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Samsung Unveils Galaxy A9 with Surprise Star-Studded Performance by AOA, BTOB' Sungjae & DJ Soda

Saturday, October 13, 2018

Samsung Celebrates The Arrival of Galaxy A9 Along with AOA, BTOB's Sungjae & DJ Soda

A number of surprises over the weekend have grabbed the attention of the K-POP fans as we announced the special appearance of AOA and BTOB's Sungjae to a private event and lucky fans were given a chance to meet the idols up close. Many fans started to pick up the pieces and trying hard to guess "What Are They Coming For?" (ps: we bet you know the answer now ><)

AOA returned to Malaysia in 2 months together with member Mina

Samsung Electronics hosted A Galaxy Event in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on 11 October to unveil the Galaxy A9, a smartphone built for those who love to explore, capture the moment and share it as they see it. The pioneering Galaxy A9 debuts the world’s first rear quad camera and is packed with features designed to help you live each day to the fullest.

BTOB's Sungjae posing with Samsung members and Melody (fans) at the global launch of Galaxy A

Galaxy A9 was the centre of attention during the day but the surprise star-studded performance by AOA, BTOB's Yook Sung Jae, Joe Flizzow and DJ Soda also shined a spotlight during the global launch. Sungjae first greeted Samsung members and fans at the pre-session of the event, sharing his love towards the newly launched Galaxy A's camera features.

It's only 2 months but #AOA returned to Malaysia once again with Mina for #Samsung Galaxy A9 | A7 Global Launch 😍

Check out #AOA performance during #AGalaxyEvent 💕 사뿐사뿐 (Like A Cat) in the playlist 😉

*thanks KellyNg for the video* pic.twitter.com/Rpd2QfY9lK

— gokpop (@goKPOP) October 13, 2018

AOA, however, charmed the audiences with their live performance, "Bingle Bangle" at A Galaxy Event. Followed by the hit performances - "Heart Attack", "Like A Cat" and "Mini Skirt" were also played during the after party. DJ Soda continued the hype by playing her famous club hits which made the crowd went frenzy.

The famous Korean Club Scene, DJ Soda

The Galaxy A9 is tailored for those who know what they want and go after it. Whether it’s capturing a dare-devil selfie or that perfect panorama, the Galaxy A9 is the ultimate companion for capturing and sharing everyday adventures, no matter where life takes you.

The Galaxy A9 will be available soon in Malaysia, so stay tuned! Asides, Samsung's newest triple lens camera, the Galaxy A7, has been making so much buzz. In just 3 days, Samsung is proud to announce that all pre-order units of the Galaxy A7 have been sold out since its commencement on 15th October!

For more information about the Galaxy A9, visit here | for Galaxy A7, visit here. For more official photos, check out GOKpop Malaysia Facebook Page.

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Q&A About AOA & BTOB's Sungjae Event in Malaysia

Tuesday, October 09, 2018

We bet you're exciting to hear about AOA and BTOB's Sungjae news on GOKpop Malaysia page but have been clueless on what's going around right? First all, we would like to apologise for the delay as we were waiting for the confirmation from the organiser. So now, wait no more and check out the latest updates about AOA and BTOB's Sungjae event in Malaysia.

Event Q&A

1. Is this a private or public event?

This is a private event which is by invitation only.

2. AOA and BTOB's Sungjae are coming for what event?

As this is a private event, so we can't disclose much information about it. Hope for your understanding.

3. I filled the form that posted on GOKpop Malaysia page last week. So, what to do next?

All you need to do is to wait and get notification from the organiser. A QR code will be sent to selected winners via text message.

(*the notification method is subject to change)

4. I missed the chance to fill the form, so, what can I do to join this event?

Due overwhelming responses we have to close the form as only limited winners will be selected due to venue constraint. However, we'll post more information on the page once received the green light from the organiser.

5. Who will be selecting the winner?

The event organiser will be selecting the winners not GOKpop Malaysia. We are just helping them to share this great news to the fans.

