BTS’ j-hope Begins Mandatory Military Service

J-Hope has begun his military service, becoming the second member of the supergroup to report for duty since going on hiatus last year. He is set to begin his five-week basic training at an army boot camp in Gangwon province. Born as Jung Ho-seok, the 29-year-old posted pictures of himself with a buzzcut on Weverse…

April 18, 20230Comments

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Jimin Makes History On Regional Singles Chart

Jimin became the first Korean artist to have the biggest track in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region with 'Like Crazy' for the week ended on March 30, 2023, according to IFPI's Official MENA Chart. MENA hit The titular track of his solo debut album 'FACE,' which was released on March 24, debuted atop the weekly…

April 6, 20230Comments

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Music

j-hope’s New Hip-Hop Single Takes Over The Middle East

K-Pop superstar j-hope's 'on the street' with American rapper J. Cole has dominated the iTunes charts in the Middle East following its release. Middle East domination An ode to his artistic roots, the new tune took the top spot on the iTunes All-Genres charts in Bahrain, Jordan, Lebanon, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE, and…

March 4, 20230Comments

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BTS’ j-hope Begins Military Enlistment Process

j-hope will be taking a step out of the spotlight temporarily. The BTS member has initiated the enlistment process for mandatory military service, BIGHIT MUSIC confirmed. Mandatory military service His agency did not provide further details on when its rapper, singer-songwriter and producer will join the military. "We will inform you of further updates…

February 27, 20230Comments

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Fashion & Beauty

Dior Signs BTS’ Jimin As Global Ambassador

Dior has signed BTS member Jimin as a global ambassador. Newest ambassador The French fashion house dropped images of Jimin modeling a sportswear-inspired look by Dior's newest creation from the Summer 23 collection. "In his role as new global ambassador, Jimin exemplifies the timeless spirit and singularity of Dior as he continues a bond created…

January 16, 20230Comments

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Music

Taeyang Returns With ‘Vibe’ Ft. Jimin— And It’s A Hit In The Middle East

BIGBANG's Taeyang has made a comeback after a six-year break, with a collaboration single 'Vibe' featuring BTS member Jimin. And it is a hit in the Middle East! Middle East hit As of this writing, the upbeat love track has topped the iTunes Top Songs chart in Oman, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Bahrain, and…

January 13, 20230Comments

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BTS, BLACKPINK Among Top K-Pop Artists On Anghami In 2022

From concerts to SM Entertainment expanding its footprint in Saudi Arabia, there is no doubt that K-Pop had a great year in the Middle East. Taking the top spot as the reigning K-Pop artist on Anghami, a music streaming platform and distribution company operating in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), in 2022…

December 28, 20220Comments

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Here’s The Behind-The-Scenes Look Of Jung Kook’s ‘Dreamers’ MV In Qatar

BIGHIT MUSIC released a behind-the-scenes look of Jung Kook's music video for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 soundtrack 'Dreamers.' The video shows the BTS member shooting at Qatar's tourism landmarks, including the Spice Market at Souq Waqif as well taking a photo with a falcon on his hand and meeting Qatari singer Fahad…

December 26, 20220Comments

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Music

These Artists Dropped New Christmas Tunes

It's that time of year when it's perfectly acceptable to blast the best Christmas songs on loud. And whether it's carols, classics, or new hits, one can't go not having a K-Pop playlist to ring in the holidays. Here are artists who've blessed the holidays with new wintry tunes: 1. Verivery 2. Weeekly 3. NCT’s…

December 25, 20220Comments

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Circle Chart: BTS, Stray Kids Top Physical Album Sales In 2022

K-Pop bands BTS and Stray Kids dominated 2022 with physical album sales. BTS sells most copies Here are the top artists with the most albums sold from weeks 1 to 50 in 2022: BTS (6.07 million) Stray Kids (5.83 million) Seventeen (5.46 million) NCT Dream (4.11 million) BLACKPINK (2.82 million) TXT (2.78 million) ENHYPEN (2.69…

December 21, 20220Comments

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