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Join the biggest Asian Fashion X Music event “ASIA STYLE COLLECTION 2013″ featuring Girls’ Generation and 2NE1

by admin on May 19, 2013 • No Comments

19 May 2013, Singapore – Join the biggest Asian Fashion X Music event rocking the shores of Singapore on 22 June 2013. The inaugural ASIA STYLE COLLECTION 2013 is a celebration of Asian pop culture, combining fashion and music in an amazing one-day extravaganza. The event features the first-ever collaboration...read more...

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[3rd Anniversary Project] Satisfy your curiosity and “Be A KAvenyou Photojournalist”

by admin on May 18, 2013 • No Comments

18 May 2013 – 3 years of surfing the Korean Wave (Hallyu), KAvenyou began with humble beginnings from a portal not known by any one, to one with almost global presence bringing the best coverage to the fans. We began our first proper anniversary celebration last year with a K-Pop...read more...

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Jay Park to grace the launch event of the “Jay Park x X-Mini Capsule Speaker” in Singapore

by admin on May 12, 2013 • No Comments

9 May 2013, Singapore – Be amongst the first in the world to see the special edition Jay Park x X-Mini Capsule Speaker, which will be launched on the 20 May 2013. Along with Ryan Lee, CEO of Xmi Pte Ltd the Singaporean company behind the award-winning X-Mini Capsule Speaker....read more...

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Nod Along with M.I.B (Most Incredible Busters) at their 1st Singapore Fanmeeting

by admin on May 12, 2013 • No Comments

The wait is over! M.I.B is back in Singapore again for Music Matters LIVE 2013! Being the first group invited to Music Matters for 2 consecutive years, M.I.B will also be holding an exclusive fan-meeting for their Singapore fans. BUSTERZ, are you all ready? Fan meeting details are as follows:...read more...

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GALAXY SUPERSTAR Season 2: It’s Your Turn

by admin on May 11, 2013 • No Comments

Jakarta April 30, 2013 – Riding on the Hallyu Wave that spread all over the world and following the success of GALAXY SUPERSTAR Season 2, now YS Media marked the GALAXY SUPERSTAR Season 2 arrival with a press conference on April 30, 2013 at ANTV Epicentrum Studio Complex. GALAXY SUPERSTAR...read more...

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International stars gather in Singapore for Social Star Awards

by admin on May 11, 2013 • No Comments

Emmy and Golden Globe Award winning actor, Jeremy Piven, will co-host the inaugural Social Star Awards alongside Jessica Alba at the Marina Bay Sands, Singapore. On Thursday May 23rd, the stars of music, TV and film will assemble at Marina Bay Sands for the live event as fans around the...read more...

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Hyun Bin received a marriage proposal from a fan at Singapore press conference

by admin on May 8, 2013 • No Comments

Despite his absence from the entertainment scene for 2 years due to military service, Hyun Bin’s popularity still remained strong as proven during his open press conference held at Bugis+ on 26th April, where many fans turned up to see their favourite actor answering various questions from the media. It...read more...

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The return of Boyfriend to Taiwan! Boyfriend 再度來台！慶祝700天出道！

by admin on May 3, 2013 • No Comments

Boyfriend paid their second visit to Taiwan after a year. They made their returned for Boyfriend’s 2013 Asia Fan Meeting ‘Janus’ on 21 April 2013. As Boyfriend flight arrival was a secret schedule, the organizer assumed only few fans would come to the airport. Surprisingly, there were more than 200...read more...

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I AM LINDA: Star in your very own K-Pop reality TV show!

by admin on May 3, 2013 • 1 Comment

Are you a) female, b) Singaporean and c) madly in love with K-Pop? If so, CJ Entertainment & Media Singapore wants to send YOU to Korea to live the ultimate K-Pop dream for 2-3 months! In collaboration with INSITETV and channel M, ‘I AM LINDA’ is a a new reality...read more...

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U-KISS Kiseop reveals his special connection with Singapore

by admin on May 3, 2013 • No Comments

“She was really pretty.” Kiseop of seven-member K-Pop group U-KISS had nothing but praise when KAvenyou asked him for his thoughts on SKarf’s leader Tasha. The two were previously paired up in an episode of MBC’s Gangnam Feel Dance School, where U-KISS also taught BTOB’s Ilhoon, D-UNIT’s Zin and TAHITI’s...read more...

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MUSIC MATTERS LIVE WITH HP 2013 – feat AOA, M.I.B, SPICA & more!

by admin on May 3, 2013 • No Comments

Music Matters Live with HP, part of the award-winning Digital & Music Matters Conference 2013, is known as a platform for showcasing diverse underground acts of great talent. It will be held from 22 to 24 May 2013 all over Clarke Quay and boasting over 50 bands from 20...read more...

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G-DRAGON 2013 WORLD TOUR: ONE OF A KIND IN MALAYSIA special ticket launch set for 11 May

by admin on May 3, 2013 • No Comments

2 May 2013 (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia) –Co-organisers Running Into The Sun (RITS) and Woohoo! Experience are pleased to announce today that there will be 4 ticket categories at RM588, RM488, RM388 and RM188 for the G-DRAGON 2013 WORLD TOUR: ONE OF A KIND IN MALAYSIA concert. Since the announcement of...read more...

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Starcount: The Social Star Awards and Singapore Social Concerts feat PSY!

by admin on Apr 25, 2013 • No Comments

The Grammy nominated songstress behind the biggest global song of 2012, Carly Rae Jepsen, and Sky Blu the lyrical mastermind of LMFAO are the latest additions to the stellar line-up heading to Singapore for the Social Star Awards. The Social Star Awards will see Starcount unveil the winners of the inaugural awards which takes place at a multi-genre international A list celebration at Marina...read more...

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Super Junior to come to Singapore for SUPER SHOW 5 for 2 days

by admin on Apr 16, 2013 • No Comments

16 April 2013 (Singapore) – Running Into The Sun promises an exciting year for fans as it announces the staging of Super Junior’s SUPER SHOW 5. Fans who have been waiting eagerly for SUPER SHOW 5 will be pleased to know that the Singapore leg of the concert tour has...read more...

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2013 NU’EST L.O.Λ.E Tour Comes to Singapore on 22nd June

by admin on Apr 16, 2013 • No Comments

JNation Entertainment officially announces its plans to bring in 2013 NU’EST L.O.Λ.E TOUR to Singapore. Mark the date down, June 22, as it will be the group’s first ever full-fledged showcase in Singapore! Pledis Entertainment’s one and only boy group, NU’EST was formerly known as the Pledis Boys. Prior to...read more...

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FYI Lunafly hits the stage in Malaysia

by admin on Apr 15, 2013 • No Comments

The Korean Youtube sensation, Lunafly is here in Southeast Asia for the very first time to meet the fans through FYI On Stage with LUNAFLY organized by ME Malaysia. Lunafly is a trio from South Korea that started reaching out to their audience through the online video sharing site, Youtube....read more...

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CNBLUE Blue Moon World Tour Live in Singapore Press Conference

by admin on Apr 14, 2013 • No Comments

South Korean boy band CNBLUE was in town last weekend for the second leg of their BLUE MOON world tour, and our team from KAvenyou was invited for the press conference! The boys were excited to be in Singapore for their first full-fledged world tour, and emphasized that their focus...read more...

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KIM JAE JOONG is throwing out his last Asia Tour Concert in Taiwan!

by admin on Apr 14, 2013 • No Comments

JYJ’s Kim Jae Joong has finally stepped on the land of Taiwan after a year. Recently, JYJ just gave out an incredible concert in Tokyo Dome. Now, Kim Jae Joong will be holding a fantastic solo concert in Taiwan on 13 April 2013. Kim Jae Joong kicked off the press...read more...

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[Sponsored Video] Feel richer and fuller with simplicity with Samsung Galaxy S4

by admin on Apr 7, 2013 • No Comments

With the slow but inexorable waning of the iPhone, both in terms of mind and market share, the Galaxy S4 is probably the most anticipated phone of 2013. The question on everyone’s lips, though, is whether Samsung can push the smartphone (and Android) envelope forward, despite lackluster innovation from Apple....read more...

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[KAvenyou Exclusive] Interview with 12Keyz, producer of SHINee’s A-Yo & Super Junior’s No Other

by admin on Apr 7, 2013 • No Comments

Kibwe “12Keyz” Luke, widely known as “12Keyz”, is one of the duos of “C2″, a production and songwriting duo consisting of 12Keyz himself and DR. The duo have been producing chart-hitting tracks in the past few years in the Global market including US and Asia regions. You will be surprised...read more...

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Twin Towers @Live 2013 Attracts More Than 50,000 Fans Over Its Two Day Music Gala

by admin on Apr 6, 2013 • No Comments

KUALA LUMPUR, 25th March 2013 – Twin Towers @Live 2013 held at the base of the iconic PETRONAS Twin Towers on 22 and 23 March 2013 was a roaring success attracting more than 50,000 fans over both days to watch its stellar artiste line-up. The two-day music gala opened on...read more...

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[Sponsored Video] A day in the life of “Wreck-it Ralph” director Rich Moore

by admin on Apr 1, 2013 • No Comments

Have you ever wondered what happens to video games characters once you put down the controllers? This is the question that Disney sets out to answer in its newest animated film, Wreck-It Ralph. The adventure begins when a gigantic man (think nine feet tall and 643 pounds) named Ralph realizes...read more...

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[Sponsored Video] Join the Converse sneaker revolution “Shoes are Boring. Wear Sneakers”

by admin on Apr 1, 2013 • No Comments

Have you ever looked at the footwear you wore to a party, to work, to school, to a wedding or to many other events and occasions that happened in your daily life? Do you ever feel differently about yourself while putting on different types of footwear? To be pretty honest...read more...

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A-Jax “ITS SHOWTIME” Showcase Live in Singapore

by admin on Apr 1, 2013 • 1 Comment

JNation Entertainment will be bringing in yet another boy group for the rookie special in the month of May. A back-to-back line-up with South Korea’s rising boy group, it’ll be showtime with A-JAX! Formerly known as DSP Boyz, the group officially changed it’s name to A-Jax after confirming its 7...read more...

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Two Yoons get highly praised by the American magazine Spin

by admin on Mar 29, 2013 • No Comments

According to an announcement by their agency, Cube Entertainment, on March 18, Two Yoons (Heo Ga Yoon and Jeon Ji Yoon), a subgroup of the Korean girl group 4 Minute, who have been praised in the foreign press for their experimental musical approach, will go to Thailand to promote their...read more...

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Boyfriend showed Best Friends their Love Style during their 2013 Asia Fan-meeting in Singapore

by admin on Mar 28, 2013 • No Comments

Fans of Boyfriend were in for a treat when the 6-member boy band chose Singapore as one of their stops for their 2013 Asia Fan-meeting. To show their support, 1200 fans filled up the The Star Theatre at The Star Performing Arts Centre last Saturday, 16 March. Under the great...read more...

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TVXQ!’s Ticket Launch for Catch Me concert in Malaysia attracted thousands of fans!

by admin on Mar 23, 2013 • No Comments

After the huge announcement of TVXQ!’s Catch Me Tour in Malaysia, a subsequent Ticket Launch for the concert was held at Sungei Wang Plaza on 16 March 2013 starting from 11am to 3pm. Fans that purchased Premium/ VVIP/ PS1 zone tickets from this pre-launch will not only get to catch...read more...

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Secret talks about ideal types… & Kwanghee! at their Singapore press conference

by admin on Mar 23, 2013 • 1 Comment

Secret stopped by Singapore briefly last Sunday, on 17th March for their press conference to promote their upcoming concert – “Secret Live in Singapore”, and also for a fan meet with some lucky Secrettimes. Their visit here this time round also marked their third visit to Singapore. Despite their hectic...read more...

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[Sponsored Video] Are you game enough for the Samsung GALAXY Note II “Wreck-it Ralph” Challenge?

by admin on Mar 7, 2013 • No Comments

Disney and Samsung have come together to bring you the Wreck-it Ralph Challenge and a chance to win Samsung’s new GALAXY Note II and some exclusive goodie bag prizes. The Galaxy Note II is some way between a smartphone and a tablet, with a 5.5 inch HD Super AMOLED screen...read more...

