“Little BoA” Jeon Min Joo Gets Mixed Reviews on “K-Pop Star”

The ranking audition looks to have a cloudy outlook, as Jeon Min Joo known as, little BoA, received mixed reviews. On December 23, the final ranking audition was held for SBS’s “K-Pop Star Season Two.”  Each team gave stunning performances on this day. Jeon Min Joo, who is also known as Little BoA, performed Britney Spears’… Continue reading “Little BoA” Jeon Min Joo Gets Mixed Reviews on “K-Pop Star”

KBS Music Bank 11.02.12

PSY‘s “Gangnam Style” dominance continues this week and takes an eleventh win on Music Bank! Congratulation to him! Ironically, HyunA‘s “Ice Cream” takes number two this week.    The winner is…   Comeback performances this week were by NS Yoon-G’s “If You Love Me” featuring Jay Park and Kim Jong Kook‘s “Men Are Like That.”… Continue reading KBS Music Bank 11.02.12

[Exclusive] Etude House’s Pink Play Concert 3

On August 8th, the famous Korean cosmetic brand, Etude House held the third edition of its “Pink Play Concert.”  Soompi was there to cover the event! Since 2010, Etude House organized the “Pink Play Concert” to thank their loyal customers for their support. The line-up for the concert was no joke as Etude House’s endorsers, popular… Continue reading [Exclusive] Etude House’s Pink Play Concert 3

“Dream High 2” Releases Cameo Photos of "Top Band" Winner TOXIC

TOXIC, the winner of KBS’s recent audition show, “Top Band,” has made a special cameo appearance in the upcoming KBS drama “Dream High 2.” According to KBS, the two members of TOXIC, Kim Seul Ong and Kim Jung Woo, held a joint performance with 2AM’s Jinwoon at a recent recording of “Dream High 2.” TOXIC and Jinwoon gave a successful street performance in the middle of Hongdae, a young and hip college area in Seoul, receiving a standing ovation from the people passing by. The scene will also involve TOXIC’s comic acting at the end, as they get upset over Jinwoon being underage.

KBS "Top Band" Earns Strong Support Despite Low TV Ratings

From the very beginning, there was concern over whether KBS reality show "Top Band" would be a success and there were a number of factors working against them. The judges on the show, many of whom are regarded as legends in the history of Korean rock, are all figures who belong to a genre that is far removed from the mainstream consciousness and generally disregarded by the public. It is aired at a time when their competitors are airing dramas, Saturday night at ten. It doesn’t make use of the “devil’s editing” that other audition programs seem to use without abandon. Nor is it shot like a variety program. All it shows is a bunch of talented bands tirelessly working towards winning the competition.

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