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Update: Dubai’s Korean Hip-Hop Event Postponed. Here’s Why.

Korean hip-hop festival scheduled for this Friday at the Agenda Arena has been postponed due to the recent flooding in the UAE. "Due to the recent flooding in Dubai and other emirates impacting local transportation routes, we have made the tough decision to postpone 'Let It Rain' until further notice," the statement read. "Your safety…

April 22, 20240Comments BySamar Khouri

Celebs

Cherry Bullet Disbands 5 Years After Debut

FNC Entertainment has confirmed that its girl group Cherry Bullet will officially disband, five years after debuting in 2019. Contract termination May, Haeyoon, Remi, Jiwon will end their contracts and seek individual activities while the remaining members Yuju, Bora and Chaerin will continue with the agency, FNC said on Weverse. “We thank the fans…

April 22, 20240Comments BySamar Khouri

Events

KARD, OH MY GIRL To Perform In Dubai In May

K-pop groups KARD and OH MY Girl are set to perform in Dubai next month. The Seoul Metropolitan Government and the Seoul Tourism Organization are hosting the event titled, ‘Seoul My Soul in Dubai’, in a bid to showcase Korean culture. "The event aims to highlight the vibrant Seoul lifestyle and its soulful essence," it…

April 20, 20240Comments BySamar Khouri

Celebs

BLACKPINK’s Lisa Signs With RCA Records For Solo Music

BLACKPINK's Lisa and Lloud Co. have announced a new partnership with RCA Records. New career move Under the deal, the K-pop star will release new solo music with the American record label owned by Sony Music Entertainment. She will also retain full ownership of her recordings, according to the announcement. “I’m super excited to…

April 10, 20240Comments BySamar Khouri

K-Drama

‘Parasyte: The Grey’ Debuts On Netflix’s Global Top 10 List In MENA

Sci-fi horror 'Parasyte: The Grey' debuted atop Netflix's weekly chart for non-English TV series with 6.3 million views following its premiere on April 5. MENA performance The series garnered 31.5 million hours of viewing time between April 1 and 7, 2024 period, Netflix revealed in its latest weekly global top 10 tally 'Parasyte: The Grey'…

April 10, 20240Comments BySamar Khouri

Series

Netflix’s ‘Physical 100’ S2 Reaches Top 10 In 87 Countries — Including MENA

The second season of reality survival series 'Physical: 100' has muscled its way atop Netflix's weekly chart for non-English TV series following its release on the streaming service. Regional performance The South Korean show, which brought together 100 contestants in tip-top physical shape, garnered 6.1 million views during the March 18 - 24, 2024, viewing…

March 27, 20240Comments BySamar Khouri

Business

HYBE Inks 10-Year Deal With Universal Music Group

HYBE has inked an expanded 10-year agreement with Universal Music Group (UMG), providing exclusive distribution rights across the former's roster of artists and labels. Under the partnership, UMG will further collaborate with HYBE’s social-media app Weverse, to bring deeper connection between UMG artists and their fanbase “A partnership of this magnitude only comes together when…

March 27, 20240Comments BySamar Khouri

Events

Stray Kids To Headline 2024 Lollapalooza In Chicago

Stray Kids will make their Lollapalooza Chicago debut as headliners in August. Lineup The all-male act will join headliners SZA, Tyler, The Creator, The Killers, Future X Metro Boomin, Hozier, Blink-182, Melanie Martinez, and Skrillex at the four-day extravaganza music festival. It'll be Stray Kids’ second time headlining a Lollapalooza festival after last year's…

March 20, 20240Comments BySamar Khouri

Events

BLITZERS To Hold Solo Concert In India Next Month

BLITZERS is set to hold a concert in India, next month, marking their first performance debut in the country. The concert, in collaboration between ACE Business Group, BR Studios, and Pink Box Entertainment, will take place on April 12, in Aizawl, Mizoram. BLITZERS debuted in May 2021 with EP 'Check-In' under Wuzo Entertainment. The group…

March 17, 20240Comments BySamar Khouri

Celebs

Lucas Prepares For Solo Return After Quitting NCT, WayV

Lucas, a former member of boy hands NCT and WayV, is preparing to debut as a soloist on April 1 with single 'Renegade' after more than a two-year hiatus. Solo debut His first single contains three songs entirely written in English, including the titular track. 'Renegade' is described as a rock-based hip-hop title about…

March 11, 20240Comments BySamar Khouri