[Exclusive] Soompi Highlights from the "2012 Dream Concert"

On May 12, Soompi attended the “2012 Dream Concert” at the World Cup Stadium in Seoul. The annual “Dream Concert” is one of K-Pop’s biggest and grandest concerts, and this year’s marks the event’s 18th year running. Over 40,000 fans flocked to the venue to watch their favorite stars in person, myself included! ^ ^

[Ceci] The "Kkap" Legacy: MBLAQ’s Lee Joon, miss A’s Min, and Others!

Jo Kwon of 2AM started this current "kkap" era, and now it’s become something all variety-idols must go through. Despite this, "Kkap-Kwon" has recently requested for people to stop referring to him by this nickname, as he feels that his eight intense years of vocal training are being undermined by his strong kkap image. Does this mean it’s time to crown a new kkap-idol to continue on Jo Kwon’s kkap legacy?

MBLAQ’s Lee Joon: Spotted with kkap behavior on MBC’s "Radio Star"

He turned the “Actor/Actress-Idol Special” on “Radio Star” into the “Lee Joon Special”. “Infinity Challenge” PD, Kim Tae Ho, tweeted that the special was so funny he was crying, and that he couldn’t get himself to change the channel even though he needed to be watching soccer. Many PDs and screenwriters, as well as Yoon Jong Shin, Haha, and Park Jae Beom, have also complimented Lee Joon’s comic ability. He’s received a lot of negative comments any idol would be sensitive to, such a

A Look Inside Some of the Funniest Flaws in Kdramas

Earlier this week, we reported that eagle-eyed viewers caught a harmless mistake in the fifteenth episode of SBS “Rooftop Prince,” starring Park Yoo Chun and Han Ji Min. It was a minor error that could have – and should have – gone unnoticed. The mistake was none other than a script sighting. Viewers spotted Jung Suk Won script poking out of the door of his car. However, the small flaw has sparked my interest and led me to search for some of the funniest flaws in k-drama history.

“The Moon that Embraces the Sun’s” Im Siwan to MC “2012 Dream Concert”

Singer-actor Im Siwan (ZE:A) has been chosen s the main MC for the upcoming “2012 Dream Concert.” Recently, ZE:A’s official website released a post announcing Im Siwan’s latest challenge.

ZE:A to Hold Showcase in Dubai

ZE:A will be the first K-Pop artist to hold a showcase in the Middle East. ZE:A is scheduled to hold a fan meeting in Dubai, UAE on April 22, followed by a showcase in Abu Dhabi. Previously, ZE:A visited Abu Dhabi with Seo In Young and Nine Muses for a music festival in 2011. Their success in Abu Dhabi proved that the Middle Eastern market is the new blue ocean for K-Pop.

Lim Si Wan Shows Success in His First Sitcom "Standby"

ZE:A Lim Si Wan’s first attempt at sitcom acting has ended successfully. On April 9, the first episode of the new MBC daily sitcom, "Standby" had aired. Lim Si Wan appeared as a popular high school student, who is talented in studying, sports and music.

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ZE:A’s Siwan: "Kwang Hee Was the Embodiment of Jealousy During His Trainee Days"

ZE:A’s Siwan stated that Kwanghee is no longer jealous. On April 6 a press conference for “Standby” was held at the MBC Dream Center. Siwan was asked if Kwanghee is jealous. Siwan answered, “I received lots of questions whether Kwanghee was jealous of me. It is true that currently even Kwanghee admits that he is the embodiment of jealousy. He was very jealous when we were trainees, but now that he has made a name for himself on his own he has learned a lot as well.”