On June 30, the sixth season of the hip-hop production Show Me the Money (SMTM) aired on the channel Mnet. With about 2000 contestants arriving for the tryouts with their own unique charismas, the show quickly drew many people’s attention to not only the skilled… Keep Reading
Welcome back to yet another year, Tigers. Though going back to sleeping three hours a night, waiting in the ridiculously long line for lunch, and staying awake for seven hours straight may all be a struggle, never fear, Soo Min is here! To help you… Keep Reading
As the year is gradually seeping into the shills of summer, it appears that the traditional hit movies are coming back in sequels including the Spider-Man, Pirates of the Caribbean, and Planet of the Apes. However, in the midst of this string of pending adrenaline-filled… Keep Reading
As the weather gets warmer with cherry blossom petals adding on to the beautiful scenery, our workload piles up high, highlighters run out left and right, and all-nighters become all the more frequent. All you want is a short power nap, but your hour nap… Keep Reading
By Soomin Chun and Soomin Lee March is the month for women, as it is Women’s History Month in the US. In 1987, National Women’s History Month was declared in perpetuity, with a special Presidential Proclamation given each year to honor the achievements of women.… Keep Reading
By Soomin Chun & Soomin Lee Welcome back to another semester, Tigers! After three weeks of sleeping in and binge watching various dramas and movies, waking up at 6 a.m. suddenly seems impossible — and the cold winds blowing in our faces stronger than ever… Keep Reading
By Soomin Chun & Soomin Lee It’s December, and officially winter. Although we find ourselves having to layer on more and more clothes, a little reminder blinks at the back of our heads–it’s almost Christmas, the best holiday of all! For the most festive of… Keep Reading
For the first time, JK Rowling will stray from her familiar world of Harry Potter in the Hogwarts and step into another magical world. The memorable surrounding of Gryffindor dormitory house, the beloved trio of Harry, Ron, and Hermione, and the breathtaking fights between wizards… Keep Reading
By Soomin Chun & Soomin Lee Without any prior notice, golden leaves start to gently float down while the clear autumn sky is replaced with turbulent chilly winter winds. The layers of clothing you bundled yourself in this morning don’t seem to do any good while you… Keep Reading
“All of the women on ‘The Apprentice’ flirted with me — consciously or unconsciously. That is to be expected.” – Donald Trump Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump has been the “highlight” of the year. During presidential debates, many people, as well as news agencies, were… Keep Reading
Fans and casual watchers alike held their breath in anticipation for the fourteenth film of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), “Doctor Strange.” Based on the comic books by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko, viewers were elated to see Dr. Steven Strange (Benedict Cumberbatch) depicted as… Keep Reading
Hollywood and its lack of racial diversity has earned never-ending criticism, especially after last year’s #Oscarssowhite movement gained popular support. Over the past two years, significant efforts have been made to increase racial diversity in the media. On Sept. 30, Marvel’s new television series “Luke… Keep Reading
By Claire Kim and Rachel Kang The title of “good wife” is usually attributed to wives who conform perfectly to social norms; they complete the “good American” image their politician husbands seek to display. The CBS hit show “The Good Wife” presents an entirely different… Keep Reading
A movie based on true events surrounding the US Airways Flight 1549, “Sully,” was released in South Korea on Sept. 28. The movie broke the record for the biggest global IMAX opening for a 2D film, grossing over $150 million against a production budget of… Keep Reading
By Soomin Chun & Soomin Lee Soomin2 has good and bad news for you. The bad news is that, unfortunately, SIS does not have any breaks until the end of November, though the great majority of our high school students already look like it’s the end… Keep Reading
Trick or treat, give me something good to eat! As the yellow and red tinted leaves fall off the trees and jack-o-lanterns secure their places in front porches, here comes everyone’s favorite time of the year—Halloween! It’s the only day of the year that people… Keep Reading
On Sept. 18, the 68th Primetime Emmy Awards were held at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles to celebrate and recognize the work of television actors, actresses, and more. In contrast to the recent controversy surrounding the Oscars, the Emmy Awards were highly recognized… Keep Reading
