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GOT7’s Maknae Yugyeom Signs With Jay Park’s AOMG

GOT7's Yugyeom is beginning his new music career by signing with a hip-hop label AOMG. Yugyeom and AOMG fueled speculation when they simultaneously dropped a “dance visual” video, dancing to 'Franchise' by Travis Scott featuring Young Thug and M.I.A. alongside a crew set against the backdrop of a grand construction site. "We are here to…

February 19, 20210Comments BySamar Khouri

Fashion & Beauty

BlackPink’s Lisa To Join Jury For ANDAM Fashion Prize

Blackpink’s Lisa has been selected to be part of the jury of the 2021 ANDAM (Association Nationale de Developpement des Arts de la Mode) Fashion Awards this summer. Born as Lalisa Manobal, she is the only K-Pop idol to help select the next winner of the prestigious French prize during all the candidate selection process this…

February 16, 20210Comments BySamar Khouri

K-Drama

Netflix Korea Announces Second Season For ‘Love Alarm’

Surprise suprise! On the occasion of Valentine's Day, Netflix Korea has gifted fans with a sweet gift, announcing that the second season of 'Love Alarm' will be out on March 12. The Korean-based social media platform shared on its social media channels two image stills of the K-drama with the launch date. ‘Love Alarm’ is…

February 14, 20210Comments BySamar Khouri

Fashion & Beauty

BTS ‘Dynamite’ Outfits Sell For $162,500 At Charity Auction

BTS’ pastel-coloured ensemble outfits in the music video of the mega-hit song ‘Dynamite’ sold for a total of $162,500, eight times its estimate price. It was forecasted to auction off between $20,000 – $40,000. The MusiCares Charity Relief Auction was hosted by Julien’s Auctions on Sunday, with all proceeds to benefit MusiCares, the the philanthropic…

February 2, 20210Comments BySamar Khouri

Series

Will ‘The Uncanny Counter’ Be Renewed For Season 2?

Good news for 'The Uncanny Counter' fans!! Following the massive success of the first season on Sunday, OCN has been confirmed the series will return for a second season. According to Nielsen Korea, the final episode scored an average nationwide rating of 11%, making it the South Korean network's highest viewership rating of all time. It surpassed…

January 29, 20210Comments Byyalla9

Music

Brother-Sister Duo AKMU Renews Contract With YG Entertainment

Sibling duo AKMU have renewed their contract with YG Entertainment for another five years, the agency said on Tuesday. Lee Chan-hyuk said YG has reliably supported them for seven years "without any small conflict or clash in opinion," while his younger sister Lee Su-hyun added that she never considered leaving the South Korean giant. AKMU…

January 26, 20210Comments BySamar Khouri

Music

GOT7’s Jackson Wang and Youngjae Join Sublime Artist Agency

Youngjae, who shared the news on his personal Instagram, was the first artist announced to have joined the South Korean label— home to Song Kang Ho, Rain, EXID’s Hani, and T-ara’s Hyomin—on January 20. GOT7 members Jackson Wang and Youngjae have both signed an exclusive contract with Sublime Artist Agency. [Sublime_OFF🔒] 🌻누가 꽃이게2🌷#꽃길만걷자_우리영재#영재 #YOUNGJAE…

January 22, 20210Comments BySamar Khouri

Music

Baekhyun’s First Japanese Ep Is A Hit In The UAE

Baekhyun, the lead singer of K-Pop boy group EXO, released his first solo Japanese EP, titled 'BAEKHYUN' on Wednesday. And it was a hit in the UAE! His debut Japanese musical offering climbed to the top spot on the iTunes all-genre, K-Pop and pop albums chart. The lead track 'Get You Alone', which was first…

January 20, 20210Comments BySamar Khouri

Films

‘Space Sweepers’ To Lift Off On Netflix Next Month

Korean sci-fi thriller film 'Space Sweepers' is set to be released on Netflix on February 5, globally and in the UAE. It features a star-studded lineup, that includes Song Joong-ki, Kim Tae-ri, Jin Sun-kyu and Yoo Hai-jin, and is directed by Jo Sung-hee, who is known for his work in 'A Werewolf Boy' and 'Phantom Detective'.…

January 19, 20210Comments BySamar Khouri

K-Drama

Why ‘The Uncanny Counter’ Writer Leaves Show

The head writer of 'The Uncanny Counter' has abruptly left the production of the South Korean TV series following a disagreement with staff over its final storyline. Cable network OCN confirmed on Monday that scriptwriter Yeo Ji-na resigned "on a mutual agreement" after writing up episode 12 of the popular superhero show amid soaring ratings.…

January 19, 20210Comments BySamar Khouri