Female groups continue their dominance on top of the chart this week as they occupy the top four spots. The top two songs are new entries to the top 10. Girls’ Generation’s “Party” moves up 11 spots to become the new No. 1 song. “Party” is the title song of Girls’ Generation’s special single of the… Continue reading Weekly K-Pop Music Chart 2015 – July Week 4
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15 Things You Didn’t Know About These Korean Celebrities’ Names
An actor’s stage name is a pretty huge deal. As a celebrity in the public eye, a name is part of your image, a part of your brand. So it follows that coming to a decision on your brand name for the rest of your career is kind of like getting a tattoo. It’s permanent,… Continue reading 15 Things You Didn’t Know About These Korean Celebrities’ Names
Netizens Pick the Top 20 Couples From K-Drama and K-Movie History
TV network KBS recently conducted an online survey through its Culture Research Center asking which on-screen couples were the best. Through the broadcast of its weekly entertainment new show, “Entertainment Relay,” on July 25, it announced the results of its survey. Take a look at the list below and see if you agree with the rankings and/or you… Continue reading Netizens Pick the Top 20 Couples From K-Drama and K-Movie History
Top K-Drama Moments From The 3rd Week Of July
These moments are the reasons why we continue our love affair with K-dramas. We can’t get enough of the punch of romance, and we’re always suckers for the seemingly minor yet tender-loaded scenes. So, what’s on our list for the third week of July? Let’s have a look! 1. “Mask”: Save me, so, don’t leave me… Continue reading Top K-Drama Moments From The 3rd Week Of July
Before They Were Stars: Surprising Past Careers of Korean Celebrities
The road to success isn’t always easy and short. Many celebrities had different dreams growing up or they had other jobs prior to debuting. There are instances where they were training to become professional athletes. Some celebs worked part-time jobs to make ends meet while pursuing their dreams, while others ended up switching their careers.… Continue reading Before They Were Stars: Surprising Past Careers of Korean Celebrities
The 8 Best Korean Face Washes For All Skin Types
It seems like all Korean stars have been blessed with beautiful, gorgeous skin. While some of that is certainly due to their amazing genes, it’s also due to detailed and faithful skincare. While most of us can’t afford to go to expensive dermatologists however, we can certainly take advantage of the many wonderful products available to… Continue reading The 8 Best Korean Face Washes For All Skin Types
Here Is Your Ultimate K-Pop Summer Playlist
Summer is nothing without banging tunes. But when the sun is out, who has time to sit around, carefully handpicking playlists? Soompi, that’s who! There’s no need to agonize about the soundtrack to summer 2015, dear readers. We’ve got all of your music needs covered right here. Take a read, have a listen, and then… Continue reading Here Is Your Ultimate K-Pop Summer Playlist
Ship It: Park Shin Hye Edition
Park Shin Hye‘s path to stardom started young in a music video, grew through several hit dramas, and has hit its peak with each of her recent works becoming a huge hit. Watching her grow into the actress she is now – both talent-wise and beauty-wise – has been such a treat as a fan.… Continue reading Ship It: Park Shin Hye Edition
Exclusive: BTS Interview at #TRBinDallas and Concert Merch Giveaway!
BTS fans~ We were lucky enough to catch up with BTS at the Dallas stop of their “2015 BTS LIVE TRILOGY IN USA ‘Episode II. The Red Bullet” tour to talk about some of their more random “about-me” facts! (And walked away with many, many song recommendations.) From V’s love of classical music to the downside of the rap-line’s famous… Continue reading Exclusive: BTS Interview at #TRBinDallas and Concert Merch Giveaway!
K-Pop’s 4 Vocal Kings, “Kim Na Park Lee”: Kim Bum Soo, Naul, Park Hyo Shin, and Lee Soo
In Korea, they are called collectively called “Kim Na Park Lee” (김나박이), taking the first syllable of the names of these top vocalists in alphabetical order: Kim Bum Soo, Naul, Park Hyo Shin, and Lee Soo. These four artists are often put forth by the public in Korea as the best and most representative vocalists in the… Continue reading K-Pop’s 4 Vocal Kings, “Kim Na Park Lee”: Kim Bum Soo, Naul, Park Hyo Shin, and Lee Soo