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[Sponsored Video] Samsung is Monkey Thieves’ favourite brand?

by admin on Mar 3, 2013 • No Comments

3 March 2013 – Monkeys are probably considered as rather fussy animals when it comes to food, but do you actually know that they are very brand conscious as well? We were rather skeptical on this point, but Samsung’s new campaign “Monkey Thieves” supported this hypothesis. The campaign featured a...read more...

Events

Chargers Outfitters joins “F.Y.I On Stage” as title presenter for Lunafly’s Malaysia showcase

by admin on Mar 1, 2013 • 1 Comment

Kuala Lumpur, 1st March 2013 – Leading fashion brand Chargers Outfitters joins ‘F.Y.I On Stage’ as the Title Presenter for Korean acoustic band Lunafly’s show in Malaysia. The event, dubbed “F.Y.I On Stage with Lunafly in Kuala Lumpur” will be held at Taylor’s University Lakeside Campus on 30th March 2013,...read more...

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‘One Man’ Kim Jong Kook captures nametags & hearts of fans at Singapore Fan Meet

by admin on Mar 1, 2013 • No Comments

Not only is Sparta Kim Jong Kook good at catching people and tearing off name tags in the hit variety show Running Man, he also managed to capture the hearts of fans present at “Running Man Sparta Kim Jong Kook Singapore Fan Meet 2013”, held in Kallang Theatre on the...read more...

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SECRET live in Singapore

by admin on Feb 25, 2013 • No Comments

Singapore – Fast Track Events Pte Ltd is proud to present “SECRET live in Singapore” at The Marina Bay Sands Singapore Convention Hall B & C on the 29th March 2013. Concert starts at 7.00pm with tickets pricing at S$88, S$128 and S$158. Official ticketing agent is SISTIC and sales...read more...

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K-Pop Star Hunt S2′s Rendy Lauwady shares about his love life and upcoming plans as a professional singer

by admin on Feb 5, 2013 • 1 Comment

From Indonesia to Singapore and finally to South Korea- that’s how far 20-year old Rendy Lauwady was willing to go in hopes of fulfilling his dream of becoming a singer. Fans of tVN’s K-pop Star Hunt Season 2 should be familiar with Rendy’s zero to hero story, and how he...read more...

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[EXCLUSIVE] KAvenyou reveals Kim So Jung’s “Beautiful Love”

by admin on Feb 4, 2013 • 1 Comment

3 February 2013 – Having made her debut following her participation in SuperStar K2, petite singer Kim So Jung (김소정) made her comeback with her 3rd single “Beautiful Love”. It was not long since her seemingly short promotions for “BLAP” where we last met her in Singapore, and now she...read more...

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Teen Top gets exclusive with KAvenyou on their upcoming Europe concert tour

by admin on Jan 29, 2013 • No Comments

28 January 2013, Europe – In February, Teen Top will start their Europe tour with a total of five dates in Germany, France, Spain and the UK. Ahead of these concerts, KAvenyou had the opportunity to ask a few questions to the group about the tour and their projects. Q:...read more...

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The Gangnam Show: Psy Live in Manila!

by admin on Jan 27, 2013 • No Comments

The K-Pop Star PSY will do his famous horse dance in manila next month with some famous Filipino artists like Ms. Ai Ai Delas Alas and comic-duo Jose and Wally. Psy was better known as the man behind the international hit “Gangnam Style” which hit a billion views on YouTube....read more...

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“What time is it?” 2PM’s LIVE TOUR in Manila

by admin on Jan 27, 2013 • No Comments

MLive, Hoopla, and Big Daddy presents one of the best Korean boy bands today, 2PM. The six member group managed by JYP Entertainment debuted with the song “10 Points Out Of 10 Points” who then achieved their first Number 1 single with “Again & Again” will soon conquer Manila as...read more...

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Jay Park shows JWalkerz how to Work Hard Play Hard at his Singapore concert

by admin on Jan 26, 2013 • No Comments

18th January 2013 – Jay Park Live in Singapore concert took place on a Friday night on 18th January 2013, at The Star Performing Arts Centre. The entire night was filled with energy and swag as Jay Park & his dancers took to the stage and awed everyone with their slick moves. The concert started with his dance crew performing a mix of popular Korean and English hits, such as SNSD’s I Got A Boy. Jay kickstarted his solo concert with Nothin’ On You, continued with Girlfriend, swooning JWalkerz with his awesome rapping skills accompanying the melodious tunes. Jay continued on to his other popular songs, such as Abandoned featuring Prepix as his dancers, I Got Your Back and Star. Jay Park also cheekily dedicated Turn Off Your Phone and Do What We Do “for the ladies”, where he teased the fans by sitting at the edge of the stage...read more...

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DMTN’s Singapore Showcase 2013 – Postponed

by admin on Jan 25, 2013 • No Comments

JNation Entertainment regretfully announces the postponement of DMTN Showcase Live in Singapore 2013. In view of the recent case involving member Daniel Chae, the showcase originally scheduled for 6 April in Singapore will be cancelled and postponed to a later date, yet to be confirmed. The unforeseen circumstances were beyond...read more...

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Jay Park talks about GD, his tattoos, SNL Korea at his press conference

by admin on Jan 25, 2013 • 1 Comment

17 January 2013, Singapore – The press conference and meet & greet session of Jay Park Live in Singapore 2013 was held in Butter Factory on the evening of 17th January 2013. Jay Park’s command of English and Korean are both very fluent, as he answered to journalists’ questions in...read more...

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After School with Playgirlz Fanmeeting in Bangkok

by admin on Jan 23, 2013 • No Comments

For the first time, a leading girl group from Korea will hold a fanmeeting in Thailand! Are you ready to meet with 8 glamourous girls in ‘After School with Playgirlz Fanmeeting in Bangkok’ this February 23rd! The wait ends here! Cosma Plus has confirmed the long waited event ‘After School...read more...

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Korean Actress Park Shin Hye’s Fanmeeting in Philippines

by admin on Jan 23, 2013 • No Comments

Multitalented actress and singer Park Shin Hye will soon invade Manila as she will meet her Filipino fans for the first time. The “Park Shin Hye: Manila Fanmeeting 2013″ event is presented by Behind The Scene International Productions Incorporated and Fangirl Asia. It will be held on March 16, Saturday...read more...

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GDA 2013 Swag Check: Hairstyle Edition

by admin on Jan 21, 2013 • 4 Comments

Thinking of changing your hair style just in time for the Chinese New Year? Well, look no further! The 27th Golden Disk Awards held in Kuala Lumpur’s Sepang F1 Circuit have just ended, and KAvenyou was present (thanks to Sunsilk!) to bring you the breakdown of our favourite K-pop celebrities’...read more...

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K-Pop Star Hunt S2′s Anthea Wang 袁瑜同 shares about her dark style, O’Levels and her bangs

by admin on Jan 18, 2013 • No Comments

18 January 2013, Singapore - The popular singing reality show, K-Pop Star Hunt is back for Season 2. With a whopping 68% increase in entries, S2 is back with more countries participating in this regional contest. For Singapore, a bevy of celebrities such as H.O.T Tony An and 4Minute were...read more...

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Kim Jong “SPARTA” Kook, commander of Running Man to hold first fan meet in Singapore

by admin on Jan 16, 2013 • No Comments

Mode Entertainment is pleased to announce that everyone’s favorite Running Man cast Kim Jong Kook will be visiting Singapore this February! Affectionately known as “Sparta” or “Commander” by all Running Man fans, Kim Jong Kook has specially set aside time off his busy filming schedule to visit this sunny island...read more...

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Girls’ Generation joins 5 other idol groups for Dream Kpop Fantasy concert in the Philippines

by admin on Jan 15, 2013 • No Comments

Few days left before the most anticipated K-POP event in Manila, Philippines presented by KMH Korea and Pulp Live World. Six amazing idol groups including the biggest and brightest girl group, Girls Generation, will invade the Pearl of the Orient Sea. It will be a “one night only concert” at...read more...

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Sunsilk is genie for your wish: Last chance to win 2013 GDA VIP tickets!

by admin on Jan 13, 2013 • No Comments

K-pop fans, are you ready? Only two days left till the 27th Golden Disk Awards held in Kuala Lumpur’s Sepang International Circuit opens its doors to the hottest K-pop stars! The prestigious awards ceremony will be held over a span of two days on the 15th and 16th of January...read more...

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Lee Min Ho Is Ready For His Fan Meeting in Jakarta

by admin on Jan 12, 2013 • No Comments

Jakarta 8 January 2013—Indonesian Minoz get ready for Lee Min Ho’s fan meeting in Jakarta! After their success with a fan meeting with Lee Seung Gi last December, Munial Sports Group is going to hold another fan meeting for Indonesian Kpop fans. This time, they will bring Lee Min Ho...read more...

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U-Kiss is Going to Kiss One Lucky Fan in ‘2013 U-Kiss Showcase & Fan Party in Jakarta’

by admin on Jan 12, 2013 • 1 Comment

Jakarta — Indonesian Kiss Me should be ready to be kissed by U-Kiss. Oppa Oppa Live, as the promoter of “2013 U-Kiss Showcase & Fan Party in Jakarta” released a happy information for the fans that they will find one lucky audience to be kissed by the U-Kiss members. Not...read more...

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4th Philippine Kpop Convention feat F.CUZ & A.CIAN

by admin on Jan 11, 2013 • No Comments

December 29, 2012 was a special day for Kpop fans in the Philippines. With almost 6,000 attendees and more than 30 participating local fan clubs, The 4th Philippine Kpop Convention was the day most anticipated by fans in the Philippines. The prestigious event was held in the Philippine International Convention...read more...

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[Sponsored Video] Samsung presents a Note to Santa for Christmas

by admin on Dec 23, 2012 • No Comments

It’s that time of the year again, when festive cheer hangs high in the air and Christmas stockings are begging to be filled. But what happens when there are just too many Christmas presents to be bought with too little time left? What better way to get out of this...read more...

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Multi-talented artiste Jay Park set to dazzle at “Jay Park Live in Singapore” in January 2013

by admin on Dec 11, 2012 • No Comments

Talented Korea-American artiste Jay Park is to set foot in Singapore in January 2013 for his solo show “Jay Park Live in Singapore” by Agenda Events. We last met Jay Park at the MTV World Stage Live in Malaysia 2012, and was in awe of his performance, so it is...read more...

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BIG BANG kicked-off historic 3-day concert with “BIGBANG ALIVE GALAXY TOUR 2012 in HONG KONG”

by admin on Dec 9, 2012 • No Comments

Thrilled the Fully-packed Concert Hall with Bombastic and Energetic Performance! 8 December 2012, Hong Kong – BIGBANG conquered Hong Kong with their history making 3-day concert with “BIGBANG ALIVE GALAXY TOUR 2012 in HONG KONG” at AsiaWorld-Arena on December 8, 2012 (Saturday). The multi-talented quintet exerted their energy and passion...read more...

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Big Bang kicks off Alive GALAXY Tour in Hong Kong with a Samsung press conference

by admin on Dec 9, 2012 • No Comments

7 December 2012, Hong Kong – The Big Bang ALIVE Tour has travelled around the globe with the proud sponsorship by Samsung, and KAvenyou is glad to be able to be at the press conference for this event. Let us take a look at what the boys have to share...read more...

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Jung Il Woo prepares surprises for the fans in Taiwan 暖男丁一宇為台灣粉絲精心準備小驚喜

by admin on Dec 8, 2012 • 2 Comments

7 December 2012, Taiwan – Jung Il Woo first fan meeting in Taiwan after paying his third visit here. During the press conference, he apologized for the plane delay due to the unfavorable climate condition. Despite the weather, he thanked the medias for showing up at the press conference. As...read more...

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Asian Pop unites at the 2012 Sundown Festival at Gardens by the Bay

by admin on Dec 6, 2012 • No Comments

1 December 2012, Singapore – December is off to a great start with numerous concerts namely 2NE1’s New Evolution World Tour, PSYched at Marina Bay Sands and… Sundown Festival 2012! This year, Red Spade entertainment brought in representatives not only from Korea, Japan and Taiwan, fans were also able to...read more...

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G.NA returns to Singapore after 2 years for Courts Megastore opening celebrations

by admin on Dec 4, 2012 • No Comments

1 December 2012, Singapore – After 2 years of waiting, KPop princess G.NA finally set her foot on the shores of Singapore once again for the opening ceremony of COURTS Megastore. Along with Liverpool Football club legend, Ian Rush, G.NA made an appearance at the opening ceremony of COURTS Megastore,...read more...

