On the Radar: Soompi.com

December 1, 2009

Our newest feature, entitled “On the Radar” highlights popular social media sites that aren’t (yet) household names. Today’s featured site: Soompi.com.

Soompi might be one of the largest sites that you haven’t heard of. Founded in 1998 (and led by CEO Joyce Kim, an attorney), the site features the latest news and updates on Korean and Asian pop and entertainment. It’s an English-language site and boasts a global membership, including members in Singapore, Australia, and Malaysia.

According to Quantcast, Soompi averages over 200,000 monthly visitors in the United States and over 500,000 international visitors each month. With those kinds of numbers, you’ll probably be hearing alot more about Soompi soon.

Soompi.com

  • lj

    i heart soompi!

  • karen

    i'm a memeber of the site and its awesome! i love it! because i don't speak or understand korean and this site is all in english!

  • P-Dog

    Hey I've known about Soompi for more than 10 years already!

  • http://www.soompi.com/ CatchLight

    Soompi Community Manager & General Discussion Moderator here! Thanks for having us on your radar ;) The Soompi team works tirelessly for the benefit of their community and it's awesome to see some recognition~ You'll definitely be hearing more from Soompi!!

  • Sharmaine

    Soompi is LOVE…♥
    For the two years of being a member there, I really enjoyed my stay..=D
    it's where I get my daily dose of Kpop goodies..
    Soompi Hwaiting! ♥

  • Sunup

    Soompi is awesome

  • VALXD

    Soompi Member since 2004 :D Was there when the big Soompi Crash of 2005 happen. LOL

  • Louie

    I've been banned 3 times and I keep coming back!

  • http://www.soompi.com/ soomp

    thanks so much for the unexpected shout-out! we're doing our best to be the awesome – keep watching us :)

  • http://facebook.com/nikkidestura yukita nikki

    if anyone who sees this comes to LA or is from LA, let me know and you can MEET ALL OF US AWESOME SOOMPIERS

  • lezlee

    YAY for SOOMPI!! it's an AWESOME website!!!! =)

  • agasshi02

    soompi is great, love the site.. lots of goodies and news of kpop.. this is the home of kpop international fans!! ^_^

  • Lingrid

    Soompi.com is most definitely the Awesome! Jackpot! =)

  • powerpuff

    been a fan of soompi since the beginning and it just gets better and better!

  • KaylaNurul

    I have been Soompi members since around 2002 and this site is extremely useful for engaging with other fans on Korean entertainment. I made lots of friends here. Becoming its frequents users, I am recommending it to anyone who so much into asian media development