The Best Of the Best Idols Chosen By 100 K-Pop Idols

Recently, Sports Korea conducted a survey for their 27th anniversary. The survey was titled, “The K-Pop Idols of 2012…We Ask 100 Idols.” Sports Korea asked currently active 100 idols in the following categories: Best Vocals, Best Looks, Best Body, Best Acting Idol, Best Variety Program Idol, Post-Lee Hyori/Post-Rain, Best Representative of K-Pop, Best Performers, and… Continue reading The Best Of the Best Idols Chosen By 100 K-Pop Idols

Tiger JK Wants to Collaborate with Wonder Girls’ Yoobin

Tiger JK recently revealed that he wants to collaborate with Yoobin from Wonder Girls. On June 18, Tiger JK appeared on Mnet’s “Volume Ten” – he expressed his interest in working with Yoobin during this episode. Tiger JK stated, “If I work with Yoobin, I think we would be able to do something sensational.” Other people who appeared on… Continue reading Tiger JK Wants to Collaborate with Wonder Girls’ Yoobin

Many Hairstyles of YG Artists

The impact of a K-Pop idol’s hairstyle is much more far-reaching than you’d think. That’s because it is difficult to stand out with a simple costume or accessory in an endless flood of idols. Recently, the trend is to complete the hairstyle and the overall look from the initial stages of an artist’s album planning.… Continue reading Many Hairstyles of YG Artists

Big Bang Releases Taeyang’s “Monster” Teaser Video

So far, teaser videos for three of the five members of Big Bang have been revealed.  Now, Fans are treated to seeing a glimpse of Taeyang sporting his latest attire for the “Monster” music video. The all leather clad Taeyang looks like something straight out of a Tim Burton movie, reminiscent say of “Edward Scissorhands.”… Continue reading Big Bang Releases Taeyang’s “Monster” Teaser Video

Big Bang Taeyang’s “Monster” Teaser Photo Released!

Big Bang member Taeyang‘s teaser for the group’s newest song “Monster” was recently released. After releasing G-Dragon‘s and T.O.P.‘s unique villain-like teaser photos, YG Entertainment released Taeyang’s teaser photo. Taeyang can be seen wearing a unique jacket that seems to somewhat resemble a backwards strait jacket.  Taeyang and fiercely gazing somewhere off in the distance, almost as though he’d be… Continue reading Big Bang Taeyang’s “Monster” Teaser Photo Released!

Big Bang Unveils Taeyang’s Teaser for “Still Alive”

Taeyang’s teaser for Big Bang’s upcoming album “Still Alive” was revealed on May 23 through Big Bang’s official Facebook page. Just like G-Dragon and Seungri’s teasers, Taeyang’s teaser photo also shows only the outfit for his “Still Alive” promotions. Unlike the previous two teasers, Taeyang’s is comprised of leather pants wrapped around in leather belts.

Paul Kim and David So Make An Acoustic Cover of Taeyang’s "I Need A Girl"

Paul Kim teamed up with David So to make an acoustic cover of Big Bang’s Taeyang’s “I Need A Girl”. David So is mainly known for his hilarious comedy sketches on the internet. However, his voice and way of singing can actually make you believe that he is a professional singer. Paul Kim is known as a strong vocalist who has made many covers of popular hit singles like Adele’s “He Won’t Go” and Katy Perry’s “The One That Got Away”.

Sighted! Big Bang Shooting Commercial in Korea

We heard Big Bang was shooting a TV commercial in Gwanghwamun Plaza this morning for the Visit Korea Year Campaign, so we made sure to run over there to snap some pictures for all of you Soompiers!

When we showed up, the boys were already on stage and getting ready to perform their little jingle for the cameras. After one shoot, they went downstairs and to the back, presumably to do some interviews or review what they had just shot. The second time around, we were able to go behind into their tent and see the boys upclose as they had Morgane, another Soompi Team member, ask the boys a couple random questions for an SBS interview segment.

The Winner for the Big Bang Dance Cover Competition Announced

Team "Trend Factory" won the Big Bang dance cover competition "FANTASTIC 1." The decision was made based on online voting poll as well as each members of Big Bang’s judgement. Trend Factory successfully parodied and portrayed props and each Big Bang members’ facial expressions in their cover music video of "Fantastic Baby" and received many compliments from both Netizens and Big Bang.