Hello Singapore Soompiers! The latest movie “Gangnam Blues” which is set to premiere in Korea on Jan 21, will be coming to a theater near you from Jan 29! Check out the synopsis below. Set in 1970, ragmen Jong Dae (Lee Min Ho) and Yong Gi (Kim Rae Won) are two orphans who became blood brothers. No… Continue reading “Gangnam Blues” Opens in Singapore on Jan 29, Preview Tickets Giveaway
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Man Crush Monday: “Save the Last Dance for Me’s” Kang Hyun Woo
Ah… “Save the Last Dance for Me.” This drama always brings back fond memories as another oldie but goodie. As someone who enjoys a good melodrama, what’s not to love about it?! Well… Okay. There were some factors to this 2004 drama that were borderline unbearable or outright tacky (the unexpectedly bad and completely unnecessary… Continue reading Man Crush Monday: “Save the Last Dance for Me’s” Kang Hyun Woo
Why Park Jung Min Is a Name You Should Know
What do you do with an actor like Park Jung Min? Hire him. Park Jung Min (not to be confused with the crooner from SS501) first caught my eye in “Bleak Night,” the admirable 2010 feature film debut of helmer Yoon Sung Hyun. I’d suggest watching it while not wearing socks – because they will, in fact,… Continue reading Why Park Jung Min Is a Name You Should Know
Weekly K-Pop Music Chart 2015 – January Week 3
Nearly five months after its release, EXID’s “Up And Down” finally moves up to the top spot on our chart this week. It is the group’s first ever No. 1 song. As mentioned last week, this song became popular after a fancam of member Hani went viral on the internet. “Up And Down” also won… Continue reading Weekly K-Pop Music Chart 2015 – January Week 3
Part 2: Songs You Should Have Listened to in 2014 (But Probably Didn’t)
These days, the average, popular K-pop video reaches 3 to 5 million views within the first few months. For the heavy-hitters of K-pop like BIGBANG, Super Junior, and Girls’ Generation, the views quickly reach 10 million views on their official channels. While some of the songs on this list are from popular artists, their videos didn’t… Continue reading Part 2: Songs You Should Have Listened to in 2014 (But Probably Didn’t)
Noona Says: Lawsuits, Jail Time, and Religion, Oh My!
The Korean justice system was very busy this week dealing with the Korean entertainment industry, with several cases ending and a few new ones coming up as if to take their place. The driver who was responsible for the car crash that killed EunB and Rise received his prison sentence, and so did Lee Byung Hun‘s blackmailers.… Continue reading Noona Says: Lawsuits, Jail Time, and Religion, Oh My!
Exclusive: Luhan and Cast of “20 Once Again” Greet Soompiers in Shoutout
Hi Soompiers! Luhan, Chen Bolin and Yang Zishan, the stars of upcoming movie “20 Once Again,” recently took time out of their busy schedules to say “Hi” to all of their Soompi fans! “20 Once Again,” a Chinese remake of Korean hit film “Miss Granny,” follows the journey of 70-year-old Shen Meng Jun (Yang Zishan), who gets… Continue reading Exclusive: Luhan and Cast of “20 Once Again” Greet Soompiers in Shoutout
Quiz: Do You Know Your K-Pop Lyrics?
K-pop is infamous for having hilarious and/or nonsensical English lyrics. For better or for worse, the English in K-pop songs appears to be improving in general. In the meantime, let’s take a quiz to look at some funny lyrics in some popular K-pop songs. If you think you are a seasoned fan, look for the… Continue reading Quiz: Do You Know Your K-Pop Lyrics?
Woman Crush Wednesday: January’s Mystery Reveal
Ah… I’m impressed! We came into January’s Mystery Reveal for our Woman Crush Wednesday segment with a total of nine nominations. Nine! That’s a new record! I’m super excited by this news and can only hope that our February edition will set another record. Would that be too much to ask? He he he. These… Continue reading Woman Crush Wednesday: January’s Mystery Reveal
Man Crush Monday: January’s Mystery Reveal
Wow. I’m shocked. There were no nominations at all for our Man Crush Monday‘s January Mystery Reveal. Not a single one! Where’s the love? But, have no fear, because I’ll simply take a walk down memory lane by bringing back all of the previous nominations since October. Excluding the two men already featured as our… Continue reading Man Crush Monday: January’s Mystery Reveal