This is the story about how a weary Noona went to KCON NY and had her affection for K-Pop revived. As a fairly new resident to the East Coast (New England represent! Cue crickets) Noona observed from across the country as KCON LA and their fantastic social media crew (seriously, KCON has social media cracked down.) gave… Continue reading Noona Says: Noona Goes to KCON NY
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This Is (Almost) Every Outfit Featured in Girls’ Generation’s “Lion Heart” MV
What did you guys think of Girls’ Generation’s “Lion Heart” MV? We thought the tune was catchy enough — okay, it wasn’t their best song ever, but there’s got to be a reason they’re following it up almost immediately with a new single, right? What really caught our eye was the fashion. From Versace to Gucci, Dolce and… Continue reading This Is (Almost) Every Outfit Featured in Girls’ Generation’s “Lion Heart” MV
Exclusive: Roy Kim Talks “Naked” Beachin’ And Zombie Apocalypses
Hi Soompiers! Soompi recently sat down for an exclusive interview with the one and only Roy Kim at this year’s KCON 2015 convention in Los Angeles! In the interview, Roy Kim talked about what he would do in a zombie apocalypse, where he wants to go on vacation (being naked and having multiple women were mentioned), and more! Despite his busy schedule,… Continue reading Exclusive: Roy Kim Talks “Naked” Beachin’ And Zombie Apocalypses
Netizens Pick Top 30 “Most Beautiful Faces” Among Korean Female Celebrities
“The List 2015” from tvN, on the recent August 17 episode, released the top thirty names of Korean female celebrities deemed as having the “Most Beautiful Faces.” Lee Young Ae takes second place on the list. She is known for possessing flawless complexion, confirming the phrase “Lady of Fresh Air,” which has been attributed to her for many years. Many envy… Continue reading Netizens Pick Top 30 “Most Beautiful Faces” Among Korean Female Celebrities
Male Actors Who Have Become More Popular After Marriage
Recently there has been an increase in male actors who have become more popular after getting married. In the past, marriage was considered to result in a decrease in popularity for male actors. However, it appears as though times are changing and some actors are becoming more popular than ever after tying the knot. Most… Continue reading Male Actors Who Have Become More Popular After Marriage
Weekly K-Pop Music Chart 2015 – August Week 3
A Pink’s “Remember” remains No. 1 for the second straight week, winning it over their label mate BEAST’s “YeY.” “Remember” scores consistently over all our chart sources to capture the top spot again. Congratulations again to A Pink. BEAST’s “YeY” is one of the three brand new songs in the top 10 this week, moving… Continue reading Weekly K-Pop Music Chart 2015 – August Week 3
8 K-Pop Stars Who Have Gotten Hotter With Age
As a grown woman of rather advanced years, I have to admit that I passed my prime years ago. I often wish that I could magically turn back the clock and return to those years when I was younger, thinner, and more attractive. While I mourn over those extra pounds and the wrinkles around my eyes, however,… Continue reading 8 K-Pop Stars Who Have Gotten Hotter With Age
Top K-Drama Moments From the 1st Week of August
Our K-drama viewing experience recently has been exhilarating. We watched with bated breath as our favorite OTPs indulged in their feelings for each other while others suffered the heartache blues. Meanwhile, we’ve fallen for a new hero who’s figuratively and literally quick on his feet. 1. “The Time We Were Not In Love”: A collective yes! By episode… Continue reading Top K-Drama Moments From the 1st Week of August
Recap: Girls’ Generation, Teen Top, VIXX, and AOA Shine at KCON NY
KCON LA is usually awesome, and this year was no exception (check out our recaps). As it gets bigger and bigger each year, it was about time for the biggest U.S. K-pop event to make its way to the East Coast. On August 8, KCON NY launched at the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ (close… Continue reading Recap: Girls’ Generation, Teen Top, VIXX, and AOA Shine at KCON NY
Ten of the Best Cover Versions by K-Pop Artists
When they are not busy making original music, K-pop acts often like to put a different spin on songs from a different era. Whether it’s old-school American/British pop, 90s RnB or Korean music from a time before K-pop even existed, you can bet one of your favorite artists has had a go at doing their… Continue reading Ten of the Best Cover Versions by K-Pop Artists