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Airbnb

Explore Korea’s Unique K-wave: Airbnb launches new K-pop and K-beauty Experiences

Monday, August 19, 2019

Airbnb Experiences is inviting the world to ride this summer’s hottest (K-)wave with the launch of K-pop and K-beauty Experiences.

With Airbnb, you can now book unique Experiences to explore Korea’s electrifying K-pop scene alongside local musicians and professional dance instructors, or pick up the latest K-beauty tips from local beauty experts.

The Korean wave (Hallyu) has grown rapidly over the last few years into a global cultural phenomenon. K-pop artistes are topping the Billboard charts and headlining music festivals around the world, while K-beauty brands continue to inspire millions of consumers to embrace new beauty and skincare regimens. There are more than 90 million Hallyu fans around the world today, with Forbes reporting an estimated 22% increase in 2018 from the year before.

Select your Adventure and meet local Experts

Choose your K-wave Adventure with Airbnb’s K-pop and K-beauty Experiences - your insider’s guide to two of Seoul’s hottest trends today. Guests have the opportunity to learn from deeply knowledgeable hosts who are active members of their communities and love what they do.

Meet Airbnb hosts like Wild Waackers Battle winner Mul, who runs a K-pop dance class in the heart of Seoul’s arts district, Hongdae; or television broadcaster Cyoung, who is dedicated to sharing her top makeup and skincare secrets with over 300 cosmetic brand samples available in her studio.

Be a K-pop star for a day

If you’re ready to realise your K-pop star ambitions, get your dancing shoes on and recreate the moves from your favourite K-pop hits! This 2-hour session led by professional dance teacher Bryan gives guests he chance to form a small dance team, get your moves on and create your very own hit music video, which you can take home with you.

Alternatively, dive headfirst into the recording studio and unleash some powerful vocals. Professional vocal trainer Celine will bring you through a one-to-one workshop on singing techniques before you record a song of your own.

If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to be a musician in Seoul, explore funky Hongdae on a music walk with local musician and TV personality Zozno. You’ll learn about the history of the bustling arts district first-hand over a cup of coffee in a local cafe, then pop into Zozno’s personal studio and have an opportunity to play his personal collection of instruments before catching a live music performance together.

Uncover the latest K-beauty trends

Transform your skin from dull to dewy perfection under the tutelage of Melixir Vegan Skincare founder Hana, and make your own organic bath bombs with flowers, herbs and other 100% plant-derived ingredients. If makeup is more your thing, try designing your own natural, petroleum-free lipsticks in customised shades with certified skincare specialist Victoria.

For those keen on a private style consultation and custom-tailored suits, look no further than host expert Jen, who has worked with major beauty and fashion brands for over twenty years. Drop by for a cup of coffee and leave with your own personalised style chart, grooming tips and a brand new wardrobe.

Airbnb ‘Pressroom Live’: Concerts for a good cause

Come August 19, Airbnb will launch two indie concert Experiences in collaboration with local Korean newspaper Hankyoreh. Popular musicians Lee Hee-Moon Band and Harim will hold a ‘Pressroom Live’ concert in Hankyoreh’s newsroom on August 30 and September 3 respectively. Lead vocalist Lee was previously from popular Korean folk-rock band SsingSsing, while Harim is a renowned local songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. Each concert is open to eight guests only and can be booked on a first-come, first-served basis on Airbnb.

For all K-pop and K-beauty Airbnb Experiences, visit http://www.airbnb.com/kwave.

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2018 Mama

14,000 Global Fans Celebrate the Finale of MAMA Week in Hong Kong

Wednesday, December 19, 2018

BTS gave heart felted speech when receiving "Album of the Year" & "Song of the Year" Awards

CJ ENM announced that Asia’s biggest music awards ‘2018 MAMA (Mnet Asian Music Awards)' came to a great finale in Hong Kong last Friday, 14 December 2018 concluding the week-long journey of ‘MAMA WEEK.’

Song Joong Ki as the host of 2018 MAMA in Hong Kong

'2018 MAMA in Hong Kong’s red carpet and award show was broadcasted live via Mnet and major channels throughout Asia, including Mwave, YouTube, Naver TV, V Live etc., covering over 200 regions worldwide. CJ ENM reported that during the red carpet alone, more than 9.2 million votes were casted for the ‘Best Asian Style’, and MAMA ranked number one for worldwide Twitter trends, solidifying MAMA’s global presence and buzz among global music fans.

