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Jakarta, 2015 – The hot rising idol group in Korea had made their first appearance in Indonesia. Bangtan Boys or commonly known as BTS, came to Indonesia for a fanmeet and showcase. The event was held in The Hall Kota Kasablanka on 11th September 2015. This venue could hold up to an approximate number of 1000 to 3000 audience.
ARMY (fans of BTS) started queueing since early in the morning as it will be their very first time meeting BTS in person. VVIP ticket holders were eligible for the photo taking session and the Hi-5 event whereas Major General ticket holder were eligible for only the Hi-5 event. Thanks to the audience’s great cooperation, the event ended safe and sound.
The long – awaited main event began at around 6.30pm. BTS commence the concert with a short talk show. They was asked to express themselves in Bahasa as well. BTS also mentioned that they were really happy to have finally meet Indonesian ARMY and wants to try many Indonesian foods.
As the following date, (12th September 2015) is Rap Monster‘s (BTS leader) birthday and Jungkook‘s (the youngest member) birthday is coming up, ARMY INA prepared a small event by presenting them with a birthday cake. The BTS members were really pleased and thankful to see the specially prepared event.
15 minutes later, the real concert begun.
BTS sang 12 of their hit songs including No More Dream, Miss Right, If I Ruled the World, I Need U, and Dope. What’s really awesome was that INA ARMY sang along from the beginning till the end. The crowd was deafening. Suga even let INA ARMY took over his part during I Need U. Their performance lasted for approximately one and a half hour.
The event might be short but it was one meaningful day for ARMY INA .
Should there be a chance in the future, ARMY INA hopes that BTS be able to come over for a concert because you can never get enough of watching them live, you will always crave for more of them in the future.
Here are the set list of songs that they performed:
1. N.O
2. No More Dream
3. Miss Right
4. I Like It
5. War of Hormone
6. If I Ruled the world
7. Danger
8. I NEED U
9. Boy In Luv
10. Dope
11. Fun Boys
12. Attack on Bangtan
Article by: Aca
We would like to thank S.H Entertainment for the invitation to this event.
BTS (Bangtan Boys), a seven-membered idol group, held their first ever concert in Hong Kong, ‘BTS Live Trilogy Episode II. The Red Bullet’ on Saturday, 29 August 2015! The Hong Kong stop was also the last stop for the 2nd half of 2015 BTS Live Trilogy tour, which began in June 2015.
On the day of the concert, A.R.M.Ys (Bangtan Boys’ fans) arrived early at the concert venue and queued to enter the concert hall, all ready and excited to meet their idols. BTS performed numerous of their hit songs, such as Boy In Luv and N.O. During Propose, BTS’ vocal line (Jin, Jimin, V and Jungkook) serenaded their fans with their voices and beautiful harmony.
At the concert, the members of BTS and Hong Kong A.R.M.Y celebrated leader Rap Monster‘s and youngest member Jungkook’s birthday. During the speech segment, fans and the BTS members sang a birthday song for both of them. BTS members V, Suga, Jin, J-Hope and Jimin also attempt their best to speak in Cantonese and English which left the fans laughing.
BTS Trilogy in Hong Kong Episode II. The Red Bullet proudly brought to you by Sun Entertainment Culture (太陽娛樂) and JACSO Entertainment (加秀娛樂).
More photos of BTS: https://www.flickr.com/photos/stararena/sets/72157657917078926/
Article by: Andrea and Annissa F.
We would like to thank JACSO Entertainment for the invitation to cover this concert.
Event: 2015 1st SH Power Music with BTS and KM
Date: 11th September 2015, Friday
Time: 6pm [4pm for VVIP ticket holders (high 5 & photo session) and Major General ticket holders (high 5)]
Location: The Kasablanka Hall, 3rd floor of Kasablanka City, Jakarta Indonesia
Things to expect on that day would be a showcase, group photo session (VVIP ticket holders), high 5 session (VVIP and Major General ticket holders) as well as a lucky draw where 100 fans will get a special gift from BTS!
Official ticketing partner:
Indotix (online & offline)
Website: http://www.indotix.com/
Twitter: @indotix
Outlets: Jakarta – Senayan Trade Centre (STC Senayan) Lantai 2 no 1044 and Ruko Grand ITC Permata Hijau Blok Sapphire No. 27
Bandung – Bandung Ticket B0X
YES 24 Indonesia (online)
Website: http://www.yes24.co.id/
Twitter: @yes24indonesia
Snow Bay, Taman Mini Indonesia Indah (offline)
Twitter: @SnowBayID
Outlet: Counter Snow Bay, TMII. Jl. Pintu II, Komplek Taman Mini Indonesia Indah, Taman Mini Indonesia Indah, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 13560
Promotion: There will be a discount of 10% for each ticket purchased at Snow Bay, TMII counter.
Major and Sergeant Class tickets are also available at Qoo10, http://shentertainment.qstore.id/ (Twitter: @qoo10INDO). Customers will be given 1 free ticket for Snowbay, for every ticket purchased.
Jakarta, Indonesia – Indonesian A.R.M.Y, be prepared because BTS is coming to Indonesia! This 7 membered Korean boygroup which is consisting of Rap Monster, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V and Jungkook will be coming to Indonesia for the first time. It has been announced by PT SH Elim Jaya Entertainment previously that they are going to bring BTS to Jakarta for a Fanmeeting & Showcase on September 11th 2015. The event itself is titled as “2015 FIRST SH Power Music with BTS and KM”.
The fanmeet and showcase will be held at The Kasablanka Hall Jakarta for 2.5 hours. BTS is scheduled to sing around 10 – 15 songs. Besides, BTS promised to make all the fans in Indonesia happy by giving their best for this upcoming event in Indonesia. “BTS will give so many surprises for all fans in Indonesia, there will be games, high touch event, and others, please anticipate for it” said Romi, the representative from PT SH Elim Jaya Entertainment on the press conference held on 30th July 2015 at Snowbay Water Park, Taman Mini Indonesia Indah.
This showcase will be opened by KM, an Indonesian girlgroup who is managed under SH Entertainment as the opening performer. KM is scheduled to sing 5 songs.
The presale of ticket has started from July 24th 2015 until July 28th 2015 and was said to receive good response so far. “The VVIP section is sold out, the reguler sales will be started as soon as possible for all sections except the VVIP” Marchelhya, the other representative from PT SH Elim Jaya Entertainment explained. A 10% discount and a snowbay ticket pass are given for all ticket holders who bought the presale tickets. The ticket price ranges from Rp 700.000,- to Rp 3.000.000,-. The sections are divided into five different sections which are VVIP, Major General, Major, Sergant, and Soldier respectively.
VVIP ticket holders will be getting high touch and photo session pass and Major General ticket holders will be getting the high touch pass only. For the other sections, don’t worry, you can be one of the lucky 100 fans to get a gift from BTS. Do you want to be the lucky fan?
Be sure to stay tuned on SH Entertainment’s twitter for more information and updates about the event!
Article and photo by: Angela
We would like to thank SH Entertainment for extending the invitation to StarArena for this press conference.
