{"id":534393,"date":"2026-07-10T08:38:08","date_gmt":"2026-07-10T08:38:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/534393\/"},"modified":"2026-07-10T08:38:08","modified_gmt":"2026-07-10T08:38:08","slug":"beyond-dune-how-dubai-became-a-k-pop-and-k-drama-hotspot-for-bts-blackpink-and-k-stars","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/534393\/","title":{"rendered":"Beyond Dune: How Dubai Became a K-Pop and K-Drama Hotspot for BTS, Blackpink and K-Stars"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>What was Kim Woo-Bin&#8217;s drama about?<\/p>\n<p>The story kicks off with Kim Woo-bin as a genie who wakes up after a millennium, only to find himself tethered to Ka Young (Suzy), a woman whose heart is practically on \u201cdo not disturb.\u201d Trapped in a life of rigid routines and her grandmother\u2019s relentless expectations, Ka Young suddenly finds herself as Jinn\u2019s reluctant master. Sparks fly, egos clash, and three magical wishes later, their adventure spirals into a heartfelt, laugh-out-loud rom-com that keeps you hooked.<\/p>\n<p>Dubai: The city K-stars can\u2019t stop falling for<\/p>\n<p>Dubai has long been a favourite playground for South Korea\u2019s biggest stars, drawing K-celebs with its mix of futuristic skylines, golden deserts and larger-than-life experiences. The city\u2019s charm even brought together two of Korea\u2019s most loved actors, Park Shin-hye and Park Hyung-sik, for Dubai\u2019s \u201cWho\u2019s Ready\u201d campaign by the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism.<\/p>\n<p>And they didn\u2019t hold back on the praise.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFrom the desert dunes to Palm Jumeirah, and from the dancing Dubai Fountain to the towering Burj Khalifa, there\u2019s so much to see,\u201d Park Shin-hye said. \u201cMy time in Dubai? Totally unforgettable.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Park Hyung-sik was equally enchanted by the city\u2019s cinematic appeal. \u201cDubai felt like a dream. The skyline, the sunsets, everything was just wow,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>Their Dubai adventure began in style at the luxurious Palazzo Versace, before taking them through the city\u2019s many personalities \u2014 from the futuristic marvel of the Museum of the Future to the heritage-filled alleyways of Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood.<\/p>\n<p>The campaign captured exactly why Dubai continues to attract K-stars: one moment you\u2019re surrounded by futuristic architecture, the next you\u2019re exploring old-world charm, with desert adventures and picture-perfect views waiting around the corner. For celebrities used to glamorous destinations, Dubai still manages to deliver a little extra sparkle.<\/p>\n<p>And every year, for those who attend, there&#8217;s a K-Pop concert too. The city has seen Blackpink, ENHYPEN, Epik High and more.<\/p>\n<p>Lakshana is an entertainment and lifestyle journalist with over a decade of experience. She covers a wide range of stories\u2014from community and health to mental health and inspiring people features. <\/p>\n<p>A passionate K-pop enthusiast, she also enjoys exploring the cultural impact of music and fandoms through her writing.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"What was Kim Woo-Bin&#8217;s drama about? The story kicks off with Kim Woo-bin as a genie who wakes&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":534394,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[28],"tags":[146,85,46,409],"class_list":["post-534393","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-music","tag-entertainment","tag-il","tag-israel","tag-music"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/534393","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=534393"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/534393\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/534394"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=534393"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=534393"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=534393"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}