2023 was a big year for K-pop, both in terms of rookies and veteran groups. It’s been a busy year! Here is a quick recap of some of the best debuts from this year—these are the groups that you’ll want to keep your eye on coming into the next year. They may be new, but… Continue reading A Roundup Of 7 Of The Best K-Pop Debuts Of 2023
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Exclusive Interview: BE’O Gives Insight Into “MAD” Comeback, His Songwriting Process, Role Model, And More
BE’O has taken time for an exclusive interview with Soompi! The hip hop artist first rose to fame through his appearance on “Show Me the Money 10,” where he ranked No. 3, and has released major hits such as “Counting Stars.” Recently on November 28, BE’O returned with his latest single “MAD” and sat down… Continue reading Exclusive Interview: BE’O Gives Insight Into “MAD” Comeback, His Songwriting Process, Role Model, And More
4 Past Events That Haunt Pyo Ye Jin And Kim Young Dae In Episodes 11-12 Of “Moon In The Day”
Two more episodes and it’s farewell to “Moon in the Day”! This show’s been an absolute delight from start to finish in terms of characterization and chemistry. Almost every truth is out in the open, so this week, the past takes center stage as we learn everything leading up to Do Ha’s (Kim Young Dae’s)… Continue reading 4 Past Events That Haunt Pyo Ye Jin And Kim Young Dae In Episodes 11-12 Of “Moon In The Day”
Soompi & Viki Staff Talk: What Is Your Favorite Historical K-Drama?
Sageuk, a term used to describe Korean historical dramas, is a very steady genre in the K-drama industry that always receives love from avid fans. However, it can also be a difficult genre to get into for international fans or those not as familiar with Korean history and culture. For anyone who is willing to… Continue reading Soompi & Viki Staff Talk: What Is Your Favorite Historical K-Drama?
3 Times Park Gyu Young & Cha Eun Woo Tried To Hide Their Romance In Episode 9 Of “A Good Day To Be A Dog”
Love is in the air for Jin Seo Won (Cha Eun Woo) and Han Hae Na (Park Gyu Young), the now official couple of “A Good Day to Be a Dog.” After a lot of struggles, they successfully lifted Hae Na’s curse and defeated the bad guy. And without the threat of Hae Na turning… Continue reading 3 Times Park Gyu Young & Cha Eun Woo Tried To Hide Their Romance In Episode 9 Of “A Good Day To Be A Dog”
Soompi’s K-Pop Music Chart 2023, December Week 2
Jungkook’s “Standing Next to You” recaptures the top spot this week. After spending two weeks at No. 2, the song moves up a spot to No. 1 again this week. Congratulations to Jungkook! aespa’s “Drama,” which topped the chart for the past two weeks, drops one spot to No. 2. Rounding out the top three… Continue reading Soompi’s K-Pop Music Chart 2023, December Week 2
10 Contract Marriage K-Dramas You Don’t Want To Miss
“For better or worse, until the contract do us part.” Maybe this is what the vows sound like when K-drama couples enter into contract marriages on screen. It’s a favorite drama trope that many cannot get enough of. The alliances are often motivated by desires to escape family pressures and inheritance issues but sometimes also… Continue reading 10 Contract Marriage K-Dramas You Don’t Want To Miss
5 BL K-Drama Recommendations Based On What You Love
There’s much to celebrate in the world of Korean BL dramas. More and more K-BLs are coming out with storylines that are just as unique and diverse as non-BL dramas. With the number of must-watch K-BLs accumulating faster than you can press play, how do you navigate through the pile and choose which to watch?… Continue reading 5 BL K-Drama Recommendations Based On What You Love
7 Christmas-Themed K-Pop Tracks To Bring Back Now That The Holiday Season Has Finally Arrived
We’re finally headed into the most wonderful time of the year—the holiday season! If you’re looking to get your Christmas spirit in swing K-pop style, then this is the playlist for you. They might not be the typical Christmas tunes, but they’re sure to get you ready for the holidays! Stray Kids – “Christmas EveL”… Continue reading 7 Christmas-Themed K-Pop Tracks To Bring Back Now That The Holiday Season Has Finally Arrived
5 Painful Realizations In Episodes 9-10 Of “Moon In The Day” That Don’t Bode Well For Pyo Ye Jin & Kim Young Dae
“Moon in the Day” may just have one of the best couples of the year. Do Ha (Kim Young Dae) and Kang Young Hwa (Pyo Ye Jin) may be riddled with more baggage than an airport, but these two communicate nonstop and work things out together in the best of ways. However, a series of major… Continue reading 5 Painful Realizations In Episodes 9-10 Of “Moon In The Day” That Don’t Bode Well For Pyo Ye Jin & Kim Young Dae