Tag: Soompi Spotlight

GOT7 Exudes Passion, Professionalism, and Confidence at First Press Conference and Fan Meeting in Singapore

JYP Entertainment’s rookie boyband GOT7 was in Singapore last week for its first press conference and fan meeting at the Kallang Theatre. The members, JB, Mark, Jr., Jackson, Yongjae, Bambam, and Yugeom, confidently talked about their impression of Singapore, their fans, their activities on SNS, their interest in reality/ variety shows, their songs, and even… Continue reading GOT7 Exudes Passion, Professionalism, and Confidence at First Press Conference and Fan Meeting in Singapore

Makeup Review: Etude House Color in Liquid Lips, Cherry Lip Gel Patch, and More!

Editor’s note: Hi Soompiers! We’re excited to unveil our new series of Korean makeup reviews, and we’re very thrilled to introduce our first reviewer, Heylinni! Heylinni (real name Rachel) hails from Australia, and she’s also a longtime Soompi reader. We contacted her because we really liked her cheerful and sweet demeanor in her YouTube videos, and of course, that… Continue reading Makeup Review: Etude House Color in Liquid Lips, Cherry Lip Gel Patch, and More!

VIXX Makes “Fantasia” Come Alive in Manila

Rising K-Pop sensation VIXX brought its best game to Starlights in the Philippines for  the one-night only “Live Fantasia in Manila Utopia” concert. The concert is made more special because it was VIXX’s first time in the country. The cheers came a mile a minute with the fast-moving performances of the evening, echoing the very… Continue reading VIXX Makes “Fantasia” Come Alive in Manila

Weekly K-Pop Music Chart 2015 – May Week 1

EXO’s “Call Me Baby” shows no sign of slowing down and tops our chart for the third straight week. This song picked up another three music show wins last week in “Music Core,” “Music Bank,” and “Show Champion.” So far, “Call Me Baby” has racked up an amazing 18 music show wins and still counting.… Continue reading Weekly K-Pop Music Chart 2015 – May Week 1

The Evolution of BIGBANG: When Was Their Best Year?

BIGBANG held their official debut on August 19, 2006 during a YG Family Concert in Seoul. Since then, the talent-packed group has reached a level of international stardom that far exceeded their initial expectations. Always known as trendsetters in both fashion and music, their style has evolved throughout the years with every album and comeback.… Continue reading The Evolution of BIGBANG: When Was Their Best Year?

VIXX Receives Warm Welcome in Manila

Rising K-Pop sensation VIXX received a rousing welcome from Filipino Starlights and met the press ahead of its one-night only “Live Fantasia in Manila Utopia” stop. The open press conference served both to give N, Ravi, Leo, Hongbin, Hyuk, and Ken an opportunity to answer questions from the media and to fire up an already warm summer early evening… Continue reading VIXX Receives Warm Welcome in Manila

Death and Destruction on “Angry Mom” Episode 14

Wow. “Angry Mom” has always been remarkable for how dark it’s willing to be, but episode 14 raises the bar yet again. Kang Ja (Kim Hee Sun) spends most of the episode firm in her resolve to run away, convinced that she can only protect the people she cares about by leaving Korea. But after… Continue reading Death and Destruction on “Angry Mom” Episode 14

Wild Goose Chases and Tingly Senses in “The Girl Who Sees Smells” Eps 9 and 10

I admit it. I let out a cry of frustration as episode 10 of “The Girl Who Sees Smells” came to a close this week. What a cliffhanger! What a horrible, cruel, evil cliffhanger! As if having Oh Cho Rim (Shin Se Kyung) and Chef Kwon Jae Hee (Namgoong Min) growing closer week after week… Continue reading Wild Goose Chases and Tingly Senses in “The Girl Who Sees Smells” Eps 9 and 10

Hairstyle Appreciation Day: When Hair Goes Wild!

Today is Hairstyle Appreciation Day (April 30) and, as an avid K-drama viewer, there is nothing I appreciate more about hair than when it’s messy, wild, unkempt, ruffled, and flying around in every single direction. It makes for a great comical moment and, in a world where outer appearance and elegance is of utmost importance,… Continue reading Hairstyle Appreciation Day: When Hair Goes Wild!