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BTS’ j-hope Begins Mandatory Military Service

J-Hope has begun his military service, becoming the second member of the supergroup to report for duty since going on hiatus last year. He is set to begin his five-week basic training at an army boot camp in Gangwon province. Born as Jung Ho-seok, the 29-year-old posted pictures of himself with a buzzcut on Weverse…

April 18, 20230Comments Bysamar

Events

MCND To Perform In Dubai. Here’s When.

K-Pop boy group MCND is officially flying out to Dubai for a performance.

April 15, 20230Comments Bysamar

Music

FIFTY FIFTY, BLACKPINK’s Jisoo Debut On Official MENA Chart

Girl group FIFTY FIFTY and BLACKPINK's Jisoo made their debut on IFPI's Official MENA Chart for the week ended on April 6, 2023. The rookie band landed at number 19 with the hit 'Cupid' on the weekly regional chart between March 31 and April 6, 2023. As for Jisoo, 'FLOWER,' the titular track off…

April 15, 20230Comments Bysamar

Music

BTS’ Suga, IU New Collab Single Tops iTunes Charts In Middle East

BTS member Suga's single 'People Pt.2' featuring soloist IU topped the iTunes charts in the Middle East. Released Friday, the song off of his upcoming solo album, 'D-Day' climbed atop the All-Genre Top Songs charts in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Egypt, and Jordan.

April 8, 20230Comments Bysamar

Events

ATEEZ, EVERGLOW, iKON & More To Perform In Qatar

Qatar is to host its first K-Pop festival next month. Star-studded event The two-day festival, titled 'K.ONE Festa In Qatar 2023,' will feature 10 performing artists. Boy bands ATEEZ, iKON, SF9, P1Harmony, xikers and DRIPPIN, girl groups OH MY GIRL and EVERGLOW and soloists SUNMI and BamBam. Jointly organized by Hanaro Events and EMFFL…

April 6, 20230Comments Bysamar

Music

Jimin Makes History On Regional Singles Chart

Jimin became the first Korean artist to have the biggest track in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region with 'Like Crazy' for the week ended on March 30, 2023, according to IFPI's Official MENA Chart. MENA hit The titular track of his solo debut album 'FACE,' which was released on March 24, debuted atop the weekly…

April 6, 20230Comments Bysamar

Celebs

Couple Alert: ‘The Glory’ Co-Stars Lee Do-Hyun And Lim Ji-Yeon Are Dating

Actors Lim Ji-yeon and Lee Do-hyun are revealed to be in a romantic relationship. New couple Artist Company Co. and Yue Hua Entertainment - Im's and Lee's agencies respectively — confirmed Dispatch’s report on Saturday. The actors both starred in the hit Netflix revenge thriller series 'The Glory.' Lim, 33, starred as Park Yeon-jin,…

April 1, 20230Comments Bysamar

Music

NCT’s Doyoung, Jaehyun & Jungwoo To Debut As Unit

Doyoung, Jaehyun, and Jungwoo, members of boy group NCT, will debut as a trio in new unit, NCT DOJAEJUNG, next month, with the release of mini-album 'Perfume.' NCT's new unit The name is derived from the first syllable of each member’s name; 'Do' from Doyoung, 'Jae; from Jaehyun, and 'Jung' from Jungwoo. NCT…

March 29, 20230Comments Bysamar

Fashion & Beauty

BTS’ Jung Kook Makes Calvin Klein Debut As Its Newest Global Ambassador

Jung Kook is a denim dream in Calvin Klein's newest campaign. The BTS member has been tapped as the newest Global Brand Ambassador for Calvin Klein Jeans and Calvin Klein Underwear. Photographed by Park Jong Ha, the campaign features the multifaceted singer rocking the brand's Spring 2023 collections, which include 90s Straight denim and Body…

March 28, 20230Comments Bysamar

K-Drama

OMEGA X Drops Soundtrack For Drama ‘A Shoulder to Cry On’

OMEGA X members revealed to have performed and composed three original soundtrack songs for drama 'A Shoulder to Cry On.' Of the three tracks is 'Come Together,' an upbeat, rock genre track centered around pure love. It was co-composed and performed by OMEGA X’s leader JAEHAN. '너를 다시 (You, Again),' sung by TAEDONG, XEN, and…

March 17, 20230Comments Bysamar