6. When will the organiser notify the winners?

As we are not the organiser, so we can't give you the exact date/time on when they will notify the winners. Instead, we'll update the page once the organiser started to contact the winners. So that you'll know whether you're being selected.

Once again, thank you so much for your interest in joining this event and apologise for the late reply via inbox as we have been sorting things out together with the organiser. Hoping the above Q&A will give you some idea on what will happen in this coming Thursday.

Don't worry if you missed this chance to meet your favourite idols. As more events will be coming real soon! (ps: I think we give enough hints ><)

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Exclusive on JOOX: Catch BTS, TWICE, WANNA ONE, RED VELVET and more on 2018 Soribada Best K-Music Awards

Monday, August 27, 2018

Great news just keeps on coming for K-Pop fans in Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand! JOOX, Asia’s most popular music streaming app, is exclusively bringing you Soribada Best K-Music Awards (SOBA), up-close and in the comfort of your home this August.

Celebrating its second year, SOBA recognizes the best and most popular K-Pop artists and songs throughout the year, with fans voting for their favorite idols for the awards. This year’s event features a star-studded K-Pop idol group lineup including BTS, TWICE, Wanna One, MAMAMOO, MONSTA X, AOA, Red Velvet, NCT127, Bolbbalgan4, NU'EST W and Momoland.

This year’s SOBA gets the K-pop fever even hotter with the exclusive livestream on JOOX, on August 30 afternoon (6 PM KST).

JOOX’s 2018 SOBA live streaming schedules are as below:

Hong Kong and Malaysia – 5PM local time
Indonesia and Thailand – 4PM local time

Join the much-awaited celebration and cheer for your favorite pop chart-toppers! RSVP now to add this must-watch show to your live schedule page!

Unable to watch the action live? Fans can replay the show free via video-on-demand and exclusively on JOOX for three months ongoing until November 30, 2018, with optional English subtitles provided together with additional highlights on the red-carpet session and interviews with your favorite artists!

Poshu Yeung, Vice President of Tencent IBG, said, “The recent livestreams showcasing the best K-Pop treats, including the Melon Music Awards (MMA), Seoul Music Awards, BTS Comeback show, KCON and more, offered exciting music entertainment experiences to JOOX users and Hallyu lovers across Asia. With this year’s SOBA, we are proud to continue being a leader in bridging K-pop fans globally, staying true to our commitment to keeping the K-pop fever burning with more experiences for JOOX users.”

Stay tuned for more exciting exclusive livestreaming K-pop experiences! To enjoy your favorite K-Pop music and live performances anytime, anywhere, download JOOX from either the Apple App Store and Google Play Store, or access the JOOX website.

source: JOOX

#KWAVE3MUSICFESTIVAL #MCALLS

Hottest 7 Kpop Idol Groups Thrill Thousands of Fans at KWave3 Music Festival

Tuesday, August 21, 2018

Still not over from the K-Wave fever? We’re definitely not! KWAVE3 Music Festival (KWAVE3), organised by MacpiePro, has achieved another milestone by holding a three-hour concert at Stadium Malawati, Shah Alam on 18 August 2018!

The 1-night festival thrilled more than 7,000 of fans as they get to see a total of seven Idol K-pop Idol groups, including - FTISLAND, Monsta X, EXID, Jeong Sewoon, AOA, Boyfriend and WJSN!

WJSN, a rookie group of 10 talented girl members, started off the festival with their catchy songs and whimsical dance moves including, "Dreams Come True" and "Secret!"

Although it was their first visit in Malaysia, WJSN members managed to steal the fans’ hearts with their cutesy concept and quirky personalities! Despite having few songs left, The girls still took the time to have a moment to greet the fans. Check out what they have to say in the video below!

[#KWAVE3MusicFestival] #WJSN girls said they are so honored to be here to see Malaysian fans!! Look how cute they are! 😍😍😍😍 pic.twitter.com/nbmLA67gEy
— gokpop (@goKPOP) August 18, 2018

WJSN continued to have fun on stage and ending off their performances including, 'I Wish' and 'Starry Moment'!