This year’s '2018 MAMA in HONG KONG' was filled mega-stage performances combined with Mnet’s advanced stage production to create the best stages for Asia’s top artists. More than 14,000 fans gathered at the AsiaWorld-Expo Arena to see their favorite artists perform, which included a star-studded lineup: BTS, Chung Ha, GOT7, Heize, IZ*ONE, Roy Kim, WANNA ONE, Seventeen, Sunmi, etc.

MAMA was completed with artists from all across the globe to perform and present awards. Pop legend Janet Jackson not only surprised music fans with her appearance, but also took home the ‘Janet Jackson Inspiration Award.’ In addition, Asia’s top celebrities including JJ LIN and Shanghai-born actress Yeung Wing (stage name: Angelababy) also made a presence.

Collaboration stages presented just for MAMA fans transcended languages, generations, and genres, including: Chinese-Singaporean pop star JJ LIN and Kim Jong Kook, hip hop legends Tiger JK & Yoon Mirae and rising stars Chung Ha and Vernon (of Seventeen), and MOMOLAND together with Mommy Son.

TWICE shed tears when receiving "Song of the Year" Award

Meanwhile, BTS took home two awards: ‘Album of the Year’ and ‘Song of the Year’, and the team teared up as they delivered an emotional acceptance speech. Other big winners of the night included TWICE, who was also in tears are they won ‘Song of the Year’ for their song ‘What is Love?’

14,000 strong crowd at Hong Kong AsiaWorld-Expo Arena

2018 MAMA started its journey with '2018 MAMA PREMIERE in KOREA' at Dongdaemun Design Plaza(DDP) in Korea on December 10th, followed by '2018 MAMA FANS’ CHOICE in JAPAN' at Saitama Super Arena on December 12th, and made its grand finale in '2018 MAMA in HONG KONG' on December 14th. 2018 MAMA concluded its most spectacular year joined by a total of 40 thousand fans onsite and another 32 million fans that had watched the show live online.

2018 Busan One Asia Festival

Watch 2018 Busan One Asia Festival on MTV Asia

Monday, December 03, 2018

2018 Busan One Asia Festival

MTV Asia today announced it will be the first to broadcast the opening concert of the 2018 Busan One Asia Festival in Southeast Asia on 2 December at 7pm (WIB), 8pm (SG) and 9pm (MY). The network will also be airing the closing concert on 9 December at the same times. This is the second year MTV Asia is supporting Busan One Asia Festival. A special MTV curated K-pop playlist will also run on MTV Asia for a week, starting today.

2018 Busan One Asia Festival Opening Concert Performer: EXO

2018 Busan One Asia Festival Opening Concert Performer: Wanna One

This year, the star-studded Opening Concert at Busan Asiad Main Stadium featured leading Kpop groups EXO, Wanna One, SEVENTEEN, NCT 127, Celeb Five, MAMAMOO, EXID, GFriend, (G)i-dle, A.C.E and The Boyz.

The festival closed with an equally stellar lineup with RED VELVET, NCT DREAM, FAVORITE, Dynamic Duo, RHYTHM POWER, April, ASTRO, TEEN TOP, Mighty Mouth, KARD and SPECTRUM in the closing concert.

Experience the 2018 BOF with MTV VJ Hanli Hoefer and a very lucky fan in an exclusive MTV BOF Special that will go on air before the Opening Concert. Take a peek into the whirlwind MTV Fan Ex adventure they had right in Busan, from getting glitzy makeovers to meeting their favourite idols at the festival.

“What we are always keen to do at MTV Asia, is to embrace the wider experience around music, culture and personalities, especially those that belong to Asia. And we love how Hallyu fever grips fans across the region, so bringing a festival like the 2018 Busan One Asia to our audience is exactly what we are all about” said Abhishek K Rao, Senior Director, MTV Brand, Southeast Asia.

Telecast Information:

Exclusive MTV BOF Special on Sunday, 2 December, 6.35pm (WIB), 7.35pm (SG) and 8.35pm (MY)
Opening Concert on Sunday, 2 December, 7pm (WIB), 8pm (SG) and 9pm (MY)
Closing Concert on Sunday, 9 December, 7pm (WIB), 8pm (SG) and 9pm (MY)

pic cr: Busan One Asia Festival

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AEON

Win a trip to Korea in the First Pick Maehyang Strawberries Contest

Thursday, March 08, 2018

There's no denying that there is a lot of buzz surrounding anything Korean these days, and joining bandwagon are Maehyang strawberries from Korea. The yearly harvest is in, and to celebrate, one of Malaysia's leading importer of specialty fruits and vegetables, Euro-Atlantic is organising a contest in which the grand prize will take home a travel voucher for two people to a city of their choice in Korea.

