A night to remember for all Ahgase who has been waiting. GOT7 Mark Tuan returns to Malaysia after 2590 days. Wowing fans with his suave and aegyo. Mark Tuan 'The Other Side' Asia Tour in Malaysia kicked start with him singing 'After Hours'. Like the title, eager fans were screaming and celebrating his appearance after hours of waiting! His stage charm definitely burst the hearts of the fans! Probably fans needed a save me from his first song, the second song for the night was 'save me'

After Hours of waiting , @marktuan takes the stage!!! 🔥 Please ‘save me’ from his handsomeness ❤️‍🔥#MarkTuan_TheOtherSide_KL #MarkTuaninKL #MarkTuaninMY #MarkTuan pic.twitter.com/j8NjSY7ONK

— GOKPOP (@goKPOP) January 6, 2024

The first set continued with change up, exhausted and at my low from his 'the other side' album. He continued the show with far away, last breath, this song carried sentiments for fellow Ahgase as it was Mark's first solo song after returning to his home in LA. Malaysia fans were satisfied and happy that we got to listen to this live and let you go. Before singing the next song, Mark greeted and interacted with the fans. Mark shared that it has been 10 years since he debuted with GOT7. The past 10 years has precious part of him and he is thankful for the continous support fans has been giving. He promised there will be more of GOT7 in the near future. They are working very hard as solo for now but will return as a group when the time align and hopefully have a concert tour. Of course, Malaysia will be part of it (hopefully). p/s: We're marking your words Mark! We want the whole GOT7 here to perform and enjoy the Malaysia fans warmth.

#MarkTuan shares his journey with GOT7 for the past 10 years and hope to have all #GOT7 here in Malaysia for a concert someday!! 😍 We’re waiting 🐥#MarkTuan_TheOtherSide_KL #MarkTuaninKL #MarkTuaninMY pic.twitter.com/DSIEkxf3Ui

— GOKPOP (@goKPOP) January 6, 2024

Mark quipped that the next song will be his saddest and most emo song for the night by singing my life. Through this song, fans got to see another side of Mark. Listening to his vocals accompanied by the soft piano telling his own story. The songs travels through his journey in self discovery through hardship, wanting things to be different and navigating to find his true self.

#MarkTuan serenading us with his saddest song on his set list , my life (is complete) 🥺#MarkTuan_TheOtherSide_KL #MarkTuaninKL #MarkTuaninMY pic.twitter.com/NrnKJUldWK

— GOKPOP (@goKPOP) January 6, 2024

And now, we got the upbeat and hype side of Mark back dancing and singing songs from his latest EP, Fallin' that matches his skill and personality so well! The songs are groovy, cheerful yet with a hint of shyness really does make up to his vocal and dance style. What's makes this EP more meaningful for him and us Ahgase is that Mark was involved in the entire creative process and we could feel the pride he has on the EP through his songs. The retro style choreography and matching his outfit for the night, couldn't help but have us heads over heels with him over and over again with him. Performing Fallin' and Your World got our eyes all glued to him.

Can’t help Fallin in love with #MarkTuan charisma on stage 🥰 He’s amazing!!! #MarkTuan_TheOtherSide_KL #MarkTuaninKL #MarkTuaninMY pic.twitter.com/B3QJBAC45e

— GOKPOP (@goKPOP) January 6, 2024

Mark stage presence is something notable, the fans managed to bring out the extrovert side of him inspite of his introvert personality who is usually quiet and shy. Mark kept the crowd moving by interacting with fans from all direction. The set continue with Mark performing broken, selfish, hard 2 love, more before inviting his friend, Wesley on stage collaborating 2 faces. Turning up the atmostphere a little more with uptempto of lonely. How we wished time will slow down a little when Mark mentioned he has 3 more songs left for the night. Well, we will make every moment count! And this is when Everyone Else Fades is being sung and it does feel like only Mark Tuan existed and shining brightly on stage and performing for fans he loves. Nights Still Young got crowd on their feet and having a great time - might be a silent reminder for us and Mark that the night still can go on as it's young :p. The set ended Carry Me Out (well, can we carry Mark home?) The second Mark left the stage, the atmosphere was filled with encore! Wanting more from Mark. Mark came back for his encore stage with Never Gonna Come Down, One In A Million, my name, This Is Everything and a remix version of imysm.

