The maknae, or the youngest member in a K-pop group, is the most loved or the most teased by the other members—usually both! Whether they’re the baby who’s pampered or the one that’s secretly in charge, maknaes have a lot of different roles in a group. Answer these 10 personality questions, and we’ll tell you which one… Continue reading QUIZ: Answer 10 Personality Questions And We’ll Tell You Which K-Pop Maknae You Are
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Soompi’s K-Pop Music Chart 2024, February Week 4
The top three songs remain the same as last week with rookie male group TWS repeating at No. 1 with their debut track “plot twist.” Congratulations to TWS! Holding steady at No. 2 and 3, respectively, are (G)I-DLE’s “Super Lady” and IU’s “Love wins all.” There is only one new song in the top 10… Continue reading Soompi’s K-Pop Music Chart 2024, February Week 4
4 Well-Written And 1 Flawed Aspects Of Episode 7-8 Of “Queen Of Divorce”
As “Queen of Divorce” has only four more episodes to go, the story is starting to wrap up. There were a few revelations in episodes 7 and 8, and the relationships between our main and side characters are slowly progressing as well. Most of the scenes were great; however, a few also came out looking… Continue reading 4 Well-Written And 1 Flawed Aspects Of Episode 7-8 Of “Queen Of Divorce”
4 K-Pop Groups Made For K-Dramas That We Wish Were Groups IRL
Imagine falling in love with a K-pop band that doesn’t actually exist—the devastation is so real! For fans of both K-pop and K-dramas, a show with a storyline revolving around a K-pop band can feel like a two-for-one special, but most of the time, these bands are formed exclusively for the show. The downside is… Continue reading 4 K-Pop Groups Made For K-Dramas That We Wish Were Groups IRL
Soompi & Viki Staff Talk: What Is Your Favorite K-Drama Where Cohabitation Turns To Romance?
This month, some of our staff members discuss our favorite K-dramas where the leads have to live together for various reasons but end up falling in love! Take a look at our staff’s picks: Sala: “My Roommate Is a Gumiho” When I think of this particular brand of romance genre, “My Roommate Is a Gumiho”… Continue reading Soompi & Viki Staff Talk: What Is Your Favorite K-Drama Where Cohabitation Turns To Romance?
Update: Lee Jae Wook And aespa’s Karina Confirmed To Be Dating
Updated February 27 KST: Lee Jae Wook and Karina are confirmed to be in a relationship! Lee Jae Wook’s agency C-JeS Studios commented on February 27, “The two are getting to know each other.” The agency added, “Lee Jae Wook is currently filming [a drama], and as this involves his private life, we ask for… Continue reading Update: Lee Jae Wook And aespa’s Karina Confirmed To Be Dating
3 Times Lomon And Kim Ji Eun Defied Each Other In Episodes 9-12 Of “Branding In Seongsu”
Last week, “Branding in Seongsu” left viewers hanging with Kang Na Eon (Kim Ji Eun) and So Eun Ho (Lomon) sharing a kiss in hopes to return to their respective bodies. But what looked like a moment for those two to focus on changing back turned out to be a whole new drill of confrontation… Continue reading 3 Times Lomon And Kim Ji Eun Defied Each Other In Episodes 9-12 Of “Branding In Seongsu”
6 Time Travel Revenge K-Dramas That Are Worth Binge-Watching
If given the opportunity, would you go back in time and rearrange the blueprint of your life? A second chance to right the wrongs as well as tempting fate to rewrite one’s destiny may seem like a mission impossible. However, in the vast world of K-dramas, we have riveting tales of revenge as our characters… Continue reading 6 Time Travel Revenge K-Dramas That Are Worth Binge-Watching
QUIZ: Pick Your Favorite Songs From These 4th Gen Groups And We’ll Tell You What Your Red Flag Is
A “red flag” is a part of your personality that might not be ideal—a personal flaw, you might say. Everyone has one! If you want to know what your red flag is (and a couple of suggestions on how to fix it), just tell us what your favorite songs are from these iconic 4th gen… Continue reading QUIZ: Pick Your Favorite Songs From These 4th Gen Groups And We’ll Tell You What Your Red Flag Is
4 Reasons To Watch Dreamy Romance C-Drama “Amidst A Snowstorm Of Love”
Some love stories make your heart flutter and skip several beats, and “Amidst a Snowstorm of Love” is one of those shows. It is love at first sight for Lin Yi Yang (Leo Wu) when he spots a cute young woman named Yin Guo (Zhao Jin Mai) doodling on the frosted window of a bar… Continue reading 4 Reasons To Watch Dreamy Romance C-Drama “Amidst A Snowstorm Of Love”