Author: Samar Khouri

Seonghwa, the eldest member of K-pop boy group ATEEZ, made his runway debut at Isabel Marant’s Fall/Winter 2025 show during Paris Fashion Week (PFW). The 26-year-old singer showcased a chic outfit featuring black trousers, a black blazer layered over a flashy silver shirt, and a collared shirt. His look blended the label’s signature style with a New Wave edge, and he confidently completed the ensemble with heels as he strutted down the runway. Leading up to the debut, Seonghwa had teased the moment on his Instagram, posting a series of photos with captions such as “Walking in Paris” and later…

PLEDIS Entertainment has announced the official end of its exclusive contract with BAEKHO, which will conclude on March 14. Contract conclusion After thoughtful and honest discussions between the two parties regarding the future direction of BAEKHO’s career, it has been mutually agreed that their partnership will come to a close. The HYBE label home to K-pop groups SEVENTEEN and BTS expressed its heartfelt gratitude for the unwavering support BAEKHO has received from his fans, known as dOnO, over the years. “We would like to express our sincere gratitude to all the fans who have shown unwavering love and support for…

WONWOO of boy band SEVENTEEN will begin his military service on April 3, his agency PLEDIS Entertainment has confirmed. Enlistment, schedule As a result, the 28-year-old will miss SEVENTEEN’s participation in Tecate Pa’l Norte 2025 and the fan meet tour in Japan scheduled for next month. However, the agency reassured fans that Wonwoo will attend ‘SEVENTEEN in CARAT LAND’ concert on March 20-21. “There will be no official event on the day of his enlistment, and we kindly request that you refrain from visiting the site of his alternative military service,” Pledis Entertainment said in a statement. “We ask for…

Lisa, the lead rapper and main dancer of K-pop group BLACKPINK, released her highly anticipated first full-length solo album, ‘Alter Ego’ and the official music video for ‘FXCK UP THE WORLD (Vixi Solo Version).’ Debut album Released on February 28, ‘Alter Ego’ is a conceptually rich album where the 27-year-old artist explores five distinct alter egos: Roxi, Sunni, Kiki, Speedi, and Vixi. Each persona showcases a different facet of her artistry, allowing for experimentation with various musical styles and narratives. The album consists of 15 tracks, featuring collaborations with prominent artists like Doja Cat, Raye, Rosalía, Future, Megan Thee Stallion,…

Thai actor and singer Nattawat Jirochtikul, known as Fourth, is in Dubai. The 20-year-old appears to be on vacation and has been sharing updates of his time in the emirate with his over 4 million followers on his Instagram account. He enjoyed a luxurious day at SAL, the beach club and restaurant at Jumeirah’s Burj Al Arab. He also ventured into the desert for thrilling activities like camel riding and dune buggy rides. Fourth is a Thai actor under GMMTV and a singer under RISER MUSIC. Both GMMTV and RISER MUSIC are subsidiaries of GMM Grammy, Thailand’s largest entertainment company,…

South Korean actors Park Hyung-sik, Park Seo-joon, and Choi Woo-shik are reportedly in Dubai as part of a collaboration with the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET). The trio, who are close friends and members of the well-known celebrity group Wooga Squad, have been selected to participate in Dubai Tourism’s global campaign, ‘Dubai Friends,’ due to their global popularity, according to South Korean tech giant Naver. A video shared by Seo-joon’s fan account on Instagram captured the actors at Dubai airport arriving in the city on February 24. Dubai Tourism campaign DET’s latest campaign aims to showcase Dubai’s unique…

ZEROBASEONE has released its fifth mini-album, ‘BLUE PARADISE,’ marking the second chapter in its ‘Paradise’ series, following the release of EP ‘CINEMA PARADISE’ in 2024. ‘Blue Paradise’ EP The title track, ‘Blue,’ is an alternative pop dance song that explores the theme of bittersweet, fated love, capturing both the beauty and the complexity of such an emotion. It is dedicated to the group’s fanbase, ZEROSE (a combination of “zero” and “rose”), and is the second collaboration between K-pop hitmaker KENZIE and ZEROBASEONE, following their track ‘GOOD SO BAD’ for EP ‘CINEMA PARADISE.’ The nine-member act’s six-track EP includes the pre-release…

Renowned singers Gummy and K.Will will perform in Dubai as part of the ongoing 2024 Korea Season event this weekend in the lead-up to the opening of Korea 360, a center for promoting Korean culture and products. Event details The cultural event, titled ‘Korea Season in Korea 360,’ will be hosted by the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism (MCST) and organized in collaboration with the Korea Creative Content Agency (KOCCA). It will take place at Dubai Festival City Mall (DFC) on February 21 and 22, marking the 12th event in the Korea Season series. K.Will will perform Korean drama,…

G-Dragon has announced his upcoming album Übermensch, set to be released on February 25 through Galaxy Corporation in partnership with the independent record label EMPIRE. New album The album will include eight tracks, including pre-released titles ‘POWER’ and ‘HOME SWEET HOME – (feat. TAEYANG & DAESUNG).’ “Übermensch’ means ‘Beyond-Man,’ representing an individual who transcends themselves. This album embodies the idea of presenting a stronger and more resilient version of oneself to the public. I hope this strength resonates with my fans through my music,” the singer-rapper said in a statement. It marks his first full-length album in 11 years and…

SM Entertainment, the South Korean entertainment giant behind K-pop groups like EXO, aespa, and SHINee, reported a 9% increase in its consolidated revenue for Q4 of 2024, reaching $185.2 million, compared to the same period last year. Fourth-quarter earningsThe revenue boost was primarily attributed to a surge in concert income, increased merchandise and licensing sales, expanded drama production, and an uptick in artist activities, particularly in Japan, according to the company’s earnings report released on Monday. On a standalone basis, SM Entertainment’s parent company reported a solid 11% growth, reaching $123 million. This increase was largely driven by concert tours,…