Last song for the night 🥺 all ahgase are screaming ‘imysm’ #MarkTuan already. Please come back soon as promise!! 🫶🏻#MarkTuan_TheOtherSide_KL #MarkTuaninKL #MarkTuaninMY pic.twitter.com/o4eIA55Dmw

— GOKPOP (@goKPOP) January 6, 2024

Malaysia Ahgase prepared a suprise video for Mark as a reminder that is loved and has brought so much happiness for fans. And fans will always be here supporting him and GOT7.

ONE, Asia's premier destination for Korean entertainment, and Malaysia's leading content and entertainment giant, Astro, successfully concluded an unforgettable live fan meet event at MyTOWN Shopping Centre, which was believed to forever be etched in the memories of all who attended. The atmosphere was charged with excitement and anticipation as fans gathered to meet their beloved South Korean superstar, Lee Seung Gi. The event was nothing short of unforgettable, creating a sense of shared joy and connection among more than 600 fans in Malaysia. The walls of MyTOWN reverberated with enthusiasm as fans and the general public came together to celebrate the magic of Korean entertainment.The heart of this memorable fan meet was the interactive activities that allowed fans to engage with Lee Seung Gi on a personal level. In one activity, fans acted out prompts for Lee Seung Gi to guess, creating fun interactions. Another activity involved a numbers game where Lee Seung Gi picked a number, and fans had a chance to win signed polaroids by matching or coming closest to his chosen number. This experience truly brought fans closer to the "Triple Threat" entertainer, showcasing the dedication of both ONE and Astro in creating meaningful fan interactions.

Telepathy Game with the audience! Anyone here can guess his number 🙊 it’s between 100-200 😛#LeeSeungGiInKL #LeeSeungGiinMY #ONEderfulDaywithLeeSeungGi pic.twitter.com/WWcoIMGDuA

— GOKPOP (@goKPOP) November 4, 2023

Yay!!!! Lee Seung Gi getting the crowd excited and singing OST from My Girlfriend is a Gumiho ♥️ #LeeSeungGiInKL #LeeSeungGiinMY #ONEderfulDaywithLeeSeungGi pic.twitter.com/31Jy06yYfS

— GOKPOP (@goKPOP) November 4, 2023

The success of the fan meet event in Malaysia reflects Lee Seung Gi's enduring popularity and ONE and Astro's commitment to providing outstanding entertainment experiences. Fans who missed the event at MyTOWN can still enjoy Lee Seung Gi's presence through the K-drama "The King 2Hearts," airing on ONE channel on Astro (CH 393) and Unifi TV (Ch 461) starting 2 November 2023. This drama depicts the love story between a South Korean prince, Lee Jae-ha, and a North Korean special agent, Kim Hang-ah, navigating challenges stemming from political tensions, familial disapproval, and the machinations of a North Korean general attempting to overthrow the South Korean government.Additionally, Lee Seung Gi stars in the South Korean reality show "Golf Battle: Birdie Buddies," with reruns airing on 11 November 2023, at 6.30 pm. In this show, three celebrity hosts are divided into teams for golf matches, and the winning team receives rewards, while the losing team faces humorous penalties. Viewers can expect entertainment from the hosts' antics and sense of humor.

The KLCC Convention Centre was abuzz with the spirit of Korea as the Korea Travel Fest 2023, hosted by the Korean Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Korea Tourism Organization with the support of the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Malaysia, concluded its two-day cultural extravaganza. This event marked a significant push for Visit Korea Year 2023 - 2024, inviting participants to embark on a mesmerizing journey to South Korea. Day 1: An Evening of Nostalgia with Iconic OST Performances The second day of the event was dedicated to the fans of Kim Jae Joong, who returned to Malaysia after a year since his last solo concert. The exclusive concert under the banner of the Korea Travel Fest was a testament to his enduring popularity. The venue was packed with eager fans, their excitement audible as Jae Joong opened the evening with his hit song "One Kiss". The event took a delightful turn as he engaged in a mukbang session on stage, savoring our local dish, laksa. His interest in trying more local delicacies like cendol and satay only endeared him further to the hearts of his fans.  As the Korea Travel Fest 2023 came to a close, it left a lasting impression on all who attended. It was a celebration of the ties that bind Malaysia and Korea, a testament to the universal language of music and drama, and a reminder of the beauty of cultural discovery. With the success of this year's event, there is a hopeful gaze towards the future — a future where the OST artists return to Malaysia for their solo concerts, and where Kim Jae Joong fulfills his promise to come back. Until then, the memories of the Korea Travel Fest 2023 will serve as a beacon for the cultural journey that lies ahead.

