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Watch: K-Pop’s B.I.G drops new Arabic coronavirus song

The region’s newest K-pop crossover showcased their Arabic singing skills once again by releasing a 35-sec upbeat release, titled ‘Corona Song’, that delivers a message of positivity and hope for those struggling with the pandemic. In addition to B.I.G, GH Entertainment’s other artists participated in the project and sang in six different languages. Girl…

July 25, 20210Comments BySamar Khouri

Celebs

This NCT Member Set A Guinness Record With Instagram Followers

NCT member Taeil set a record for the fastest time to reach a million followers on Instagram, the Guinness World Records announced Tuesday. His account mo.on_air, which follows seven other accounts of which are fellow NCT bandmates, reached seven digits worth of followers in just one hour and 45 minutes after his first post on…

July 13, 20210Comments BySamar Khouri

Movies

Netflix To Adapt K-Pop Rom-Com ‘Somewhere Only We Know’

June 23, 20210Comments BySamar Khouri

Fashion & Beauty

BTS x Fila’s ‘Project 7: Back to Nature’ Available In Dubai?

It’s another big week for BTS and their local fanbase ARMY! The record-breaking group has collaborated with sportswear brand FILA on an eco-friendly collection titled 'Project 7: Back to Nature'. Inspired by natural elements, the 'Project 7: Back to Nature' collection ranges from artsy graphics and cool earth tones t-shirts to shoes, bags, and hats. …

June 10, 20210Comments BySamar Khouri

Music

Arab Singer Bader Al Shuaibi Collaborates With AleXa On New Single

K-Pop star AleXa and Radar Middle East and North Africa's (MENA) Kuwaiti-Saudi-based creator Bader AlShuaibi’s collaborated on a new single 'Is It On.' Sung in Korean, English and Arabic, the K-pop-style track features a reggaeton rhythm and a catchy lead sound. "Music is music, so the same passion was injected into this project,…

May 25, 20210Comments BySamar Khouri

Movies

Here’s When Film ‘Sweet & Sour’ Is Set To Release

Netflix's new romance film 'Sweet & Sour' is set for release on June 4. Directed by Lee Gae-byok, the film depicts a "realistic tale" of modern romance following three young people: Jang Hyeok, Da-eun, and Bo-yeong. "The seemingly contradictory title alludes not only to the first sugary stages of love but also to its bitter end, as…

April 6, 20210Comments BySamar Khouri

K-Drama

Meet The New Cast Of Netflix’s K-Adaption Of ‘La Casa De Papel’

Netflix has announced the full cast of the Korean adaptation of popular Spanish original series ‘La Casa De Papel’. Directed by Kim Hong-sun, the forthcoming Korean series will star some of the country's top talents, including Yoo Ji-tae (The Swindlers) and Kim Yunjin (Ode to My Father), Lee Won-jong (“Moscow”), Park Hae-soo (Berlin). Under the production companies…

March 31, 20210Comments BySamar Khouri

Events

Update: UAE’S K-Pop Concert In April Postponed

UAE's forthcoming virtual concert has been postponed to April 4 to pay tribute to the death of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Minister of Finance. A part of the ‘Korea-UAE Festival’, the ‘Korea-UAE K-Pop Festival’ is still set to feature line-up of stellar artists such as Mamamoo,…

March 27, 20210Comments BySamar Khouri

Movies

Is Seo Hyun Set To Star In A Netflix Film?

Girls' Generation Seo Hyun and Lee Jun-young are all set up to star alongside each other on new Korean romance film 'Moral Sense(WT)'. Directed by Park Hyun-jin, the Netflix original is based on the popular webtoon of the same name on a different kind of romance between a man and a woman who engages in…

March 21, 20210Comments BySamar Khouri