How closely have you been following K-pop in 2015, and how well do you know your boy groups? Test your knowledge by naming all the members from groups who ranked within the top thirty of album sales in 2015! WARNING: this quiz is much harder than it seems. Much much harder. Ready to get your… Continue reading QUIZ: Can You Name All Members of the Top-Selling 2015 Male K-Pop Groups?
Tag: VIXX
VIXX Drops “Alive” Off “Moorim School” OST
The members of VIXX have lent their voices for the official soundtrack of KBS’ new drama “Moorim School” to show support for member Hongbin‘s acting career. Entitled “Alive,” the song hit online music stores on January 18 at noon KST. The energetic urban trap number has already been featured as the ending track for episodes one and two, and viewers have shown positive… Continue reading VIXX Drops “Alive” Off “Moorim School” OST
VIXX’s Ravi Teases Second Mixtape Pre-Release
VIXX’s Ravi released a image earlier today on his official Instagram teasing his second pre-release for his mixtape. The image shows an arrow, with his name and the title of his mixtape “R.ebirth” on top. On the base of the arrow are dates, with more than half being covered with a large red bar. However,… Continue reading VIXX’s Ravi Teases Second Mixtape Pre-Release
Performances from The 25th Seoul Music Awards
With the 25th Seoul Music Awards taking place last night, many of K-Pop’s top groups performed their chart topping songs of 2015 at the event. As we didn’t see BoA at any of the year end music festivals, it feels like it has been a long time since we last saw her on stage. MFBTY also had a fun… Continue reading Performances from The 25th Seoul Music Awards
Winners of 25th Seoul Music Awards
The “25th Seoul Music Awards” on January 14 was an exciting night that celebrated some of the best that K-Pop has to offer! The awards show was hosted by Jun Hyun Moo, Honey Lee, and EXID’s Hani, and was held at the Olympics Gymnastics Arena at Olympic Park in Seoul. EXO grabbed the Daesang (Grand… Continue reading Winners of 25th Seoul Music Awards
Andy, Rap Monster, Chanmi, and Many More to Appear on Lunar New Year Singing Show
KBS2TV’s new holiday favorite “National Idol Signing Contest” will be returning to the screen next month. According to reports, many idols are expected to appear on the show with their family members and agency representatives. This is a change from the previous special aired over the 2015 Chuseok holiday which featured only idol members. The confirmed guests include BTOB‘s Eunkwang and his younger brother, as well… Continue reading Andy, Rap Monster, Chanmi, and Many More to Appear on Lunar New Year Singing Show
30th Golden Disc Awards Announces 2nd Lineup
Following the announcement that the 30th Golden Disc Awards will be moving the Seoul, the committee has released the second lineup for the award show! The previously released list included artists BIGBANG, SHINee, BEAST, BTS, f(x), A Pink, and VIXX. The list announced today adds the following artists: EXO, Super Junior’s Leeteuk and Kyuhyun, Girls’ Generation’s… Continue reading 30th Golden Disc Awards Announces 2nd Lineup
Idol Musical Actors to Look Forward to in 2016
Many K-pop idols aspire to shed the stereotypes associated with their celebrity status, and do so in different ways. Some take on variety shows, others try drama and film acting, and still others take to the theatre stage to showcase their talents. In 2016, many idols will be participating in musicals of all genres. JYJ‘s… Continue reading Idol Musical Actors to Look Forward to in 2016
Must Watch Performances From the Year-End Music Festivals
Many of K-pop’s biggest acts came together to close out 2015 with a bang through the year end music festivals. Starting with the SBS Gayo Daejun on December 27, the KBS Gayo Daechukje was three days later on December 30, and finally the MBC’s Gayo Daejejun on December 31 to ring in the new year. In case you… Continue reading Must Watch Performances From the Year-End Music Festivals
Exclusive: Lee Hyun Woo and VIXX’s Hongbin Hype Up “Moorim School” at Opening Press Conference
Soompi had the opportunity to attend press conference for KBS2’s the upcoming Monday-Tuesday drama “Moorim School” starring Lee Hyun Woo and VIXX’s Hongbin. Besides getting to watch an awesome action-packed highlights reel and snapping pics for our official Snapchat, we were also to hear some of the actors’s thoughts about working together. Lee Hyun Woo… Continue reading Exclusive: Lee Hyun Woo and VIXX’s Hongbin Hype Up “Moorim School” at Opening Press Conference