Lisa Unleashes Her ‘Alter Ego’ In Debut Album

Lisa, the lead rapper and main dancer of K-pop group BLACKPINK, released her highly anticipated first full-length solo album, 'Alter Ego’ and the official music video for ‘FXCK UP THE WORLD (Vixi Solo Version).' Debut album Released on February 28, 'Alter Ego’ is a conceptually rich album where the 27-year-old artist explores five distinct alter…

March 5, 20250Comments

BySamar Khouri

Celebs

Are Park Hyung-Sik, Park Seo-Joon, And Choi Woo-Shik In Dubai?

South Korean actors Park Hyung-sik, Park Seo-joon, and Choi Woo-shik are reportedly in Dubai as part of a collaboration with the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET). The trio, who are close friends and members of the well-known celebrity group Wooga Squad, have been selected to participate in Dubai Tourism's global campaign, 'Dubai…

February 26, 20250Comments

BySamar Khouri

Music

Inside ZEROBASEONE’s EP ‘Blue Paradise’ And How It Peformed In Middle East

ZEROBASEONE has released its fifth mini-album, 'BLUE PARADISE,' marking the second chapter in its 'Paradise' series, following the release of EP 'CINEMA PARADISE' in 2024. 'Blue Paradise' EP The title track, ‘Blue,’ is an alternative pop dance song that explores the theme of bittersweet, fated love, capturing both the beauty and the complexity of such…

February 25, 20250Comments

BySamar Khouri

Events

K.Will, Gummy To Perform In Dubai

Renowned singers Gummy and K.Will will perform in Dubai as part of the ongoing 2024 Korea Season event this weekend in the lead-up to the opening of Korea360, a center for promoting Korean culture and products. Event details The cultural event, titled 'Korea Season in Korea 360,' will be hosted by the Ministry of…

February 19, 20250Comments

BySamar Khouri

Music

G-Dragon Announces New Album In Nearly 12 Years & 2025 World Tour

G-Dragon has announced his upcoming album Übermensch, set to be released on February 25 through Galaxy Corporation in partnership with the independent record label EMPIRE. New album The album will include eight tracks, including pre-released titles 'POWER' and 'HOME SWEET HOME - (feat. TAEYANG & DAESUNG).' "Übermensch’ means 'Beyond-Man,' representing an individual who transcends themselves.…

February 10, 20250Comments

BySamar Khouri

Business

SM Entertainment Reaches $185.2M In Q4 2024 Revenue, Boosted By Concert Tours & Merchandise

SM Entertainment, the South Korean entertainment giant behind K-pop groups like EXO, aespa, and SHINee, reported a 9% increase in its consolidated revenue for Q4 of 2024, reaching $185.2 million, compared to the same period last year. Fourth-quarter earnings The revenue boost was primarily attributed to a surge in concert income, increased merchandise and licensing…

February 10, 20250Comments

BySamar Khouri

Fashion & Beauty

K-Pop Stars Take Over Haute Couture Week

K-pop stars are among the high-profile guests and A-list stars who made appearances at the Haute Couture Week in Paris. Chanel ambassador G-Dragon at the Spring-Summer 2025 Haute Couture show.Chanel ambassador BLACKPINK's Jennie at the Spring-Summer 2025 Haute Couture show.

January 30, 20250Comments

BySamar Khouri

Celebs

MENA’s Top K-Pop Artists And Songs In 2024

The year 2024 witnessed a set of trends, moments, and movements that redefined and reshaped the global music scene, including in the K-pop industry. Here’s a look at the most popular artists and songs in the MENA region last year, based on 2024 data from music charts and audio streaming platforms. Spotify: MENA's top…

January 27, 20250Comments

BySamar Khouri

Music

CIX Drops First Release As 4-Member Group

CIX made their first comeback of the year with seventh EP, 'Thunder Fever,' marking a new chapter as a quartet following Bae Jin-young’s departure in August 2024. New beginnings The lead track, 'Thunder,' is electronic pop release with dynamic beats and intense energy that aligns the EP's theme of overcoming adversity and confronting emotional turmoil.…

January 23, 20250Comments

BySamar Khouri

Celebs

ATEEZ’s Hongjoong Jumps On Odetari’s Song ‘SMB’

ATEEZ’s leader Hongjoong has jumped on rising American-Palestinian artist Odetari's song 'SMB.' It marks Hongjoong's first international collaboration and his second overall, following Chung Ha's 'Eenie Meenie' in March 2024. The release blends Odetari’s signature style that matches the experimental energy ATEEZ is known. In 'SMB,' the K-pop star delivers a rap verse that has…

January 16, 20250Comments

BySamar Khouri