Slayed High Notes During Live Stages
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Another Win For The Wonder Girls: Soompi’s K-Pop Music Chart, August Week 3
This past week was anyone’s game! With all top three songs scoring in the low 800s, the third week of August was wide open for anyone to take the top spot. In the end, the honors went to the Wonder Girls. After three weeks being second best behind GFRIEND, “Why So Lonely” recaptured the top spot on… Continue reading Another Win For The Wonder Girls: Soompi’s K-Pop Music Chart, August Week 3
Koreans Vote For K-Pop Idols Most Likely To Win Gold In Olympics
With the world focusing on the 2016 Rio Olympics, Seoul Arts College surveyed 647 students on which K-pop idols are the most likely to win a gold medal at the Olympics. Amongst the male candidates, MADTOWN’s Jota came in first place with 184 votes. Having experience on shows like “Dream Team” and “Cool Kiz on… Continue reading Koreans Vote For K-Pop Idols Most Likely To Win Gold In Olympics
GFRIEND Reigns And f(x) Breaks Into Top 10: Soompi’s K-Pop Music Chart, August Week 2
It’s a quiet week for our chart! Due to the Summer Olympics, there was very little movement in chart rankings, particularly in the Top 10 where there was only one new song. Can you guess what it was? That’s right, moving up three spots to the tenth spot is f(x)’s “All Mine,” which landed a coveted Top 10 spot… Continue reading GFRIEND Reigns And f(x) Breaks Into Top 10: Soompi’s K-Pop Music Chart, August Week 2
QUIZ: Can You Guess the K-Pop Dance Practice Video?
With every new hit that drops, there’s always the anticipation of the upcoming dance practice video, which removes all the flash and glitz of music video productions for a chance to focus closely on the physical talents of our faves. Take this quiz to find out if you can match the screenshot of the dance practice… Continue reading QUIZ: Can You Guess the K-Pop Dance Practice Video?
GFRIEND Tops Girl Group Brand Power Rankings For August
The Korean Business Research Institute revealed their data and ranking for girl group brand power for August (from July 12 to August 13). The research institute gathered 45,077,765 pieces of data, from participation, communication, community, and reputation indexes. GFRIEND came in first place with 1,150,500 for participation, 2,982,966 for communication, and 1,851,053 for community, resulting… Continue reading GFRIEND Tops Girl Group Brand Power Rankings For August
GFRIEND Stays On Top: Soompi’s K-Pop Music Chart, August Week 1
Just 16 points away from receiving a perfect score, GFRIEND’s “Navillera” tops our music charts for this week! The ladies once again battled Wonder Girls and once again won, but this time by a much larger margin. “Navillera” once again won all the major music shows last week, and has a much better showing on our… Continue reading GFRIEND Stays On Top: Soompi’s K-Pop Music Chart, August Week 1
SISTAR’s Dasom And Bora Share Personal Tips On How To Wear Denim
In the August issue of InStyle, SISTAR’s oldest and youngest members appear in a denim-themed pictorial. Bora and Dasom show off their pretty faces and figures in various denim jackets, dresses, and jeans. Their wavy hair, natural makeup, and comfortable poses make them look like true sisters. “I love oversized denim jackets,” Bora said. “No matter what look… Continue reading SISTAR’s Dasom And Bora Share Personal Tips On How To Wear Denim
It’s A Tie Breaker Between GFRIEND And Wonder Girls: Soompi’s K-Pop Music Chart, July Week 5
Uh-oh, this week’s music chart is a tie-breaker! Both Wonder Girls’ “Why So Lonely” and GFRIEND’s “Navillera” finished the final week of July with 935 points. When ties happen, we turn to our trusty friend GAON to decide the results. “Navillera” took the top ranking on GAON, giving GFRIEND their number one song this year,… Continue reading It’s A Tie Breaker Between GFRIEND And Wonder Girls: Soompi’s K-Pop Music Chart, July Week 5
Watch: BTS, SISTAR, SEVENTEEN, And More Perform At “Music Core” Summer Festival In Ulsan
The July 30 episode of MBC’s “Music Core” is a special summer festival in Ulsan! Artists performing for this episode include SISTAR, BTS, FTISLAND, EXID, SEVENTEEN, GFRIEND, Fei, Zhoumi, Eric Nam, NCT 127, ASTRO, Snuper, SONAMOO, Melody Day, Brave Girls, BEATWIN, A.cian, and Kim Kang. BTS’s Jungkook and Jimin join as special MCs as well!… Continue reading Watch: BTS, SISTAR, SEVENTEEN, And More Perform At “Music Core” Summer Festival In Ulsan