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RaNia Asia Tour 2012: Singapore (KRAYON SPECIAL EDITION)

by admin on Dec 2, 2012 • No Comments

Following up on their Sold Out first showcase here in Singapore last year, RaNia (라니아) is fulfilling the promise made to their fans by being back once again for a one night only opportunity to heat things up one more time in STYLE! Do not miss this opportunity to party...read more...

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JYJ’s XIA Junsu finishes his solo world tour “Tarantallegra” with a successful concert in Germany

by admin on Dec 2, 2012 • 7 Comments

30 November 2012, Germany – Junsu finished his solo World Tour in Oberhausen, Germany. The tour, which had started as in Asia, became a world tour to celebrate the success of the album “Tarantallegra”. Junsu had already visited countries in Asia, North America and South America before performing in Germany. Fans...read more...

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G.NA to headline Courts Megastore Opening Celebrations on December 1st

by admin on Nov 29, 2012 • No Comments

Attention G.NIs, G.NA from Cube Entertainment will be returning to Singapore this December. She will be making an appearance for the opening ceremony of COURTs, one of the biggest electrical and furniture store in Singapore with over 13 stores island-wide. EVENT DETAILS Name: COURTS Presents G.NA in Singapore Date: 1 December 2012, Saturday...read more...

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PSY to go Gangnam Style at Marina Bay Sands Singapore on 1 December

by admin on Nov 26, 2012 • No Comments

26 November 2012, Singapore – After global hit “Gangnam Style” became YouTube’s most-watched video of all time, registering more than 803 million views to overtake “Baby” by Canadian heartthrob Justin Bieber, South Korean pop sensation PSY will make his first visit to the island state of Singapore. He will be performing his...read more...

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[Sponsored Video] Express yourself and unleash your creativity with the Samsung Galaxy Note II

by admin on Nov 26, 2012 • No Comments

With the Korean electronics giant hitting the sweet-spot for display size, and creating a new category of part smartphone and part tablet known as the “phablet” with the Samsung Galaxy Note, they are now striking while the iron is hot with the release of a followup with an even bigger screen. The Samsung Galaxy Note 2 improves...read more...

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SMTOWN LIVE WORLD TOUR III Press Conference in Singapore

by admin on Nov 26, 2012 • No Comments

23 November 2012, Singapore – The SMTOWN artistes has always presented themselves a tightly-knit musical family, and this was certainly the case for the ten representative artistes who were present at the inaugural SMTOWN Live World Tour III press conference in Singapore held last Saturday. Kangta, Boa, Yunho and Changmin...read more...

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Super Junior: Sexy Spies at 2012 MAMA!

by admin on Nov 26, 2012 • No Comments

Newly Released Teaser Promo Booms-up the Upcoming Global Music Gathering! 27 Nov, 2012, Korea – While the Asia’s biggest music festival, 2012 Mnet Asian Music Awards(MAMA) is just around the corner, Mnet released a promo teaser of Super Junior, who have been the Asia’s hottest K-POP idol group throughout this year. In the recently...read more...

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2012 MAMA to showcase another phenomenal performance with PSY’s collaboration with special guests?

by admin on Nov 26, 2012 • No Comments

Generating hot issues every year, MAMA’s performances have been the spotlight all over the world. Music fans’ expectation for the Asia’s largest music festival has gone up already! (26 Nov, 2012, Korea) Acknowledged by its exceptional and dazzling performances, 2012 Mnet Asian Music Awards (hereinafter MAMA) is just around the corner (November 30, 2012). 2012 MAMA is...read more...

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Tonight with Lee Seung Gi in Malaysia

by admin on Nov 12, 2012 • No Comments

Airens in Malaysia finally got to spend their night with prince charming, Lee Seung Gi last Friday on 2 November! At this 2 hour fanmeet plus mini-concert, Seunggi successfully make us swoon over his cheerful smile and his bright, bubbly persona. Seunggi opened the night with, ‘Age of Love’, before...read more...

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M.I.B & Skarf is coming to Singapore on 31st December to Celebrate 2013!

by admin on Nov 11, 2012 • No Comments

Usher in the New Year with Singapore’s largest party in town at Celebrate 2013! Be entertained by a great line-up of performing artistes and enjoy a magnificent fireworks display with the stunning Marina Bay skyline as its backdrop. Brace yourselves for energetic performances Hip Hop K-Pop group M.I.B (Most...read more...

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F.Y.I On Stage in Kuala Lumpur feat. Victor Kim, Andrew Garcia & JR Aquino

by admin on Nov 11, 2012 • No Comments

YouTube has launched careers for many artists today and it has a created a culture of loyal fans who subscribe to singers’ channels, follow them on social media, and help them rise to fame. With that in mind, local organizer M.E Malaysia created F.Y.I On Stage (F.Y.I short for ‘Favorite...read more...

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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: NU’EST talks about love, looks and Anipang

by admin on Nov 6, 2012 • 2 Comments

KAvenyou sat down with the boys of NU’EST last Sunday afternoon for a short exclusive interview, where the members discussed girls, looks, and most importantly… Anipang. Q: NU’EST made their debut with the song “Face”. In your opinion, who is the ‘Face’ of the group? JR: I think NU’EST’s ‘face’...read more...

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Jaejoong successfully completed his first fanmeet in Indonesia!

by admin on Nov 6, 2012 • No Comments

Jakarta, 3 November 2012 – Kim Jaejoong has successfully interacted with his fans in his first fan meeting in Indonesia even in a very sick condition in Mata Elang Stadium, Ancol, Jakarta. The event was held by SH Entertainment Indonesia who had successfully held Tim Hwang Live in Jakarta a...read more...

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SHOWKASE 2 featuring NU’EST: First time ever in Singapore!

by admin on Nov 5, 2012 • 2 Comments

Sleek dance moves. Powerful vocals. Adorable fan service. The boys of NU’EST exhibited all three must-have idol qualities to stunning detail on October 26th in their first ever Singapore showcase and fanmeet held at St James Powerstation. Fans were first treated to an opening dance number by Singapore dance crew...read more...

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Showkase 2 featuring NU’EST: Press Conference

by admin on Nov 5, 2012 • 2 Comments

JR: “In five years’ time, I see NU’EST at the top, touring around the world and most importantly Singapore.” For a group with big dreams, NU’EST appeared to be grounded and endearing in their first ever press conference in Singapore last Saturday on October 26th. Despite flying in just mere...read more...

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[Sponsored Video] Improve your learning experience with the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1

by admin on Nov 2, 2012 • No Comments

Since the launch of the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1, we have been featuring a series of innovative campaigns that was launched by the Korean electronics giant, which showcased the capabilities and usability in various situations. Much of the hype and focus has been on the S-Pen, and how it can...read more...

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Immerse in the build-up to the 2012 MTV EMA with PSY, MTV and KAvenyou and WIN Monster headphones and MTV EMA goodies

by admin on Oct 30, 2012 • No Comments

The stage at the “2012 MTV EMA” will be overflowing with some of the biggest names in music from across all genres, this coming 11th November at Frankfurt’s Festhalle. South Korean pop sensation and global phenomenon Psy will make his MTV EMA debut with his signature “Gangnam Style”. Hosted by supermodel, entrepreneur...read more...

Events

3rd Wave with BRIAN JOO & ALEXANDER LEE, Ignites Love With A Charity Concert in Malaysia

by admin on Oct 20, 2012 • No Comments

Grace Community Services presents the ‘Ignite Love K-pop Charity Concert’ featuring the popular K-Pop group, 3rd Wave. To be held on 1st December, 2012 at Plaza Mayang, Petaling Jaya, Ignite Love is the first charity event in Malaysia which collaborates with K-Pop artistes from South Korea for a charitable cause....read more...

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[CANCELLED] 2NE1 Global Tour 2012 in Malaysia – New Evolution

by admin on Oct 19, 2012 • No Comments

15 Nov 2012 – The 2NE1 Global Tour 2012 in Malaysia – New Evolution, initially to be held 8 Dec 2012 at Stadium Malawati, will unfortunately be cancelled due to unresolved technical issues encountered while producing the show. This decision was made by Running Into The Sun after intense deliberation;...read more...

Entertainment

Cube Entertainment Signs a Contract with Indonesian Agency

by admin on Oct 18, 2012 • No Comments

Indonesian KPOP fans are getting closer with Cube Entertainment artistes. Cube Entertainment, the agency company who represents 4Minute, B2ST, G.NA, BTOB and many other artistes, signed a contract of collaboration agreement with Rainbow Bridge Agency on October 17 2012. The agreement stated that Rainbow Bridge agency will officially be Cube...read more...

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Wonder Girls made the entire crowd So Hot at The Wonder World Tour in Malaysia

by admin on Oct 18, 2012 • No Comments

The Wonder Girls are back for their second concert, The Wonder World Tour in Malaysia! The concert unfolded with ‘Like This’, followed by ‘Nu Shoes’, ‘Sweet Dreams’ and ‘The DJ is Mine’ to hype up the atmosphere! The girls opened the show with colourful and striking clothes to suit the...read more...

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Wonder Girls talk about One Direction, their love life & more in Malaysia!

by admin on Oct 17, 2012 • No Comments

The Wonder Girls held a press conference in conjunction with their concert, The Wonder World Tour in Malaysia. We had a great time with the girls as they were all so fluent in English, especially Yenny, Sunye and Hyerim and they were all very cheerful and lovely as well. Q:...read more...

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Lee Hyun Woo talks about his hair, career & local food at his Malaysia interview session!

by admin on Oct 16, 2012 • No Comments

In conjunction with the meet and greet event in Malaysia, we were given with the golden opportunity to sit down and have a chat with cutie, Lee Hyun Woo! Want to find out more about his character in real life? Check out the article below! 1. What do you think...read more...

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APink and B1A4 graces one FM’s The One Concert in Malaysia

by admin on Oct 4, 2012 • No Comments

29 September 2012, Malaysia – B1A4 and A Pink have both showed up to support one FM’s The One Concert on the 29th September as one of the line ups of the night! A Pink performed 3 songs while B1A4, as the closing act, performed a total of 4 songs....read more...

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A welcomed homecoming by Tasha and Ferlyn from K-Pop girl group SKarf 스카프 at Bugis+ fansign

by admin on Oct 3, 2012 • 1 Comment

2 October 2012, Singapore – Alpha Entertainment girl group SKarf 스카프, which consists of 2 Singaporean members Tasha (타샤) and Ferlyn (페린), together with their Korean members SOL (솔) and Jenny (제니) made their way back to Singapore for a fan signing event. The girls were in Singapore on the invitation from the Korean Embassy in Singapore. The group made...read more...

Entertainment

S4 to collaborate with 4Minute’s Hyuna and G.NA

by admin on Oct 3, 2012 • 1 Comment

1 October 2012, Jakarta – S4 is an Indonesian boyband created by YS Media Entertainment with Rainbow Bridge agency. The S4 members were the winners of the Galaxy Superstar audition, a tv show in Indonesia. After having their idol training in Korea, S4 is ready to return to Indonesia for...read more...

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A romantic night with Tim Hwang Live in Jakarta

by admin on Oct 1, 2012 • 1 Comment

29 September 2012, Jakarta – Located in an open space in Senayan Jakarta, Timothy Youngmin Hwang who is more widely known as Tim Hwang mesmerized his fans with a romantic and sweet performance. This was Tim’s first solo concert in Indonesia, and he was gaining popularity in Indonesia after his...read more...

Events / ShowKase

KPOPGAGA ShowKase is back bigger with NU’EST

by admin on Oct 1, 2012 • No Comments

1 October 2012, Singapore – Following the inaugural ShowKase in August 2012, KPOPGAGA is back with ShowKase 2 with a bigger bang! ShowKase 2 will be headlined by Pledis Entertainment male group NU’EST on 26 October 2012, at St James’ Powerhouse. As the first male group to debut under Pledis...read more...

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2AM shared “The Way of Love” during Mid-Autumn with Hong Kong IAMs

by admin on Sep 30, 2012 • No Comments

29 September 2012, Hong Kong – Korean “Prince of Ballad” 2AM has successfully finished “[M Live by CJ] 2AM CONCERT in HONG KONG ‘The Way of Love’”, the first stop of their first ever Asia concert tour, on September 29 (Saturday), 2012 at Star Hall, Kowloonbay International Trade & Exhibition...read more...

