Here Are Spotify’s Top 5 Most-Streamed K-Pop Artists Globally In 2022

BTS was Spotify's most-streamed K-Pop artist globally in 2022, the streaming giant revealed in its latest annual Wrapped results. Top artists Coming in second place is none other than BLACKPINK, followed by TWICE. They are the only K-Pop girl groups ranked in the top five. TWICE's labelmates Stray Kids are the fourth most-streamed K-Pop…

December 1, 20220Comments

BySamar Khouri

Music

Jung Kook’s ‘Dreamers’ Lands On Official MENA Chart Debut

BTS' Jung Kook landed on the region's first music streaming chart titled, Official MENA Chart, with 'Dreamers,' announced International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI). The global recording industry trade didn't disclose any further details on listenership numbers, but revealed that 'Calm Down' by Nigerian artist Rema was the top pick for the week of…

November 29, 20220Comments

BySamar Khouri

Events

KCC To Host Hallyu Event In Abu Dhabi This Month

A two-day Hallyu experience event titled ‘Hallyu Com-on: K-VIBE’ will take place in Abu Dhabi on November 26 and 27. The Korean Cultural Centre (KCC) Abu Dhabi organized the event in collaboration with Cultural Foundation in Abu Dhabi and Emirati Korean Hallyu Association (TEKA). Conducted by Korean Foundation for International Cultural Exchange (KOFICE), the forthcoming…

November 21, 20220Comments

BySamar Khouri

Celebs

TXT Hits Red Carpet In Style, BTS Bags First K-Pop Award At 2022 AMAs

Tomorrow X Together—also known as TXT—made their first red carpet appearance at the 2022 American Music Awards (AMAs) in Los Angeles. Members Yeonjun, Soobin, Beomgyu, Taehyun, and Huening Kai opted for coordinated, black and white Saint Laurent outfits. TXT is nominated for Best K-Pop Artist, alongside other high-profile acts such as BTS, SEVENTEEN, TWICE. and…

November 21, 20220Comments

BySamar Khouri

Celebs

How BTS Made History With 2023 Grammy Nods

BTS has notched nominations at the 65th Grammy Awards, becoming the first K-Pop act to receive a nomination for three years in a row. The septet grabbed nods for the Best Pop Duo/Group Performance for 'My Universe' with British rock band Coldplay, the Recording Academy announced. This marks BTS' third nomination in the category. …

November 15, 20220Comments

BySamar Khouri

Celebs

BTS, TXT, BLACKPINK And SEVENTEEN Win At MTV EMA 2022

BLACKPINK and Seventeen have received two awards each at this year's MTV Europe Music Awards. The girl group was awarded the Best Metaverse Performance for its virtual in-game concert, "The Virtual," while member Lisa grabbed the Best K-pop award. Seventeen took home trophies for Best New and Best Push.

November 14, 20220Comments

BySamar Khouri

Celebs

BTS’ Jung Kook To Perform At FIFA World Cup Opening Ceremony In Qatar

Jung Kook will perform at the FIFA World Cup opening ceremony in Qatar later this month. “Proud to announce that Jungkook is part of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Soundtrack & will perform at the World Cup opening ceremony. Stay tuned!” Big Hit Music tweeted. 방탄소년단 ‘정국’이 2022 FIFA 카타르 월드컵 공식 사운드트랙과 월드컵…

November 12, 20220Comments

BySamar Khouri

Celebs

BVNDIT Disbands After 3 Years

BVNDIT has parted ways with management agency MNH Entertainment after three years. MNH Entertainment announced in a statement that Jungwoo, Seungeun, Simyeong, Songhee, and Yiyeon terminated their exclusive contracts last month, after a series of in-depth discussions. Members Seungeun and Simyeong also confirmed the news on their personal Instagram pages. BVNDIT — which…

November 11, 20220Comments

BySamar Khouri

Music

Top Artists, Songs In Egypt, UAE, And Saudi Arabia Between March-June on Spotify

BTS is the most popular K-Pop artist in Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE in March-June 2022 on Spotify, the music streaming service revealed. Based on April 2022 data, most K-Pop streamers in Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and the UAE are between 18-24 years of age. BTS dethrones TOMORROW X TOGETHER, or TXT, the…

November 10, 20220Comments

BySamar Khouri

Music

KCON 2022 Saudi Arabia Welcomes 20,000 Concertgoers

KCON 2022 Saudi Arabia welcomed 20,000 offline attendees and garnered 8.2 million viewers across 213 regions. CJ ENM exclusively confirmed the numbers to Forbes Middle East. Held at the end of September, the annual Korean culture convention featured K-Pop acts such as ATEEZ, NewJeans, SUNMI, RAIN, ONEUS, and HYOLYN. It was the first…

November 7, 20220Comments

BySamar Khouri