Celebrating a decade of his acting career, Korean heartthrob Jung Hae-In wrapped up his fan meeting tour “The 10^th Season” in Singapore on 29 October 2023. Fans from all walks of life – including but not limited to couples, foreign fans and even a visible number of male fans, came to support their favourite actor at Suntec Convention Centre. The wide demographic was a distinct result of what Jung Hae-In has achieved over the amazing 10 years of his career. 

Prior to his fan meet, the lead actor of the hit drama “Snowdrop” held a press conference for the media, where he upheld his value of punctuality by appearing at 5.15PM on the dot!

“Being punctual is important when there’re so many professional media reporters and fans. I need to have that sense of responsibility,” Jung Hae-In answered when asked about being known for his punctuality.

With Singapore as the final stop, how does the youthful-looking actor feel about meeting his fans?

“When I’m on tour, meeting fans gives me a lot of energy to keep going and to focus on what I like most, which is acting.”

Curious about the actor’s music taste? Jung Hae-In names “10,000 Hours” by Justin Bieber as the song he’s listening to a lot these days.

At 7PM, the FNC Entertainment actor commenced his fan meet by singing “Crazy” from his drama OST, “D.P.2”. Much to fans’ surprise, Jung Hae-In expressed how nervous he was, by admitting it was his first time making a mistake while singing. 

After his much-anticipated greetings, the first segment of the fan meet commenced with a series of his selcas. Although the fan meet had just begun, there were constant audible cheers and comments from the audience whenever the actor spoke, in which he laughed heartily to, “This fan meet is very different – it’s really interactive!”

Hae-In proceeded to try on the various outfits from his dramas, showing the multifaceted versions of himself. Aliving his role as Snowdrop’s “Lim Soo-Ho”, he even flew autographed paper planes to each section of the audience.

As an actor, questions about his works are not to be missed out. When asked which character Hae-In was the most attached to, he recalled, “It’d have to be the one from Snowdrop. I asked the director if we could film the death scene on the last day of filming and he agreed. The acting was physically and emotionally painful.”

The host followed up by asking how he detaches from his characters, where Hae-In explained that he exercises; and that making himself physically tired helps with the detaching.

Host: “There were also scenes where you had to be topless! How do you prepare for them?”

Jung Hae-In: “I didn’t drink water. I stayed dehydrated for two days straight, as if I was going for a UFC match. After I’m done with acting, I drank a lot of water to rehydrate myself.”

Heading backstage for a change of outfit, the star then returned for his second segment with another his drama OST, “Stand By Your Man” from “Something in the Rain”. 

Three games were prepared for the 35-year old - consisting of “5 Stones”, “Ddakji” and “Beer Pong”. Lucky fans were also chosen to go onstage to play with their idol, and take selcas with him!

The actor’s sincerity towards his fans, endearingly known as HAEINESS, earned him a compliment from the host.

“You guys know I’ve hosted quite a few Korean events. Jung Hae-In is one of the ones who really goes the extra mile to interact with fans!”

Hae-In jokingly responded, “I think the cameramen here are having a hard time capturing me (moving around the stage so much). I’m sorry!”

Moving on, the atmosphere turned a little more emotional with the actor doing something different from a typical fan meet.

“I don’t get many opportunities to meet my fans apart from fan meets. It makes it curious what kind of person each of you are. Hence, I decided to come up with this segment where I can read letters from all of you. I’ve also prepared 2 of my favourite gifts for the fans whose letters have been chosen.”

With the first letter conveying a fan about missing her crush, Hae-In comforted her by saying he believes in destiny, and that they might meet again after graduation. He looked visibly sentimental before answering. The second letter expressed that a fan nearly lost her life due to internal bleeding, where she also personally thanked the actor because she was able to resonate with his shows about overcoming hardships in life.

Jung Hae-In rounded up the fan meet with two final OST tracks, “A Grain of Sand” and “I Choose To Love You”.

Over the monumental 2.5 hour fan meet, Jung Hae-In returned his fans’ unwavering passion by giving out a generous amount of gifts, doing impromptu actions, and providing endless interactions. HAINESS sure ended their October well with their beloved actor!  

We’d like to thank Viu Singapore for extending the invitation.

