2015 is almost coming to an end but what a year it has been for Korean celebrities’ relationship revelations! Idols, especially, are usually quite secretive about their romantic relationships because of the relationships that they have with their fans, where fans view idols as their personal oppas. Idols love to give fans this fan service,… Continue reading VOTE: Which K-Celebrity Dating Revelation of 2015 Was the Most Surprising?
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10 Korean Skincare Products That Will Save Your Dry Skin
Winter brings about a bunch of lovely things. Snow, holidays, vacation, hot chocolate, and the list goes on. Unfortunately, the season also makes skin quite dry (depending on the climate). The dry weather along with heaters can make for extremely parched skin. While drinking water and using humidifiers helps, sometimes it’s just not enough. Thus we… Continue reading 10 Korean Skincare Products That Will Save Your Dry Skin
This Week in K-Pop MV Releases – Dec. Week 2
With almost 70 percent of the votes, BTS‘ “Run” was last week’s favorite music video release! Girls’ Generation-TaeTiSeo‘ “Dear Santa” was a distant runner up with 11 percent of votes. EXO’s winter ballad “Sing for You” looks to be the favorite video this week, continuing the streak of boy group victories for this weekly poll. g.o.d‘s… Continue reading This Week in K-Pop MV Releases – Dec. Week 2
B.A.P, EXO, GOT7 Included Among “Hottest Men Alive From Around the World”
The Odyssey has put together a list of “41 of the Hottest Men Alive from Around the World” and the list features five well-known names from the world of Korean entertainment. The Odyssey is a U.S-based source of social news, entertainment news, and opinion, written by millennials for millennials and produced by the Olympic Media… Continue reading B.A.P, EXO, GOT7 Included Among “Hottest Men Alive From Around the World”
8 Times K-Pop Idols Flawlessly Recovered From On-Stage Mishaps
K-pop stars are perfect and incapable of making mistakes. Well, most of the time. Most live performances bring to mind images of synchronized dancing, harmonized vocals, and eye-catching outfits. But sometimes things go wrong on stage. The list below will have you going from “nonononono” to a resounding “YAASSSS!” with the way these idols flawlessly… Continue reading 8 Times K-Pop Idols Flawlessly Recovered From On-Stage Mishaps
10 of the Most Essential K-Pop Albums of 2015
The year 2015 has come and gone pretty quickly, but it has left us with some quite outstanding musical releases. So as we get ready to say goodbye to the year that was, there is no better time to look back over some of the most memorable K-pop EP and LP releases the year has had… Continue reading 10 of the Most Essential K-Pop Albums of 2015
Quiz: Which Korean Entertainment Agency Do You Belong In?
Leading the Asian pop culture scene, the Korean entertainment industry continues to produce world-class and talented artists in the fields of drama, music, film, and web. Thanks to the entertainment agencies who guide and develop their skills, K-pop idols are known worldwide for their immense passion and talent. Of course, every entertainment agency has their own… Continue reading Quiz: Which Korean Entertainment Agency Do You Belong In?
K-Pop 101: How to Attend Weekly Music Shows
K-Pop 101 is an occasional series from Soompi filled with tips and tricks on K-popping in Korea. For the first edition of K-Pop 101, we’ll be providing an in-depth guide on how to apply and attend weekly music shows in Seoul. The application process can be confusing, and at times frustrating, but it’s all worth… Continue reading K-Pop 101: How to Attend Weekly Music Shows
If Baby Daebak Ran His Own Instagram Account
1. The random inspirational gram. “Be the kind of leader that you would follow.” 2. When someone leaves a stupid comment on one of his older comments. “#Judging You.” 3. The random gram that shows off the nice car. “It’s a great day for a drive!” 4. The feeling-a-little-emotional gram. “No one understands me.” 5.… Continue reading If Baby Daebak Ran His Own Instagram Account
11 K-Pop Choreographies From 2015 That Make Great Songs Even Better
Choreography is a huge part of K-pop, which is often as visual as it is auditory. Realize the combination of a great song and a great performance, and you have the foundation for success. Mediocre choreography can’t make you dislike a song you love, but great choreography can make you love a song that you… Continue reading 11 K-Pop Choreographies From 2015 That Make Great Songs Even Better