[Exclusive] Autographed 2PM CD Giveaway (and miss A!)

Over the next two weeks, we’ll be giving away three copies of the amazing 2PM Hands Up album to you lovely folks! We’ll also be giving away seven unsigned miss A CDs and seven unsigned 2PM CDs. In other words, we’re giving away at least one album a day for the next fourteen days!

Introducing Soompi Shop!

Over the years, our members have asked us about the possibility of opening a store that offers Korean entertainment merchandise, Asian fashion and beauty products, and the occasional Soompi-branded item. We’re excited to announce that it’s finally happening! Soompi Shop is officially launching on Friday, April 20, at 11 AM KST (Thursday, April 19, 9 PM US EST). Each week, we’ll post a limited-offer item which we think will appeal to you. Our first product will be an exclusive MBLAQ DVD package! It will include MBLAQ’s "Men in MBLAQ" DVD, photobook, and rare behind-the-scenes postcards. Shipping is free and only 130 units are available, so be sure to reserve your copy when Soompi Shop opens on April 20!

[Exclusive] Autographed CD Giveaway from "M! Countdown One Asia Tour: Hello Japan!"

Hey Soompiers, Mnet is presenting the M! Countdown One Asia Tour: Hello Japan concert at Saitama Super Arena near Tokyo! The line-up includes many of K-Pop’s hottest sensations, including 4minute, MBLAQ, FT Island, miss A, U-KISS, Secret, SISTAR, Tiger JK, Yoon Mi Rae, Dynamic Duo, Choshinsung, John Park, A Pink, J Soul Brothers, E-Girls, and Busker Busker! The concert will be held on Wednesday, April 25, and will air the next day on April 26 at 6 PM JST. To celebrate this awesome concert, Mnet and Soompi are giving away SEVEN autographed CDs from some of the lineup groups!

KOLLABORATION Kicks Off Atlanta Showcase & Soompi Partnership

Hey Soompiers! The Kollaboration Atlanta is coming up this Saturday, April 14, at Center Stage Theater at 8PM EST! Hosted by comedian Paul PK Kim, the fifth annual showcase will feature YouTube artist Clara C, last year’s winner Adam WarRock, a special guest performer, and eight other acts.

Win Tickets to See Dynamic Duo, Simon D, Kero One, and Dumbfoundead in LA!

Hi Soompiers in LA! For the first time ever, Dynamic Duo, Simon D of Supreme Team, and Kero One, along with special guest Dumbfoundead, will be performing in Los Angeles together! This unique concert will take place on Saturday, April 14 at the House of Blues; and for this spectacular show, Soompi is happy to give away two pairs of tickets to dear readers!

EXO to Release Title Song "MAMA" on April 8

EXO-K and EXO-M are releasing their title song "MAMA" on April 8 through several online music sites such as iTunes, Melon, Olleh Music, Bugs in Korea, and Sina Music in China. EXO-K and EXO-M each recorded Korean and Chinese version of "MAMA" and both songs will be revealed to the world at the same time.

Hallyu Stars and Toyota Living Green

Since 2009, the South Korean government and companies have been pushing to “go green.” According to the “New York Times,” the country unveiled a national green growth plan, which includes “total government and private sector investment of 107 trillion won, or $97 billion in environment-related industries and 40 trillion won in renewable energy sources,” showing the world just how serious South Korea is in “going green.”

Soompi’s 14th Birthday Celebration!

Fourteen years ago, on a March 27th not unlike today, a tiny little website called Soompi Town was born. Here, we celebrated groups like H.O.T., Shinhwa, S.E.S., and Fin.K.L., while sharing pictures scanned from magazines, translated articles, as well as the latest albums.

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