To participate on-ground contest:

Step 1: Purchase two packs of First Pick Maehyang Strawberries from any AEON supermarket (except AEON Mahkota Cheras and AEON Ipoh Falim) to obtain an entry form.

*entry forms are available at the information counter

Step 2: Upon purchase, fill up the entry form, attach the receipt as proof of purchase and mail to the provided P.O Box.

Alternatively, you can also take part in the contest through Instagram. There will be four contest every two weeks to be completed. Winners will stand a chance to receive not only weekly prizes but also be in the running for the grand prize.

To participate in the bi-weekly Instagram contest, just follow the following steps:

Step 1: Purchase two packs of First Pick Maehyang Strawberries from any AEON supermarket (except AEON Mahkota Cheras and AEON Ipoh Falim) to obtain an entry form.

*entry forms are available at the information counter

Step 2: Post a snapshot of the receipt on your Instagram page. Please ensure that the Transaction ID or Tax Invoice Number is visible.

Step 3: Include the #eafirstpick and #strawberrytales in your postings. Ensure that your Instagram page is public.

Step 4: Join any one of the bi-weekly challenges that we will post in the coming weeks for a chance to win a AEON vouchers worth RM200.

Challenge 1:

Submit videos or photos showing how contestants reap the benefits of Strawberries, such as Vitamin C

*Challenge 1 ends on 17 March 2018

Terms and Conditions:

Your Instagram page has to be made public during the entire contest period.
The contest period is from 1 March 2018, till 30 April 2018.
You must use the hashtags #eafirstpick #strawberrytales.
A snapshot of the receipt must be uploaded as proof of purchase.
To be eligible to win the trip for two to Korea and the Samsung smartphones, you must complete and send in an entry form.
You are eligible to only one entry per receipt.

Prizes:

Grand Prize: A Trip to Korea + a chance to win Samsung Galaxy Note 8 and Galaxy S7

Instagram participants: Eligible to win AEON gift vouchers worth RM200

Contest runs from 1 March til 30 April 2018

For more information, check out Euro-Atlantic FB & Instagram.

Jenn Chia

Malaysian YouTubers Do What They Never Imagined at the Olympic Torch Relay PyeongChang 2018

Thursday, February 08, 2018

The ancient Greeks considered fire to be a divine element as it not only had the power to destroy, but was also essential to create and sustain life. At every Olympic opening, the event that often receives the spotlight is the Torch Relay event, which sees the passing of flames from person to person. This significant event symbolises the passing of historical Olympic cultures from one generation to the next, and would often see people of note proudly holding up the torch and honouring traditions.

In light of the Olympic Winter Games PyeongChang 2018, Samsung Malaysia Electronics had the opportunity to select three inspiring Malaysians as its representatives to be torchbearers at the Olympic Torch Relay PyeongChang 2018. Local famous YouTubers Jin Lim, Jenn Chia, and Josephine Yap did the honour of relaying the prestigious flame and conveying the spirit of Do What You Can’t.

Jinnyboy can't hide his excitement at the Torch Relay event held at Incheon

At the Torch Relay event in Incheon, Korea, Jin or better known as Jinnyboy by fans in Malaysia, was sure to express his pride in being a part of the momentous occasion. “Never in my wildest dreams did I think I would personally be a part of such an immense event. It is amazing to see Samsung’s significant role in the Olympic Games, and I am extremely grateful to Samsung for allowing me this incredible opportunity.”

Jenn Chia exlaiming her pride over being a part of the Olmypic Torch Relay PyeongChang 2018

Jenn Chia, the beloved singer, songwriter, host, and YouTuber, echoed Jin’s sentiments, adding that this was one of her dreams come true. “I have always been a huge fan of the Olympic Games, especially the ceremonies and rituals that take place, before and after its officiating. Being a part of this is just surreal, and will be something I will never forget,” she said.

Josephone Yap holds up her flame during the torch relay march

Josephine Yap also made sure to express her gratitude for the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. “I have always been a big dreamer, but this was totally unexpected. Thank you Samsung Malaysia for recognising me as a worthy representative to bear the iconic Olympic torch,” she said.

As a presenting partner of the Olympic Torch Relay PyeongChang 2018, Samsung had selected these three Malaysians with inspirational background in pursuing and achieving their dreams in the Malaysian entertainment landscape. Mr. Yoonsoo Kim, President from Samsung Malaysia Electronics said that he hopes this will set a positive example for Malaysians to set out and achieve their dreams, regardless of the hurdles.

