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

Daebak

How BTS Dominated Twitter In 2020

BTS are no strangers to dominating the social media space. In October, the K-Pop septet became the first act in the nearly decade-long history of Billboard’s Social 50 chart to lead for 200 weeks, the US-based firm said, stretching back to July 2017. Launched in December 2010, the Social 50 chart measures an artist's popularity…

December 8, 20200Comments

BySamar Khouri

Events

K-Indie’s Martin Smith Coming To Dubai

Singer-songwriter duo Martin Smith will be holding a live concert on December 9, marking their first ever performance in the UAE. The news of their performance comes just as the Korean Cultural Center in the UAE (KCC) wrapped up their Korea Festival 2020, showcasing various programs including online lectures and seminars, Korean food tasting and K-Pop…

November 30, 20200Comments

BySamar Khouri

Daebak

This K-Pop Singer Joined Forces With Dutch-Moroccan DJ R3HAB

The English track features her boldest and seductive lyrics yet while delivering her signature vocals over bass-heavy, house-pop beats. K-Pop soloist Chung Ha has joined forces with Dutch-Moroccan DJ and producer R3HAB on new single 'Dream of You'. The music video predominately focuses on Chung Ha as she showcases her impeccable, Michale Jackson-esque moves with…

November 28, 20200Comments

BySamar Khouri

Daebak

BTS Grab First Grammy Nod For ‘Dynamite’

ARMYs rejoice! BTS has earned their first major Grammy nomination on Tuesday in the best performance by a pop duo or group category for chart-sweeping single ‘Dynamite’. BTS have long been deserving of their nomination, that’s for sure, and it’s been their – especially Suga - goal in the US market for years! Their nomination at the 63rd annual Grammy…

November 25, 20200Comments

BySamar Khouri

Fashion & Beauty

BTS Makes It To The Lyst’s ‘Year In Fashion 2020’ Report

K Pop stars are major global fashion influencers and BTS are no strangers to this. They continue not only create art with their music but also leave quite an impact on the fashion scene! With this year’s public appearances at an all-time low, K-Pop sensation BTS and member RM have secured spots in the Lyst’s…

November 22, 20200Comments

BySamar Khouri

Events

Concert Review: K-Pop Acts And UAE Fans Virtually Yet Strongly Connected In KITE

The coronavirus pandemic has proven to be a longer-than-expected obstacle as social distancing regulations and other restrictions continue to be implemented in several countries. On the bright side, geographic barriers and the limitations of in-person live events have been leveled largely due to digital technologies, pushing for virtual K-Pop concerts as an alternative to bring…

November 15, 20200Comments

BySamar Khouri