Entertainment

A-Cube Entertainment’s APINK, Huh Gak and Mario sends Chuseok greetings

by admin on Sep 30, 2012 • No Comments

A-Cube Entertainment singers A Pink, Heogak, and Mario recently send Chuseok greetings. To begin with, A Pink’s Chorong said, “Let’s take a brief break from our busy life and have abundant Chuseok holidays with your loving family. I want to make a wish looking at a big, full moon that...read more...

Events

Share your “Global Smile” for the Global M! Countdown: Smile Thailand event to win prizes!

by admin on Sep 29, 2012 • No Comments

29 September 2012, Thailand – Once again, M! Countdown is taking a tour outside of Korea to meet international K-pop fans! This time round, the hottest K-pop stars including KARA, Beast and B.A.P are going to descend upon Thailand on October 4th 2012 for “Global M! Countdown: Smile Thailand”. And because...read more...

Events

2NE1 to bring “New Evolution” world tour to Singapore

by admin on Sep 27, 2012 • No Comments

27 September 2012, Singapore – Earlier in June, YG Entertainment revealed plans for 2NE1’s very first world tour concert, which kicked off in Seoul on July 28 and 29. They will visit ten cities in seven countries as part of the world tour, but they will be spread out in...read more...

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B1A4 to hold first exclusive concert in December

by admin on Sep 26, 2012 • No Comments

The male “idol” group B1A4 (composed of Jinyoung, Baro, Sandeul, CNU, and Gongchan) is to hold first exclusive concert. The concert along with a fan meeting is to take place on the 8th and the 9th of December at the Olympics Handball Arena in the Seoul Olympic Park. It is...read more...

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SKarf to hold Singapore fansign at Bugis+ in conjunction with Korea National Day

by admin on Sep 26, 2012 • 1 Comment

26 September 2012, Singapore – Having successfully made their debut in Korea last month with album “SKarf”, rookie group SKarf (스카프) which has 2 Singaporean members Tasha and Ferlyn will be back in Singapore soon. The girls under record label Alpha Entertainment, will be holding a fan signing event in Singapore....read more...

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Rookie girl group GIRLFRIEND makes a sweet debut at KPOPGAGA PREVIEW in Singapore

by admin on Sep 26, 2012 • No Comments

22 September 2012, Singapore – GIRLFRIEND (previously known as BIKINY) is a 4-member girl group under STAR FACTORY (스타팩토리) comprising of leader Jae In (재인), Mizi (미지), Haei (해이) and maknae Yoa (요아). As part of the KPOPGAGA PREVIEW event headlined by SuperStar K2 finalist Kim So Jung, GIRLFRIEND made a...read more...

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Taiwan fans were bowled over by SE7EN’s brilliant performance! SE7EN精湛演出歌迷直呼爽翻天！

by admin on Sep 25, 2012 • No Comments

23 September 2012, Taiwan – SE7EN was in town over the weekend for his music party titled “2012 SE7EN Taiwan Loving Tour”, and created a stir in Taiwan. Having been “missing” in the Taiwan K-Pop scene for some years, SE7EN still remembered to shower everyone with fans service during the...read more...

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All Concert Tickets of the 3rd Show of “BIGBANG ALIVE GALAXY TOUR 2012 in HONG KONG” Sold Out in 3 Hours! 「BIGBANG ALIVE GALAXY TOUR 2012 in HONG KONG」第三場演出所有門票於短短三小時內極速售罄！

by admin on Sep 25, 2012 • No Comments

A History Making KPOP Concert in Hong Kong with Over 35,000 Audiences “BIGBANG ALIVE GALAXY TOUR in HONG KONG 2012” to be Held on December 8, 9 & 10, 2012 (Saturday, Sunday & Monday) at AsiaWorld-Arena 25 September 2012, Hong Kong – Leading Korean artist group BIGBANG continued to demonstrate their...read more...

Events

JYJ’s Kim Jae Joong 1st fan meeting in Jakarta

by admin on Sep 25, 2012 • No Comments

25 September 2012, Jakarta – Following his fellow member JYJ Kim Junsu that had his solo concert in last June and JYJ Park Yoochun’s short visit for a photo shoot in Bali, now it is the time for the oldest member of JYJ-Kim Jaejoong to take his first step in...read more...

Featured / ShowKase

SuperStar K2 finalist Kim So Jung headlines KPOPGAGA PREVIEW in Singapore

by admin on Sep 24, 2012 • No Comments

22 September 2012, Singapore – KIM SO JUNG (김소정), one of the Top11 finalist of MNET’s Superstar K2, set her foot on the shores of Singapore for the third time but for a different purpose this time round. She was the main act for KPOPGAGA’s 2nd showcase “KPOPGAGA PREVIEW” at...read more...

Events

4Minute & Phantom to volume up Jakarta with Volume Up Party

by admin on Sep 24, 2012 • 3 Comments

24 September 2012, Jakarta – This Halloween, 4Minute will volume Jakarta up with an explosive performance in “4 Minute & Phantom’s Volume Up Party”. The showcase will be held at Kelapa Gading Sportsmall in North Jakarta and organised by YS Media Entertainment. 4Minute made their debut in 2009 with 5...read more...

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[Sponsored Video] Express your creativity with Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1

by admin on Sep 24, 2012 • No Comments

Marrying the best of both tradition and technology, the Samsung GALAXY Note 10.1 is the sleek new answer to the paper notebook. The GALAXY Note 10.1 is made for the mathematician, the scientist, and the young professional. Using an advanced S Pen, what you are able to create using the...read more...

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[Sponsored Video] Renowned artist Tristan Eaton joins the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 fandom

by admin on Sep 24, 2012 • No Comments

23 September 2012 – The Galaxy Note 10.1 series of advertisements are back, with this featuring renowned artist and toy designer Tristan Eaton. You can probably guess the focus of this campaign when an artist is featured. What we are seeing in this campaign is simple; the concept of the...read more...

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SMTown World Tour III Jakarta the biggest concert ever in Indonesia

by admin on Sep 23, 2012 • 1 Comment

22 September 2012, Jakarta - W Productions and MP Entertainment sparked the light of Jakarta with the Indonesia’s biggest concert ever, SMTown Live World Tour III Jakarta. The crowd has been waiting for the show at Gelora Bung Karno Stadium Jakarta since early in the morning. All fans were excited to...read more...

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SE7EN showcased his “Gag Style” at Taiwan press conference SE7EN 大秀搞笑才藝使整場記者會笑聲不斷

by admin on Sep 23, 2012 • No Comments

22 September 2012, Taiwan – After 6 years of waiting, K-pop star SE7EN finally came back for his “2012 Loving Tour in Taipei”. This time round, he will be celebrating the eve of Mid-Autumn Festival with the fans during his music party. Throughout the press conference, SE7EN joked around with...read more...

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The WARRIORS B.A.P makes their debut appearance in Taiwan! 高人氣的超級新人團體B.A.P首訪台灣!

by admin on Sep 23, 2012 • No Comments

21 September 2012, Taiwan - B.A.P acronym for “Best Absolute Perfect”, is a six-member Kpop male group from TS Entertainment who debuted in 2012. Although they are a new fresh group, their powerful and unique appearance managed to win them a huge fan base in Taiwan. We had the opportunity to...read more...

Fashion

Girls’ Generation’s Tiffany releases Levi’s pictorial in W Korea

by admin on Sep 20, 2012 • No Comments

SNSD’s Tiffany recently released an attractive fall pictorial. The pictorial was taken in emotional free-spirited LA, the United States under the theme, ‘Cut with grace – Tailored.’ It suggests a variety of looks to people in the fall, from feminine to modern. In the pictorial, Tiffany showed off her different...read more...

Events

King of K-Pop SE7EN Loving Tour in Taipei

by admin on Sep 19, 2012 • No Comments

Attention to all the LUCKY SE7EN in Taiwan! Do you want to get some LOVE from SE7EN? Do you want to have a closer interaction with SE7EN? After 6 years of waiting, SE7EN (Choi Dong Wook) is finally stopping at Taiwan on 23September 2012! With “2012 SE7EN Taiwan Loving Tour”,...read more...

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SMTOWN Gathering Indonesia : The Blazing Spirit of Indonesian SM Artistes Fanbases

by admin on Sep 18, 2012 • No Comments

16 September 2012, Jakarta - Fanchants and cheers came across the room as fans show their support for their favourite “idols”. It was not SM Town Jakarta, not yet. It was the SMTown Gathering Indonesia, a show made by fans for the fans just before the real thing happens. The gathering...read more...

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Malaysia Airens rejoice for Tonight with Lee Seung Gi in Malaysia

by admin on Sep 18, 2012 • No Comments

18 September 2012, Malaysia – Lee Seung Gi charmed Airens from around the world in Singapore in late August, and Malaysian Airens would have been disappointed that the smiling prince was seemingly near to them, but yet a causeway away. Lee Seung Gi is coming to Malaysia this coming November,...read more...

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JYJ to model for Tony Moly in all Asian countries including China, Taiwan and Singapore

by admin on Sep 17, 2012 • No Comments

JYJ were recently selected as a new face of Tony Moly. On September 17, the cosmetic brand Tony Moly announced that it has selected JYJ as its new exclusive models.” JYJ will model for the brand in all Asian countries, including Korea, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Thailand (except...read more...

Entertainment

Celestial movies to bring “Rain: The Best Show” and action drama “Hero” to your homes

by admin on Sep 17, 2012 • 1 Comment

Singapore (17 September 2012) – Come September, Celestial Movies, the biggest 24-hour Chinese movie service in Asia and beyond, will debut not one, but two special events – the world TV premiere of Korean pop superstar Rain’s latest concert, Rain: The Best Show, and the first and exclusive broadcast of big-budget Korean...read more...

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Wonderfuls marvels at Wonder Girls’ glamour at Wonder World Tour in Singapore

by admin on Sep 16, 2012 • No Comments

8 September 2012, Singapore – Wonder Girls kicked off their Wonder World Tour in Singapore on 8th September 2012, being the second stop right after their inaugural concert last month which took place in Seoul. The concert began with special guest performances by JJ Project, who performed “Bounce” and “Hooked”....read more...

Events / ShowKase

KPOPGAGA presents PREVIEW featuring SuperStar K2 finalist Kim So-Jung

by admin on Sep 15, 2012 • No Comments

15 September 2012, Singapore – KPOPGAGA emerged with a brand new concept of featuring often overshadowed talents from the Korean music industry, are coming back with a new show PREVIEW following the ShowKase a month back. The PREVIEW fan meet will feature a rather unfamiliar face in this part of Asia,...read more...

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Rooftop Prince Park Yuchun leaves a lasting impression at Taiwan fan meeting 屋塔房王子樸有仟為台灣粉絲見面會畫下完美的句點

by admin on Sep 15, 2012 • 5 Comments

14 September 2012, Taiwan – Park Yoo Chun finally set foot in Taiwan for his fan meeting at the Taiwan National University Gymnasium. Throngs of fans turned up and waited outside the gymnasium with umbrellas, despite the bad weather. Fan clubs of the singer/actor distributed goodie bags to all the...read more...

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The rumours were true: SMTOWN Live Tour III in Singapore is now reality

by admin on Sep 13, 2012 • No Comments

13 September 2012, Singapore – This is a good year to be a Singapore K-pop fan. The news all Singapore K-pop fans have been waiting for with bated breaths amidst months of speculation has been confirmed – SMTOWN Live Tour III, arguably K-pop’s most iconic mega concert, is finally coming...read more...

Entertainment

Wonder Girls to make comeback in the United States with a new English album

by admin on Sep 13, 2012 • No Comments

Girl group Wonder Girls will invade the pop market in the United States once again. American authoritative music chart and magazine Billboard reported on the Wonder Girls on September 12 with the title, “Wonder Girls say English album to come out very soon.” It says, “They first hit the scene in...read more...

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“Kakao Style” takes on the National University of Singapore

by admin on Sep 12, 2012 • No Comments

5 September 2012, Singapore – Think school is uncool? Well hold onto your horses, and think again. Students in the National University of Singapore were treated to quite a spectacle last Wednesday in the midst of the lunch rush hour: A Gangnam Style flash mob, with twenty students strutting their...read more...

