[Throwback Thursday] Happy Anniversary, U-KISS! Fans Look Back on the Past Six Years + #SoompiAS4U Finalists!

U-KISS Current Members: 7 (Soohyun, Kiseop, Eli, AJ [inactive], Hoon, Kevin, Jun) Former Members: Alexander, Kibum, Dongho Leader:  Soohyun | Maknae: Jun Year of Debut: 2008 Fanclub: KISSMe Official Soompi Thread   Six years ago, they were the “new kids on the block,” hot off the trails of a Korean mini-album release and a Japanese… Continue reading [Throwback Thursday] Happy Anniversary, U-KISS! Fans Look Back on the Past Six Years + #SoompiAS4U Finalists!

U-KISS Celebrates Sixth Debut Anniversary!

On August 28, a video celebrating U-KISS’ sixth debut anniversary was uploaded onto the group’s official YouTube account. This congratulatory video contained a special message just for their fans, KISSme, as it is titled, “Dear.KISSme ♥ A Video Message from U-KISS. Thank You for Loving Us So Much for 6 Years. We Love You.” The… Continue reading U-KISS Celebrates Sixth Debut Anniversary!

[Contest] Submit a Fanmade U-KISS Video to Win a Chance to be Featured on “A Song for You” + Signed Polaroid

Hi Soompiers! We have some exciting news for you! Are you U-KISS‘ biggest fan? Prove it! From now until Monday, August 25 at midnight EST, you will have the opportunity to win an once-in-a-lifetime chance to be featured on global music request show “A Show For You,” with the newest episode guest-starring U-KISS themselves! It’s… Continue reading [Contest] Submit a Fanmade U-KISS Video to Win a Chance to be Featured on “A Song for You” + Signed Polaroid

Eric Nam, Amber and Kevin Take on The “Ice Bucket Challenge”

As expected, the ALS “Ice Bucket Challenge” has reached more K-Pop artists, hitting some of our favorite English speakers today.  Eric Nam was the first of this group to do the challenge, and called out Amber from f(x), Peniel from BTOB, Kevin from U-KISS, James from Royal Pirates and Ailee. After dumping ice water on… Continue reading Eric Nam, Amber and Kevin Take on The “Ice Bucket Challenge”

AOA Makes Top 8 on ‘Billboard’s Most Viewed K-Pop Videos Around the World’ for June

For the month of June, Billboard.com listed girl group AOA at number six of the top eight ‘Most Viewed K–Pop Videos Around the World,’ as the sole girl group on the list dominated by male artists. According to the list, AOA’s title track for their latest comeback, “Short Hair,” held its own against popular male… Continue reading AOA Makes Top 8 on ‘Billboard’s Most Viewed K-Pop Videos Around the World’ for June

Taeyang Reclaims No.1 on Inkigayo with “Eyes, Nose, Lips” + Comebacks from f(x), Hyomin, 100%, Tiny-G

This week on SBS’ “Inkigayo,” it was Taeyang vs BEAST vs K.Will for first place. Taeyang’s “Eyes, Nose, Lips” and BEAST’s “Good Luck” and K.Will’s “Day 1” competed against each other for no.1, with Taeyang winning. Congrats, Taeyang!  “Inkigayo” also provided comeback stages for f(x) (“Red Light“), Hyomin (“Nice Body“), and 100% (“U Beauty“). The complete list of performers include Taeyang, f(x), BEAST, K.Will, 100%,… Continue reading Taeyang Reclaims No.1 on Inkigayo with “Eyes, Nose, Lips” + Comebacks from f(x), Hyomin, 100%, Tiny-G

U-KISS’ Soohyun Gifts Fans with Solo Video

U-KISS‘ leader and main vocal Shin Soohyun surprised his fans on July 5 when the group’s official YouTube channel, U-KISS, released a solo video of him singing his own rendition of balladeer Lim Chang Jung‘s song, “Like a Fool.” The song showcased Soohyun’s delicate vocal prowess as he sang the heartbreaking ballad. Dressed in a… Continue reading U-KISS’ Soohyun Gifts Fans with Solo Video

BEAST Continues Music Core Winning Streak With “Good Luck”

While BEAST‘s “Good Luck” took its second win on Music Core, this is actually the group’s third straight win on the show as their pre-comeback ballad “No More” won two weeks ago. Congratulations to them! Let’s see if they can hold on for another week.  f(x) made their highly anticipated comeback on the show with… Continue reading BEAST Continues Music Core Winning Streak With “Good Luck”

MBC Music Core 07.05.14 – Comeback Performances by f(x), Hyomin and More

♬ Comeback Stagef(x) – “Red Light”HYOMIN – “Nice Body “100% – “U Beauty “Mose – “Let’s Not Meet Again”FIESTAR – “One More” ♬ Hot StageBEAST – “Good Luck”K.will – “Day 1”AOA – “Short Hair”GOT7 – “A”HISTORY – “Psycho” ♬ Sound-HOLICHALO – “FEVER”N-SONIC – “Pop Beyond”TOPPDOGG – “TOPDOG”MAMAMOO – “Mr.Ambiguous”BOYFRIEND – “Obsession”U-KISS – “Quit Playing”

BEAST Takes #1 + Performances by f(x), Hyomin, FIESTAR, and More on KBS Music Bank

On this week’s episode of KBS’ Music Bank, BEAST beats AOA, taking home the win for “Good Luck”! Congratulations! f(x), Hyomin, FIESTAR, Tiny-G, 100% made their comebacks and debuts with “Red Light,” “Nice Body,” “One More,” and “Ice Baby,” respectively.  Other performers included BEAST, Boyfriend, GOT7, U-KISS, AOA and more! Check out the performances below! BEAST win f(x)… Continue reading BEAST Takes #1 + Performances by f(x), Hyomin, FIESTAR, and More on KBS Music Bank