As expected, BTS’s “Boy With Luv” moves up two spots to become our new No. 1 song! This song swept all music shows last week. It also topped all other chart sources on its way to a perfect score! Congratulations to BTS. Last week’s No. 1 song, BLACKPINK’s “Kill This Love” is down one spot… Continue reading BTS Takes No. 1 Spot With “Boy With Luv”; Soompi’s K-Pop Music Chart 2019, May Week 1
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5 Second-Lead Moments From Episodes 7-8 Of “Her Private Life” That Made Us Smile
We know that main leads Park Min Young and Kim Jae Wook are pretty incredible and have been exhibiting amazing chemistry, but we definitely can’t forget Ahn Bo Hyun who has been stepping up his game these past couple episodes. For those of you who didn’t know, Ahn Bo Hyun was one of the Uruk soldiers… Continue reading 5 Second-Lead Moments From Episodes 7-8 Of “Her Private Life” That Made Us Smile
10 K-Drama Actors That We Almost Forgot Were Idols First
K-pop idols who try their hand at acting tend to get a really bad rep. Maybe that’s because it’s hard to believe someone so insanely attractive could be good at both music and drama. C’mon, that’s just not fair! Yes, there are a few terrible idol-actors out there who should’ve stuck to their day jobs.… Continue reading 10 K-Drama Actors That We Almost Forgot Were Idols First
Exclusive: GOT7’s Jus2 Exudes Confidence And Sensuality At “Focus” Showcase In Singapore
GOT7’s latest sub-unit Jus2 made their debut with mini album “FOCUS” and embarked on a showcase tour in seven cities. After visiting Macau, Tokyo, Taipei, Osaka, Jakarta, and Bangkok, Jus2 wrapped up their month-long tour at the “Focus” Showcase in Singapore at ZEPP @ BIGBOX on May 4. Ahgases (GOT7’s fans) swooned over Jus2’s sensual vocals and dance moves… Continue reading Exclusive: GOT7’s Jus2 Exudes Confidence And Sensuality At “Focus” Showcase In Singapore
K-Pop Stars Reveal Their Own Struggles With Mental Illness
Earlier this year, the Korea Foundation reported that there are nearly 90 million Hallyu (Korean Wave) fans globally. Although K-pop is only a subset of what the term Hallyu encompasses, for many of the genre’s fans, this finding probably comes as no surprise. I mean, just look at these K-pop statistics! YouTube views, music sales, and follower counts… Continue reading K-Pop Stars Reveal Their Own Struggles With Mental Illness
QUIZ: Which Of BTS’s “Map Of The Soul: Persona” Tracks Are You?
BTS’s new album, “Map Of The Soul: Persona” is full of bops and incredible poetic lyrics. There’s a song for every occasion, whether you’re stargazing, drinking a little too much at the bar, or even just laying in bed with your feelings. Of course, there’s much debate of which one is the best, but to… Continue reading QUIZ: Which Of BTS’s “Map Of The Soul: Persona” Tracks Are You?
8 Ways The Premiere Of C-Drama “Le Coup De Foudre” Made Us Fall In Love At First Sight
China’s latest youth drama “Le Coup de Foudre” is fresh, fun, and sentimental. The title is French and translates to “Love at First Sight,” and oh boy, we’re indeed already in love with this drama! It has also already become a favorite in China and hit 100 million online views within only 13 hours! “Le… Continue reading 8 Ways The Premiere Of C-Drama “Le Coup De Foudre” Made Us Fall In Love At First Sight
Female Celebrities Who Are Known For Being Hardcore Gamers
Video games are a huge social activity in Korea, as a lot of them have a cooperative or competitive aspect. With there being such a wide variety of games to suit anyone’s preferences, gaming has become a very common hobby, even for celebrities. Considering the busy lifestyles of many K-pop idols, most are suspected to spend a lot of their… Continue reading Female Celebrities Who Are Known For Being Hardcore Gamers
QUIZ: Which LOONA Member Is Your Soulmate?
12 members, three sub-units, and a handful of individual and group releases: that’s LOONA for you. This amazing girl group blew us away with their intriguing music and kept us on our toes as we anticipate their future releases. Beyond their celestial concept, these graceful ladies effortlessly charm fans and make many hearts swoon in the… Continue reading QUIZ: Which LOONA Member Is Your Soulmate?
14 K-Pop Songs That Were Almost Released Under Different Artists
Have you ever wondered how your favorite K-pop song would have turned out if it had been sung by another artist? Just as we have witnessed from instances of singers covering other artists’ songs by adding their own flair to them, a song by one artist can have a completely new sound when it’s performed by another. With that being… Continue reading 14 K-Pop Songs That Were Almost Released Under Different Artists