Entertainment

T-ara to release limited edition “Beauty & Health” pictorial

by admin on Sep 11, 2012 • No Comments

T-ara recently released some photos from their pictorial Beauty & Health. The photos were taken in Venice, Italy, and at a hotel in Switzerland. Almost 65,000 copies of the limited special pictorial of T-ara in Europe have been ordered in overseas countries, including Southeast Asian countries. However, only 7,000 copies will be...read more...

Events

Largest chain of contemporary grill and barbeque restaurant Boss BarBQ from Korea arrives in Singapore

by admin on Sep 11, 2012 • No Comments

Singapore, 11 September 2012 – Rejoice Korean food and music lovers! Boss BarBQ – the largest chain of contemporary grill and barbeque restaurants from Korea has opened its doors at Clarke Quay. In celebration of the Grand Opening, Boss BarBQ is organizing a K-food and K-pop party between 5pm and...read more...

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KARANESIA 1st GATHERING: A warm gathering in a room of peach balloons & Kamilias

by admin on Sep 11, 2012 • No Comments

9 September 2012, Jakarta – In a hall filled with peach balloons, Karanesia held their first gathering at the Backdoor Café, Level One Jakarta. The gathering was attended by Kamilias from Jakarta and also other cities in Indonesia. According to Febri, the event coordinator, this event was conducted to tighten...read more...

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Gangnam Style goes whacky in Jakarta

by admin on Sep 10, 2012 • No Comments

9 September 2012, Jakarta – Gangnam Style is in the house with more than 800 people gathering and did a flash mob with PSY’s latest global hit “Gangnam Style” at Hotel Indonesia Traffic Circle, an iconic place in Jakarta. At around 8a.m, the song was played through speakers around the...read more...

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Perfect man Lee Seung Gi charms Airens from around the world in Singapore

by admin on Sep 9, 2012 • 2 Comments

24 August 2012, Singapore – Lee Seung Gi held his open media conference at Marina Square Atrium on 24th August 2012, which attracted a large crowd of local and international fans alike. As this was his first time in Singapore, Seung Gi was quite nervous due to the crowd present,...read more...

Travel

[Sponsored Video] Just how far can you go by bartering Heineken?

by admin on Sep 8, 2012 • No Comments

What are the first thing that you can think of if you want to go travelling across countries? Money? Passport? Perhaps offering labour in exchange for meals, transport and lodging sounds reasonable for some backpackers, and they can travel a long way with that. Would it be too far-fetched if...read more...

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John Mayer goes Gangnam Style with PSY

by admin on Sep 7, 2012 • No Comments

American pop star John Mayer was spotted “horse-riding” dancing with Psy. On September 7, YG Entertainment which manages Psy posted a picture on its official Twitter account and commented, “Psy with John Mayer at the ceremony before the MTV Video Music Awards.” Psy and Mayer are doing a pose from...read more...

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Kara trumps “Gangnam Style” and ranks first place on Music Bank

by admin on Sep 7, 2012 • No Comments

Girl group Kara that consists of Park Gyuri, Nicole, Han Seung Yeon, Kang Jiyoung, and Goo Hara, revealed a picture of them celebrating their win at Music Bank. On the afternoon of September 7, Kang Jiyoung uploaded a picture on her Twitter captioned, “Thank you!” The picture shows all the members...read more...

Lifestyle

Smartphone becomes laptop: Spider Laptop

by admin on Sep 7, 2012 • No Comments

How far can the use of smartphones go? At IFA 2012, which was held in Berlin, Germany, from August 31 through September 5, KT released a new laptop called the Spider Laptop, which can be connected with a Galaxy S III. When you connect your smartphone with the Spider Laptop,...read more...

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2 winners emerge from tvN K-Pop Star Hunt Season 2 Singapore auditions

by admin on Sep 2, 2012 • No Comments

Singapore, 2 September 2012 – Anthea Wang, 16 and Rendy Lauwady, 20 trumped 14 other candidates and emerged the top two winners at the second audition for the Singapore’s leg of tvN K-Pop Star Hunt S2! The duo will head to Seoul for an intensive training at the renowned Korean artiste management...read more...

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More than 400 participants battle to reach last 16 of tvN K-Pop Star Hunt Season 2 auditions in Singapore

by admin on Sep 2, 2012 • No Comments

Singapore, 1 September 2012 – It was a sight to behold at the first round of Singapore auditions for tvN K-Pop Star Hunt S2 at StarHub Green today. More than 400 aspiring K-Pop stars turned up for the auditions, all ready to flaunt their vocal talents and dance moves. Apart from the 150 shortlisted...read more...

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Korean Superhero to save the world in action drama “HERO” through Celestial Movies

by admin on Aug 31, 2012 • No Comments

30 August 2012, Singapore – Most subscribers to mandarin cable channel Celestial Movies will be able to relate it to the latest and most popular mandarin hit movies. Come September, the biggest 24-hour Chinese movie service in Asia and beyond will join the Hallyu, by importing exclusive TV broadcast content...read more...

Events

SMTown Day INA, an Indonesian SM Artistes’ Fanbases Grand Gathering

by admin on Aug 30, 2012 • No Comments

Indonesian SM Artistes fans are anticipating for the real SMTown concert on September 22 2012. In order to satisfy the fans, @SMGathering_INA (2Event Entertainment) is going to held a grand gathering called SMTown Day on 16 September 2012. SMTown Day INA is an event where all SM Artistes’ Fanbases gather...read more...

Lifestyle

Samsung trolls Apple with $1 Billion in 30 trucks of 5 cents coins

by admin on Aug 29, 2012 • No Comments

This morning more than 30 trucks filled with 5-cent coins arrived atApple’s headquarters in California. Initially, the security company that protects the facility said the trucks were in the wrong place, but minutes later, Tim Cook (Apple CEO) received a call from Samsung CEO explaining that they will pay $1...read more...

Featured / Lifestyle

[Sponsored Video] Learn the secret to multitasking from James Franco with a Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1

by admin on Aug 22, 2012 • No Comments

Previously, we announced the arrival of a more powerful instalment of the Note, in he form of the Galaxy Note 10.1. Samsung has released a new video featuring James Franco, and it basically shows him moving around in his so-called daily work, which includes the production of a commercial. Samsung and...read more...

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Singapore to set a foothold in Korea with girl group SKarf

by admin on Aug 14, 2012 • 1 Comment

14 August 2012 – The long awaited debut of Alpha Entertainment’s first girl group take place in Seoul, Korea, this Tuesday, 14th August 2012. This marks a significant milestone in placing Singapore firmly into the K-pop entertainment scene, shoulder to shoulder with the likes of JYP, SM and YG in...read more...

Events

Wonder Girls to create a Wonder World in Malaysia

by admin on Aug 13, 2012 • No Comments

The South Korean girl group, whose hit “Nobody” made it to the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the USA, will be performing in Malaysia again. The girls are slated to perform at Stadium Negara this October. The Wonder Girls are Sun (선예), Yenny (예은), Yubin (유빈), Sohee (소희), and Lim...read more...

Featured / ShowKase

Free Star and Twi-light have a fun day out with Singapore fans

by admin on Aug 13, 2012 • No Comments

11 July 2012, Singapore – Korean Idol groups Twi-light and Free Star were spotted having fun with fans and tourists at various popular spots of Singapore following their dazzling performances at the KPOPGAGA 1st Singapore ShowKase, which aims to propel talented lesser known groups into the limelight. As part of...read more...

Featured / ShowKase

Twi-light and Free Star headlines inaugural KPOPGAGA ShowKase

by admin on Aug 13, 2012 • No Comments

10 August 2012, Singapore - The highly anticipated ShowKase by KPOPGAGA took place at St. James Powerstation, Power House on 10th August 2011 (Friday). Featured Kpop groups were FREE STAR and Twi-light. FREE STAR is a girl-band under FM Entertainment consisting CEO, Erum, Niu and SeulA. Twi-light is a 7...read more...

Featured / ShowKase

Introducing Free Star and their Singapore ShowKase Media Conference

by admin on Aug 12, 2012 • No Comments

Free Star debuted in 2010 with their 1st single “Diss.” They originally debuted with four members – CEO, TK, Min Jung & Dam Yoo under FM Entertainment. After several member change, the group currently consists of 4 members – CEO, Erum, Niu and SeulA. Jeong Ji-eun (정지은), going by the...read more...

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Introducing Twi-light and their Singapore ShowKase Media Conference

by admin on Aug 12, 2012 • No Comments

TWI-LIGHT (트와일라잇), in short for Trend World Idol – Light, is a 7 member boy-band under YEIL Entertainment. Twi-light debuted on 3rd August 2011 with their 1st digital single “Without You”. They had their debut stage on KBS Music Bank on 16 September 2011. They came back with their 2nd...read more...

Lifestyle

[Sponsored Video] Samsung Galaxy Note gets an upsize to 10.1

by admin on Aug 10, 2012 • No Comments

The Samsung Galaxy Note has been making headway for the Korean electronics giant since it’s first release with a 5.3-inch dimension, which is larger than most smartphones in the current market. Advertising efforts has also been focused on it’s ability to allow for quick document edits, through the use of...read more...

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SMTOWN Live World Tour III Jakarta organiser media announcement

by admin on Aug 7, 2012 • 3 Comments

6 August 2012, Jakarta – With the spirit and the excitement of Indonesia’s biggest concert ever, W Productions, MP Entertainment and MyTicket held the “SMTown Live World Tour III Jakarta” press conference. The press conference was held in Sands Ballroom & Theatre, Mangga Dua Square, Jakarta on August 6th 2012....read more...

Entertainment

SMTOWN artistes captivates over 100,000 audiences in Japan

by admin on Aug 6, 2012 • No Comments

SM musicians’ joint concerts were successfully held in Japan after the U.S. and Taiwan. At the concerts, which were held on August 4 and 5 under the title of SM Town Live World Tour III in Tokyo, Kang Ta, BoA, TVXQ, The Grace’s Dana and Sunday, Super Junior, Super Junior-M’s Henry,...read more...

Events

SMTown World Tour III hits South East Asian shores in Jakarta, Indonesia

by admin on Aug 3, 2012 • 3 Comments

2 August 2012, Jakarta – With a simple and lightning spark, Korean culture has blossomed in the hearts of Indonesian society. Staring from Korean TV dramas and then branching to films as well as music, Indonesians has embraced Korean cultre. Fan clubs were made, dedication websites started to appear, group...read more...

Events

“Karanesia 1st Gathering” – The first and biggest Indonesian Kamilias gathering ever

by admin on Aug 1, 2012 • No Comments

In order to gather all Kamilias in Indonesia, Karanesia—Indonesian Kara Fanbase is going to conduct “Karanesia 1st Gathering” on 9 September 2012. This gathering will be the first and the biggest Kara’s Fanbase gathering in Indonesia. This event will be held to promote Karanesia and to increase the activeness of...read more...

Travel

Top 7 hotels in Korea for your summer holidays

by admin on Jul 30, 2012 • No Comments

For anyone who has ever been to Korea in the summer, spending the hottest season in the peninsula might sound a bit like enduring a winter in Russia. Or the monsoon in Malaysia. Even locals tend to hightail it out of the country during the sweltering summer months. In these...read more...

Events

Girls’ Generation, Shinee, 2PM, 2AM, CNBLUE, KARA, Sistar, Secret, and MBLAQ to headline SBS K-POP Super Concert in LA

by admin on Jul 28, 2012 • No Comments

SBS has officially announced their K-POP concert in America called the “SBS K-POP SUPER CONCERT”. INFINITE, BEAST, and 4MINUTE who were in the original lineup for the now defunct Festival, which was previously called “SBS K-POP Festival in LA” have been switched out for 2AM, MBLAQ, and CNBLUE. Other artists confirmed...read more...

Entertainment

MBLAQ holds successful concert for 4,000 fans

by admin on Jul 23, 2012 • No Comments

Boy group MBLAQ, composed of 5 members, recently held a concert for around 4,000 fans. On July 21, MBLAQ held ‘The Blaq% Tour’ concert at Olympic Park in Seoul starting at six o’clock in the evening for about two and half hours. It was an energetic and splendid concert. Lee...read more...

