K-pop quartet to make U.S. Award show debut with performance of comeback single “Pink Venom”
August, 2022 – BLACKPINK, Jack Harlow, Lizzo and Måneskin are the next round of global superstar performers added to the must-see lineup at the 2022 “VMAs,” held at Prudential Center. BLINKS and music fans in Southeast Asia can follow @mtvasia and @VMAs on Instagram and Facebook as we bring you more updates and the most epic moments from the show. Tune in to the full show airing on the Paramount Network channel on September 2 at 6pm (TH, WIB), 7pm (SG, PH) and 8pm (MY).
Singapore, 2022 – The Sands Theatre at Marina Bay Sands was filled with the positive energy and excitement of IDs (Be The Identity) who were finally meeting their favourite idol, B.I after a long time. The South Korean rapper, singer-songwriter and producer (also a former member of boy group iKON) kicked off his fan meet in Singapore on Sunday, 7 August 2022.
Singapore, Aug 2022 – Hit Kdrama True Beauty’s heartthrob Hwang In Youp kicked off his first overseas Asia Fan Meeting tour right at Singapore’s Capitol Theatres on 30 Jul. The South Korean model-turned-actor shot to fame with the role of the charismatic and sweet Han Seo Jun in True Beauty and has also further affirmed himself as the rising star of South Korea’s entertainment industry with his recent works in Netflix’s The Sound of Magic and legal-romance drama Why Her.
FIRST EVER IP (Intellectual Property) Licensing collaboration with a K-pop artist
This collaboration marks firsts for both Paramount Global and KANGDANIEL – this is the first time the SpongeBob brand is doing an IP licensing collaboration with a K-pop artist, and the first time KANGDANIEL is partnering with an animated character.
THE MONTH-LONG #MYBTSTORY CHALLENGE KICKS OFF ON JUNE 10 ONLY ON YOUTUBE
In a letter shared with ARMY earlier last week, 21st century pop icons, BTS, announced the #MyBTStory challenge in partnership with YouTube, starting this weekend on June 10 through July 9, exclusively on YouTube Shorts.
From the start, BTS’ career has been filled with countless unforgettable moments. In celebration of their new album Proof dropping this Friday (June 10), BTS are inviting ARMY and music fans everywhere to join them in commemorating incredible moments like this and more with the #MyBTStory challenge.
Within the letter, BTS expressed their appreciation of ARMY’s unwavering support over the past nine years and asked them to share their favorite memories from that time on YouTube Shorts using the hashtag #MyBTStory. Soundtracked to “Yet To Come (The Most Beautiful Moment)” or any of BTS’ hit songs, the Shorts created as part of this month-long challenge will honor the one of a kind connection that BTS have built with ARMY and music fans around the world.*
2 June 2022, Singapore – IMC Live Global is proud to present 2022 HWANG IN YOUP 1st Fan Meeting in Singapore at the Capitol Theatre on 30 July 2022 at 6PM – the first Korean Fan meeting in Singapore since the easing of restriction.
Hwang In Youp made his acting debut in 2018 and is most known for his role as Han Seo Jun in romantic-comedy series, True Beauty. The effeminate actor also had the chance to sing one of the Drama’s OST, It Starts Today, melting theheart of many girls out there. Hwang In Youp most recent works include highly anticipated dramas; The Sound of Magic, premiered 6 May 2022 on Netflix, and Why Her, a legal-romance drama where he plays the male lead.
Apart from the confidence that Hwang In Youp radiates with his icy yet warm charms, fans can expect a memorable night as the actor will sing songs, have exclusive up-close interaction with him and lucky winners will even have the chance to get hold of his autograph during 2022 HWANG IN YOUP 1st Fan Meeting in Singapore.
Singapore – iQiyi Original Korean drama series starring Gianna Jun and Ju Ji-hoon, and created by director Lee Eung-bok (Descendants of The Sun, Guardian: The Lonely and Great God) and writer Kim Eun-hee (Signal, Kingdom), presents trailers of its first two episodes today (October 16th). The gripping edit features national park rangers Gianna Jun and Ju Ji-hoon racing against time and putting their lives on the line to save trapped victims, and Ju revealing he has a mysterious ability.
