BOYNEXTDOOR Are Writing Their Own Coming Of Age Story With EP ‘19.99’

K-pop rookies BOYNEXTDOOR returned with a coming-of-age EP, '19.99' — signifies the transitory phase just before turning 20. Coming-of-age stories The seven-track release documents their personal stories and emotions as they reach their twenties. WOONHAK, the youngest member, is 19 years old, while the oldest members, RIWOO, JAEHYUN, and SUNGHO, are 21. ‘19.99’ features the…

September 24, 20240Comments

BySamar Khouri

Celebs

SEVENTEEN Makes History At Glastonbury

SEVENTEEN made history at Glastonbury Festival as the first K-pop band to perform on the iconic Pyramid Stage. Member WOOZI kicked off their hour-long set by playing a piano intro of their single “MAESTRO” before the rest of the members joined him on stage. The 13-piece act performed 'Rock with you,' 'HOT' and 'SOS'…

June 29, 20240Comments

BySamar Khouri

Music

K-Pop 101: The Ultimate Guide

There’s nothing quite like K-pop. It’s a level of polish that’s not seen in Western music —or any other market—and has become a phenomenon in itself, turning Korea into a pop culture juggernaut and one of the country’s biggest cultural export. South Korea is the world’s seventh-largest music market, according to the trade body International…

June 1, 20240Comments

BySamar Khouri

Events

Korea’s WATERBOMB Festival Is Coming To Dubai In June — And Here Are The Performers

WATERBOMB Festival, which has been entertaining audiences across South Korea since 2015, is making its way to cool down this summer in Dubai. The South Korean splash fiesta will see the K-Pop, hip-hop, EDM and regional stars take the stage and will feature immersive water-themed activities on June 7 and 8 at the Dubai…

May 23, 20240Comments

BySamar Khouri

Events

ATEEZ To Headline Mawazine Festival In Morocco

ATEEZ is set to headline the main stage of the Mawazine Festival in Morocco this month. The seven-day festival will kick off its 19th edition on June 21 at Rabat after a three-year COVID-19 hiatus The band's scheduled appearance on June 23 will make them the first K-pop group to headline a stage at…

May 21, 20240Comments

BySamar Khouri

Celebs

IVE Makes It On Forbes 2024 30 Under 30 Asia List

IVE has made it on this year’s Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia: Entertainment & Sports list. Under 30 listees Consisting of members Yujin, Rei, Wonyoung, Gaeul, Leeseo, and Liz, the sextet is the only K-pop group to make it on the ninth edition of the 30 Under 30 Asia list. Le Sserafim and NewJeans…

May 15, 20240Comments

BySamar Khouri

Events

MCND To Hold Performance In Qatar This Weekend

MCND will fly down to Qatar this Friday for a performance as part of the 'Korea Tourism, Culture & Medical Festival.' MCND are no strangers to the Middle East. The rookie group performed in Dubai

Update: Dubai’s Korean Hip-Hop Event Postponed. Here’s Why.

Korean hip-hop festival scheduled for this Friday at the Agenda Arena has been postponed due to the recent flooding in the UAE. "Due to the recent flooding in Dubai and other emirates impacting local transportation routes, we have made the tough decision to postpone 'Let It Rain' until further notice," the statement read. "Your safety…

April 22, 20240Comments

BySamar Khouri

Celebs

Cherry Bullet Disbands 5 Years After Debut

FNC Entertainment has confirmed that its girl group Cherry Bullet will officially disband, five years after debuting in 2019. Contract termination May, Haeyoon, Remi, Jiwon will end their contracts and seek individual activities while the remaining members Yuju, Bora and Chaerin will continue with the agency, FNC said on Weverse. “We thank the fans…

April 22, 20240Comments

BySamar Khouri

Events

KARD, OH MY GIRL To Perform In Dubai In May

K-pop groups KARD and OH MY Girl are set to perform in Dubai next month. The Seoul Metropolitan Government and the Seoul Tourism Organization are hosting the event titled, ‘Seoul My Soul in Dubai’, in a bid to showcase Korean culture. "The event aims to highlight the vibrant Seoul lifestyle and its soulful essence," it…

April 20, 20240Comments

BySamar Khouri