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SHINee World II to hit Singapore shores on 8 December 2012

by admin on Jul 22, 2012 • No Comments

22 July 2012 (Singapore) – Kicking off their second Asia tour, SHINee World II, in Seoul over the weekend on 21-22 July 2012 to a roaring success with over 20,000 in audience, Running Into The Sun is pleased to confirm that the immensely popular R&B K-Pop group will stage their...read more...

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The Wonder Girls to invade Singapore with Wonder World Tour in Singapore 2012

by admin on Jul 22, 2012 • No Comments

The Wonder Girls successfully kicked off their 2nd solo concert “Wonder World Tour in Seoul 2012″ on 7 July 2012 at the Jamsil Indoor Stadium in front of 5,000 fans. This coming September, the girls will be hitting the shores of Singapore. Wonderfuls can expect to see the Wonder Girls...read more...

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Aff(x)tion Singapore to celebrate f(x) 3rd anniversary with flashmob project

by admin on Jul 21, 2012 • No Comments

SM Entertainment’s girl group f(x) is moving towards celebrating their 3rd anniversary since debut soon, and f(x) fan clubs around the world will be planning to make it a big one this year. Aff(x)tion Singapore are now in the process of rallying f(x) fans, or anyone who loves f(x)’s music...read more...

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Jung Yong Hwa and Park Shin Hye Held Succesful Heartstrings Fanmeeting

by admin on Jul 18, 2012 • No Comments

CNBLUE member Jung Yong Hwa and Park Shin Hye’s Japan fanmeeting of ‘Heartstrings’ drama was succesful. On July 16th JYH and PSH met the fans in Japan fanmeeting held in Tokyo International Forum Hall. ‘Heartstrings’ started airing first episode on Japanese Fuji TV on July 9th and has become popular...read more...

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CNBLUE’s Lee Jungshin’s Successful Transformation from Idol to Actor

by admin on Jul 18, 2012 • No Comments

CNBLUE’s Lee Jungshin has stepped up to being the next well-rounded star to emerge from the band. With his recent cameo in ‘My Husband Got a Family‘, his plans to take on acting as a follow up to his modeling activities met with huge success. Lee Jungshin at 187cm tall is known for his...read more...

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After School holds first anniversary fan meeting in Japan

by admin on Jul 18, 2012 • No Comments

Girl group After School will hold a first anniversary fan meeting for their one year debut in Japan. On July 17, a spokesperson for the group said, “The group will hold their first fan meeting on August 17 in Japan to thank their fans who have supported them over the...read more...

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4Minute inspires fans to follow their dreams with tvN K-Pop Star Hunt Season 2

by admin on Jul 18, 2012 • 1 Comment

Singapore, 17 July 2012 – Sassy girl band 4Minute took Plaza Singapura by storm as they arrived to ear-piercing screams from supporters at their exclusive mall appearance this evening. More than 3,500 4Minute fans, also fondly known as 4Nias, flooded the mall just to vie for a good spot to watch their...read more...

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Kim Hyun Joong starts shooting for City Conquest in Japan

by admin on Jul 17, 2012 • No Comments

On July 10, Kim Hyun Joong started shooting for the new drama series City Conquest at Nikko Edomura, an entertainment culture park in Nikko. City Conquest‘s original work is a popular cartoon series of the same title. Starring Kim Hyun Joong (Baek Mir), Jung Yumi (Lee Dan Bi), Nam Goong Min (Cha...read more...

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JYJ’s Junsu will soon start his world tour

by admin on Jul 17, 2012 • No Comments

JYJ’s Junsu (XIA) is starting his world tour as a solo singer. On July 16, C-jes Entertainment, Junsu’s agency, reported, “Junsu will soon start his world tour of North and South America and Europe after finishing his concert tour of Asia.” Junsu, releasing his first solo album and topping the...read more...

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Alexander declares his love for “Bad Girl” Xanderettes at Singapore fan party

by admin on Jul 15, 2012 • No Comments

14 July 2012, Singapore - Movida at St James’ Power Station was filled with the excited chattering of Xanderettes; what Alexander’s fans are commonly known. As soon as Alexander entered the room, screams and cheers erupted from the group of fans huddled closely near the stage. Alexander greeted the present fans...read more...

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Beliebers, Jaywalkerz, Kamilias and Mizz Nina fans gather at Sunway Lagoon for an unforgettable night of LIVE music and groundbreaking social media interaction

by admin on Jul 15, 2012 • No Comments

BANDAR SUNWAY, MALAYSIA – 15 July 2012: MTV World Stage Live In Malaysia 2012 at Surf Beach @ Sunway Lagoon smashed all attendance records as over 16,000 people flocked to see global superstar Justin Bieber, K-pop sensations Jay Park and Kara, and local singer-songwriter Mizz Nina perform live for fans,...read more...

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Park Shin Hye plays a ghost that can be seen only by her lover

by admin on Jul 14, 2012 • No Comments

Actress Park Shin Hye has talked about the difference between her role and the character gumiho played by Shin Min Ah. On July 12 at 2:00 p.m., there was a press conference for KBS 2’s drama special season 3 Don’t Worry—I’m a Ghost and Knife Barber at the Pitti Caffe...read more...

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[EXCLUSIVE] Up-close with Jay Park & KARA at MTV World Stage Live in Malaysia 2012

by admin on Jul 14, 2012 • 1 Comment

13 July 2012, Kuala Lumpur – KARA and Jay Park have both arrived in Malaysia to prepare for their appearance at the MTV World Stage Live in Malaysia 2012. Although there is still a day before the actual event, both Jay Park and KARA were involved in various interviews with the...read more...

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Girls’ Generation Signed as Face of Baby-G Advertising Campaign

by admin on Jul 12, 2012 • No Comments

Singapore, July 2012 – Casio Computer Co., Ltd. announced that it has signed Girls’ Generation, the girl pop group that has taken Asia by storm, as the face of a Baby-G advertising campaign that begins on 1 August 2012 in Singapore. Girls’ Generation embodies the “tough, cute, cool” concept of...read more...

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KARA sparkles with their Jewel fragrance in first visit to Singapore

by admin on Jul 12, 2012 • No Comments

11 July 2012, Singapore – Korean girl group KARA, whom have been well received in Japan ventured into the fragrance market by becoming the first Korean artiste to launch their own premium fragrance line, “K5J”. ‘K5J’ – which stands for KARA 5 JEWEL was named to remind them that the...read more...

Events

4Minute Invites Talents to Join Singapore’s Leg of tvN K-Pop Star Hunt S2

by admin on Jul 10, 2012 • No Comments

Singapore, 10 July 2012 – Organisers of tvN K-Pop Star Hunt S2, tvN, CUBE Entertainment and CJ Entertainment & Media (CJ E & M), have lined up a real treat for aspiring K-Pop superstars as part of the second edition of the talent competition, tvN K-Pop Star Hunt. 4Minute, the...read more...

Entertainment

JYJ Kim Jun Su heats up Shanghai with his solo concert

by admin on Jul 9, 2012 • No Comments

This time, JYJ’s Kim Jun Su heated up China’s Shanghai. According to his agency, C-Jes Entertainment, on the afternoon of July 7, 4,000 fans attended Kim’s solo concert that was held at China’s Shanghai International Gymnasium. On this concert that allow standing seats (1,000seats limited) for the first time in...read more...

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tvN K-Pop Star Hunt Kicks Off on 2 July

by admin on Jul 3, 2012 • No Comments

Aspiring K-Pop superstars can now look forward to the wildly popular tvN K-Pop Star Hunt which is now opened for registration for its second season. Organised by tvN, CJ Entertainment & Media (CJ E&M) as well as CUBE Entertainment, tvN K-Pop Star Hunt S2 seeks to discover the next K-Pop...read more...

Entertainment

Boyfriend attract over 40,000 people to their debut showcase in Japan

by admin on Jul 2, 2012 • No Comments

Boyfriend successfully held a large-scale debut showcase. Boyfriend held a showcase titled, “First Date with BOYFRIEND in JAPAN,” at Budokan and attracted over 40,000 people to their showcase, which was held total four times. It’s the largest scale for K-pop singers. With a lot of attention and an enthusiastic response...read more...

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TVXQ hold a large-scale event for their fans in Japan

by admin on Jul 2, 2012 • No Comments

TVXQ held a large-scale event for their fans. On July 1, Japanese newspapers including Sankei Sports reported that TVXQ held a large-scale event for their fans at the Saitama Super Arena. The scale of TVXQ’s event tour is the largest in the Japanese music history. At the event, titled “The Mission,”...read more...

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MBC promotes K-Pop and Korea with the MBC Korean Culture Festival 2012 in London

by admin on Jul 2, 2012 • No Comments

On June, 23th was the MBC Korean Culture Festival 2012 in London, organized by MBC, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade and the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism. K-Pop fans, as well as people interested in the Korean culture, have gathered at IndigO2. Korean Drummers were the first...read more...

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WIN a chance to be at MTV World Stage LIVE in Malaysia to meet Justin Bieber, Jay Park, Kara and Mizz Nina

by admin on Jun 30, 2012 • No Comments

We shared earlier that global superstar Justin Bieber, multi-award winning Korean pop sensations Jay Park and Kara, and the Malaysia’s very own singer-songwriter Mizz Nina will be headlining the upcoming MTV World Stage Live in Malaysia on 14 July 2012. MTV World Stage Live in Malaysia 2012, staged in front...read more...

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MTV World Stage LIVE in Malaysia makes spectacular return to Sunway Lagoon with Justin Bieber, Jay Park, KARA and Mizz Nina

by admin on Jun 28, 2012 • 2 Comments

BANDAR SUNWAY, MALAYSIA – 24 May 2012: MTV World Stage Live in Malaysia 2012 is set to make a big return to the Surf Beach @ Sunway Lagoon on 14 July with a spectacular line-up featuring global superstar Justin Bieber, multi-award winning Korean pop sensations Jay Park and Kara, and...read more...

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“2012 Mnet SUMMER PARTY & AWARDS 20′S CHOICE” in Seoul

by admin on Jun 25, 2012 • No Comments

Summer is the season for youth and what better way to celebrate it with trend-setting Mnet! The 2012 Mnet Summer Party & Awards 20′s Choice is back again and the entire world is invited. Just log on to any of the websites above at the stipulated timings and you’ll be...read more...

Entertainment

Girls’ Generation wins ‘Best Album of the Year’ award in MTV VMAJ 2012!

by admin on Jun 25, 2012 • No Comments

In the recently unveiled list of winners for the MTV Video Music Awards Japan 2012 (MTV VMAJ 2012), Girls’ Generation, also known as Shoujo Jidai in Japan, won the ‘Best Album of the Year’ award for their first Japanese album ‘Girls’ Generation’ among big name nominees Lady Gaga, Coldplay, Juju...read more...

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Tickets and Autograph Passes Out for Grabs! Tonight With Lee Seung Gi In Singapore

by admin on Jun 22, 2012 • No Comments

Singapore, 22 June 2012 – Tickets and autograph passes for Tonight With Lee Seung Gi In Singapore are up for grabs!Tonight With Lee Seung Gi In Singapore will be held at 7pm on Saturday, 25 August at Kallang Theatre. Ticket Sale Southeast Asia fans rejoice when Faith & D Entertainment...read more...

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JYJ and K-pop at Agence France-Presse: South Korea’s K-pop spreads to Latin America!

by admin on Jun 22, 2012 • No Comments

News of the arrival of South Korean boyband JYJ prompted hundreds of fans to camp out on the streets recently to get closer to the trio. But this wasn’t in Seoul or even Tokyo: it was in Lima. Having taken Asia by storm over the past decade with bubblegum hooks...read more...

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T-ara Showcase in Malaysia 2012

by admin on Jun 22, 2012 • No Comments

T-ara will be coming to have their 1st showcase in Malaysia. It will be held at Dewan Wawasan, Menara PGRM, Kuala Lumpur on 3rd October 2012 (Wednesday), at 8.30p.m. T-ara is a popular Korean girl group formed by Core Contents Media in 2009. This Korean girl group consisted of 7...read more...

