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

IFPI: SEVENTEEN’s ‘FML’ Is 2023’s Best-Selling Album Globally

SEVENTEEN's 10th mini-album 'FML' was the biggest-selling global album of 2023, according to the recorded music industry representative body International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI). Album dominance The winner of the IFPI Global Album Award for 2023 surpassed the likes of Morgan Wallen’s 'One Thing At A Time,' SZA's 'SOS,' and Travis Scott's 'UTOPIA.' The…

February 27, 20240Comments

BySamar Khouri

Music

FIFTY FIFTY, BLACKPINK’s Jisoo Debut On Official MENA Chart

Girl group FIFTY FIFTY and BLACKPINK's Jisoo made their debut on IFPI's Official MENA Chart for the week ended on April 6, 2023. The rookie band landed at number 19 with the hit 'Cupid' on the weekly regional chart between March 31 and April 6, 2023. As for Jisoo, 'FLOWER,' the titular track off…

April 15, 20230Comments

BySamar Khouri

Movies

Seventeen, BTS Take Spots On IFPI’s 2021 Global Album Sales Chart

March 1, 20220Comments

BySamar Khouri

Music

BTS’ ‘Butter’ Among IFPI’s Top 10 Global Digital Singles Of 2021

February 28, 20220Comments

BySamar Khouri

Celebs

Meet 2021’s IFPI Global Recording Artist Of The Year

BTS has been announced the winners of 2021’s IFPI Global Recording Artist of the Year Award, making them the first act to win the award for two consecutive years. Members Jimin, RM, Jin, V, Suga, J-Hope and Jung Kook became familiar faces in the IFPI Global Artist Chart since 2018 when they landed second…

February 24, 20220Comments

BySamar Khouri