BTS Reigned On Google Globally In 2020. Here’s How.

This year, BTS has succeeded to a historic degree, far beyond anyone's imagination. They not only dominated 2020 but they also were among trending searches on Google, as per the tech giant's annual year in search review. Here's how the K-Pop kings of social media took over Google this year: Online Concert BTS' online concert,…

December 13, 20200Comments

BySamar Khouri

Music

Meet Rain’s First Boy Group Ciipher

As many new K-pop idol groups have debuted this year, there are other new rookie groups to look out for and possibly stan! On Thursday, Rain introduced his entertainment agency's multinational new boy band named Ciipher on his personal Instagram account. “Excited to introduce Rain Company’s first K-Pop band CIIPHER on today’s episode of SeasonBSeason!…

December 10, 20200Comments

BySamar Khouri

Daebak

How BTS Dominated Twitter In 2020

BTS are no strangers to dominating the social media space. In October, the K-Pop septet became the first act in the nearly decade-long history of Billboard’s Social 50 chart to lead for 200 weeks, the US-based firm said, stretching back to July 2017. Launched in December 2010, the Social 50 chart measures an artist's popularity…

December 8, 20200Comments

BySamar Khouri

Events

K-Indie’s Martin Smith Coming To Dubai

Singer-songwriter duo Martin Smith will be holding a live concert on December 9, marking their first ever performance in the UAE. The news of their performance comes just as the Korean Cultural Center in the UAE (KCC) wrapped up their Korea Festival 2020, showcasing various programs including online lectures and seminars, Korean food tasting and K-Pop…

November 30, 20200Comments

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