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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Celebs

TXT Hits Red Carpet In Style, BTS Bags First K-Pop Award At 2022 AMAs

Tomorrow X Together—also known as TXT—made their first red carpet appearance at the 2022 American Music Awards (AMAs) in Los Angeles. Members Yeonjun, Soobin, Beomgyu, Taehyun, and Huening Kai opted for coordinated, black and white Saint Laurent outfits. TXT is nominated for Best K-Pop Artist, alongside other high-profile acts such as BTS, SEVENTEEN, TWICE. and…

November 21, 20220Comments Bysamar

Music

Jung Kook Drops New World Cup Song ‘Dreamers’ Ahead Of Performance

Jung Kook has released new single "Dreamers" featuring Qatari singer Fahad Al-Kubaisi as part of the 2022 FIFA World Cup soundtrack. The BTS member will also perform the new song at the 30-minute opening ceremony of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022. The track joined other official songs for the 2022 FIFA…

November 20, 20220Comments Bysamar