It’s another battle between BLACKPINK and EXO, and BLACKPINK is the victor! The four ladies recaptured the top spot from EXO this week with their song “Whistle.” Despite EXO’s “Lotto” sweeping all the music shows, “Whistle” won due to its far stronger placement on independent chart sources. Not only that, BLACKPINK’s other single, “Boombayah,” also moves into the Top 10… Continue reading BLACKPINK Reclaims Top Spot With “Whistle”: Soompi’s K-Pop Music Chart, September Week 2
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BLACKPINK Scores Their First Win: Soompi’s K-Pop Music Chart, August Week 4
Two rookie female groups in the top two. Female artists only in the top nine. How often does that happen? (The answer: Not often.) YG Entertainment’s new female quartet BLACKPINK scored their first No. 1 song with their debut hit “Whistle.” Just like their labelmate and sunbae 2NE1, BLACKPINK has been in training for years. With lots of… Continue reading BLACKPINK Scores Their First Win: Soompi’s K-Pop Music Chart, August Week 4
Another Win For The Wonder Girls: Soompi’s K-Pop Music Chart, August Week 3
This past week was anyone’s game! With all top three songs scoring in the low 800s, the third week of August was wide open for anyone to take the top spot. In the end, the honors went to the Wonder Girls. After three weeks being second best behind GFRIEND, “Why So Lonely” recaptured the top spot on… Continue reading Another Win For The Wonder Girls: Soompi’s K-Pop Music Chart, August Week 3
Standing Egg Tops Music Charts Without Promotions
Indie band Standing Egg proves their power by sweeping music charts with little to no publicity stunts. On August 7, the band’s single “Summer Night You and I” achieved an “all-kill” in the charts of Melon, Genie, Naver Music, Mnet, and Bugs. The song was released on August 3 and swept digital music charts with… Continue reading Standing Egg Tops Music Charts Without Promotions
This Week in K-Pop MV Releases – Dec. Week 2
With almost 70 percent of the votes, BTS‘ “Run” was last week’s favorite music video release! Girls’ Generation-TaeTiSeo‘ “Dear Santa” was a distant runner up with 11 percent of votes. EXO’s winter ballad “Sing for You” looks to be the favorite video this week, continuing the streak of boy group victories for this weekly poll. g.o.d‘s… Continue reading This Week in K-Pop MV Releases – Dec. Week 2
Standing EGG Releases MV for New Soothing Single “Once Again” Featuring Han So Hyun
The acoustic band Standing EGG has released a new MV for their soothing and relaxing single “Once Again (feat. Han So Hyun).” Listen as Han So Hyun from 3rd Quest melts our hearts with her angelic voice. The single comes from their just released third album “SHINE,” which refers to how their music lightens up… Continue reading Standing EGG Releases MV for New Soothing Single “Once Again” Featuring Han So Hyun
Actress Park Se Young Makes Singing Debut with “Shall We Dance” Feat. Standing Egg
On October 1, actress Park Se Young debuted as a singer with the release of her music video, ‘Shall We Dance,’ featuring the indie trio Standing Egg. Park Se Young is most well-known as an actress and won the New Star Award for her performance in the SBS drama ‘Faith’ last year. Currently, she… Continue reading Actress Park Se Young Makes Singing Debut with “Shall We Dance” Feat. Standing Egg
New Albums and Singles Preview – 2012 April Week 1
Many new albums and singles this week from 4Minute, Huh Gak, Seo In Gook, EXO-K/EXO-M, Yangpa, and Gummy/Bobby Kim!
Soompi’s 2011 K-Pop Christmas Playlist
Ever wished for a mega K-Pop Christmas playlist? Soompi’s got you covered! Check out our 100 song playlist of original K-Pop winter and Christmas music. With songs ranging from 1993 to 2011, we’ve selected a fun, cozy, and jolly song list. Also check out our top 5 picks for Christmas songs from 2011!
Weekly K-Pop Music Chart 2011 – July Week 3
For the second week in a row, 2PM’s "Hands Up" is our No. 1 song,