If K-Dramas are up your alley, catch She Would Never Know starring Korean idol Rowoon (known for Extraordinary You) and actress Won Jin-ah (known for Life) in a budding sunbae-hoobae (meaning senior-junior) romance story. Another sweet loving drama, Vacation of Love, stars China’s Angelina Jolie, Yao Chen, and actor Bai Yu (known for Memory Lost), who will literally take audiences through a holiday of romance. Get into a messy love triangle with Thai drama Romantic Blue, which stars handsome actors Ohm Thitiwat Ritprasert (known for Until We Meet Again) and Singto Prachaya Ruangroj (known for SOTUS)as brothers who fall for the same woman played by Namtan Tipnaree Weerawatnodom (known for Friend Zone). Not interested in romantic dramas? Catch My Best Friend’s Story, a drama starring Cecilia Liu (known for Scarlet Heart) and Ni Ni (known for Love and Destiny), which captivates the essence of female empowerment.
All four shows are available to watch on iQIYI app and iQ.com.
Release date: Streaming now, new episodes every Sat and Sun, exclusively on iQIYI
A story about a love triangle and the life of three young people.Romantic Blue stars Ohm Thitiwat Ritprasert and Singto Prachaya Ruangroj as brothers, Mai and Mhen, who fall for the same woman, Pond, played by Namtan Tipnaree Weerawatnodom. Witness how Mai and Mhen get entangled in illegal activities and get caught up in family drama in this enthralling series.
Release date: Streaming now, VIP members get 2 new episodes at 21:30 daily, non-members get 2 episodes at 24:00, all episodes will be released on 15 January, exclusively on iQIYI
A dramatic series about the friendship of two women who support one another through tough times. My Best Friend’s Story depicts the challenges that Jiang Nan Sun (Cecilia Liu) and Zhu Suo Suo (Ni Ni) face while entering the workforce. Watch on to find out how these two empowering women power through their hardships by supporting one another.
Release date: 18 January 2021, new episodes every Mon and Tue, 20:00, same time as Korea
Looking for a love story between a sunbae and hoobae?She Would Never Know is a romantic drama starring Korean idol Rowoon as Chae Hyun-seung and actress Won Jin-ah as Yoon Song-ah – the drama captures their budding romance while working in a cosmetics company. Watch how Hyun-seung aegyos his way into Song-ah’s heart with his affection.
Release date: 25 January 2021
Vacation of Love takes place in an exotic holiday resort surrounded by beaches and breathtaking views, where an accidental love blossom between Hou Hao (Bai Yu) and Xu Keyi (Yao Chen), a damsel in distress who was let down by setbacks in her relationship and career. Watch sparks fly between actors Yao Chen and Bai Yu, as they will wow audiences with their on-screen chemistry. The series also stars actor-director Da Peng and award-winning actress Zhang Jing Chu.
Singapore, 2020 – International on-demand video streaming service iQIYI International yesterday announced its first Korean Original, My Roommate is a Gumiho, based on one of Korea’s most popular webtoons called Living Together (간 떨어지는 동거).
PENTAGON will hold the online concert on December 13th, which was postponed urgently.
On December 3rd, CUBE Entertainment has announced “2020 PENTAGON ONLINE CONCERT ‘WE L:VE’ will be held on December 13th, 2020 at 3PM(KST)” on PENTAGON official social medias and its global platform U CUBE.
Also, regarding the member HUI, CUBE has announced “HUI will do his best in his all activities as a member of PENTAGON until his enlistment, after his self-quarantine. Please give him a lot of love and support.”
PENTAGON was supposed to hold the online concert ‘WE L:VE’ and meet its global fans. However, All the members, including YEOONE who had been in contact with a COVID-19 patient, tested for COVID-19, and the online concert was urgently postponed for their self-quarantine.
CUBE Entertainment said “We sincerely apologize for giving cause for concern to its fans and also thank for your waiting. PENTAGON and all staff will do our best to show the best performances in a safe environment in compliance with the health authorities’ quarantine guidelines.”
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