Baekhyun’s First Japanese Ep Is A Hit In The UAE

Baekhyun, the lead singer of K-Pop boy group EXO, released his first solo Japanese EP, titled 'BAEKHYUN' on Wednesday. And it was a hit in the UAE! His debut Japanese musical offering climbed to the top spot on the iTunes all-genre, K-Pop and pop albums chart. The lead track 'Get You Alone', which was first…

January 20, 20210Comments

BySamar Khouri

Films

‘Space Sweepers’ To Lift Off On Netflix Next Month

Korean sci-fi thriller film 'Space Sweepers' is set to be released on Netflix on February 5, globally and in the UAE. It features a star-studded lineup, that includes Song Joong-ki, Kim Tae-ri, Jin Sun-kyu and Yoo Hai-jin, and is directed by Jo Sung-hee, who is known for his work in 'A Werewolf Boy' and 'Phantom Detective'.…

January 19, 20210Comments

BySamar Khouri

K-Drama

Why ‘The Uncanny Counter’ Writer Leaves Show

The head writer of 'The Uncanny Counter' has abruptly left the production of the South Korean TV series following a disagreement with staff over its final storyline. Cable network OCN confirmed on Monday that scriptwriter Yeo Ji-na resigned "on a mutual agreement" after writing up episode 12 of the popular superhero show amid soaring ratings.…

January 19, 20210Comments

BySamar Khouri

Fashion & Beauty

Jackson Wang Unveils Second Team Wang Collection

While adding minimalist aesthetics, the Brand Designer & Creative Director's latest line titled 'TEAM WANG COOKIES—THE VELVET' is bold and daring, implementing the sleek texture of velvet into the collection while preserving the brand’s DNA. Jackson Wang has released a new modern collection for the modern man following the release of Team Wang's first collection…

January 18, 20210Comments

BySamar Khouri

Music

Treasure Dominates UAE iTunes Charts With Comeback

TREASURE's aim was to brighten up the month of January and send out positive vibes and messages of encouragement to fans and listeners with their new album amid the ongoing pandemic. And they sure did! The rookie group dominated the hearts of local listeners with their first full album 'The First Step: Treasure Effect' fronted by…

January 11, 20210Comments

BySamar Khouri

Daebak

Actors Hyun Bin And Son Ye-jin Officially Dating

Actors Son Ye-jin and Hyun Bin are officially dating! The co-stars from the massive TV series 'Crash Landing On You' (2019-20) revealed to have been together for eight months. On January 1, South Korean media outlet Dispatch reported that the pair had been dating since their drama ended in March, a month after the conclusion…

January 1, 20210Comments

BySamar Khouri

Events

BTS’ V lights Up Dubai Skyline With Birthday Tribute

Local fans gathered around the Dubai Fountain Tuesday night to watch BTS member V light up the Dubai skyline in honor of his birthday (December 30). The façade of Burj Khalifa showcased video montages of the multi-faceted K-Pop artist, alongside a compilation of his various roles, including a ‘singer’, ‘actor’, ‘dancer’, and ‘producer’. The visual three-minute spectacle…

December 29, 20200Comments

BySamar Khouri

Music

Spotify Is Coming To South Korea

Spotify announced that it will launch its service in South Korea in the first half of 2021, providing local listeners access to over 60 million tracks and over 4 billion playlists. Following its availability, the entertainment platform will allow artists to reach music fans and its 320 million listeners globally, with an aim to accelerate…

December 19, 20200Comments

BySamar Khouri

Music

BTS Reigned On Google Globally In 2020. Here’s How.

This year, BTS has succeeded to a historic degree, far beyond anyone's imagination. They not only dominated 2020 but they also were among trending searches on Google, as per the tech giant's annual year in search review. Here's how the K-Pop kings of social media took over Google this year: Online Concert BTS' online concert,…

December 13, 20200Comments

BySamar Khouri

Music

Meet Rain’s First Boy Group Ciipher

As many new K-pop idol groups have debuted this year, there are other new rookie groups to look out for and possibly stan! On Thursday, Rain introduced his entertainment agency's multinational new boy band named Ciipher on his personal Instagram account. “Excited to introduce Rain Company’s first K-Pop band CIIPHER on today’s episode of SeasonBSeason!…

December 10, 20200Comments

BySamar Khouri