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Soojin Departs From (G)I-DLE Amid School Bullying Controversy

Cube Entertainment announced that Soojin will officially drop out from G(I)_DLE as of today amid allegations of bullying. The K-Pop star's label released an official statement announcing her departure from the girl group. Soojin has been embroiled in a school bullying controversy of which included having extorted money and valuables from others during her…

August 14, 20210Comments BySamar Khouri

Daebak

Former Big Bang Member Seungri Gets 3-Year Prison Sentence

August 12, 20210Comments BySamar Khouri

Events

B.I.G Set To Perform At 14th Korea-Arab Friendship Caravan

B.I.G is set to perform at the ‘Korea-Arab Friendship Caravan’ this month. Hosted by the Korea-Arab Society (KAS) and sponsored by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Republic of Korea, the annual event will be held online with a live concert from the K-Pop boy band on August 21 due to COVID-19. "‘Korea-Arab Friendship Caravan’,…

August 5, 20210Comments BySamar Khouri

Daebak

Is Super Junior’s Donghae In Dubai?

Is Donghae in Dubai? It seems the Super Junior member is missing the emirate instead. The K-Pop superstar shared with his 6.6 million Instagram followers two selfie images of himself with Burj Khalifa against the backdrop on Sunday, with the caption that loosely translates to "I want to go to Dubai :)…

August 2, 20210Comments BySamar Khouri

Music

Watch: K-Pop’s B.I.G drops new Arabic coronavirus song

The region’s newest K-pop crossover showcased their Arabic singing skills once again by releasing a 35-sec upbeat release, titled ‘Corona Song’, that delivers a message of positivity and hope for those struggling with the pandemic. In addition to B.I.G, GH Entertainment’s other artists participated in the project and sang in six different languages. Girl…

July 25, 20210Comments BySamar Khouri

Celebs

This NCT Member Set A Guinness Record With Instagram Followers

NCT member Taeil set a record for the fastest time to reach a million followers on Instagram, the Guinness World Records announced Tuesday. His account mo.on_air, which follows seven other accounts of which are fellow NCT bandmates, reached seven digits worth of followers in just one hour and 45 minutes after his first post on…

July 13, 20210Comments BySamar Khouri

Movies

Netflix To Adapt K-Pop Rom-Com ‘Somewhere Only We Know’

June 23, 20210Comments BySamar Khouri

Fashion & Beauty

BTS x Fila’s ‘Project 7: Back to Nature’ Available In Dubai?

It’s another big week for BTS and their local fanbase ARMY! The record-breaking group has collaborated with sportswear brand FILA on an eco-friendly collection titled 'Project 7: Back to Nature'. Inspired by natural elements, the 'Project 7: Back to Nature' collection ranges from artsy graphics and cool earth tones t-shirts to shoes, bags, and hats. …

June 10, 20210Comments BySamar Khouri

Music

Arab Singer Bader Al Shuaibi Collaborates With AleXa On New Single

K-Pop star AleXa and Radar Middle East and North Africa's (MENA) Kuwaiti-Saudi-based creator Bader AlShuaibi’s collaborated on a new single 'Is It On.' Sung in Korean, English and Arabic, the K-pop-style track features a reggaeton rhythm and a catchy lead sound. "Music is music, so the same passion was injected into this project,…

May 25, 20210Comments BySamar Khouri

Movies

Here’s When Film ‘Sweet & Sour’ Is Set To Release

Netflix's new romance film 'Sweet & Sour' is set for release on June 4. Directed by Lee Gae-byok, the film depicts a "realistic tale" of modern romance following three young people: Jang Hyeok, Da-eun, and Bo-yeong. "The seemingly contradictory title alludes not only to the first sugary stages of love but also to its bitter end, as…

April 6, 20210Comments BySamar Khouri