NCT Dream’s ‘Candy’ EP Sells 2M In Preorder Copies

NCT Dream's winter-themed EP 'Candy' has amassed 2 million preorder copies, according to SM Entertainment. NCT's subunit brought back the classic K-Pop song 'Candy' originally recorded by the five-member boy band H.O.T. in 1996 for its six-track release. It's the perfect treat for fans and fit for the youthful energy of SM Entertainment's young…

December 19, 20220Comments

BySamar Khouri

Music

SUPER JUNIOR Tops iTunes Charts In MENA With ‘The Road : Celebration’

Veteran band SUPER JUNIOR rang in the holidays with its 11th studio album Vol.2 'The Road : Celebration.' MENA hit The new release — the second installment of its July project 'The Road : Keep On Going' — topped the iTunes Top Albums charts in 21 regions, including Saudi Arabia, India, Qatar, and Egypt. It…

December 16, 20220Comments

BySamar Khouri

Music

SEVENTEEN’s Vernon To Drop First Solo Mixtape

SEVENTEEN's Vernon is gearing up to release his first solo mixtape, titled 'Black Eye.' Solo mixtape The group dropped a teaser image on its social media accounts, showing the rapper standing on a monster truck, with the title in bold red graffiti lettering. VERNON Mixtape 'Black Eye' 🎧2022.12.23 2PM (KST)#VERNON #버논#BlackEye #VERNON_BlackEye pic.twitter.com/mewTVu927y…

December 15, 20220Comments

BySamar Khouri

Business

SM, Saudi’s Ministry of Culture Sign MOU To Promote Cultural Cooperation

SM Entertainment signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Culture last month, the entertainment conglomerate said on Tuesday, to promote cultural cooperation. MOU signing The signing between Executive producer Lee Soo-man, SM CEO Lee Sung-soo, and Saudi Arabian Theater Arts Council CEO Sultan Albazie took place at the Ministry of Culture…

December 13, 20220Comments

BySamar Khouri

Music

Meet HYBE’s First Japanese Boy Band &Team

HYBE’s first Japanese boy group &Team has made its debut on the music scene with EP 'First Howling : ME.' Much-awaited debut The boy band's members EJ, K, Fuma, Maki, Nicholas, Yuma, Jo, Harua, and Taki come from Japanese, Korean, and Taiwanese backgrounds. They were selected from TV survival shows 'I-Land,' ― which created…

December 7, 20220Comments

BySamar Khouri

Music

Spotify Wrapped 2022: Meet MENA’s Top K-Pop Artists

BTS was crowned as Spotify's most-streamed artist in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region in 2022, the streaming platform revealed to Forbes Middle East. The septet was also the fourth most-streamed artist and had the most-streamed album in the UAE with 'Proof' in the UAE this year. BTS was the most-streamed…

December 6, 20220Comments

BySamar Khouri

Music

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