For the newest edition of Soompi & Viki Staff Talk, we take on a new sort of topic. Our staff members discuss the “what if?” of going back to high school and having our favorite K-drama characters as our teachers. Here are the characters picked by some of our staff members: Sala: Cha Eun Jae… Continue reading Soompi & Viki Staff Talk: Which K-Drama Character Would You Like As Your High School Teacher?
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Exclusive Interview: TWICE’s Mina Dishes On Her Experience With Skincare And Shares Tips With Fans
Mina of TWICE has kept incredibly busy again this year, balancing TWICE’s group activities, MISAMO’s unit debut in Japan, and her role as the global ambassador of skincare brand SK-II. Last month, Mina visited the SK-II SECRET KEY HOUSE exhibition in Japan, a multi-sensorial pop-up revealing SK-II’s best secrets. Following her visit, Soompi spoke to… Continue reading Exclusive Interview: TWICE’s Mina Dishes On Her Experience With Skincare And Shares Tips With Fans
RIIZE’s Seunghan Apologizes For Past Actions + SM To Take Legal Action For Circulated Photos
RIIZE’s Seunghan has shared an apology for controversy over his past actions. Recently, photos of Seunghan kissing someone on a bed were circulated on online communities. On August 30, Seunghan took to RIIZE’s Instagram to share the following apology: This is RIIZE’s Seunghan. I am writing this because I feel that I need to tell… Continue reading RIIZE’s Seunghan Apologizes For Past Actions + SM To Take Legal Action For Circulated Photos
Soompi & Viki Staff Talk: What Is Your Favorite Korean Variety Show?
Soompi & Viki Staff Talk is back again! This time, some of our staff members took time to share our favorite variety shows. Check out our picks below: Somni: “Heart Signal” I was honestly not very interested in reality dating shows until “Heart Signal” was released. It was by chance that I watched short clips… Continue reading Soompi & Viki Staff Talk: What Is Your Favorite Korean Variety Show?
Viki To Launch K-Drama Cafe Booth At KCON LA 2023 + NMIXX To Make Special Visit
A Viki booth is arriving at KCON LA 2023! KCON is a major convention and music festival that celebrates Korean pop culture and entertainment, and it features performances by popular K-pop artists. KCON LA 2023 will take place from August 18 to August 20 at the Crypto.com Arena and LA Convention Center, and it will… Continue reading Viki To Launch K-Drama Cafe Booth At KCON LA 2023 + NMIXX To Make Special Visit
Roku TV vs. Smart TV – What’s The Difference?
While “smart TV” is a key TV feature retailers often tout, there are lots of folks who don’t know what a smart TV offers, or in some cases what it means. And what about a Roku TV? Is a Roku TV different from a smart TV? We’re here to answer your most commonly asked questions! What… Continue reading Roku TV vs. Smart TV – What’s The Difference?
Lee Ha Nee Wins At New York Asian Film Festival 2023 + Lee Sun Gyun, Gong Myung, And Jeong Jinwoon Introduce Films
The New York Asian Film Festival (hereafter NYAFF) recently returned for its 22nd edition! NYAFF 2023 was held from July 14 through 30 at Film at Lincoln Center in New York City. Several Korean actors including Lee Ha Nee, Lee Sun Gyun, Gong Myung, and Jeong Jinwoon were in attendance during the course of the… Continue reading Lee Ha Nee Wins At New York Asian Film Festival 2023 + Lee Sun Gyun, Gong Myung, And Jeong Jinwoon Introduce Films
Exclusive: TREASURE Shares How They Have Changed With “REBOOT” Comeback, Future Goals, And More
TREASURE is making their long-awaited comeback! On July 28, Soompi attended TREASURE’s press conference ahead of the release of their second full album “REBOOT.” Regarding this being their first comeback in 10 months, Choi Hyun Suk commented, “Putting in a lot of thought into preparing this album while simultaneously carrying out our tour, 10 months… Continue reading Exclusive: TREASURE Shares How They Have Changed With “REBOOT” Comeback, Future Goals, And More
Starship Entertainment Takes Strong Legal Action Against Malicious YouTubers
Starship Entertainment has announced legal action against YouTubers who have maliciously published false content about their artists including IVE. On July 25, the agency released the following statement: Hello. This is Starship Entertainment. This is an announcement about legal action for the violation of Starship Entertainment artists’ rights. We have been taking strong legal action… Continue reading Starship Entertainment Takes Strong Legal Action Against Malicious YouTubers
MC Mong Further Denies Involvement In EXO Members’ Past Dispute With SM
MC Mong has released an additional statement through his legal representative further denying his involvement with EXO members. Previously on July 18, a news outlet reported that they secured an audio recording of MC Mong talking about EXO’s Baekhyun and Kai. According to the report, MC Mong said that the exclusive contract between EXO and… Continue reading MC Mong Further Denies Involvement In EXO Members’ Past Dispute With SM