Author: Samar Khouri

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 the help of her backup dancers. Her new single release comes on the heels of her signing with 88rising, becoming the first K-Pop act to become part of a pioneering media company dedicated to elevating Asian talent and home to acts Joji, Rich Brian, NIKI,…

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 awards show makes them the first South Korean pop artist to be nominated at “music’s biggest night”. The members shared their livestreamed reactions to hearing the news on their Twitter account. Members Jungkook, RM and Jimin spring up from a sofa, clap and cheer in joy…

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 annual Year In Fashion report, a data-heavy list of the most popular brands, products, people, trends and movements calculated over the past 12 months. Power Dresser Kim Namjoon, or better known as RM, is considered the most influential member of the K-Pop group, and is…

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 more fans and musicians together during this challenging time. The virtual K-Pop concert, titled ‘KITE: K-Pop in the Emirates’, well, did just that. It undoubtedly reenergized fandoms over the weekend – or at least for this entire year – given the postponement of the much-anticipated shows ‘Music Bank…