‘Baby Shark’ Maker Pinkfong Signs MOU With Saudi Investment Ministry

'Baby Shark' creator The Pinkfong Company has entered an agreement with the Ministry of Investment in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (MISA) to expand its export and business development in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region as well as the growth of Saudi's family entertainment sector. MoU details The deal marks the first…

March 17, 20230Comments

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K-Drama

‘The Glory’ Part 2 Tops Netflix TV Chart In The Middle East

Part 2 of 'The Glory' amassed a whopping 124.46 million in viewing hours, Netflix revealed, making it the most viewed release this week. The Korean drama landed in the ninth spot on the top 10 most popular non-English TV list globally, joining other Korean hits such as 'Squid Game,' 'Extraordinary Attorney Woo,' and 'All…

March 15, 20230Comments

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Music

j-hope’s New Hip-Hop Single Takes Over The Middle East

K-Pop superstar j-hope's 'on the street' with American rapper J. Cole has dominated the iTunes charts in the Middle East following its release. Middle East domination An ode to his artistic roots, the new tune took the top spot on the iTunes All-Genres charts in Bahrain, Jordan, Lebanon, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE, and…

March 4, 20230Comments

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Celebs

ASTRO’s Rocky Leaves Group, Label

Rocky revealed to have not terminated his exclusive contract with Fantagio after seven years with the agency, without citing specific reasons. It also confirmed that the K-Pop star will also conclude activities as a member of boy group ASTRO. JinJin, Moonbin, Sanha, and Cha Eun-woo have all renewed their contracts with Fantagio back in December.…

March 1, 20230Comments

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BTS’ j-hope Begins Military Enlistment Process

j-hope will be taking a step out of the spotlight temporarily. The BTS member has initiated the enlistment process for mandatory military service, BIGHIT MUSIC confirmed. Mandatory military service His agency did not provide further details on when its rapper, singer-songwriter and producer will join the military. "We will inform you of further updates…

February 27, 20230Comments

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Breaking: Brave Girls, Behind Viral Hit ‘Rollin,’ Part Ways With Label

Brave Girls, known for the viral hit of its old single 'Rollin,' has decided to disband after seven years. 'Goodbye' The four members — Minyoung, Yujeong, Eunji, and Yuna — did not renew their exclusive contracts after discussions for a long period, Brave Entertainment said in a statement. A symbol of late-blooming success,…

February 16, 20230Comments

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Breaking: MOMOLAND Members Announce Disbandment

Members of K-pop girl group MOMOLAND announced that they have decided to go their separate ways. Part ways Hyebin, Yeonwoo, Jane, Nayoon, JooE, Ahin, and Nancy posted identical handwritten letters in both Korean and English on their respective Instagram accounts about the disbandment, saying that they decided to support each other toward a new beginning…

February 14, 20230Comments

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SEVENTEEN’s THE 8 Fractures Collarbone

SEVENTEEN's THE 8 has fractured his left collarbone, revealed the group's management agency Pledis Entertainment. Health status Doctors advised the K-pop artist to wear a fracture brace and refrain from excessive movements. "The artist is highly determined to attend all of the group’s prearranged engagements; however, his participation will be adjusted depending on the circumstances,…

February 14, 20230Comments

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Business

HYBE America To Acquire US Hip-Hop Label For AED909M

HYBE America, the US division of the South Korean entertainment conglomerate that's home to BTS, has agreed to purchase QC Media Holdings for AED 909.6 million (314 billion Korean won) in March. Major moves QC Media is the parent company of Atlanta-based label, Quality Control Music, home to musicians such as Migos, City Girls, and…

February 9, 20230Comments

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SEVENTEEN’s BSS Energizes Fans With Return, Enters Middle East iTunes Charts

SEVENTEEN‘s subunit BSS — which consists of members Seungkwan, DK and Hoshi — returned to the music scene with single album 'Second Wind' fronted by lead track 'Fighting.' SEVENTEEN BSS debut Consisting of 13 multinational members signed under Pledis Entertainment, SEVENTEEN is divided into three sub-units that focus on hip hop (Mingyu, S.coups, Wonwoo,…

February 6, 20230Comments

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