Last night, NCT 127 officially kicked off their very first tour of the United States with an electrifying concert in Newark—and the group made clear that they are fully aware of just how important this moment is to them and to K-pop as a whole. On April 24, NCT 127 lit up the Prudential Center… Continue reading Exclusive: NCT 127 Soars To “Superhuman” Heights As They Kick Off Record-Breaking 1st U.S. Tour
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Exclusive: MONSTA X Shares Heartfelt Laughs And Tears With Fans At “We Are Here” Concert In Seoul
This past weekend, MONSTA X officially kicked off their 2019 world tour “We Are Here” with a two-day concert at Jamsil Handball Gymnasium in Seoul. On April 14, Soompi had the chance to attend the second day of the group’s Seoul concert! The concert began with a powerful performance of “Shoot Out,” for which all seven MONSTA… Continue reading Exclusive: MONSTA X Shares Heartfelt Laughs And Tears With Fans At “We Are Here” Concert In Seoul
Exclusive: Golden Child’s Joochan Talks International Fans, Learning Foreign Languages, Recovering From Injury, And More
Golden Child’s Joochan sat down for an exclusive interview with Soompi at Woollim Entertainment’s headquarters and talked about his upcoming solo track, recovering from his knee injury, and food and music recommendations for international fans, among many other topics. After announcing that he would be temporarily halting activities after an injury late last year, Joochan… Continue reading Exclusive: Golden Child’s Joochan Talks International Fans, Learning Foreign Languages, Recovering From Injury, And More
Exclusive: (G)I-DLE Talks About How Much They’ve Grown Since Debut At “I Made” Comeback Showcase
On February 26, Soompi had the chance to attend a press conference for the release of (G)I-DLE’s second mini album “I Made.” This is (G)I-DLE’s first comeback in approximately six months since they released “HANN” in August 2018. After debuting in May 2017, they have proven their status as a rising girl group by winning… Continue reading Exclusive: (G)I-DLE Talks About How Much They’ve Grown Since Debut At “I Made” Comeback Showcase
Exclusive: BIGBANG’s Seungri Pulls Off A Successful Show At “The Great Seungri Tour 2019” In Singapore
Seungri returns with a bang! The youngest member of BIGBANG first started his solo tour last summer and finally greeted VIPs in Singapore at his recent “The Great Seungri Tour 2019” held in Star Theatre on February 23. This was Seungri’s return to Singapore in almost three years after BIGBANG’s “MADE Tour” in 2016. When the houselights went dim,… Continue reading Exclusive: BIGBANG’s Seungri Pulls Off A Successful Show At “The Great Seungri Tour 2019” In Singapore
Exclusive: SF9 Promotes Self-Love And Shares Stories Behind Album Preparations At “Narcissus” Comeback Showcase
On February 20, SF9 signaled their return with a showcase for their sixth mini album “Narcissus”! SF9’s new album “Narcissus” conveys the message of loving ourselves as we are. In line with the theme of self-love, the lyrics of their title song “Enough” say, “Don’t get prettier, you’re pretty enough now.” The showcase began with… Continue reading Exclusive: SF9 Promotes Self-Love And Shares Stories Behind Album Preparations At “Narcissus” Comeback Showcase
Exclusive: SF9 Talks Sensual “Narcissus” Comeback And World Tour + Reflects On Growth So Far, Dreams Of Sub-Units, And More
“They say that even mountains and rivers change in 10 years, but I want us to be a group that keeps our musical color and our passion for music,” described SF9’s Rowoon. Taeyang had a more lighthearted take on how he thinks the group will be seen in 10 years, saying with a laugh in English: “Legend.” When SF9 recently took on the role of special MC for the 14th Annual… Continue reading Exclusive: SF9 Talks Sensual “Narcissus” Comeback And World Tour + Reflects On Growth So Far, Dreams Of Sub-Units, And More
Exclusive: Red Velvet Steals Fans’ Hearts—And Seulgi’s Wig Gets Snatched—During Final Stop Of U.S. “REDMARE” Tour
Last night, Red Velvet wrapped up their very first concert tour of the United States with an exhilarating night of spectacular and colorful performances! On February 17 local time, Red Velvet brought their unique blend of talent and charm to the New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark, the final stop of the U.S. leg… Continue reading Exclusive: Red Velvet Steals Fans’ Hearts—And Seulgi’s Wig Gets Snatched—During Final Stop Of U.S. “REDMARE” Tour
Exclusive: Lovelyz Members Turn Into Spellbinding Snow Queens And Bond With Fans At Winter Concert
On February 15, Soompi got the chance to visit Lovelyz’s snowy fairytale world on the second day of their 2019 winter concert! The concert began with a grand, magical opening taking Lovelinus (Lovelyz’s fan club) to Lovelyz’s “winter world.” The audience cheered wildly as Lovelyz started performing their latest title track “Lost N Found.” After the performance, Lovelyz introduced… Continue reading Exclusive: Lovelyz Members Turn Into Spellbinding Snow Queens And Bond With Fans At Winter Concert
Exclusive: ITZY Makes Grand Debut At “IT’z Different” Showcase, Shares Goals For Future Promotions, And More
On February 12, Soompi had the chance to attend the showcase for the highly anticipated debut of JYP Entertainment’s new girl group ITZY. They are JYP’s first girl group in four years since TWICE’s debut in 2015 and consists of five members including Ryujin, Yeji, Lia, Yuna, and Chaeryeong. Because JYP is known for their… Continue reading Exclusive: ITZY Makes Grand Debut At “IT’z Different” Showcase, Shares Goals For Future Promotions, And More