Has any K-pop song has ever made you really, really want to dance? If so, that was probably because of the sound of this instrument: The beat (discussed here) is what you move your feet to, but if you have ever wondered what it is about a song that actually makes you want to bop… Continue reading What Makes a Great K-Pop Bassline?
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Exclusive: Seoul International Drama Awards 2015 Red Carpet
This year’s Seoul International Drama Awards boasted a bevy of top stars, both domestic and international. From Lee Min Ho to Bolin Chen and Milo Ventimiglia, it was truly an international affair. Adding on to the global stars, there were a variety of works were featured including Germany’s “Naked Among Wolves” and Korean hits like “Misaeng.” Soompi… Continue reading Exclusive: Seoul International Drama Awards 2015 Red Carpet
Review: About Me’s Skin Tone Up Massage Cream
Hi Soompiers! We’re back with another fun review for you today from Morgan of The Beauty Breakdown! About Me’s Skin Tone Up Massage Cream uses lemon and moringa extract to remove impurities and gently exfoliate. It promises to cleanse so thoroughly that you’ll be able to see the toxins and impurities on the cotton pad,… Continue reading Review: About Me’s Skin Tone Up Massage Cream
Tutorial/Review: Memebox x Pony Orange Bloom Box and “Orange Bloom” Makeup Look
Hi everyone! It’s Heylinni, back with another beauty post! I’m here with a makeup tutorial using products from the MEMEBOX x PONY Orange Bloom Box, which I received from Memebox and Soompi! This wonderful box set contains two eyeshadows, an eyeliner, a mascara, a lipstick, and a cream blush. The coral, orange, and peach shades… Continue reading Tutorial/Review: Memebox x Pony Orange Bloom Box and “Orange Bloom” Makeup Look
Which K-Pop Star Shares Your September Birthday?
Happy birthday to all the September babies this year! This month features the birthdays of actors such as Hyun Bin, Song Joong Ki, Joo Won, Jung Il Woo, and Lee Jong Suk. Idols’ birthdays include Amber (f(x)), Nana(After School), Hyoyeon (Girl’s Generation), Ga In (Brown Eyed Girls) Lee Chan Hyuk (Akdong Musician), Rap Monster (BTS), Zico (Block… Continue reading Which K-Pop Star Shares Your September Birthday?
Battle of the Maknaes: Round Two (+Win Signed Goods!)
UPDATE: Round Two voting is now CLOSED! Thank you to everyone who tweeted! Results, Round Three, and a possible plot twist will be posted on 9/13 8PM KST. Stay tuned! Welcome one, welcome all to Round Two of Soompi’s Battle of the Maknaes, where your favorite youngest member go head-to-head in a battle for top… Continue reading Battle of the Maknaes: Round Two (+Win Signed Goods!)
9 Gorgeous Spanish Songs by K-Pop Artists
We all know that English is a huge influence on K-pop artists and their subsequent songs and lyrics. Many K-pop songs have English titles or include an easy-to-remember English phrase in the chorus. With the expansion of K-pop around the globe, one of the biggest markets that entertainment companies now want to tap into is Latin America.… Continue reading 9 Gorgeous Spanish Songs by K-Pop Artists
Weekly K-Pop Music Chart 2015 – September Week 1
Lots of changes in the top 10 this week as half of the songs are new entries, including the top two. Girls’ Generation scores their second No. 1 hit this year with “Lion Heart.” This song is one of the two title songs from their fifth studio album of the same name. It is a… Continue reading Weekly K-Pop Music Chart 2015 – September Week 1
Top K-Drama Moments From the 4th Week of August
There are a few good dramas on this list, but the choices are sweet … and funny and devilishly enticing! Let’s get to our top K-Drama moments from the final week of August! 1. “Twenty Again”: I will dance again 38-year-old Ha No Ra decides to attend college in order to improve herself so she can save… Continue reading Top K-Drama Moments From the 4th Week of August
15 of the Highest Paid K-Drama Actors and What They Earn
After revealing the highest paid K-Drama actresses, a new report from news outlet Ilgan Sports has revealed the highest paid K-Drama actors in 2015. It appears as though the pay gap between actresses and actors is not as large as it has been in the past. However, male actors tend to enjoy greater popularity amongst female fans.… Continue reading 15 of the Highest Paid K-Drama Actors and What They Earn