TWICE’s Agency Vows ‘Strongest Legal Action’ Against Deepfake Videos

JYP Entertainment, the behemoth behind K-pop acts like TWICE and Stray Kids, has vowed to take the "strongest legal action" against deepfake videos involving its artists. Strongest legal action' "This is a blatant violation of the law, and we are in the process of collecting all relevant evidence to pursue the strongest legal action…

August 31, 20240Comments

BySamar Khouri

Celebs

Breaking: NCT’s Taeil Exits Band Over Sex Crime Allegations

Taeil of NCT has left his group after being reported to the police for an unspecified sexual crime, his agency announced. The decision came after SM Entertainment was made aware of "the gravity of the case" and upon consultations with the 30-year-old, without elaborating further as it is an ongoing criminal case. "Our company…

August 28, 20240Comments

BySamar Khouri

Celebs

Watch: Park Shin-Hye, Park Hyung-Sik In Dubai Tourism Campaign

South Korean actors Park Shin-Hye and Park Hyung-Sik star in Dubai Tourism's global video campaign. The campaign titled 'Dubai, Who's Ready' showcases the city’s various landmarks and cultural sites, such as Al Fahidi Historical Neighborhood and Atlantis The Royal, through the stars' experiences. “Everywhere I went, from the desert and Palm Jumeirah to Al…

August 24, 20240Comments

BySamar Khouri

Celebs

SEVENTEEN Makes History At Glastonbury

SEVENTEEN made history at Glastonbury Festival as the first K-pop band to perform on the iconic Pyramid Stage. Member WOOZI kicked off their hour-long set by playing a piano intro of their single “MAESTRO” before the rest of the members joined him on stage. The 13-piece act performed 'Rock with you,' 'HOT' and 'SOS'…

June 29, 20240Comments

BySamar Khouri

Events

Dubai Festival City Mall’s IMAGINE Show To Play aespa’s ‘Supernova’

Dubai Festival City Mall (DFC) has partnered with SM Entertainment to feature ‘Supernova’, the latest hit from K-pop girl group aespa, as part of its water entertainment show IMAGINE. It is the first time the fountain and light show will play a song by a K-pop girl group as the background music. EXO member…

June 12, 20240Comments

BySamar Khouri

Celebs

BTS’ Jin Completes Mandatory Military Service

Jin, the oldest member of BTS, has been discharged from South Korea's army after completing his mandatory 18-month service. Military discharge After hugging his fellow soldiers, the 31-year-old saluted in front of the main gate in Yeoncheon, Gyeonggi province, before being greeted by bandmates j-hope, RM, Jimin, V, and Jung Kook. The BTS members, who…

June 12, 20240Comments

BySamar Khouri

Music

K-Pop 101: The Ultimate Guide

There’s nothing quite like K-pop. It’s a level of polish that’s not seen in Western music —or any other market—and has become a phenomenon in itself, turning Korea into a pop culture juggernaut and one of the country’s biggest cultural export. South Korea is the world’s seventh-largest music market, according to the trade body International…

June 1, 20240Comments

BySamar Khouri

Events

Korea’s WATERBOMB Festival Is Coming To Dubai In June — And Here Are The Performers

WATERBOMB Festival, which has been entertaining audiences across South Korea since 2015, is making its way to cool down this summer in Dubai. The South Korean splash fiesta will see the K-Pop, hip-hop, EDM and regional stars take the stage and will feature immersive water-themed activities on June 7 and 8 at the Dubai…

May 23, 20240Comments

BySamar Khouri

Events

ATEEZ To Headline Mawazine Festival In Morocco

ATEEZ is set to headline the main stage of the Mawazine Festival in Morocco this month. The seven-day festival will kick off its 19th edition on June 21 at Rabat after a three-year COVID-19 hiatus The band's scheduled appearance on June 23 will make them the first K-pop group to headline a stage at…

May 21, 20240Comments

BySamar Khouri

Celebs

IVE Makes It On Forbes 2024 30 Under 30 Asia List

IVE has made it on this year’s Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia: Entertainment & Sports list. Under 30 listees Consisting of members Yujin, Rei, Wonyoung, Gaeul, Leeseo, and Liz, the sextet is the only K-pop group to make it on the ninth edition of the 30 Under 30 Asia list. Le Sserafim and NewJeans…

May 15, 20240Comments

BySamar Khouri