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BIGBANG Alive Galaxy Tour 2012 Malaysia 27 Oct 2012, Stadium Merdeka

by admin on Jun 20, 2012 • No Comments

Updated ( 19/07/2012): How to Guarantee Tickets to the BIGBANG Alive Galaxy Tour 2012 Malaysia Ticketing counters at fahrenheit88 will guarantee tickets for fans from 10.30am to 6.00pm on 28 Jul 2012 19 July 2012 (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia) – Since the announcement of ticket prices to the BIGBANG Alive Galaxy...read more...

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Big Bang coming ALIVE in Singapore for the BIGBANG ALIVE Tour 2012

by admin on Jun 17, 2012 • No Comments

Concert promoters Launch Entertainment, Lushington Entertainments and Live Nation have proudly announced the Singapore stop of the highly anticipated BIGBANG Alive Tour 2012. Alive Tour 2012 is BIGBANG’s first world tour and is set to visit 22 cities in 14 countries, with Singapore being the first stop in South East...read more...

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Tonight With Lee Seung Gi In Singapore

by admin on Jun 15, 2012 • No Comments

Singapore, 15 June 2012 – South Korea most loved nation’s star, Lee Seung Gi is coming to Singapore! Make a date with Lee Seung Gi at his fan meeting – Tonight With Lee Seung Gi In Singapore on Saturday, 25 August at Kallang Theater. This event is organized by Hook...read more...

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‘SMTOWN LIVE WORLD TOUR Ⅲ in TAIWAN’ Fascinated 30,000 Audiences!

by admin on Jun 11, 2012 • No Comments

11 June 2012, Taiwan – SM proved its global brand power once again by ending ‘SMTOWN LIVE WORLD TOUR Ⅲ in TAIWAN’ with great success. ‘SMTOWN LIVE WORLD TOUR III in TAIWAN’ was held at the Hsinchu County Stadium in Taipei on the 9th at 5:30 p.m.(Local Time) and SM...read more...

Lifestyle

[Sponsored Video] Samsung back with Galaxy S3 “designed for humans”

by admin on Jun 11, 2012 • No Comments

Android fans can finally exhale, as Samsung’s follow-up to the wildly popular Galaxy S2 (SII) is finally here. The Samsung Galaxy S3 (SIII) is a beast of a phone, which packs a whopping 4.8-inch 720p-resolution display, quad-core processor and boasts a slick new design. The S3 comes in 16, 32...read more...

Entertainment

CNBLUE’s Lee Jong Hyun meets Kim Ha Neul at a club

by admin on Jun 10, 2012 • No Comments

In the June 9 episode of SBS’s series A Gentleman’s Dignity, CNBLUE’s guitarist Lee Jong Hyun will meet Kim Ha Neul at a club. In the pictures, which were released online, Lee and Kim meet in a club for the first time. Lee, who was born in 1990, is always trying...read more...

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BIGBANG ALIVE TOUR 2012 in HONG KONG

by admin on Jun 9, 2012 • No Comments

(June 8, 2012, Hong Kong) – Leading KPOP artist BIGBANG is set to deliver a world-class concert with exclusive and unprecedented KPOP experience to audience in Hong Kong by presenting their 1st ever concert in Hong Kong with “BIGBANG ALIVE TOUR 2012 in HONG KONG” at AsiaWorld-Arena on December 8,...read more...

Entertainment

f(x) will Release their New Mini Album ‘Electric Shock’ on the 10th at 00:00 a.m.!

by admin on Jun 5, 2012 • No Comments

f(x) will make a comeback with the new mini album ‘Electric Shock.’ The new mini album ‘Electric Shock’ will be released worldwide on June 10th at 00:00 a.m. through iTunes and various Korean music websites. Especially, as f(x) has been recognized for their experimental and unique musical style, this album...read more...

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KBS ‘Love Rain’ Releases Breathtaking Photo Stills

by admin on Jun 5, 2012 • No Comments

The hot Monday-Tuesday KBS drama ‘Love Rain’ garnered attention for its movie-like quality and storyline approach, only to create the buzz before its release by its golden combo of director Yoon Seok Ho, and writer Oh Soo Yeon (famed for Winter Sonata and Autumn in my Heart melodrama that pulled millions of tears from fans around the...read more...

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FT Island holds a fan meeting celebrating its fifth anniversary

by admin on Jun 5, 2012 • No Comments

Recently, FT Island has spent a meaningful time with its fans commemorating its fifth anniversary. On June 2 at 5:00 p.m., FT Island held a fan meeting for its fifth anniversary titled Pri Party 2, Oh, F Day at an auditorium of Yonsei University in Seodaemun-gu, Seoul. The word “Pri”...read more...

Entertainment

SS501 Reunites for Kim Kyu Jong’s Last Fan Meeting Before Army Duties

by admin on Jun 4, 2012 • No Comments

With the members of SS501 busy with their own individual activities, the public has been unable to see the group together since 2010. However, Triple S fans in Seoul were able to see the five members all together this weekend, whenHyun Joong, Young Saeng, Jung Min and Hyung Jun made special plans to attend Kyu Jong‘s final fanmeet...read more...

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SNSD’s Sooyoung makes a surprise appearance in the final performance of TaeTiSeo’s “Twinkle”

by admin on Jun 3, 2012 • No Comments

SNSD’s Sooyoung recently made a surprise appearance in the final performance of TaeTiSeo’s “Twinkle.” In the episode of MBC’s Show Music Core that aired on June 2, prior to TaeTiSeo’s performance, Sooyoung showed impressive, flashy performance with a male dancer. Following her performance, TaeTiSeo—Taeyeon, Tiffany, and Seohyun—gave a refreshing, buoyant...read more...

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Cute character T-shirts of T-ara will go on sale

by admin on Jun 3, 2012 • No Comments

Cute T-shirts of T-ara members will be available soon. The T-shirts printed each members’ faces as cute character images. T-ara reveals, “We’re happy that T-shirts with our appearances will launch soon. I hope a lot of fans like them.” After hearing the news, many fans are preordering their T-shirts through...read more...

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2NE1 gathers the most attention among returning singers in June

by admin on Jun 2, 2012 • No Comments

Because Big Bang, the Wonder Girls, 2NE1, Ailee, and Kim Jong Kook all return to TV this month, June seems to become the most competitive month in the world of singers. According to the survey conducted from May 24 to 30 by the music website Monkey 3, netizens have shown...read more...

Events

K5J by Kara Showcase 2012 & Autograph Session in Singapore

by admin on Jun 2, 2012 • 1 Comment

KARA, a top girl group from Korea and Japan’s most popular K-Pop artiste, having sold 1.18 million albums in Japan in 2011, consisting of Gyuri, Seungyeon, Nicole, Hara, and Jiyoung, is the first Korean artiste to have their own premium fragrance line. The launch of K5J marks the successful end to...read more...

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SNSD releases covers for Japanese single ‘Paparazzi’

by admin on Jun 1, 2012 • No Comments

On June 27th, SNSD will be releasing their 4th Japanese single, Paparazzi, much to the delight of their ever-supporting and loving fans. News of their upcoming release was released earlier this week and the official Japanese website for the group has now unveiled the two covers for the single. The above...read more...

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Singapore gets first taste of SMTOWN Live World Tour

by admin on Jun 1, 2012 • No Comments

31 May 2012, Singapore – Singapore had a first taste of the SMTOWN Live World Tour on home soil after the likes of TVXQ, Super Junior, SHINee and Girls’ Generation (SNSD) all held solo concerts here. However, the sheer scale of the SM Entertainment family concert is only confined to...read more...

Entertainment

Dal Shabet unveils new album photos and new member Woo Hee

by admin on May 30, 2012 • No Comments

Dal Shabet recently unveiled their new album jacket photos before coming back to the music scene. Planning to release their first full-length album Bang Bang on June 7, Dal Shabet released their new album jacket photos, in which the new member Woo Hee is included, on May 30. In the photos, Dal...read more...

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Girls’ Generation (SNSD) fans gives Yoona a special birthday present

by admin on May 30, 2012 • No Comments

SNSD’s Yoona had her 23rd birthday and received a special birthday present from her fans. On May 30, SNSD’s official fan club Smile Yoona published an advertisement in a daily newspaper to celebrate Yoona’s 23rd birthday. The advertisement says, “Flower rain is falling. It’s goddess Yoona’s Love Rain. The fragrance of Yoona makes us forget ourselves...read more...

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Korean hip hop music matters to Singapore

by admin on May 29, 2012 • No Comments

23 May 2012, Singapore – Korean artistes Tiger JK, Yoon Mirae, M.I.B, Bizzy, Rhythmking, J’Kyun, DJ Clazzi and BTOB were in Singapore for Music Matters Live 2012. KAvenyou was present at the media roundtable interview with the artistes, where we got to learn more about these artistes as they shared...read more...

Entertainment

KARA completes ‘KARASIA’ Japanese tour

by admin on May 29, 2012 • No Comments

Girl group KARA successfully completed their first Japanese tour concert “KARASIA”, finishing off from May 26 to 27 at the Sataima Super Arena. Starting from Yokohama in April, KARA toured the city of Osaka, Nagoya, Fukuoka and Tokyo. Selling all the tickets for their twelve concerts in six cities, KARA...read more...

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Super Junior’s 6th album coming soon!

by admin on May 28, 2012 • No Comments

“There will be a sixth album.” This is what Leeteuk revealed last May 27 during the last leg of their Super Show 4, which was held at the Seoul Olympic Stadium. The leader of Super Junior went on saying, “Our sixth album will be released before I go to serve my...read more...

Entertainment

U Kiss receives concert requests from all over the world

by admin on May 28, 2012 • No Comments

U Kiss left for Malaysia to do the fan meetings abroad that they could not do due to their activities of the sixth mini album. After their successful debut in Japan, they came back to Korea with their sixth album, Doradora and performed for three weeks. After wrapping up their activities, U...read more...

Entertainment

Check out a photo revealing unflinching charisma of Big Bang’s TOP

by admin on May 28, 2012 • No Comments

A photo revealing unflinching charisma of Big Bang’s TOP is in the limelight. On May 26, YG Entertainment posted on its official blog YG Life the photo of TOP strolling in a desolate area. In the photo, Top is seen strutting while wearing a black suit and a black gown....read more...

Entertainment

Cross Gene, the Korean-Chinese-Japanese unit group, finally unveiled!

by admin on May 28, 2012 • No Comments

Cross Gene, the unit group composed of Korean, Chinese, and Japanese members that has been attracting attention, is finally unveiled. The group’s emergence in the world of singers brought a great impact even before the debut, and on the 26th of May, all members are finally revealed through the official...read more...

Entertainment

Ailee Tells the Ins and Outs of Singer Debut (Interview)

by admin on May 6, 2012 • No Comments

The first time seeing Korean singer Ailee, making people feel “as if fatefully meeting her who is such a jewel.” And this jewel almost can only be viewed via U.S. programs. Ailee officially debuted in 2012, but in her mind, the time ofher debut is 2005. “When did I begin...read more...

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SNSD’s Seo Hyun is appointed the representative ambassador for UN office at the 2012 Yeosoo Expo

by admin on May 4, 2012 • No Comments

SNSD’s Seo Hyun was recently appointed the representative ambassador for UN office at the 2012 Yeosu Expo, which opens on March 12. In late March, Seo Hyun attended the appointed ceremony which was held at a hotel in Seoul and was provided with the appointing certificate by the Ban Ki...read more...

Entertainment

HITT to change name to I.M.U + reveals new member Sungjin

by admin on May 4, 2012 • No Comments

Rookie boy band HITT, which debuted in early 2011 with their mini-album, “Here Is the Top”, recently underwent heavy changes in the group. Leader Hayong and junior Howon decided to leave HITT despite their approaching comeback. Howon was noted to have left HITT in order to be able to focus...read more...

Entertainment

Kim Hyun Joong to make small screen comeback

by admin on May 4, 2012 • No Comments

Hallyu star Kim Hyun Joong will be officially making his small screen comeback! According to his agency KEYEAST on May 3rd, Kim Hyung Joong has been cast as the male lead in the upcoming TV series “City Conquest.” This will mark his return to the small screen after two years...read more...

Entertainment

Jay Park Talks of Abs, Bromance, and Dating In Singapore Press Conference

by admin on May 3, 2012 • No Comments

27 April 2012; Jay Park‘s New Breed press conference was a pleasant way to say TGIF (Thank God It’s Friday). Decked in a Lacoste cardigan and jeans, looking real comfy, Jay Park appeared all smiles. He is here in Singapore for his solo showcase to promote his newly released album...read more...

