BLACKPINK’s Jisoo Signs Global Solo Deal With Warner Records

BLACKPINK's Jisoo has kicked off the next phase of her solo career by signing a global deal with Warner Records before releasing her upcoming debut mini-album, 'AMORTAGE' on February 14. New chapter “I’m excited about this new era and the continuation of my musical journey,” the K-pop singer and actress said in a statement. “I…

January 29, 20250Comments

BySamar Khouri

K-Drama

‘The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call’ Debuts On Netflix’s Top 10 Globally & Regionally

South Korean medical drama 'The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call' debuted third place on Netflix’s top 10 non-English film list with 4.7 million views, the streaming behemoth revealed in its weekly top 10 tally between January 20 and 23, 2025. Debut performance The Netflix original series was in the top 10 TV list…

January 29, 20250Comments

BySamar Khouri

Celebs

MENA’s Top K-Pop Artists And Songs In 2024

The year 2024 witnessed a set of trends, moments, and movements that redefined and reshaped the global music scene, including in the K-pop industry. Here’s a look at the most popular artists and songs in the MENA region last year, based on 2024 data from music charts and audio streaming platforms. Spotify: MENA's top…

January 27, 20250Comments

BySamar Khouri

Music

CIX Drops First Release As 4-Member Group

CIX made their first comeback of the year with seventh EP, 'Thunder Fever,' marking a new chapter as a quartet following Bae Jin-young’s departure in August 2024. New beginnings The lead track, 'Thunder,' is electronic pop release with dynamic beats and intense energy that aligns the EP's theme of overcoming adversity and confronting emotional turmoil.…

January 23, 20250Comments

BySamar Khouri

Music

GOT7 Makes Full-Group Comeback

K-pop group GOT7 made its full-group comeback after three years with the mini-album, 'WINTER HEPTAGON.' 11th-anniversary album The nine-track album is led by 'PYTHON,' a song produced by member BamBam that explores the inescapable fate of those destined to be together. The 'PYTHON' music video portrays the septet as both glamorous artists on stage and…

January 20, 20250Comments

BySamar Khouri

Celebs

ATEEZ’s Hongjoong Jumps On Odetari’s Song ‘SMB’

ATEEZ’s leader Hongjoong has jumped on rising American-Palestinian artist Odetari's song 'SMB.' It marks Hongjoong's first international collaboration and his second overall, following Chung Ha's 'Eenie Meenie' in March 2024. The release blends Odetari’s signature style that matches the experimental energy ATEEZ is known. In 'SMB,' the K-pop star delivers a rap verse that has…

January 16, 20250Comments

BySamar Khouri

K-Drama

‘When The Stars Gossip’ Debuts on Netflix’s TV List—See How It Ranks Regionally

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. Global, regional performance The Netflix series, which debuted on January 4, garnered 10.8 million viewing hours from…

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