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LE SSERAFIM x ILLIT x KATSEYE: HYBE's New K-Pop Collab
LE SSERAFIM, ILLIT, and KATSEYE have joined forces for "Iconic By Mistake," the first single to bring all three HYBE girl groups together on one track. Here is everything to know about the collaboration, the groups, and where to watch and stream it.
12 Jun 2026

LE SSERAFIM x ILLIT x KATSEYE: Iconic By Mistake Drops
LE SSERAFIM, ILLIT and KATSEYE have joined forces on "Iconic By Mistake," the first time three major HYBE girl groups release a song together, sparking one of 2026's biggest K-pop moments.
11 Jun 2026

BTS ARIRANG Comeback Hits Dubai Timelines
BTS returned after nearly four years with ARIRANG, their 14-track album released on March 20, 2026. Dubai ARMYs reacted instantly, flooding social media with edits, reactions, and emotional posts as all seven members reunited following mandatory military service.
30 Mar 2026

HYBE India K-Pop Auditions 2026: 10 Cities
HYBE India — the label behind BTS and KATSEYE — has launched its first-ever nationwide auditions across 10 Indian cities, seeking female talent born between 2005 and 2011 for a new global girl group. Applications are open until July 31, 2026.
24 Mar 2026

BTS ARIRANG Concert Streams Live on Netflix in Dubai
BTS is back with ARIRANG, and the comeback concert streamed live on Netflix on March 21, 2026 at 3 PM Dubai time. Performing at Seoul's Gwanghwamun Square before 100,000 fans, the group drew 18.4 million global viewers — with Dubai's ARMY watching every moment in real time.
21 Mar 2026

BTS Arirang: The 1896 Korean Recording Behind the Album
BTS released an animation trailer for their new album Arirang, rooted in a remarkable 1896 moment when seven Korean students sang the folk song into a phonograph at Howard University in Washington, D.C. — the earliest known recording of Korean music.
14 Mar 2026

BTS Comeback Concert Weverse Lottery: How to Enter
After more than four years away, BTS is back with BTS THE COMEBACK LIVE: ARIRANG — a free outdoor concert at Gwanghwamun Square on March 21. Here's how ARMY can enter the global Weverse lottery and secure general tickets via NOL Ticket.
10 Feb 2026

BTS Comeback 2026: Netflix, ARIRANG Album & Dubai Tour
ARMY finally has dates to circle. BTS have officially confirmed their full-group return on Netflix — a global livestream, new studio album ARIRANG, a documentary, and an international world tour are now publicly scheduled, with Dubai in scope for the Middle East leg.
4 Feb 2026

BTS Spotted at Incheon Airport Heading to Dubai
Global K-pop superstars BTS set social media alight after all seven members were spotted departing Incheon International Airport on February 2, 2026, fuelling widespread speculation the group was heading to Dubai for their first OT7 overseas schedule in years.
2 Feb 2026

G-Dragon Headlines First Dubai K-Pop Concert
Dubai is officially getting a massive K-pop moment. Global superstar G-Dragon headlines the Krazy Super Concert on February 17 at Dubai Media City Amphitheatre — his first-ever live performance in the UAE — joined by Jay Park, KUN, Agnez Mo, and host Kim Jong-kook. Tickets from
27 Jan 2026

BTS World Tour 2026: Middle East Dates Expected in 2027
BTS have officially announced their return with the 'Arirang' world tour spanning 2026 and 2027 — their first full-scale concert run since 2022. Middle East dates are confirmed as planned, with Gulf cities expected to be revealed for the 2027 leg of the 88-show global run.
14 Jan 2026

BTS Comeback 2026 Sends Dubai ARMY Into Countdown
BTS has confirmed its long-anticipated 2026 comeback for March 20, following the completion of all seven members' mandatory military service. Dubai ARMY is officially counting down — here's what fans know so far.
4 Jan 2026

HYBE India Office Opens as K-Pop Goes Global
HYBE, the company behind BTS and Seventeen, is opening its first India office in late 2025 — its fifth international base — as chairman Bang Si-hyuk pushes to export K-pop's production model to new markets.
12 Aug 2025

South Korea Tourist Visa Guide for UAE Residents
Planning a trip to South Korea from the UAE? Here is a complete guide to the C-3-9 tourist visa — required documents, application steps, processing time, and fees for UAE residents applying through Dubai or Abu Dhabi.
3 Jul 2024

South Korea's K-Culture Training Visa
South Korea has announced the K-Culture Training Visa, letting foreigners train in K-pop dancing, choreography, and modeling — part of Seoul's push to restore tourism to its 11.3 million pre-COVID peak and ride the global Hallyu wave.
19 Jun 2024