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Saudi Arabia, CJ Group Explore Cultural Collaboration

CJ Group Chairman Lee Jay-hyun revealed to have visited Saudi Arabia earlier this month at the Saudi government's invitation to discuss bilateral cooperation opportunities in various cultural sectors. Lee met with key government officials from the Ministry of Culture, the Ministry of Tourism and the General Entertainment Authority (GEA) to explore possibilities to partner…

September 25, 20240Comments BySamar Khouri

Music

BOYNEXTDOOR Are Writing Their Own Coming Of Age Story With EP ‘19.99’

K-pop rookies BOYNEXTDOOR returned with a coming-of-age EP, '19.99' — signifies the transitory phase just before turning 20. Coming-of-age stories The seven-track release documents their personal stories and emotions as they reach their twenties. WOONHAK, the youngest member, is 19 years old, while the oldest members, RIWOO, JAEHYUN, and SUNGHO, are 21. ‘19.99’ features the…

September 24, 20240Comments BySamar Khouri

Movies

‘Officer Black Belt’ Debuts Atop Netflix’s Non-English Film Chart — And Trends In MENA

Action comedy 'Officer Black Belt' debuted atop Netflix's top 10 non-English film list in the week of its September 13 premiere with 8.3 million views, the streaming behemoth revealed in its latest weekly global top 10 tally. Performance Between September 9 and 15, the film garnered 15.1 million viewing hours from its release until…

September 18, 20240Comments BySamar Khouri

Events

Update: EXO’s Suho Cancels Dubai Concert. Here’s Why.

EXO member Suho's Dubai and Europe stops off of his tour have been canceled due to "insufficient preparations by the local promoter." Concert organizer Applewood revealed the decision to ensure the safety of the artist and the fans and maintain the concert’s quality. [NOTICE OF CANCELLATION] 2024 SUHO CONCERT <SU:HOME> IN EUROPE & DUBAI…

September 4, 20240Comments BySamar Khouri

Business

TWICE’s Agency Vows ‘Strongest Legal Action’ Against Deepfake Videos

JYP Entertainment, the behemoth behind K-pop acts like TWICE and Stray Kids, has vowed to take the "strongest legal action" against deepfake videos involving its artists. Strongest legal action' "This is a blatant violation of the law, and we are in the process of collecting all relevant evidence to pursue the strongest legal action…

August 31, 20240Comments BySamar Khouri

Celebs

Breaking: NCT’s Taeil Exits Band Over Sex Crime Allegations

Taeil of NCT has left his group after being reported to the police for an unspecified sexual crime, his agency announced. The decision came after SM Entertainment was made aware of "the gravity of the case" and upon consultations with the 30-year-old, without elaborating further as it is an ongoing criminal case. "Our company…

August 28, 20240Comments BySamar Khouri

Celebs

Watch: Park Shin-Hye, Park Hyung-Sik In Dubai Tourism Campaign

South Korean actors Park Shin-Hye and Park Hyung-Sik star in Dubai Tourism's global video campaign. The campaign titled 'Dubai, Who's Ready' showcases the city’s various landmarks and cultural sites, such as Al Fahidi Historical Neighborhood and Atlantis The Royal, through the stars' experiences. “Everywhere I went, from the desert and Palm Jumeirah to Al…

August 24, 20240Comments BySamar Khouri

Celebs

SEVENTEEN Makes History At Glastonbury

SEVENTEEN made history at Glastonbury Festival as the first K-pop band to perform on the iconic Pyramid Stage. Member WOOZI kicked off their hour-long set by playing a piano intro of their single “MAESTRO” before the rest of the members joined him on stage. The 13-piece act performed 'Rock with you,' 'HOT' and 'SOS'…

June 29, 20240Comments BySamar Khouri

Events

Dubai Festival City Mall’s IMAGINE Show To Play aespa’s ‘Supernova’

Dubai Festival City Mall (DFC) has partnered with SM Entertainment to feature ‘Supernova’, the latest hit from K-pop girl group aespa, as part of its water entertainment show IMAGINE. It is the first time the fountain and light show will play a song by a K-pop girl group as the background music. EXO member…

June 12, 20240Comments BySamar Khouri