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8 Korean American Actors Who Should Be in K-Dramas

Because if you’re going to write a Korean American character into a K-Drama, at least do the role some justice.  I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard some unfortunate English dialogue awkwardly shoved in and thoughtlessly carted off as someone’s native tongue. (Read: Stop faking it, K-Drama world. You’re not fooling anyone.) Need… Continue reading 8 Korean American Actors Who Should Be in K-Dramas

14 Ironic and Funny Korean Graphic T-Shirts

Have you ever noticed your favorite K-pop or K-drama stars wearing ironic and funny graphic t-shirts? Korean graphic t-shirts are a great source of amusement for English speakers. Oftentimes, the English used for graphic t-shirts is hilariously nonsensical. Most Koreans wearing these shirts seem unaware of what the English on their shirts actually means. Take a… Continue reading 14 Ironic and Funny Korean Graphic T-Shirts

The Most Eccentric but Lovable K-Drama Chaebols

Chaebol. n. The Free Dictionary definition: “a conglomerate of businesses, usually owned by a single family, especially in Korea.” K-drama definition: a ridiculously rich, good looking man who has everything to offer to the (usually poor) girl he falls in love with except a perfect personality, which the girl usually changes anyways. Just because their personalities… Continue reading The Most Eccentric but Lovable K-Drama Chaebols

The Best Cushion Foundation for Your Skin Type: An Intro to Etude House’s Famous Any Cushion Line

Hi everyone! It’s Heylinni here 🙂 I’ve been playing around with my cushion-based foundation lately and starting to rely on it more often in all my makeup looks. As a Pink Bird Blogger for Etude House, I often get sent their innovative cushion products. Last week, I realized how many different types of cushion makeup… Continue reading The Best Cushion Foundation for Your Skin Type: An Intro to Etude House’s Famous Any Cushion Line

This Face Mask is Crazy: Elizavecca Milky Piggy Carbonated Bubble Clay Mask Review

Hi Soompiers! We’ve got a super fun review for you today from Morgan of The Beauty Breakdown! Elizavecca’s Milky Piggy Carbonated Bubble Clay Mask contains a unique blend of carbonated water, charcoal, and clay that deeply penetrates the pores to get rid of dirt, sebum, and makeup. Green tea and collagen help supply nutrients to keep the… Continue reading This Face Mask is Crazy: Elizavecca Milky Piggy Carbonated Bubble Clay Mask Review

Top Ten K-Drama Moments Of The Week – June Week 1

These moments have us anticipating for more from our favorite shows, though, sadly, two of them just took their final bow last week. Boo! So, what’s on this week’s list? Let’s have a look!

The 10 Best New K-Pop Groups of 2015 So Far

Well, we have made it to the halfway point in this year (I know, where does the time go?), and 2015 has been jam-packed with debuting K-pop acts. Keeping track with all these new artists is anything but easy, and sorting the wheat from the chaff is no mean feat either. But never fear, Soompiers,… Continue reading The 10 Best New K-Pop Groups of 2015 So Far

7 Reasons Why GOT7 Has Got It All!

GOT7 debuted in January 2014, being JYP‘s newest boy group. GOT7 has already received so much love and recognition through various rookie and newcomer awards. I recently watched GOT7 live at the Korean Music Festival and their popularity within the audience was no joke. I could feel the love for GOT7, especially with my ears.… Continue reading 7 Reasons Why GOT7 Has Got It All!

K-pop Best Body Tournament: Second Round

Welcome back to Soompi’s K-pop Best Body Tournament! The primary round ended on Monday, resulting in a whopping 32 eliminated contestants. Some idols took home an easy victory – 2PM’s Taecyeon scored 58% of the votes in a match against Rain and Jay Park, while SISTAR’s Soyu and After School’s Nana each won their rounds… Continue reading K-pop Best Body Tournament: Second Round