In case moving to the famed Staples Center is not enough of an indication for you, this year’s KCON was bigger, better, boasting a line-up of 10 acts that come from opposite ends of the K-pop spectrum, from power rookies Monsta X to practiced veterans Shinhwa. These ten artists – Monsta X, GOT7, SISTAR, Roy Kim, Super Junior, Block… Continue reading Recap: 6 Moments from the KCON LA Concerts We Thoroughly Enjoyed
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Kim Soo Hyun, Super Junior, AOA, SISTAR, Block B, and More Walk The Red Carpet at KCON 2015 LA
Before each concert night at KCON 2015 in LA this past weekend, a special red carpet event was held for the fans and media to meet the stars up close. Alongside the performing K-Pop artists, actors Kim Soo Hyun, Son Ho Jun, and Daniel Henney also made an appearance at the event. Click on the… Continue reading Kim Soo Hyun, Super Junior, AOA, SISTAR, Block B, and More Walk The Red Carpet at KCON 2015 LA
Recap: 5 Memorable Moments from BTS’s LA Takeover
BTS are known for their explosive energy and when we were lucky enough to attend the LA stop of their “2015 BTS LIVE TRILOGY IN USA ‘Episode II. The Red Bullet,” we saw firsthand that they always live up to that reputation. It was hard to choose our 5 most memorable moments from the show, but giving… Continue reading Recap: 5 Memorable Moments from BTS’s LA Takeover
[Updated With Giveaway!] Our 5 Favorite Moments from Epik High in San Francisco
Epik High are legends – after debuting in 2001 members Tablo, Mithra, and DJ Tukutz are still not only making amazing music but also having a lot of fun together. We were fortunate enough to attend the San Francisco stop on their “2015 North America Tour” and (while it is nearly impossible to choose only five) we tried to… Continue reading [Updated With Giveaway!] Our 5 Favorite Moments from Epik High in San Francisco
Exclusive: GOT7 Answers Your Questions in #AskGOT7 Interview
Before GOT7 took to the stage in San Francisco for the first stop of their GOT7 1st FAN MEETING IN USA, the Soompi team got a chance to sit down with them for an exclusive interview! Curious about who they picked to be their closest celebrity friends, or what all of the members thought about each other before their… Continue reading Exclusive: GOT7 Answers Your Questions in #AskGOT7 Interview
Baek Ji Young and K.Will Charm Fans at OST-Themed Concert in Singapore
For the first time ever in Singapore, a Korean drama OST themed concert was held here on April 22 at The Star Performing Arts Center. Baek Ji Young and K.Will who headlined the one-night only show was joined by Gilgu Bonggu (GB9) and Yoo Sung Eun. Together, they treated ardent K-drama fans to symbolic songs… Continue reading Baek Ji Young and K.Will Charm Fans at OST-Themed Concert in Singapore
GOT7 Exudes Passion, Professionalism, and Confidence at First Press Conference and Fan Meeting in Singapore
JYP Entertainment’s rookie boyband GOT7 was in Singapore last week for its first press conference and fan meeting at the Kallang Theatre. The members, JB, Mark, Jr., Jackson, Yongjae, Bambam, and Yugeom, confidently talked about their impression of Singapore, their fans, their activities on SNS, their interest in reality/ variety shows, their songs, and even… Continue reading GOT7 Exudes Passion, Professionalism, and Confidence at First Press Conference and Fan Meeting in Singapore
VIXX Makes “Fantasia” Come Alive in Manila
Rising K-Pop sensation VIXX brought its best game to Starlights in the Philippines for the one-night only “Live Fantasia in Manila Utopia” concert. The concert is made more special because it was VIXX’s first time in the country. The cheers came a mile a minute with the fast-moving performances of the evening, echoing the very… Continue reading VIXX Makes “Fantasia” Come Alive in Manila
Super Junior Plays to Full House in Singapore at SUPER SHOW 6
Super Junior was back in Singapore once again on May Day to perform for 8,000 fans at the Singapore Indoor Stadium. Members Leeteuk, Heechul, Kangin, Eunhyuk, Donghae, Siwon, Ryeowook, and Kyuhyun along with Super Junior-M members Henry and Zhoumi, entertained ELFs for three and a half hours, filling the void left by the absent members. The afternoon… Continue reading Super Junior Plays to Full House in Singapore at SUPER SHOW 6
VIXX Receives Warm Welcome in Manila
Rising K-Pop sensation VIXX received a rousing welcome from Filipino Starlights and met the press ahead of its one-night only “Live Fantasia in Manila Utopia” stop. The open press conference served both to give N, Ravi, Leo, Hongbin, Hyuk, and Ken an opportunity to answer questions from the media and to fire up an already warm summer early evening… Continue reading VIXX Receives Warm Welcome in Manila