‘When The Stars Gossip’ Charts On Netflix’s TV List. Here’s Where In MENA

Romantic comedy 'When the Stars Gossip' debuted at number 8 on Netflix's top 10 non-English film list with 2.4 million views, the streaming behemoth revealed in its weekly top 10 tally between January 6 and 12, 2025. The Netflix series garnered 10.8 million viewing hours from its release until the end of the viewing window.…

January 15, 20250Comments

BySamar Khouri

Business

South Korea’s Eugenius Secures $3 Million From Abu Dhabi’s Shorooq To Bring K-Content To MENA

Eugenius, a Korean media company led by entertainment industry veteran Eugena Jung, has secured $3 million in funding from Shorooq, an Abu Dhabi-based alternative investments manager, to bring Korean content to the MENA region. New funding The cross-culture storytelling startup aims to release a range of TV programming such as a football variety show connecting…

January 13, 20250Comments

BySamar Khouri

Events

MetaMoon Music Festival: Henry Lau, Lee Young-Ji & More In Dubai Next Month

Asian-pop culture fest MetaMoon will debut in the UAE on February 15 at the Al Wasl Plaza—Expo City Dubai. MetaMoon lineup Singer-songwriter-actor Henry Lau and Korea’s viral singer-rapper Lee Young Ji will headline the inaugural event. The lineup brings together artists across different genres, including rising Japanese-American pop singer-songwriter mikah, and Red Bull Dance…

January 8, 20250Comments

BySamar Khouri

Music

Onew’s EP ‘CONNECTION’ Charts On iTunes In UAE, Saudi Arabia

Onew of boy band SHINee kicked off the new year with EP 'Connection.' New music Led by the title track 'Winner,' the new solo release consists of six tracks of which the singer took part in writing, sharing his own authentic stories with listeners. 'Connection' also charted fourth in the UAE on the iTunes All…

January 6, 20250Comments

BySamar Khouri

K-Drama

Inside ‘Squid Game’ Season 2’s Performance Globally And Regionally

The second season of 'Squid Game' skyrocketed to the top of Netflix's non-English TV 10 list with a whopping 68 million views, as per the streaming service's latest weekly top 10 tally. Record-breaking debut During the December 23 - 29, 2024, viewing period, the Korean dystopian series was the top-watched title in 92 countries, including…

January 1, 20250Comments

BySamar Khouri

Celebs

Year-End Recap: K-Pop In MENA 2024

As we recapped the year of K-pop in 2024, here's a look at what went down in the MENA region. ATEEZ headlined the main stage of the Mawazine Festival in Morocco back in May, making them the first K-pop group to achieve this feat. K-pop stars EXO’s Suho and SHINee’s Taemin had canceled their tour…

December 30, 20240Comments

BySamar Khouri

Celebs

What Happened In K-Pop In 2024

It’s been a rollercoaster year in the K-pop world. Here’s a quick look at what exactly went down in K-pop in 2024.

December 26, 20240Comments

BySamar Khouri

Events

Park Sung-Hoon To Attend Red Sea International Film Festival 2024

South Korean actor Park Sung-hoon, known for his roles in dramas like 'The Glory,' 'Squid Game,' and 'Queen of Tears,' is confirmed to attend Saudi Arabia's Red Sea International Film Festival (RSIFF) this month. Debut attendance Held under the theme of 'The New Home of Film,' this year's RSIFF will mark Park's first time participating…

December 2, 20240Comments

BySamar Khouri

Celebs

fromis_9 To Depart From PLEDIS Entertainment

All eight members of fromis_9 have decided to part ways with PLEDIS Entertainment. Departure details "We discussed at length and in depth with the members of fromis_9 regarding each member’s future and direction and have come to an amicable conclusion to end the exclusive artist contract," their agency said in a statement on Weverse.…

November 29, 20240Comments

BySamar Khouri

Celebs

Breaking: NewJeans To Terminate Contract With ADOR

Members of NewJeans have announced at their emergency press conference that they have decided to terminate their contracts with their agency ADOR. Contract termination The chart-topping girl group claims ADOR, an affiliate of behemoth HYBE, failed to protect them, accusing the company of "mistreatment" and the management firm’s breach of contract. “We faced mistreatment not…

November 28, 20240Comments

BySamar Khouri