Five Ways Goblin Is Different From Your Other K-Dramas

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Singapore, 2016 – The K-fever has brought us soldiers, princes, and even mermaids. But Goblin has ventured into unchartered territory, with a 900-year-old Goblin, a Grim Reaper and everything else in between.

Let’s take a look at the five ways how Goblin is breaking barriers to be the most unique K-drama to air.

Unusually great chemistry between Goblin and Grim Reaper
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At certain points of the drama, you’ll think that they hate each other’s guts to have killed the other. But there are also moments in the show which showcase the affection both of them have for each other, by their ongoing ‘bromance’, which translates off-screen as well! They always appear to be at loggerheads during meal times but in Episode 9, the Grim Reaper openly confesses to Goblin that he will miss having the Goblin around once he dies. 

Their amazing chemistry could be the result of their days back in the military where Gong Yoo was Dong Wook’s senior officer! Continue reading

Best-Selling Korean Group EXO is returning to KL next March to stage their 3rd Tour

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Malaysia, 2016 – Due to high demand, the hottest South Korea boy group EXO officially kicked off their brand new tour “EXO PLANET #3 The EXO’rDIUM” with 6 dates in Seoul last July, setting a new record as the first K-pop group in history to have the longest solo concert run ever, at Seoul’s Olympic Gymnastics Arena, with over 84,000 spectators. Continue reading

Viu partners popular DIA TV by CJ E&M to launch free bite- sized lifestyle content starring Internet’s top K-culture influencers

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(School of K-beauty, K-ook up a Storm, Annyeonghaseyo, ahjumma! – Photo credits: Viu)

Singapore, 2016 – Named as one of the online trends to watch in 2017, the popularity of short-form videos is predicted to explode over the coming year, thanks to the growth of short- form and live video content on social apps and online video platforms. Globally, people are consuming digital video content in increasing numbers. Based on an April 2016 report from Nielsen, 65% of internet users worldwide are watching video-on-demand (VOD), including both short-form and long- form content.

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VIXX Live Show in Hong Kong ‘THE UNDERWORLD’ to be held in Feb 2017

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Hong Kong, 2016 –  Rolemodel Entertainment Group (REG) is bringing one of the hottest Korean Pop boy bands, VIXX, again to Hong Kong after last year’s Fan Party in town, for VIXX Live Show in Hong Kong ‘THE UNDERWORLD’ at AsiaWorld-Expo on 18 February 2017. Citibank is offering Citi Clear card members and all other eligible Citi Card members an exclusive priority booking opportunity to purchase tickets starting from 7th to 11th December 2016 before public ticket on sale via all HK Ticketing channels.  Continue reading

Rising actor Ko Kyung Pyo to visit Singapore for the first time!

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Singapore, 2016 – Korean actor Ko Kyung Pyo will be visiting Singapore for his first event with fans! This will be his first visit to Singapore and his first fan meet overseas in the South East Asia region.

Organized by KMTV Asia, and sponsored by Grand Park Orchard and 5:5, Ko Kyung Pyo’s 1st Fan Meeting in Singapore will be held on 7th January 2017 (Saturday), 7PM at Suntec Convention Centre, Level 3. This exclusive event is only open to 150 fans who will have the chance to get up- close and personal with the actor himself.

Fans attending the fan meeting will receive a hi-touch and a group photo with Ko Kyung Pyo at the end of the event. During the event, some lucky fans might even have the chance to take a selfie with him too! Tickets priced at $148 (excluding $3 booking fee), will go on sale at www.asiaboxoffice.com from 17 December 2016 at 10AM.

Be sure to follow KMTV on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, and stay tuned for more exciting announcements on getting up-close with the actor!

Details
Event: Ko Kyung Pyo’s 1st Fan Meeting in Singapore
Date: 7th January 2017 (Saturday)
Time: 7pm
Venue: Suntec Convention Centre, Level 3
Ticket prices: $148 (excluding $3 booking fee)

IU Concert 24 Steps in Taipei

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Taipei, 2016 – Good news for IU fans in Taipei as IU will be having her concert, ‘IU Concert  24 Steps in Taipei’ on 7th Jan, 2017!

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Event: ‘IU Concert  24 Steps in Taipei’
Date: 7th January 2017, Saturday
Admission time: 5.30pm
Concert starting time: 6:30pm
Venue: XinZhuang Gymnasium (No. 75, Section 1, Zhonghua Rd, Xinzhuang District, New Taipei City, Taiwan 242)  Continue reading