MAMAMOO’s Comeback: What You Need To Know.

MAMAMOO is back as a full group this time round. The K-Pop girl group will return with the 12th mini album, 'MIC On,' on October 11. The quartet last released the best-of album 'I Say Mamamoo: The Best' a year ago to mark its seventh anniversary. Members Solar and Moonbyul made…

September 27, 20220Comments

BySamar Khouri

Music

The Rose Back With Raw Ballad ‘Childhood’

One of Korea’s most promising rock-pop acts The Rose dropped emotional ballad 'Childhood' ahead of 'HEAL' album and 2022/2023 world tour. The emotional ballad describes the aches and pains of growing up, reminding listeners to honor their inner child. 'Childhood' is the Seoul-based pop-rockers' first single release in nine months after single 'Beauty And The Beast.' The Rose…

September 16, 20220Comments

BySamar Khouri

Music

BLACKPINK Shut It Down With Powerful Comeback

One of K-Pop’s marquee acts is back bolder than ever with sophomore album, 'Born Pink' and lead track 'Shut Down.' The music video is the third trending for music on YouTube in the UAE as of the time of writing. UAE domination The album ranked high on the iTunes all-genre, pop and K-Pop charts…

September 16, 20220Comments

BySamar Khouri

Music

SM Apologizes For Omitting Doyoung From NCT 127 Album Group Photo

SM Entertainment has issued an apology to fans for accidentally excluding Doyoung in the Digipack version of NCT 127’s new album ' 2 Baddies'. The sub-unit of K-pop boy group NCT includes members Taeil, Yuta, Jungwoo, Mark, Johnny, Taeyong, Jaehyun, and Haechan. "We sincerely apologize to the fans, Doyoung, and the rest of the…

September 16, 20220Comments

BySamar Khouri

Music

NCT 127’s ‘2 Baddies’ MV Trends In UAE Ahead Of Album Release

NCT 127 dropped music video for '2 Baddies' just ahead of the boy group's upcoming studio album. The music video for the Seoul-based boy group NCT's lead track features is number 19 on trending for music on YouTube in the UAE as of 8:28 pm GST. NCT 127 is one of three active NCT subunits…

September 15, 20220Comments

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Events

KCON Is Coming To Saudi Arabia For First Time

Much to the delight of regional K-Pop fans, KCON will be extended for the first time to Saudi Arabia end of this next month. K-Pop acts Sunmi, THE BOYZ, P1Harmony, Rain, PENTAGON, and SECRET NUMBER, will be performing on September 30. ATEEZ, ONEUS, STAYC, NewJeans, Hyolyn, and T01 will take to the stage the…

September 8, 20220Comments

BySamar Khouri

Events

Middle East’s First BTS Pop-Up Store To Take Place In Dubai. Here’s When.

Dubai is set to officially have its first BTS pop-up store this weekend at the BurJuman mall for a limited time. Run by the band's music label Hybe, the 'BTS Pop-Up: Space of BTS' will feature more than 400 products ranging from apparels to accessories, and figures. The band's devoted fanbase ARMY can expect collections…

September 7, 20220Comments

BySamar Khouri

Music

Stray Kids To Release New EP Next Month

Stray Kids is set to drop seventh EP titled 'Maxident' on October 7. The K-Pop boy band announced their comeback on Twitter, with a link to a bold trailer. Stray Kids(스트레이 키즈) "MAXIDENT" Trailer 2022.10.07 FRI 1PM (KST) | 0AM (EST)https://t.co/GKn12ZlYKw#StrayKids #스트레이키즈#MAXIDENT#StrayKidsComeback#YouMakeStrayKidsStay pic.twitter.com/ZWQSwxjclL — Stray Kids (@Stray_Kids) September 5, 2022 No further details…

September 5, 20220Comments

BySamar Khouri

Music

Top Countries Streaming Korean Hip-Hop On Spotify

Spotify has rebranded its flagship Korean hip-hop playlist 'K-Hip-Hop+82” to 'KrOWN.' "The name is a combination of “KR,” the country code for South Korea, and “Crown/Own,” which refers to the crowned kings and queens who own K-hip-hop worldwide," the streaming services said in a statement. Prior to the rebranding, K-hip-hop listeners streamed the…

September 1, 20220Comments

BySamar Khouri

Music

Retro Meets Horror: Key Makes Powerful Comeback With ‘Gasoline’

Key made a grand entrance with his second album 'Gasoline' and the lead track of the same name. The SHINee member gave fans a first glimpse of the single at SM Entertainment’s family concert, 'SMTown Live 2022: SMCU Express@Tokyo' in Japan last week. The hip-hop dance number compares the fuel’s explosive power to…

August 31, 20220Comments

BySamar Khouri