BE’O has taken time for an exclusive interview with Soompi! The hip hop artist first rose to fame through his appearance on “Show Me the Money 10,” where he ranked No. 3, and has released major hits such as “Counting Stars.” Recently on November 28, BE’O returned with his latest single “MAD” and sat down… Continue reading Exclusive Interview: BE’O Gives Insight Into “MAD” Comeback, His Songwriting Process, Role Model, And More
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Soompi & Viki Staff Talk: What Is Your Favorite Historical K-Drama?
Sageuk, a term used to describe Korean historical dramas, is a very steady genre in the K-drama industry that always receives love from avid fans. However, it can also be a difficult genre to get into for international fans or those not as familiar with Korean history and culture. For anyone who is willing to… Continue reading Soompi & Viki Staff Talk: What Is Your Favorite Historical K-Drama?
Rakuten Viki To Launch First-Ever International K-Drama Day On November 29
Calling all K-drama fans! Rakuten Viki, the leading destination for Asian dramas and movies, is set to host the first-ever worldwide celebration of Korean dramas with International K-Drama Day. Taking place on November 29, the holiday aims to recognize the fandom and exponentially rising mass appeal of the genre that has dominated popular culture. To… Continue reading Rakuten Viki To Launch First-Ever International K-Drama Day On November 29
RIIZE’s Seunghan To Take Indefinite Hiatus From Activities
RIIZE’s Seunghan will be taking an indefinite hiatus. On November 22, SM Entertainment released the following official statement announcing that Seunghan will be taking a hiatus from his activities: Hello, this is SM Entertainment. This is a notice regarding RIIZE member Seunghan. Seunghan is feeling severely apologetic and is reflecting on himself for causing disappointment… Continue reading RIIZE’s Seunghan To Take Indefinite Hiatus From Activities
Soompi Survey: We Want To Hear From You!
Hello Soompi readers! Thank you always for being part of our community and coming to Soompi to check out the latest news and content on Korean and Asian entertainment. In order to better connect with our readers, we are conducting a survey to learn more about your thoughts on Soompi and would appreciate if you… Continue reading Soompi Survey: We Want To Hear From You!
Critically-Acclaimed Film “Small Fry” To Be Featured At 27th Toronto Reel Asian International Film Festival
The Toronto Reel Asian International Film Festival is back for its 27th edition! The annual event celebrates contemporary Asian cinema from all over the world, and this year’s festival runs from November 8 through 19 in Toronto, Canada. A diverse variety of genres will be showcased at the festival, providing a great selection of productions… Continue reading Critically-Acclaimed Film “Small Fry” To Be Featured At 27th Toronto Reel Asian International Film Festival
Exclusive Interview: EVNNE Talks First Impressions, Role Models, How They Spend Free Time, And More
New project group EVNNE is making a splash with their debut! EVNNE consists of the seven members Keita, Park Hanbin, Lee Jeonghyeon, Yoo Seungeon, Ji Yunseo, Mun Junghyun, and Park Jihoo who competed together on the hit Mnet survival program “Boys Planet” earlier this year. Following the group’s debut with the mini album “Target: ME”… Continue reading Exclusive Interview: EVNNE Talks First Impressions, Role Models, How They Spend Free Time, And More
Exclusive Interview: “A Good Day To Be A Dog” Stars Dish On Their Characters’ MBTIs, What Dog Breeds They Would Be, And More
The cast of “A Good Day to Be a Dog” has taken time for a special interview with Soompi! Based on a webtoon, “A Good Day to Be a Dog” is a fantasy romance drama about Han Hae Na (Park Gyu Young), a woman who is cursed to transform into a dog when she kisses… Continue reading Exclusive Interview: “A Good Day To Be A Dog” Stars Dish On Their Characters’ MBTIs, What Dog Breeds They Would Be, And More
Watch: NMIXX On Dream Drama Roles, Superpowers, And More At Viki’s K-Drama Cafe For KCON LA 2023
Rakuten Viki’s K-Drama Cafe booth at KCON LA 2023 welcomed a very special guest! Much-loved K-pop girl group NMIXX made an appearance at Viki’s booth at KCON last month, sharing fun interactions with some lucky fans who got to take photos and be served boba by the members. The six NMIXX members also took time… Continue reading Watch: NMIXX On Dream Drama Roles, Superpowers, And More At Viki’s K-Drama Cafe For KCON LA 2023
Recap: Viki’s K-Drama Cafe Booth Lights Up KCON LA 2023 With Special Photo Ops, Freebies, Guests, And More
Rakuten Viki recently took part in KCON LA 2023, the world’s largest celebration of Korean entertainment and culture. The event drew over 140,000 attendees, with many visiting Rakuten Viki’s vibrant K-Drama Cafe booth! Over the weekend, the Viki team handed out over 2,800 free boba teas to subscribers and over 20,000 free goodie items to… Continue reading Recap: Viki’s K-Drama Cafe Booth Lights Up KCON LA 2023 With Special Photo Ops, Freebies, Guests, And More