After WJSN’s opening act, solo artist Jeong Sewoon effortlessly captured the crowd's attention with his soulful and sweet voice. The singer performed his hit songs such as 'Just U' and 'Irony', making fans swoon over his sophisticated vibes and charming confidence.

The soulful singer expressed his regret that he was not able to perform more songs. However, he wished that his fans will continue to support him in the future and before leaving the stage, Jeong Sewoon performed his most-loved song, "20 Something!"

The fans went haywire when the hottest girl group AOA finally appeared on stage with their latest song called 'Bingle Bangle'! The girls killed the choreography and their sexy stage presence literally heated the stadium up!

Even though AOA member Mina was unable to attend due to health issues, the girls still continued the show professionally and gave all their effort with their outstanding performances including ‘Like A Cat’, ‘Miniskirt’ and ‘Heart Attack’!

The shining 6 members boy group Boyfriend, melted the fans' hearts with their lovely charms and smooth vocals when performing 'Star' and 'Obsession'. The boys also took some time to express their gratitude towards the fans for bringing them to Malaysia. Not only that, Malaysian fans were lucky enough to celebrate their 7th Anniversary together as well!

“We are glad to finally see our fans and celebrate our 7^th Anniversary together here in Malaysia! We will visit Malaysia more often!” said Boyfriend member Minwoo. (Maybe solo concert soon perhaps? Please come back soon!)

Boyfriend members were very interactive and poured their hearts out through their last few hit songs including, 'I'll Be There!' and 'I Yah'.

The temperature escalated even higher when EXID took over the stage and kicked off their first 90’s themed song called ‘LADY’! Fans went wild as the girls showed off their stable vocals and sultry dance moves - making the fans sing in unison to their other hit songs including, ‘Up & Down’ and ‘Hot Pink’.

Overwhelmed by the love and support from the fans, EXID members expressed how thankful they are of Malaysian fans.

“I am so surprised to see that there are so many of you singing along to our songs! We never knew we had so many fans here!” said EXID member Park Jung Hwa.

The rising boy group, Monsta X, stunned the crowd with their charismatic dance moves and powerful vocals including 'Dramarama', 'Be Quiet' and 'Special'. Despite the tight schedule they have, the members were still full of energy and very friendly with the crowd!

The boys even attempted to speak in Malay language as Monsta X member Kihyun, quirkily asked the crowd, “Dah makan?” (Have you eaten?) and “Dah minum?” (Have you drank?) - leaving everyone bursting into laughter! While another Monsta X member Minhyuk even offered his own water bottle to the huge crowd! (I don’t think 1 bottle is enough for thousands of us...)

[#KWAVE3MusicFestival] #Kihyun asking “Sudah Makan?” (Have you eaten?)” 😂😂😂😂 #MONSTAX pic.twitter.com/lqETkAchrD
— gokpop (@goKPOP) August 18, 2018

Last but not least, FTISLAND stole the show with their head banging and earth-shaking performances including, ‘I Pray’ and ‘Out Of Love’!

FTISLAND member Hongki’s high note vocals were unbeatable and guitar play was nothing but greatness! The drum break? It was mind-blowing! They also performed their famous hits including, "Summer Night’s Dream" and "Champagne"! Check out the video down below to see!

[#KWAVE3MusicFestival] #FTISLAND are now performing Summer Night’s Dream! pic.twitter.com/wM4DqbQ3RL
— gokpop (@goKPOP) August 18, 2018

The crowd was extremely delighted to see the band for the longest time ever. Hongki did mention that their music style has changed recently, however, he still want the fans to think of them as a cool band. They also hoped that they will have their own solo concert here soon! (Are you excited? We really can't wait to see them again!)

We would like to express our gratitude to MacpiePro for inviting us to KWAVE3 Music Festival.

*photo credit to MacpiePro