Entertainment

SHINee top the charts in Taiwan with Sherlock

by admin on May 3, 2012 • No Comments

SHINee recently proved their high popularity in Taiwan. On May 2, SM Entertainment reported that SHINee’s new mini-album Sherlock topped the G-Music Asia Chart, which is the biggest music chart in Taiwan, from April 20 to 26. On the overall chart, SHINee ranked third after Luo Zhi Xiang, one of the...read more...

Entertainment

43.8% of the ticket buyers of IU’s first concert are males in their 30s and 40s

by admin on May 3, 2012 • No Comments

IU is currently preparing for her first concert with the support from the male fans. IU will hold her first concert titled Real Fantasy on June 2 and 3 at the Peace Hall at Kyung Hee University. All 6,500 tickets for the concert were sold out only in thirty minutes when the...read more...

Entertainment

Jang Geun Suk & YoonA sweet hand in hand dating at Hongdae

by admin on May 2, 2012 • 1 Comment

The KBS’s “Love Rain” released the photos of Jang Geun Suk and Girls’ Generation member Im YoonA enjoying their dating at the busy street of Hongdae area. The couple is staging the romantic ‘Hongdae date’. During the filming, they had been surrounded by onlookers who would like to see the...read more...

Entertainment

Which artists in SM Town ever regretted being a member of their agency?

by admin on May 2, 2012 • No Comments

Some artists represented by SM recently admitted ever regretting being a member of their successful agency. The answers are f(X)’s Sulli, Krystal, SNSD’s Hyoyeon, and Kangta. On April 30, the showcase for the movie I AM was held at the CGV Youngdeungpo, in Youngdeungpo, Seoul. SM’s artists were faced to...read more...

Entertainment

Girls’ Generation’s New CFs and Photos for Korea Yakult Receive Overwhelming Response from Fans

by admin on May 1, 2012 • No Comments

Korea Yakult has just released a new CF featuring Girls’ Generation. The CF shows the members of Girls’ Generation strutting down a runway while holding a new Korea Yakult diet product called “Look”. All of the members looked stunning in outfits which showed off their slim figures and long legs....read more...

Entertainment

Super Junior successfully hold Super Show 4 in Indonesia

by admin on May 1, 2012 • No Comments

Super Junior successfully held Super Show 4 in Indonesia. The Super Junior World Tour Super Show 4 in Jakarta was held at Mata Elang International Stadium in Jakarta, Indonesia, for three days from April 27 to 29. It was successfully held with an enthusiastic response from nearly 25,000 fans in Indonesia....read more...

Entertainment

T-ara holding free guerrilla concerts in Korea and Japan if 500,000 copies are sold

by admin on Apr 30, 2012 • No Comments

T-ara’s first official album Jewelry Box will hit the shelves on June 6. As soon as the subscription sale began on April 19, the album was placed the top and third on a daily subscription sales chart of Tower Record, the biggest online music market in Japan. Some representatives of...read more...

Fashion / Highlights

THE FIVE-DAY MEN’S FASHION WEEK SINGAPORE 2012 ENDS WITH A SPECTACULAR MCM A/W 12 SHOW

by admin on Apr 26, 2012 • No Comments

The second installment of Men’s Fashion Week (MFW) Singapore 2012 saw the five-day event attended by nearly 40,000 visitors, comprising members of international, regional and Singapore media, buyers, fashionistas and VIP guests that included A-list celebrities like Korean-American actor, Daniel Henney, Hong Kong’s leading men, Ron Ng, Shawn Yue, as...read more...

Fashion / Highlights

Sooyoung goes Bohemian for Marie Claire!

by admin on Apr 23, 2012 • No Comments

Dressed in lifestyle brand name Club Monaco‘s comfortable white, cream and sepia-colored Bohemian-style clothing, Sooyoung flaunts her goddess-like poses that gave out an exotic mood. The pictorials which feature Sooyoung in a never-seen-before fantasy-like and exotic sense brings out her more matured feminine side. In the pictorials, Sooyoung’s casual and...read more...

Fashion / Highlights

DAY 2: Korean Designers in Limelight at Men’s Fashion Week Singapore 2012

by admin on Apr 20, 2012 • 1 Comment

After a tremendous start to the 2nd instalment of Men’s Fashion Week (MFW) Singapore 2012, organised by Fide Productions, with Title Sponsor, The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands, on Wednesday, 18th April, five Korean designers took the limelight on the second day (19th April) with Beyond Closet, Vandal, Resurrection, D...read more...

Fashion / Highlights

DAY 1: Opening Night of Men’s Fashion Week Singapore 2012 Featuring Spencer Hart & Song Zio

by admin on Apr 19, 2012 • 4 Comments

The second instalment of Men’s Fashion Week Singapore 2012, organised by Fide Productions with Title Sponsor, The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands got off to a flying start at the opening night with Spencer Hart and Song Zio on 18th April 2012, 8pm. Hosted by charismatic host, Utt, the opening...read more...

Highlights / Travel

Hangang Yeouido Spring Flower Festival

by admin on Apr 16, 2012 • No Comments

In the nearly five years that I have lived in Korea, I have never once been to the infamous Yeoudio Flower Festival. Usually the reason I didn’t go was that my ex’s told me it was too crowded, parking was horrible and it’s far away. Well since this year I...read more...

Fashion / Highlights

Jessica dazzles for ‘Coming Step’

by admin on Apr 11, 2012 • No Comments

Girls’ Generation member Jessica recently hit the streets of New York for a photoshoot for clothing brand ‘Coming Step’. On April 10th, still cuts as well as behind-the-scene footage from the photoshoot have been unveiled via Coming Step’s official website. The collage of photos feature the Girls’ Generation member parading...read more...

Travel

The National Gallery of Art

by admin on Apr 11, 2012 • No Comments

The wind was blowing a chilly blast but we headed to The National Gallery of Art anyways. Inside this humble building are vast halls filled to the wall with art from long-ago to the more recent. The West Wing houses the more traditional and classic works, while the East Wing...read more...

Travel

COEX Creatively Redefines “Aquarium”

by admin on Apr 10, 2012 • No Comments

HOW TO GET THERE! KEY WORDS – Samseong Station, Line 2, Exits 5, 6 This is so easy. When you step off the train and into the mass of people you’ll see big signs for COEX, particularly THIS ONE. Kind of hard to miss. Everyone’s headed in that direction anyways....read more...

Fashion / Highlights

4Minute goes romantic for Nylon Korea

by admin on Mar 24, 2012 • 1 Comment

4Minute’s Gayoon, Jiyoon, Hyuna and Sohyun are back in the latest issue of Nylon Korea with a soft, romantic image. The white sheered chiffon dresses used in the photo shoot brought out the image of the slowly fading winter and the approaching Spring. The simplistic photo shoot with a slightly...read more...

Entertainment / Fashion

4minute reveals pictorials for ‘Vogue Girl’ and ‘NYLON’

by admin on Mar 21, 2012 • No Comments

Prior to their impending comeback rescheduled for mid-April, the fierce ladies of 4minute shed off their bold makeup looks for their latest pictorials for NYLON and Vogue Girl magazines. Each pictorial portrays a similar innocent look, yet gives a different feel. Members HyunA, Gayoon, SoHyun and JiHyun are all out...read more...

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NYLON JAPAN Features 2NE1 in a Playful Spread

by admin on Mar 18, 2012 • No Comments

2NE1 was chosen as the cover models for the March issue NYLON JAPAN. The four girls wore brightly colored outfits, meant to embody the fresh and bright feelings of spring. The Japanese magazine also included a spread called “Color of 2NE1,” focusing on profiles of each member. CL exemplified her...read more...

Highlights / Travel

Korea’s Rivers

by admin on Mar 2, 2012 • No Comments

It’s safe to say that for Korea, rivers represent the arteries of the country, providing it with a life essence that helps the country run and thrive. Over the years, Korea’s rivers have suffered from the country’s industrial growth and negligence of the greater society. That’s all changing. As you...read more...

Food / Travel

Star chefs get a taste of Korea in Jeonju

by admin on Feb 27, 2012 • No Comments

JEONJU, North Jeolla – As Chef Joan Roca walked into a lecture hall at Jeonju University this Monday, a roar of loud clapping and whistling followed, as a crowd of students in chefs whites surrounded him. The students, mumbling to each other, seemed to be in disbelief that the world-renowned,...read more...

Fashion

KARA’s Kang Jiyoung and Han Seung Yeon and Lee Min Ki as models for UNIONBAY

by admin on Feb 2, 2012 • No Comments

“Basic life” young casual clothing brand UNIONBAY has recently released photos of KARA’s Kang Ji Young and Han Seung Yeon and actor Lee Min Ki, taken on the set of its TV commercial. On the set of the TV commercial for the upcoming spring season, which was arranged at Abbey...read more...

Travel

Pretty Adventure Time in Lotte World!

by admin on Dec 7, 2011 • No Comments

Here we have Disney Paris and Disney Tokyo. What we do not have is Disney Seoul. Do we need one? Nope! We really don’t. Why? Because we have Lotte World! And Lotte World is essential to visit! HOW TO GET THERE! KEY WORDS – Jamsil, Line 2, Exit 4 Get...read more...

Fashion / Highlights

Kim Soo Hyun takes a glamorous pictorial with Han Chae Young

by admin on Nov 22, 2011 • No Comments

Actor Kim Soo Hyun recently took a fascinating pictorial. Kim, who shot the movie The Professionals with other actors, including, Kim Hye Soo, Kim Yoon Suk, Lee Jung Jae, and Jeon Ji Hyun, showed off his powerful image through an unconventional pictorial. The pictorial, which was released on November 21, is...read more...

Lifestyle / Travel

Beautiful Tea Museum in Insadong

by admin on Oct 24, 2011 • No Comments

Beautiful Tea Museum, Seoul, Korea Beautiful Tea Museum The Beautiful Tea Museum This renovated Korean house is very open and flowing. This multipurpose space has a lot happening in it, but it doesn’t feel cramped. There is a tea shop in the front, in the back they have pottery or...read more...

Fashion

After School’s Nana, UEE, GaHee, and Jooyeon looking flawless for Allure 2011

by admin on Oct 16, 2011 • No Comments

After School member, Nana was known as a model even before she became an official member of the group. Her gorgeous model-like physique has captured the attention of the media, fans, and netizens. She has been praised for not only her sexiness but also with how every clothes (whether casual...read more...

Food / Highlights

Bok days 복날 and Samgyetang 삼계탕 (Korean chicken soup)

by admin on Jul 23, 2011 • 2 Comments

So you already know that Korean fried chicken is addicting, but what about that quintessential chicken dish of all time, the dish that exists in almost every country and culture? Of course I’m talking about chicken soup. It’s the ultimate soup of healthy eating, a cure-all, a bowl of warmth...read more...

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Top 10 Korean Ramyeon (라면)

by admin on Jun 12, 2011 • 1 Comment

When you’re a Korean kid, the first thing you learn how to cook is ramyeon (라면), the instant noodles with soup. You put a pot of water on the stove, let it boil, add the ingredients in the package and the noodles, add extra ingredients if you want, let it...read more...

Highlights / Travel

Hangang (River) Renaissance

by admin on May 29, 2011 • No Comments

If the city of Seoul has a single defining topographical feature, it’s the Hangang River. As it meanders through the heart of the city on an east-west axis, the mighty river is nearly a kilometer wide and bridged by a number of picturesque spans. At night, its bridges and surrounding...read more...

Food / Highlights

Best Seoul bindaetteok: Flipping good Korean ‘pancakes’

by admin on May 28, 2011 • 1 Comment

Best enjoyed by night between draughts of fizzy rice wine, the wide world of Seoul bindaetteok can include anything from delicate, palm-sized kimchi fritters to pan-fried monsters bursting open with chopped squid and green onion. You can refer to them as buchimgae, jijimgae or jeon — the last being most...read more...

Food / Highlights

The unique tastes of Korean tea

by admin on May 19, 2011 • No Comments

Green tea Koreans have a long tradition of drinking teas and tisanes for health, enjoyment and rituals. Even today, drinking tea is something many Koreans do every day, whether at home or at one of the country’s many elegant teahouses. Tea was first introduced to the Korean peninsula during sixth...read more...