Article by: Joreen
Photos by: Nigel and Viu Singapore

Leading luxe-edgy couture beauty house, YSL Beauty is pleased to announce the launch of the brand's newly reopened ION Orchard boutique and a new chapter of the iconic Rouge Pur Couture lipstick with a special guest appearance by global star, Mark Tuan. 
The new boutique is the first store in Singapore to carry the exclusive luxury fragrance range, the Le Vestiaire Des Parfums and to offer UV printing on iconic YSL Beauty products - from fragrances to lipsticks, consumers can customize unique gifts for loved ones. Consumers can also get a complimentary express makeover service at the store.

In conjunction with the launch of the YSL Beauty ION Orchard Boutique, the luxury beauty brand celebrated an epic reload of their iconic lipstick, the Rouge Pur Couture. The Rouge Pur Couture was first launched in 1978, and created an incomparable couture icon for generations of women who live unapologetically on their own terms. The new chapter of the iconic lipstick disrupts the satin game with a new formula, new couture packaging and new expertly curated shade range designed for all skin tones and attitudes. Taking lips on an intense color trip, new Rouge Pur Couture presents a sensorial creamy texture that glides on effortlessly to deliver an instant lip fusion, leaving a satin finish that’s nothing but couture. Inspiring a new experience in maximum satin, 3 muse shades take the spotlight - Rouge Muse, Nu Muse, and Orange Muse.Global star, Mark Tuan made a highly anticipated appearance at the YSL Beauty ION Orchard Boutique Launch event and the #CoutureMeUp afterparty, drawing a multitude of eager fans hoping to catch a glimpse of him. When asked about the one YSL Beauty product that he will be gifting to loved ones this Holiday, Mark shared that it will be the new Rouge Pur Couture “as there’s a variety of shades so there’s definitely a colour that’ll fit somebody”. Decked in black and gold, the #CoutureMeUp afterparty at 108 Robinson Road spotlighted the new Rouge Pur Couture with a lifesize dummy of the new elevated lipstick and a key product runway. DJ FVDER kicked started the party, with Singapore R&B trio, brb, turning the heat up with their spectacular performances of their hit songs, “do me right”, “juice” and “move”. Attendees included K-pop singer, SORN, as well as local celebrity Desmond Tan. Other local personalities who graced the party were Mae Tan, Iman Fandi, Saffron Sharpe, Shye-Anne Brown, Sonia Chew, Yung Raja, Tosh Rock, Alfred Sun and David Eung-Hao. The new YSL Beauty ION Orchard Boutique is open to consumers from 10am - 10pm daily, and the new Rouge Pur Couture is now available at YSL Beauty boutiques, yslbeauty.com.sg and at Sephora.

Southeast Asian fans of the legendary South Korean hip-hop group, EPIK HIGH, marked 23 September 2023 on their calendars with eager anticipation. The reason? The highly awaited return of EPIK HIGH to Singapore and the one-and-only Southeast Asia stop of their Asia tour, named “EPIK HIGH All Time High In Singapore”. The concert took place at the Pasir Panjang Power Station, providing an evening of incomparable musical enchantment destined to remain in fans' hearts forever. The mood was softer during “All Day”, “Eyes Nose Lips” and “Rain Song”, however, the trio remained undeterred, continuing to soak the first several rows with water and reigniting the intensity of the performance with “Fan” and “One”. Whether it was their older hits or more recent hits, EPIK HIGH maintained an electrifying atmosphere at Pasir Panjang Power Station. 

Among the many forms of musical expression, there's nothing quite like the magic of a live concert. Singapore P1eces were in for a treat as the kpop boy band, P1Harmony descended upon the Lion City for the very first time since debut for a concert. Following their mesmerizing opening stage that left the audience in awe, the first speaking ment had finally arrived. The members took turns introducing themselves, and after that the concert transitioned into a more mellow mood with the performance of “Me Too”. However, they quickly shifted gears to showcase their charisma with back-to-back hits, including “That’s It”, “End It” and “Black Hole”, igniting the venue with their musical prowess and stage presence.As the group dynamic momentarily takes a step back, the concert segue into a more soothing and tranquil mood as Theo took over the stage with his solo performance, “21” by Dean, commanding the rainbow spotlight and the undivided attention of the crowd. Followed by Soul’s solo stage, where he showed off his vocal skill through Jung Joon Il’s “Hug Me”. The concert continued as Keeho took the spotlight with Beyonce’s “Deja Vu”.