Author: Samar Khouri

AHOF’s third mini-album ‘RUN TO YOU’ has gained strong momentum across the Middle East, ranking high on the iTunes Top Albums chart in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Qatar following its release on Wednesday. Regional iTunes success In addition to the Middle East, it reached No. 1 in Malaysia, Brunei, and the Philippines, according to its agency F&F Entertainment. ‘RUN TO YOU’ also entered the charts in 16 other countries and regions, including the US, Singapore, Japan, Canada, Australia, and Hong Kong, bringing its total chart presence to 22 markets worldwide. Youthful determination Building on the coming-of-age narrative established in…

WINWIN has decided to end his exclusive contract with SM Entertainment and will conclude all NCT-related activities. Agency departure His management agency announced the news in a statement on the global fan community Weverse, revealing that both parties had mutually agreed to terminate the contract, effective July 9. “We are deeply grateful to WINWIN, who has been with SM Entertainment for more than 10 years since his trainee days. We sincerely thank him for the time we have shared together and wholeheartedly support him as he embarks on a new journey,” it further added. The post did not specify whether…

DSP Media has announced that KARD will conclude its group activities after nine years, following the release of its first full-length album ”Where To Now? (Part.2): NOWHERE’ and a final world tour. Final chapter “After careful and thoughtful discussions with all four members, we have mutually agreed that this album and tour will mark the conclusion of KARD’s journey as a group,” DSPmedia said in an official statement DSPmedia expressed gratitude to fans, known as HIDDEN KARD, for their long-standing support of the group, and also asked them to continue encouraging BM, J.seph, SOMIN, and JIWOO as they embark on…

‘Agent Kim Reactivated ‘debuted at No. 3 on Netflix’s weekly non-English TV rankings for the June 22–28, 2026, viewing period, globally, and opened strong in MENA. Strong opening week The action thriller broke into the top 10 TV list in 67 countries globally. In MENA specifically, it ranked among the most-watched titles across Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Morocco, and the UAE. It recorded 6.6 million views and 14.2 million hours viewed in its first week since its June 26 premiere. About the spy K-drama Mild-mannered office worker Mr. Kim (So Ji-sub) struggles to raise his…

SEVENTEEN members THE 8 and VERNON have launched their new unit, V8, with the release of their self-titled first mini-album, marking a new creative chapter shaped by experimentation, electronic music, and personal storytelling. Youth and growth Arriving amid SEVENTEEN’s military enlistment era, the eight-track project explores the complexities of youth, transforming experiences of uncertainty and “wasted youth” into the driving force behind growth and self-discovery. The unit’s name combines THE 8’s signature “8” with the “V” from VERNON, drawing inspiration from the power and performance of a V8 engine. Their logo similarly reflects the project’s ethos, blending the Chinese character…

Joshua of SEVENTEEN has attended a celebratory ceremony at UNESCO Headquarters, marking the impact of the group’s global youth empowerment partnership with UNESCO and delivering a message of encouragement to young people worldwide. The event, titled UNESCO x SEVENTEEN: Celebrating Youth, Creativity and Well-Being Together, highlighted the achievements of the Global Youth Grant Scheme, “Going Together – For Youth Creativity and Well-Being.” Supported by SEVENTEEN’s $1 million donation, the initiative has funded 100 youth-led projects across 64 countries, reaching more than 21,000 direct beneficiaries and engaging over 1.2 million people online. The ceremony also marked the launch of a new…

ITZY made their performance debut in Morocco at the 2026 edition of the Mawazine Festival in Rabat on Tuesday. YEJI, LIA, RYUJIN, CHAERYEONG, and YUNA performed fan-favorite tracks such as ‘Wannabe,’ ‘Dalla Dalla,’ ‘That’s a No No,’ and ‘Motto,’ marking the JYP Entertainment girl group’s first appearance at the festival and in the region. Here are ITZY at Mawazine in photos:

MYSTIC STORY has confirmed that ARrC has officially concluded its activities following discussions with the members, less than two years after the boy group’s debut in August 2024. End of activities In a statement titled “Announcement regarding ARrC’s Activities,” the Korean agency stated that the decision was reached following “extensive and thoughtful discussions” with the seven members. As a result, members ANDY, CHOI HAN, DOHA, HYUNMIN, JIBEEN, KIEN, and RIOTO will move forward individually and pursue new opportunities in their respective careers. ARrC ended its group activities on June 23, 2026. “We would like to extend our deepest appreciation to…

EVAN has officially stepped into his solo era with the release of his debut digital single, RIDE OR DIE. The two-track project marks his first independent statement as an artist, positioning him as a hands-on creator shaping both sound and vision from the ground up. Built around the familiar phrase “ride or die”—often used to describe unwavering loyalty—the release translates that sentiment into a more personal, introspective framework. Across both tracks, EVAN leans into themes of emotional dependence, vulnerability, and self-reflection, using contrasting sonic styles to frame different sides of the same emotional landscape. The title track, “Ride or Die,”…

After more than a two-year hiatus, OMEGA X returned with renewed growth and experience through its fourth mini-album, ‘UNCAPPED.’ Track guide The five-track collaborative album with Kooky features seven of OMEGA X’s 10 members: JAEHAN, YECHAN, XEN, KEVIN, SEBIN, JEHYUN, and HWICHAN, and reflects the group’s unrestrained energy. It opens with ‘Day Zero,’ a UK garage-inspired track that reimagines starting over not as loss, but with excitement. The title track, ‘Uncapped,’ follows, capturing the moment of release as barriers fall away and long-held restraint gives way to freedom. ‘Close to Me’ reflects on acceptance and embracing differences. It is followed…