Author: Samar Khouri

DREAM Concert Abu Dhabi has revealed its final lineup with the latest additions: SEVENTEEN’s S.COUPS and MINGYU, and MIYEON from i-dle. Final lineup The trio will join ATEEZ, Red Velvet’s SEULGI and JOY, TripleS, All(H)Ours, xikers, BANG YEDAM, and iii on stage at Etihad Park on November 22. The music festival, presented by Theory Eleven Entertainment in partnership with the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi and Miral, promises an electrifying night of performances from some of K-pop’s established and rising acts. The upcoming DREAM Concert marks the festival’s Middle East debut, and is set to unite generations…

The 2025 New York Fashion Week (NYFW) was not just a showcase of American fashion but a testament to the global reach of K-pop. This season, several K-pop stars graced the front rows of major fashion houses, underscoring their expanding influence in the fashion industry. Jung Kook at Calvin Klein BTS’s Jung kook made a significant impact as he attended Calvin Klein’s Spring/Summer 2026 show. As the brand’s global ambassador, he captivated the audience with his chic beige oversized suit and statement accessories, embodying the minimalist aesthetic Calvin Klein is renowned for. SOYEON at Coach Jeon Soyeon, leader of I-DLE,…

Starship Entertainment has introduced its first new boy group in nearly five years. IDID, a seven-member team, officially debuted on September 15 with their first EP I did it., a project that emphasizes unfiltered emotion and youthful energy. The eight-track release is led by the single “CHAN-RAN,” a lively song built on acoustic guitar and rhythmic drums. Its central message—“The falls and the scars are still part of me”—captures the group’s approach to embracing imperfection as a defining feature. “Even if I fall down and get hurt, that’s still part of me,” member Jeong Semin said during a press showcase…

DREAM Concert has revealed its second wave of performers for the festival’s Middle East debut on November 22 at Etihad Park in Abu Dhabi. Second lineup The lineup now includes xikers — KQ Entertainment’s first boy group since ATEEZ’s 2018 debut — BANG YEDAM, formerly of TREASURE, and iii, a six-member girl group under Big Ocean ENM, joining ATEEZ, Red Velvet’s SEULGI and JOY, TripleS, and All(H)Ours. The 31st edition of the DREAM Concert, which was launched in 1995, marks the event’s first time in the Middle East. The festival is organized by Theory Eleven Entertainment in partnership with the…

Sunmi has arrived in Riyadh, as part of a collaboration with global fashion retailer SHEIN and its DAZY line. The event, a pop-up store experience, is scheduled to take place from September 11 to 13 at Nakheel Mall. Fans can look forward to a fan meet on September 11 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM, offering a unique opportunity to engage with the artist. This visit follows Sunmi’s previous performance at KCON Saudi Arabia in 2022 at Hyperound K-Fest Abu Dhabi in 2023.

Korean romantic film ‘Love Untangled’ has claimed the No. 1 spot on Netflix’s weekly non-English films chart, the streamer revealed in its latest weekly top 10 rankings. Global Reach Released on August 29, the Netflix original rose from its No. 3 debut to the top position, racking up 8.2 million views for the week ending September 7. It outperformed runner-up German erotic thriller ‘Fall For Me,’ which drew 5.4 million views. The 1990s-set coming-of-age romance was the No. 1 movie in the Philippines, South Korea, Honduras, and Nicaragua, and ranked in the top 10 in 61 countries, including Bahrain, Egypt,…

DREAM Concert, one of the world’s longest-running K-pop festivals, has announced the first wave of artists for its Middle East debut, set to take place on November 22 at Etihad Park, Yas Island. Middle East debut The initial lineup features ATEEZ, Red Velvet’s SEULGI and JOY, TripleS, and All(H)Ours, marking a diverse mix of established and rising K-pop acts. Five additional artists will be revealed on September 12, completing the roster for the festival’s 31st edition. Since its launch in 1995, DREAM Concert has grown into a landmark event in the K-pop industry. While the festival has held editions outside…

Netflix recently unveiled the trailer for ‘Genie, Make a Wish,’ a fantasy romantic-comedy reuniting Kim Woo-bin and Suzy for the first time since ‘Uncontrollably Fond’ in 2016. The teaser offers glimpses of a whimsical, otherworldly tale—complete with a mischievous genie awakening after a millennium—but it’s the backdrops that are capturing attention. Backdrop of Dubai Viewers have spotted familiar Dubai landmarks like the Museum of the Future, Sheikh Zayed Road, Al Seef, and Madinat Jumeirah. The trailer features some of the city’s most recognizable landmarks, including the Museum of the Future, Madinat Jumeirah, Sheikh Zayed Road, and Al Seef. The teaser…

Counted beats, sharp choreography, and vocal drills —all the familiar rhythms of a Seoul training room, but this time in Abu Dhabi. From August 20-22, participants stepped into the world of K-pop, not as fans in the audience, but as trainees inside a workshop brought by Korea’s K-pop training institute, Dong-Ah Institute of Media and Arts (DIMA), in collaboration with the Korean Cultural Center in the United Arab Emirates (KCC). The hands-on workshop, titled ‘Kpop Academy X DIMA Dream School,’ marks the first professional K-pop education program to be introduced in Abu Dhabi. From Seoul to Abu Dhabi Since its…

Stray Kids’ latest release, ‘KARMA,’ is more than just an album— it’s a testament to their hard-earned seven-year journey, channeling both their growth and the struggles. Arriving on August 22, the boy group’s fourth full-length Korean album doubles as a victory lap following their record-breaking ‘dominATE’ world tour, which spanned 11 months, 34 cities, and 54 shows, many of them in stadiums, across Asia, Latin America, Europe, North America, and Oceania. Resilience defined The tour became a major inspiration for the project, which is the fourth-generation K-pop group’s first comeback and first album of the year, crafted over the course…