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Will ‘The Uncanny Counter’ Be Renewed For Season 2?

Good news for 'The Uncanny Counter' fans!! Following the massive success of the first season on Sunday, OCN has been confirmed the series will return for a second season. According to Nielsen Korea, the final episode scored an average nationwide rating of 11%, making it the South Korean network's highest viewership rating of all time. It surpassed…

January 29, 20210Comments Byyalla9

Music

Brother-Sister Duo AKMU Renews Contract With YG Entertainment

Sibling duo AKMU have renewed their contract with YG Entertainment for another five years, the agency said on Tuesday. Lee Chan-hyuk said YG has reliably supported them for seven years "without any small conflict or clash in opinion," while his younger sister Lee Su-hyun added that she never considered leaving the South Korean giant. AKMU…

January 26, 20210Comments BySamar Khouri

Music

GOT7’s Jackson Wang and Youngjae Join Sublime Artist Agency

Youngjae, who shared the news on his personal Instagram, was the first artist announced to have joined the South Korean label— home to Song Kang Ho, Rain, EXID’s Hani, and T-ara’s Hyomin—on January 20. GOT7 members Jackson Wang and Youngjae have both signed an exclusive contract with Sublime Artist Agency. [Sublime_OFF🔒] 🌻누가 꽃이게2🌷#꽃길만걷자_우리영재#영재 #YOUNGJAE…

January 22, 20210Comments BySamar Khouri

Music

Baekhyun’s First Japanese Ep Is A Hit In The UAE

Baekhyun, the lead singer of K-Pop boy group EXO, released his first solo Japanese EP, titled 'BAEKHYUN' on Wednesday. And it was a hit in the UAE! His debut Japanese musical offering climbed to the top spot on the iTunes all-genre, K-Pop and pop albums chart. The lead track 'Get You Alone', which was first…

January 20, 20210Comments BySamar Khouri

Films

‘Space Sweepers’ To Lift Off On Netflix Next Month

Korean sci-fi thriller film 'Space Sweepers' is set to be released on Netflix on February 5, globally and in the UAE. It features a star-studded lineup, that includes Song Joong-ki, Kim Tae-ri, Jin Sun-kyu and Yoo Hai-jin, and is directed by Jo Sung-hee, who is known for his work in 'A Werewolf Boy' and 'Phantom Detective'.…

January 19, 20210Comments BySamar Khouri

K-Drama

Why ‘The Uncanny Counter’ Writer Leaves Show

The head writer of 'The Uncanny Counter' has abruptly left the production of the South Korean TV series following a disagreement with staff over its final storyline. Cable network OCN confirmed on Monday that scriptwriter Yeo Ji-na resigned "on a mutual agreement" after writing up episode 12 of the popular superhero show amid soaring ratings.…

January 19, 20210Comments BySamar Khouri

Fashion & Beauty

Jackson Wang Unveils Second Team Wang Collection

While adding minimalist aesthetics, the Brand Designer & Creative Director's latest line titled 'TEAM WANG COOKIES—THE VELVET' is bold and daring, implementing the sleek texture of velvet into the collection while preserving the brand’s DNA. Jackson Wang has released a new modern collection for the modern man following the release of Team Wang's first collection…

January 18, 20210Comments BySamar Khouri

Music

Treasure Dominates UAE iTunes Charts With Comeback

TREASURE's aim was to brighten up the month of January and send out positive vibes and messages of encouragement to fans and listeners with their new album amid the ongoing pandemic. And they sure did! The rookie group dominated the hearts of local listeners with their first full album 'The First Step: Treasure Effect' fronted by…

January 11, 20210Comments BySamar Khouri

Daebak

Actors Hyun Bin And Son Ye-jin Officially Dating

Actors Son Ye-jin and Hyun Bin are officially dating! The co-stars from the massive TV series 'Crash Landing On You' (2019-20) revealed to have been together for eight months. On January 1, South Korean media outlet Dispatch reported that the pair had been dating since their drama ended in March, a month after the conclusion…

January 1, 20210Comments BySamar Khouri