Among the several Korean movies released this year that dealt with the Japanese occupation from 1910 to 1945, The Age of Shadows, released on Sept. 7, stands out amongst them all. With its unique focus on the secret spy interaction between the South Korean resistance… Keep Reading
By Claire Kim and Rachel Kang “Bull” on CBS, Premiere Date Undetermined Following his departure from hit television series “NCIS,” Michael Weatherly is starring in new CBS show “Bull,” featuring the story of Dr. Phil McGraw. Before his career as a television host, Dr. Phil… Keep Reading
By Soomin Lee & Soomin Chun As the Chuseok holiday comes to an end and leaves start to fall, you envy the kindergarteners who jump into colorful leaf piles right outside your window while you frantically prepare for your fifth summative this week. The bright, gleaming… Keep Reading
By Soomin Lee & Soomin Chun Hey Tigers! Welcome back to another year of school. To help ease you back into your busy school life, we bring to you three songs that will be perfect for the broad spectrum of emotions you may experience while entering… Keep Reading
If you are one of the millions of Harry Potter fans around the world, you would have spent quite some time fantasizing about the adventures of the new generation of wizards would take after their last appearance in the epilogue of Harry Potter and the… Keep Reading
“You are being watched. The government has a secret system, a machine that spies on you every hour of every day. I know because I built it. I designed the machine to detect acts of terror but it sees everything. Violent crimes involving ordinary people,… Keep Reading
Recent years have seen an over-saturation of the zombie movie genre. Every time Hollywood churns out another cookie-cutter zombie thriller, the viewers eat it up, yet the film often fails to garner exceptional critical praise. Despite this trend, Train to Busan, directed by Sangho Yeon, has… Keep Reading
Big Bang celebrates 10th anniversary by hosting domestic concert Attracting close to 6,005,000 fans at the Seoul World Cup Stadium, Big Bang celebrated the tenth anniversary of its debut by hosting “BIGBANG10 THE CONCERT: 0. TO. 10” on Aug. 20. The Big Bang concert was… Keep Reading
By Soomin Chun & Soomin Lee For most, May is the month of longer days, greener trees, and beautiful picnics in the park. For students, however, it is the month of books and papers stacking up miles high in preparation for exam season—the start of being… Keep Reading
BY Claire Kim and Rachel Kang “My name is Walter O’Brien. I have the fourth-highest IQ ever recorded: 197. Einstein’s was 160. When I was 11, the FBI arrested for me for hacking NASA to get their blueprints for my bedroom wall.” As students immersed… Keep Reading
By Soomin Chun & Soomin Lee March is the month of new beginnings. The bone-chilling wind finally drifts away and the warm beams of sunlight wave hello. The blue sky holds the perfect number of cotton candy-like clouds, vibrant splashes of color bloom rapidly, and… Keep Reading
[Warning: This review contains spoilers for Seasons 1-4 of “House of Cards.”] “I think America deserves Frank Underwood. And in your heart, you know I’m right.” Frank Underwood, played by Kevin Spacey, continued his ruthless search for power in the fourth season of Netflix’s hit… Keep Reading
Titled “most hated man in America” by the BBC after raising the price of HIV drug: Daraprim, by 5,556 percent, Martin Shkreli reappeared on the news for attempting to buy the copyright to Kanye West’s new album, The Life of Pablo. He allegedly wished to… Keep Reading
Welcome to Soomin2: The Search for Stars! March is the month of new beginnings. The bone-chilling wind finally drifts away and the warm beams of sunlight wave hello. The blue sky holds the perfect number of cotton candy-like clouds, vibrant splashes of color bloom rapidly,… Keep Reading
Comedy has always been a means of raising social awareness, but at what point do we draw the line? The 2016 Academy Awards, more commonly known as the Oscars, was heavily criticized for solely recognizing white actors and actresses, leading to the trending hashtag “#OscarsSoWhite.”… Keep Reading
By Soomin Chun & Soomin Lee Welcome to Soomin2: The Search for Stars! It’s February: the month when snow begins to thaw and when relationships start to blossom. Reflective of the month of love, we bring to you three songs that will leave you with… Keep Reading
By Soomin Chun & Soomin Lee Welcome to Soomin2: The Search for Stars! Every issue, we bring to you three special songs that we believe are worthy of your attention: songs that range in genre from pop to jazz to rap and many more! Our… Keep Reading