With the recent debut of G.Soul who trained for 15 years, the length of K-Pop idols training (which can be particularly long in the K-Pop industry) has become a hot topic. Is it necessary to train for that long? How long exactly should one train for? Idols often discuss how long or how short their training… Continue reading K-Pop Idols: Who Trained the Longest and the Shortest?
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Noona Says: Kyu-Line Is the Dream
Noona, like many of you, did a total spazz out when it was announced that Kyu-line would be headlining their own variety show, “Fluttering India.” I almost could not believe it. A variety how starring the infamous and perfect Kyu-line is what dreams are made out of; perfect Noona dreams. I’m going to make an assumption… Continue reading Noona Says: Kyu-Line Is the Dream
18 Surprising Actor/Actress Appearances in K-Pop MVs
Although K-pop idols and singers are groomed from training to star in their own music videos, sometimes they prefer to share or give up the spotlight to someone from the world of K-drama. It’s a mutually beneficial arrangement: The idols get some much-needed resting time away from the camera, and a young up-and-coming actor or… Continue reading 18 Surprising Actor/Actress Appearances in K-Pop MVs
Ones to Watch: Upcoming February 2015 K-dramas
Why am I constantly taken by surprise by how quickly another month has snuck by? It feels as if we were all ringing in the new year just yesterday, but here we are at the end of January 2015. And if January dramas were all about multiple personalities and crippling social disorders, February’s K-drama offerings are… Continue reading Ones to Watch: Upcoming February 2015 K-dramas
Soompi K-pop Idol Vocalist Challenge: Round 1 (First Half)
So far, Soompi has posted the K-pop Rap Battle, K-pop Dance Madness, and Ideal Type World Cup. Can you tell what’s missing from this trio of tournaments? That’s right, the vocalists. Let’s correct that situation by presenting the Soompi K-pop Idol Vocalist Challenge! We’re naming 48 of the most highly-regarded singers in the world of K-pop, and it’ll… Continue reading Soompi K-pop Idol Vocalist Challenge: Round 1 (First Half)
Woman Crush Wednesday: “Rooftop Prince’s” Park Ha
There’s nothing I love more than a woman capable of being independent and strong. Although there are plenty of characters that come to mind when I think about who applies, Park Ha from “Rooftop Prince” always makes the list. I might be cheating a little bit, but when you add in Park Ha’s past life,… Continue reading Woman Crush Wednesday: “Rooftop Prince’s” Park Ha
Exclusive: Ailee and San E Introduce “Unite the Mic” Tour in the United States, Canada and Turkey
Hi Soompiers! As you may know, Ailee, Jay Park and San E will soon “Unite the Mic” and go on tour together, thanks to fans’ votes on crowdfunding platform Krowdpop. Through a month-long voting process, fans have selected Istanbul, Toronto, New York, Dallas, Las Vegas, and San Francisco to host the three artists’ first joint concert… Continue reading Exclusive: Ailee and San E Introduce “Unite the Mic” Tour in the United States, Canada and Turkey
Fashion Review: “Valid Love” Streetwear Style
For an unemployed college graduate, Jang Ki Tae (Park Jung Min) has some serious style on “Valid Love”. Printed bombers, graphic tees, and smart crew neck sweatshirts. Toggled coats, colorful puffer jackets, and fur trimmed hoods. Vintage inspired shades and versatile winter layers. A mix of comfortable and cosmopolitan, casual with a subtle edge. The drama had me… Continue reading Fashion Review: “Valid Love” Streetwear Style
Man Crush Monday: “My Love From the Stars'” Lee Hwi Kyung
Lee Hwi Kyung-ah, Hwi Kyung-ah… How could I have forgotten about you for so long as completely eligible for our Man Crush Monday list? How could I have forgotten your simple mind, affectionate smile, and tendency to risk your life in order to save Cheon Song Yi? Now that the stars have re-aligned to bring… Continue reading Man Crush Monday: “My Love From the Stars’” Lee Hwi Kyung
Weekly K-Pop Music Chart 2015 – January Week 4
SHINee’s Jonghyun has the new No. 1 song on our chart as his song “Deja-Boo” moves up 12 spots all the way to the top, edging out last week’s No. 1 – EXID’s “Up & Down” – by three points. Jonghyun has previously participated in drama OSTs but this is his first official solo debut with “Base.” Jonghyun not… Continue reading Weekly K-Pop Music Chart 2015 – January Week 4