Kris Wu Sentenced To 13 Years For Rape

A Beijing court sentenced Kris Wu a 13-year prison term on Friday after finding him guilty of crimes, guilty of sexual offenses, including rape, a year following his arrest in China. The former member of K-Pop group EXO was also convicted of assembling a crowd to engage in promiscuous activities, according to the Beijing Chaoyang…

November 25, 20220Comments

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Events

KCC To Host Hallyu Event In Abu Dhabi This Month

A two-day Hallyu experience event titled ‘Hallyu Com-on: K-VIBE’ will take place in Abu Dhabi on November 26 and 27. The Korean Cultural Centre (KCC) Abu Dhabi organized the event in collaboration with Cultural Foundation in Abu Dhabi and Emirati Korean Hallyu Association (TEKA). Conducted by Korean Foundation for International Cultural Exchange (KOFICE), the forthcoming…

November 21, 20220Comments

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Celebs

TXT Hits Red Carpet In Style, BTS Bags First K-Pop Award At 2022 AMAs

Tomorrow X Together—also known as TXT—made their first red carpet appearance at the 2022 American Music Awards (AMAs) in Los Angeles. Members Yeonjun, Soobin, Beomgyu, Taehyun, and Huening Kai opted for coordinated, black and white Saint Laurent outfits. TXT is nominated for Best K-Pop Artist, alongside other high-profile acts such as BTS, SEVENTEEN, TWICE. and…

November 21, 20220Comments

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Music

Jung Kook Drops New World Cup Song ‘Dreamers’ Ahead Of Performance

Jung Kook has released new single "Dreamers" featuring Qatari singer Fahad Al-Kubaisi as part of the 2022 FIFA World Cup soundtrack. The BTS member will also perform the new song at the 30-minute opening ceremony of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022. The track joined other official songs for the 2022 FIFA…

November 20, 20220Comments

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How BTS Made History With 2023 Grammy Nods

BTS has notched nominations at the 65th Grammy Awards, becoming the first K-Pop act to receive a nomination for three years in a row. The septet grabbed nods for the Best Pop Duo/Group Performance for 'My Universe' with British rock band Coldplay, the Recording Academy announced. This marks BTS' third nomination in the category. …

November 15, 20220Comments

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Celebs

BTS, TXT, BLACKPINK And SEVENTEEN Win At MTV EMA 2022

BLACKPINK and Seventeen have received two awards each at this year's MTV Europe Music Awards. The girl group was awarded the Best Metaverse Performance for its virtual in-game concert, "The Virtual," while member Lisa grabbed the Best K-pop award. Seventeen took home trophies for Best New and Best Push.

November 14, 20220Comments

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Celebs

BTS’ Jung Kook To Perform At FIFA World Cup Opening Ceremony In Qatar

Jung Kook will perform at the FIFA World Cup opening ceremony in Qatar later this month. “Proud to announce that Jungkook is part of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Soundtrack & will perform at the World Cup opening ceremony. Stay tuned!” Big Hit Music tweeted. 방탄소년단 ‘정국’이 2022 FIFA 카타르 월드컵 공식 사운드트랙과 월드컵…

November 12, 20220Comments

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K-Drama

Karam, Ha Jong Woo, VIXX’s Leo Star In New Drama

VIXX's Leo, DGNA's Karam and rookie actor Ha Jong-woo will play lead roles in the new web drama series 'Happyending Romance.' The series features a love triangle in the publishing industry. K-Pop stars Leo and Karam were reported to have participated in the South Korean show's original soundtrack. 'Happyending Romance' is set…

November 11, 20220Comments

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Celebs

BVNDIT Disbands After 3 Years

BVNDIT has parted ways with management agency MNH Entertainment after three years. MNH Entertainment announced in a statement that Jungwoo, Seungeun, Simyeong, Songhee, and Yiyeon terminated their exclusive contracts last month, after a series of in-depth discussions. Members Seungeun and Simyeong also confirmed the news on their personal Instagram pages. BVNDIT — which…

November 11, 20220Comments

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Music

Top Artists, Songs In Egypt, UAE, And Saudi Arabia Between March-June on Spotify

BTS is the most popular K-Pop artist in Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE in March-June 2022 on Spotify, the music streaming service revealed. Based on April 2022 data, most K-Pop streamers in Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and the UAE are between 18-24 years of age. BTS dethrones TOMORROW X TOGETHER, or TXT, the…

November 10, 20220Comments

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