“Samsung Malaysia helps the Olympic spirit extend beyond the arena to inspire everyone. Our nominations of Jin, Jenn, and Josephine are meant to encourage everyone to actively take part in and enjoy not just the Olympic Games, but the things that we are most passionate about in life as well,” said Mr. Kim.

As Samsung Malaysia’s picks to be torch bearers, all three have exhibited strong resolve in achieving their dreams, true to Samsung’s theme of Do What You Can’t. In his early twenties, Jin tirelessly worked several part time jobs so that he could afford his first camera to create videos. Now, he is known as one of the country’s pioneering YouTubers with over 800,000 subscribers, and he has never looked back since.

Jinnyboy passing on his flame to Josephine Yap

Josephine had social anxiety in her earlier years but through opportunities with Jin and his YouTube channel, managed to completely step out of her comfort zone and thrive. Jenn, on the other hand, was a self-declared awkward person with self-esteem issues who never enjoyed social gatherings or even making eye contact.

“I couldn’t stomach the thought of being crippled by fear for my entire life. To overcome that, I started saying ‘yes’, first with smaller things like learning to make eye contact with people. Next was to say yes to singing and song-writing, and finally, to making YouTube videos and performing live,” said Jenn. “I learned that you have to take ownership of your choices. If you choose to hide from the world because you’re afraid, don’t complain when you realize you’ve done nothing with your life. That’s one thing I wanted to overcome and avoid.”

Josephine talks about her involvment with Samsung at the Olympic Torch Relay PyeongChang 2018

Josephine agreed, adding that her involvement with Samsung at the Olympic Torch Relay PyeongChang 2018 has helped to motivate her to achieve bigger things in life. “I see this as inspiration to step even further out of my comfort zone and aim for higher goals. Like many others, I’ve failed in many things but have learned to never give up. To me, ‘Do What You Can’t’ means keep trying despite all odds. There are plenty of things that most would think you can’t do, but I’d rather try than regret it later,” said Josephine, whose next dream is to design and establish her own clothing brand.

Jinnyboy shares his thought about the upcoming Olympic Winter Games PyeongChang 2018

Jin added that he hopes the rest of the world, especially Malaysians, to join in on the full Olympic excitement and continue to support our participating countrymen. "You don’t have to be in PyeongChang to witness or get into the spirit of the Games and that is the beauty of technology! Technology brands like Samsung have innovated tirelessly to turn this world into a globally connected community to allow us to experience what we previously couldn’t. I hope that everyone around the world would take the opportunity to witness the Olympic Winter Games PyeongChang 2018 and to cheer on for these athletes who unwaveringly do what they can’t. This event is doubly significant to me, as not only was I able to hold the Olympic torch, but a personal friend of mine is here, representing Malaysia,” he said.

Jenn passing on her flame to Jinnyboy

Samsung’s three picks extended their well wishes to Julian Yee, a participating Malaysian taking part in the Olympic Winter Games PyeongChang 2018’s figure skating event this year. “All the best, Julian! By bringing the Malaysian flag to this esteemed global event, you’re already making Malaysia proud. As they say, they harder the battle, the sweeter the victory. Malaysia Boleh!” they echoed.

It has been a long, tiring and meaningful journey. The milestone has been achieved and Malaysia will for sure be at the 2018 Winter Olympics! I've finally made it! Thank you to everyone who has supported me and given me the strength. Without you guys it would be impossible. 🇲🇾 ⛸️🏅❤️ . . . . . . . #MalaysiaBoleh #Olympics #WinterOlympics #WinterGames2018 #PyeongChang2018 #KoreanDreamProgram #TeamMalaysia #TeamMK #EdeaFamily #TEAMMAS #RoadToPyeongChang #RoadTo2018

A post shared by Julian Yee 茹自杰 (@julianyeeee) on Sep 29, 2017 at 1:32pm PDT

Julian Yee is a 20-year-old, who won a SEA Games gold medal in the first-ever figure skating event in 2017. A true symbol of Samsung’s Do What You Can’t ideology, he was determined to make it big in the figure skating scene ever since he can remember. After overcoming the different challenges and conquering the figure skating landscape in Malaysia, Julian now aims for something much bigger – taking over the global stage – starting with the Olympics Winter Games PyeongChang 2018.

photo credit: Samsung Malaysia Electronics, Julian Yee's Instagram

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