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BTS, BLACKPINK Among Top K-Pop Artists On Anghami In 2022

From concerts to SM Entertainment expanding its footprint in Saudi Arabia, there is no doubt that K-Pop had a great year in the Middle East. Taking the top spot as the reigning K-Pop artist on Anghami, a music streaming platform and distribution company operating in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), in 2022…

December 28, 20220Comments BySamar Khouri

Business

Weverse Fandom Report 2022: Here’s What To Know

Weverse recorded 330 million posts from 53.9 million users in 245 nations in 2022, according to the fan platform’s year-end report, up 17.9 million from last year. Fandom trend The ‘2022 Weverse Fandom Trend,' which analyzed this year’s most popular trends and contents, revealed the app launched 44 new communities this year, bringing the…

December 27, 20220Comments BySamar Khouri

Events

Jackson Wang’s Dubai Gig Canceled

Jackson Wang's Dubai concert for his solo ‘Magic Man’ world tour has been canceled. Concert cancellation “Due to logistical issues, the Jackson Wang performance at Dubai Coca-Cola Arena on Feb 4 has unfortunately been canceled,” Promoter Top Entertainment announced on social media. Due to logistical issues, the Jackson Wang performance at Dubai Coca-Cola Arena…

December 27, 20220Comments BySamar Khouri

Celebs

Here’s The Behind-The-Scenes Look Of Jung Kook’s ‘Dreamers’ MV In Qatar

BIGHIT MUSIC released a behind-the-scenes look of Jung Kook's music video for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 soundtrack 'Dreamers.' The video shows the BTS member shooting at Qatar's tourism landmarks, including the Spice Market at Souq Waqif as well taking a photo with a falcon on his hand and meeting Qatari singer Fahad…

December 26, 20220Comments BySamar Khouri

Celebs

BIGBANG’s Taeyang Signs With The Black Label

BIGBANG's Taeyang has signed with The Black Label, a subsidiary of YG Entertainment run by Teddy Park. YG departure "We're truly happy to announce Taeyang's new start. There is no change in his status as YG family and a member of BIGBANG," his former agency YG said, according to Yonhap News Agency. "Since we know…

December 26, 20220Comments BySamar Khouri

Celebs

PENTAGON’s Hongseok Discharged Early From Military. Here’s Why.

PENTAGON's Hongseok has been medically discharged from the military due to worsening symptoms of panic disorder and depression. Military discharge His agency Cube Entertainment said in a statement that its artist has been battling panic attacks and depression, and agoraphobia before his mandatory military enlistment. "He continued treatment and therapy during his military service,”…

December 26, 20220Comments BySamar Khouri

Music

These Artists Dropped New Christmas Tunes

It's that time of year when it's perfectly acceptable to blast the best Christmas songs on loud. And whether it's carols, classics, or new hits, one can't go not having a K-Pop playlist to ring in the holidays. Here are artists who've blessed the holidays with new wintry tunes: 1. Verivery 2. Weeekly 3. NCT’s…

December 25, 20220Comments BySamar Khouri

Music

SEVENTEEN’s Vernon Debuts Pop-Punk Mixtape, Charts On MENA iTunes

Vernon showed his pop punk colors with his first solo mixtape 'Black Eye.' Solo mixtape iTunes performance 'Black Eye' charted on iTunes in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. It dominated the All-Genres, Pop and K-Pop iTunes charts in Egypt. In the UAE, the track was 8th and 7th in All-Genres and…

December 23, 20220Comments BySamar Khouri

Sports

South Korea Up 3 Spots In FIFA Rankings

South Korea has climbed three steps to land 25th in the latest FIFA rankings following the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022. FIFA ranking The country obtained 1,539.49 points to move up from 28th in the previous ranking dated October 6, 2022, the global governing body revealed. South Korea comes in third from the Asian…

December 22, 20220Comments BySamar Khouri

Films

‘Decision To Leave’ Shortlisted For 2023 Oscars

'Decision To Leave' has been shortlisted for the International Feature Film category at the 95th Academy Awards. Oscars Shortlists Director Park Chan-wook’s award-winning romance thriller was 15 international features advanced, out of the films from 92 countries and regions eligible, the The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences revealed. Other film considered…

December 22, 20220Comments BySamar Khouri