IWD: K-Pop Acts With The Best-Selling Albums Of 2024

The global influence of K-pop is undeniable, and 2024 has once again proven that the genre continues to set records in the music industry. The IFPI Global Album Sales Chart 2024, which ranks the best-selling albums worldwide based on physical sales and full album downloads, highlights the dominance of K-pop acts—especially girl groups. This year,…

March 8, 20250Comments

BySamar Khouri

Events

Sunmi, Psy, (G)I-DLE And More To Perform At Expo 2020 Dubai

Stray Kids, Sunmi, Psy, (G)I-DLE, Golden Child, and Forestella are slated to take the stage at EXPO 2020 Dubai on January 16. The South Korean pavilion confirmed in an Instagram post that the K-Pop concert is in celebration of Korea National Day, which is celebrated annually in August. Stray Kids. Image via Stray…

January 3, 20220Comments

BySamar Khouri

Daebak

Soojin Departs From (G)I-DLE Amid School Bullying Controversy

Cube Entertainment announced that Soojin will officially drop out from G(I)_DLE as of today amid allegations of bullying. The K-Pop star's label released an official statement announcing her departure from the girl group. Soojin has been embroiled in a school bullying controversy of which included having extorted money and valuables from others during her…

August 14, 20210Comments

BySamar Khouri

Events

Concert Review: K-Pop Acts And UAE Fans Virtually Yet Strongly Connected In KITE

The coronavirus pandemic has proven to be a longer-than-expected obstacle as social distancing regulations and other restrictions continue to be implemented in several countries. On the bright side, geographic barriers and the limitations of in-person live events have been leveled largely due to digital technologies, pushing for virtual K-Pop concerts as an alternative to bring…

November 15, 20200Comments

BySamar Khouri