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 [...]
For the issue of “High Cut Magazine” that will be released today on April 19, f(x) Sulli appeared in a pthooshoot titled, “Sulli Over Cherry Blossoms.” (A play on the title of the drama “Boys Over Flowers.” Sulli had her lips done in a lovey way that reminds one of Audrey Hepburn. The pink blusher makes her look even more innocent. The photoshoot is used to promote the “Chanel Makeup [...]
Park Min Young has confirmed that she will be appearing on MBC’s new drama “Time Slip Dr. Jin” which will also star Song Seung Hun. Park Min Young will play the doctor “Yoo Mi Na” in the year 2012. She will also play the time slip character “Hong Young Rae.” The two characters will be similar in some aspects but different in others. The character “Yoo Mi Na” will be [...]
Season two of Mnet America’s variety show “Beats Per Mnet” will its premiere tonight, April 18, at 9pm. This program focuses on hot trends in Asian pop entertainment. Hosted by Jelynn Sophia and TK Nguyen the first episode features Korean hip-hop legends Tiger JK and Yoon Mi Rae in a new segment. Other guests this season includes Brent Rollins, DJ Qbert, RZA, Jeff Staple, Reyes, and Raka. Also featured [...]
Hey Soompiers, Verizon is celebrating Asian Pacific American Heritage Month once again with the Verizon APAHM Tour, featuring the top Asian American musical acts! This year, the tour headliner is none other than Jay Park! Despite being one of K-Pop’s biggest names, Jay Park was born and raised in Seattle and fully embraces his roots as an Asian American. Those of you who live in Washington DC, New York, San [...]
Jay Park is gaining attention after he revealed a photo from the set of a photo shoot. He wrote on his twitter April 9, “Photoshoot for Ceci SPRIS/PONY with model Jang Hae Byeol. Look forward to it.” Along with the message, he unveiled a picture of the model and him. In the photo, Jay Park is seen posing closely with the pretty model, which makes them look like a couple. [...]
Singer G.NA reveals a sneak peak of her younger sister. On April 18, G.NA posted a photo on her twitter with the short caption, “Took a photo with my sister without her knowing it~^^ I can’t open my eyes…” In the photo, G.NA looks very cute wearing a cap and making a V sign. Right next to her is G.NA’s little sister. She was only partially captured in the photo, but she [...]
Girls’ Generation’s Sunny is garnering attention for wearing a nurse outfit. On April 18, Shinhwa’s Min Woo wrote on Shinhwa Company’s twitter, “A day off that is sweet as honey because of Sunny’s invitation. Eric and Min Woo watched a musical. It was really fun and better than a movie! Kyuhyun looking great! Sunny is the cutest! Hurray for SoShi and Suju!” Along with the message, he also put up [...]