January 26 is Australia Day! In celebration of this holiday, let’s review our favorite Korean-Australian celebrities. A few may not exactly be Korean-Australian in the traditional sense of the term, or strictly speaking “from Australia,” but they have definitely tasted both cultures and we are glad to have them in Korean entertainment. Check them out and see… Continue reading 10 Celebrities You Didn’t Know Were from Australia – Happy Australia Day!
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Vote! Who Has the Best Eye Smile in K-pop?
After I was introduced to K-pop, I started to notice these singularly adorable artists with eyes that seemed to disappear when they smiled. “What is this strange phenomenon that leaves my heart fluttering?” I asked myself daily. With this question in mind, I turned to the modern day oracle of wisdom (Google) and discovered the definition which I was seeking, “Eye… Continue reading Vote! Who Has the Best Eye Smile in K-pop?
Have You Met Kim Seul Gi?
Stand back, ladies and gents, this star’s making some moves. Let me introduce you to Kim Seul Gi. You may have seen her as a gloriously sleep deprived editor on “The Flower Boy Next Door,” a jilted lover on “The Discovery Of Romance,” or a fantastically dry-humored vlogger on “Surplus Princess.” All great supporting roles for the burgeoning comedic actress, as she played strong… Continue reading Have You Met Kim Seul Gi?
Guess This 2011-2015 K-Pop Song by Its First Second
Can you guess the K-Pop song by just listening to its first second? We selected 21 popular songs that were released between 2011 and 2015 for you to identify. Click on the YouTube video and the green “PLAY” button below to begin! You only need to enter in the English song name. *This quiz is… Continue reading Guess This 2011-2015 K-Pop Song by Its First Second
Dating 101: How Korean Celebrities Date Secretly
Dating is always a hot topic of discussion, but celebrity dating generates discussion like no other. As soon as the dating “scandal” breaks out, we might find ourselves asking: “How did they do it? How did they manage to date without fans finding out about it?” The internet is immediately filled with news and gossip about the latest celebrity couple… Continue reading Dating 101: How Korean Celebrities Date Secretly
From “Hyde Jekyll, Me” to “Cheese in the Trap”: Webtoon Inspired K-Dramas
Pop Quiz: Can you name the K-dramas based on the webtoons featured above in the image? Answers will be revealed below! While certainly not revolutionary for K-dramas to pull inspiration from popular outside sources, historical events, or mythological tales, the last few years have seen many a webtoon-turned-drama, and with the mega-hit “Misaeng,” we can… Continue reading From “Hyde Jekyll, Me” to “Cheese in the Trap”: Webtoon Inspired K-Dramas
Ha Ji Won Wows Fans with Archery and Dancing Skills at Asia Tour Fan Meet in Singapore
Recently, Ha Ji Won returned to Singapore for a second time in a short span of three months to hold her first Asia Tour on January 10 at the Singapore Conference Hall. Aptly titled “Bridge of Friendship,” the beautiful actress cherished each and every interaction with her fans and even broke down in tears during encore. The night started… Continue reading Ha Ji Won Wows Fans with Archery and Dancing Skills at Asia Tour Fan Meet in Singapore
Woman Crush Wednesday: “Dream High’s” Shi Kyung Jin
“Dream High” was a drama that I really enjoyed watching and will even re-watch on occasion. There’s no question that the vocal abilities of all the main characters (and there were many!) was nothing short of impressive. The acting skills were not lacking either, even if it had been a hot topic for debate. Still,… Continue reading Woman Crush Wednesday: “Dream High’s” Shi Kyung Jin
K-Pop Idols as Artists: Songs You Didn’t Know They Made
In the past, idols were often thought of as tools for management agencies to make money. Many teenagers were picked up by agencies because of their good looks and were trained to dance and sing to songs provided by the companies. However, this stereotype of “factory-produced robots” has been disproved by efforts of some idols to… Continue reading K-Pop Idols as Artists: Songs You Didn’t Know They Made
Calling All Soompiers!
Hey Soompiers! Help us make 2K15 the Year of Soompi! Let us know what your thoughts are about SOOMPI through a short survey. What do you like? How can we improve? Plus – if you take our survey we’ll be choosing 2 responses to win an album of choice (up to $25 dollars) from the Soompi Store! Take the survey by February… Continue reading Calling All Soompiers!