Video: Lovelyz Brings the Aegyo to “After School Club”

Only 4 months after their debut, Lovelyz is proving that they are already seasoned K-pop veterans by taking on “After School Club” (ASC) and meeting their international fans. With hosts Eric Nam and Jimin, the group is made to feel right at home and are finally given a chance to dish on their off-screen personalities,… Continue reading Video: Lovelyz Brings the Aegyo to “After School Club”

Woman Crush Wednesday: March’s Mystery Reveal

I feel a bit sad that this month’s Mystery Reveal only hailed two nominations: Park Shin Hye‘s Choi In Ha from “Pinocchio” and Song Ji Hyo‘s Oh Jin Hee from “Emergency Couple.” Still, both of these are great nominees, but, as always, there can only be one mystery Woman Crush Wednesday for March! So, who… Continue reading Woman Crush Wednesday: March’s Mystery Reveal

Exclusive: Download BIGBANG Mobile Theme + Win BIGBANG Welcoming Collection DVD!

Hey Soompiers! We have exciting news for all BIGBANG fans! BIGBANG came out with a brand-new mobile theme on LINE DECO, and they want to share it, along with some BIGBANG goodies for Soompiers! What’s LINE DECO, you ask? It’s an awesome app that’s available for both Android and iPhone users, in which you can… Continue reading Exclusive: Download BIGBANG Mobile Theme + Win BIGBANG Welcoming Collection DVD!

Soompi’s 17th Birthday: Dear 17-Year-Old Me…

Seventeen years ago on March 27, 1998, Soompi was born. Like anything that grows, it did not look like what it looks like today. From a small, forum community, it has grown into a media network of millions. It has had its moments of ups and downs, some growing pains, and great encouragement from its… Continue reading Soompi’s 17th Birthday: Dear 17-Year-Old Me…

Win Up to $100 Lucky Bags from EXO, BIGBANG, INFINITE, BTS, and More!

Fans of EXO, BIGBANG, INFINITE, VIXX, BTS, A Pink, and GOT7, listen up now! The folks at Kmall24 are bringing you an exclusive opportunity to win a lucky bag worth $100! Kmall24 is an online shopping mall created by the Korea International Trade Association(the largest business organization in Korea) to connect Korean sellers with international… Continue reading Win Up to $100 Lucky Bags from EXO, BIGBANG, INFINITE, BTS, and More!

Guess This 2007-2010 K-Pop Song by Its First Second

We are back with another ‘one second song‘ quiz, this time featuring older tracks that were released between 2007-2010. Since we selected iconic songs from popular artists, this one might be easier for K-Pop fans that have been listening for a long time. Click on the YouTube video and the green “PLAY” button below to… Continue reading Guess This 2007-2010 K-Pop Song by Its First Second

K-Dramas vs. J-Dramas vs. TW-Dramas: A Couch Kimchi Roundtable

As if there isn’t enough on our K-drama plate, the girls of Couch Kimchi still manage to squeeze in some time for J-dramas and TW-dramas! In this roundtable, we’ll be discussing the differences between the three and our appreciation for the unique elements of each one. TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 1 How long have you been watching dramas?… Continue reading K-Dramas vs. J-Dramas vs. TW-Dramas: A Couch Kimchi Roundtable

Get the Look! Idol Inspired Fashion for Spring

Now that it’s officially spring, it’s finally time to start packing up our heavy coats and wool scarfs until next season! Warmer weather is the perfect time to show off your unique fashion tastes, while looking to K-pop singers is a great way to find inspiration. Whether your look is classy, sporty, bohemian or retro,… Continue reading Get the Look! Idol Inspired Fashion for Spring

Weekly K-Pop Music Chart 2015 – March Week 3

The top three songs are the same as last week but they are reversed in order. Shinhwa’s “Sniper” moves up two spots to No. 1. This song swept all the music shows last week so it is not a surprise “Sniper” won by a big margin here. As mentioned last week, this is Shinhwa’s first… Continue reading Weekly K-Pop Music Chart 2015 – March Week 3

“Infinity Challenge”: Male K-Pop Idol Version

“Infinity Challenge,” the representative Korean variety show currently airing, comes with an impressive history. (This year they celebrate their 10-year anniversary!) Its members are undoubtedly famous and nationally known. Of course, with 10 years of history, there have been member changes throughout time. Currently, there are five active members, but last week’s episode’s “challenge” was… Continue reading “Infinity Challenge”: Male K-Pop Idol Version