Kstar Fanfest 2014 brings K-Pop’s hottest young pop groups and Singapore’s celebrity social media fans together for two days of upclose and personal fan events and music performances

Singapore, 17 October 2014: Asia’s leading M.I.C.E company Sphere Exhibits and the Embassy of Korea proudly present the inaugural Kstar Fanfest, Singapore’s biggest K-pop fan celebration and the grand finale of the two-month long Korea Festival. Headlined by the hottest of Korea’s new wave of pop powerhouses, the two-day spectacular is slated to take place on 21 and 22 November 2014 at the Marina Bay Sands Convention Hall. It’s the first time K-Pop stars are being brought together with celebrity fans from Singapore’s social media scene, including Deekosh, Rachel Wong, Evelyn Quek, and Sylvia Tham to share and spread the Hallyu excitement.

Centred around what fans want and crave, eventgoers can expect nonstop excitement and unprecedented access to their idols. Fans can catch a rare glimpse of their idols at work before the performance at the soundcheck party; while free ticket upgrades, a hi-five session and personalised premiums are just some of the other things lined up to bring the Kstars a little closer to those who just can’t get enough of them. A trip to Korea including backstage passes to Music Studios in Korea is also up for grabs in a lucky draw. In addition to the two-day lineup, pre-event discounts, contests and promotions will also be announced on the official website (www.kstarfanfest.com) and supported by shoutouts from other Singaporean bloggers such as Miyake Ng, Yutakis James, Chloe Choo and more.

Kstar Fanfest is the grand finale of Korea Festival 2014, which is in its second edition this year. Launched on 24 September, the two month-long festival is a run-up to the ASEAN- Korea Commemorative Summit this December in Korea and next year’s 40th anniversary of Singapore and Korea’s diplomatic relationship. Korea Festival aims to promote friendship between Singapore and Korea by showcasing 12 world-class events featuring the best of modern and traditional Korean culture, content and industries. The two-day finale on 21 and 22 November features Kstar Fanfest as well as a separately-ticketed section with a host of exciting exhibitors, happenings and giveaways.

These include a fashion show by Korean label Lapalette, tech showcases of the latest mobile and electronics from Samsung and LG, Korean street delicacies from Korean buffet restaurant Todai, snacks from confectionery giant Lotte, car showcases and special offers from Kia, fun games and activities with attractive prizes from the Korean Tourism Organisation, sports events, Tae Kwon Do demonstrations, K-pop dance competition finals, and exhibitors such as Innisfree, Naver Line and much more.