Page 19 – Yalla KPOP!

Spotify Wrapped 2022: Meet MENA’s Top K-Pop Artists

BTS was crowned as Spotify's most-streamed artist in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region in 2022, the streaming platform revealed to Forbes Middle East. The septet was also the fourth most-streamed artist and had the most-streamed album in the UAE with 'Proof' in the UAE this year. BTS was the most-streamed…

December 6, 20220Comments BySamar Khouri

Sports

Brazil Defeats South Korea 4-1 To Advance To Quarterfinals

Top-ranked Brazil knocked South Korea out of the World Cup tournament to advance to the quarterfinals against Croatia in the Round of 16 match of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022. 4-1 defeat Brazil’s Vinicius Junior scored seven minutes into the first half of the match followed by goals from Neymar, Richarlison and Lucas…

December 6, 20220Comments BySamar Khouri

Fashion & Beauty

ASTRO’s Cha Eun-Woo, EXO’s Sehun Attend Dior’s Men Fall 2023 Show In Cairo

ASTRO's Cha Eun-woo and EXO's Sehun attended Dior's Men Fall 2023 show in Cairo, Egypt, on Saturday. The two K-Pop stars joined the likes of Mena Massoud, Robert Pattinson, and Mohamed Hamaki at the star-studded event. ASTRO's Cha Eun Woo. Image by Dior/TwitterThey are currently Dior ambassadors. Cha attended Paris Fashion Week…

December 4, 20220Comments BySamar Khouri

Sports

South Korea Beats Portugal To Reach Round Of 16

South Korea has made it to the knockout stage of a FIFA World Cup in Qatar for the third time in history and for the first time in 12 years, after a dramatic 2-1 victory over already-qualified Portugal. The Asian country previously played in the knockouts in 2002 and 2010. Wild finish Wolves forward Hwang…

December 2, 20220Comments BySamar Khouri

Music

Here Are Spotify’s Top 5 Most-Streamed K-Pop Artists Globally In 2022

BTS was Spotify's most-streamed K-Pop artist globally in 2022, the streaming giant revealed in its latest annual Wrapped results. Top artists Coming in second place is none other than BLACKPINK, followed by TWICE. They are the only K-Pop girl groups ranked in the top five. TWICE's labelmates Stray Kids are the fourth most-streamed K-Pop…

December 1, 20220Comments BySamar Khouri

Celebs

HyunA And DAWN Call It Quits After 6 Years

HyunA and DAWN, one of the K-Pop industry’s most-loved couples, have broken up. HyunA announced the news with a short post on her Instagram, adding that “we’ve decided to stay good friends and colleagues. Thank you for always supporting us.” DAWN has not yet released a statement of his own about the split.…

November 30, 20220Comments BySamar Khouri

Music

Jung Kook’s ‘Dreamers’ Lands On Official MENA Chart Debut

BTS' Jung Kook landed on the region's first music streaming chart titled, Official MENA Chart, with 'Dreamers,' announced International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI). The global recording industry trade didn't disclose any further details on listenership numbers, but revealed that 'Calm Down' by Nigerian artist Rema was the top pick for the week of…

November 29, 20220Comments BySamar Khouri

Celebs

Son Ye-jin, Hyun Bin Welcome Baby Boy

Celebrity couple Son Ye-jin and Hyun Bin have welcomed their first baby. Son's management agency MSteam Entertainment said she delivered a baby boy on Sunday and both of them are in good health. After admitting they were dating in January 2021, the pair announced their engagement back in February and wed a month later.…

November 28, 20220Comments BySamar Khouri

Celebs

Kris Wu Sentenced To 13 Years For Rape

A Beijing court sentenced Kris Wu a 13-year prison term on Friday after finding him guilty of crimes, guilty of sexual offenses, including rape, a year following his arrest in China. The former member of K-Pop group EXO was also convicted of assembling a crowd to engage in promiscuous activities, according to the Beijing Chaoyang…

November 25, 20220Comments BySamar Khouri

Events

KCC To Host Hallyu Event In Abu Dhabi This Month

A two-day Hallyu experience event titled ‘Hallyu Com-on: K-VIBE’ will take place in Abu Dhabi on November 26 and 27. The Korean Cultural Centre (KCC) Abu Dhabi organized the event in collaboration with Cultural Foundation in Abu Dhabi and Emirati Korean Hallyu Association (TEKA). Conducted by Korean Foundation for International Cultural Exchange (KOFICE), the forthcoming…

November 21, 20220Comments BySamar Khouri