SISTAR is definitely your go-to group for K-pop summer vibes! The four ladies have topped the charts for the sixth straight summer in a row, this time with their latest hit “I Like That,” which moves up ten spots to become our new No. 1 song. In past years, they also scored No. 1 songs in previous… Continue reading SISTAR Reigns Again This Summer: Soompi’s K-Pop Music Chart For July Week 2
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TWICE, Wonder Girls, And SISTAR Take The Lead In Brand Reputation Among Girl Groups
According to the July report from the Korea Institute of Corporate Reputation, TWICE has taken the No. 1 spot in brand reputation among girl groups. In second place is Wonder Girls, cementing JYP Entertainment’s domination of the commercial sector. SISTAR, I.O.I, and AOA took No. 3, 4, and 5 respectively. In the graph below, the… Continue reading TWICE, Wonder Girls, And SISTAR Take The Lead In Brand Reputation Among Girl Groups
TWICE Achieves New Milestones With “Cheer Up” And “Like OOH-AHH” MVs
Rising girl group TWICE reaches new YouTube milestones with their music videos for past title tracks “Cheer Up” and “Like OOH-AHH.” “Cheer Up” has reached over 58 million views while “Like OOH-AHH” has amassed over 76 million views. Despite having debuted less than a year ago, the “rookie” group is proving to be one of… Continue reading TWICE Achieves New Milestones With “Cheer Up” And “Like OOH-AHH” MVs
Watch: Hyoyeon, Hoya, Bora, U-Kwon, And More Prepare For Battle In “Hit the Stage” Teasers
With just a little over two weeks left until its premiere, Mnet’s “Hit the Stage” releases its first batch of teasers! “Hit the Stage” is a new program where celebrities and professional dancers will join forces to battle each other in fierce competition. Each team will prepare a performance based on the theme, which will… Continue reading Watch: Hyoyeon, Hoya, Bora, U-Kwon, And More Prepare For Battle In “Hit the Stage” Teasers
Gaon Chart Reveals Album Sales And Digital Rankings For First Half Of 2016
On August 8, Gaon Chart revealed their album sales rankings and streaming rankings for the first half of 2016 (from January 1 to June 30). EXO, known for their stellar album sales records, topped the list. Furthermore, rising superstar BTS placed second while newer groups like SEVENTEEN and TWICE showed their growing popularity as well. Check… Continue reading Gaon Chart Reveals Album Sales And Digital Rankings For First Half Of 2016
“Inkigayo” Producer Gushes About New MCs Kim Min Suk, Gong Seung Yeon, And Jeongyeon
SBS’s “Inkigayo” recently welcomed its three new MCs, Gong Seung Yeon, TWICE’s Jeongyeon, and actor Kim Min Suk. On their first day, Gong Seung Yeon and her sister Jeongyeon performed TWICE’s “Cheer Up,” while Kim Min Suk performed JYP’s “Who’s Your Mama.” When asked if Kim Min Suk sang live for his performance, producing director… Continue reading “Inkigayo” Producer Gushes About New MCs Kim Min Suk, Gong Seung Yeon, And Jeongyeon
Here Are The Top Songs Of The First Half Of 2016 (And The Weekly Music Chart)
June is over, which can only mean one thing. Before delving into the weekly music chart, let’s begin witwh the moment you’ve all been waiting for – the Top 10 songs of the first half of 2016! 2016 SOOMPI HALF YEAR TOP 10 Congratulations to GFRIEND for being topping the half-year chart! Well done to all Top… Continue reading Here Are The Top Songs Of The First Half Of 2016 (And The Weekly Music Chart)
Hyoyeon, Taemin, Hoya, And Others Confirmed For Dance Competition Show “Hit The Stage”
Eight stars have been confirmed for the first episode of Mnet’s “Hit the Stage,” a dance competition show in which each K-pop star teams up with a professional dancer to see who can gather the most audience votes. Each episode will have a new group of K-pop stars and a set theme/dance style, and the… Continue reading Hyoyeon, Taemin, Hoya, And Others Confirmed For Dance Competition Show “Hit The Stage”
SISTAR Wins No. 1 On “Inkigayo” With “I Like That”
Congratulations to SISTAR for winning no. 1 on the July 3 broadcast of SBS’s “Inkigayo” with “I Like That“! In second and third was EXO with “Monster” and Taeyeon — making her comeback this week — with “Starlight.” This was the also first day on the show for the three new MCs, Kim Min Seok, Gong Seung Yeon,… Continue reading SISTAR Wins No. 1 On “Inkigayo” With “I Like That”
Watch: TWICE Keep Performing Flawlessly Despite Pouring Rain
Recently, a video of TWICE’s performance is spreading through various SNS channels. The group is garnering praise for maintaining their professionalism and performing despite the pouring rain. TWICE was scheduled to perform for a special Cultwo Show 10-year anniversary event on July 1. Unfortunately, there was heavy rain pouring before and after their performance. Despite… Continue reading Watch: TWICE Keep Performing Flawlessly Despite Pouring Rain