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‘All of Us Are Dead’ Remains Atop Netflix’s Viewership Chart For Fourth Week

'All of Us Are Dead' held onto the lead spot for the fourth week globally, with 62.13 million hours viewed and appeared in the top 10 in 89 countries. For the February 14 - February 20, 2022 week, it's the only Korean series to make it on Netflix's weekly viewership chart. The South Korean breakout…

February 23, 20220Comments Bysamar

Music

Cha Eun-Woo’s OST ‘Focus On Me’ Dominates iTunes Songs Charts In Qatar, Oman, UAE

ASTRO member Cha Eun-woo's original soundtrack (OST) 'Focus On Me' topped the global iTunes Top Songs charts, including the UAE. It dominated in 12 countries, including Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, Mexico, Peru, Philippines, Qatar, Singapore, Thailand. The song for the KakaoPage webtoon 'The Villainess is a Marionette' also ranked high in nations such…

February 22, 20220Comments Bysamar

Music

BTOB’s ‘Be Together’ Charts High On UAE iTunes Albums Charts

BTOB's comeback as a full group for the first time in nearly four years with the album 'Be Together,' charting high on the UAE iTunes charts. The 13-song package topped the all-genre, K-Pop, and pop chart in the country. The title track 'The Song' , however, didn't debut on the iTunes charts. The 13-track album…

February 22, 20220Comments Bysamar

Events

‘Simply K-Pop’ Coming To Egypt

The next 'Simply Con-Tour' destination is Egypt, the latest stop in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region after UAE in Decmber 2021. The star-studded lineup includes OnlyOneOf, Han Seung Yun, Pink Fantasy, Trendz, Im Chang Jung, Lumin, Double Decker, Luminous, and Rocking doll. The virtual event, which will be hosted by…

February 16, 20220Comments Bysamar

Music

A Year Of Spotify In South Korea. What To Know.

While it's been a year since Spotify debuted in South Korea, here are some quick facts you need to know. All data is from Feb 1, 2021 to Feb 1, 2022. Monthly average K-Pop streams reached over 7.97 billion per month globally in one year, a 27% increase versus pre-launch figures. Traffic to Spotify’s…

February 15, 20220Comments Bysamar

Celebs

Actors Hyun Bin, Son Ye Jin To Tie The Knot

South Korean actors Hyun Bin and Son Ye-jin, are set to tie the knot next month after they went public with their relationship in early 2021. The pair starred in the 2019–2020 rom-com hit drama 'Crash Landing on You.' Son took to her personal Instagram account to share the news, posting an image of a miniature ivory-white…

February 10, 20220Comments Bysamar

Business

Crypto Giant Binance Enters Partnership with YG Entertainment

Binance Holdings, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, has entered a strategic partnership with YG Entertainment Inc. As part of the strategic partnership, Binance and YG will cooperate on a range of blockchain projects, including collaborations in the NFT space. Binance will provide the NFT platform and technology infrastructure while YG will…

February 8, 20220Comments Bysamar

Music

Is BigBang Planning A Spring Comeback?

BigBang is set to return with new music this spring after a four-year-long hiatus due to the members' mandatory military duties, YG Entertainment said Monday. The group's management agency revealed that the K-Pop act completed recording for the new song and will be filming a music video for the song. However, BigBang's comeback date…

February 7, 20220Comments Bysamar

K-Drama

Netflix’s ‘All of Us Are Dead’ Debuts No.1 In MENA Region. Here’s Where.

'All of Us Are Dead' debuted on the non-English TV list on Netflix with 124.79 million hours viewed — the most hours in the first week for any Korean title since the streaming giant started releasing its weekly top 10s last year — and made the top 10 in 91 countries. The Korean zombie thriller made…

February 2, 20220Comments Bysamar