South Korean superstar RAIN was in town for Betadia Night 2022, a one-night-only free concert held at Axiata Arena, Bukit Jalil, on 27 August - together with our local acts Jess Lee and Andrew Tan. Despite the wet weather, many fans came to the venue to support the artists and walked home with goodie bags and lucky draw prizes worth RM25,000. 

Betadia Night begins with an eye-opening LED light show, followed by RAIN's performances. RAIN delivered sensational headline sets such as 'GANG', 'Hip Song', 'How to avoid the sun', 'LA Song' and 'Rainism' - showing off intense performances throughout the night. 

Betadia Night 2022 is organised by Betadia Malaysia, a digital insurance provider established in 2020 with mission to provide customers with high-quality, reliable, diversified investment plans that can strengthen long-term returns. At the event, Betadia announced the upcoming launch of 'B BOTS', a new cryptocurrency trading service that is equipped with AI technology. It can automate investors' cryptocurrency transactions as it saves investors' time while protecting their principal, and allows investors to achieve their investment goals. Investors who are interested to engage 'B BOTS' services have to register an account with Betadia and the global cryptocurrency exchange Binance before making subsequent transactions. For more details, visit Betadia's official website or Facebook.

You heard that ELFs! Super Junior is coming to Malaysia on 10 October for 'Super Show 9: Road' world tour happening at Axiata Arena, Bukit Jalil. It's been 9 years since the group held a concert in our country and we bet you are excited for the news! 

Super Show 9: Road in Kuala Lumpur Details:

Date: 10 October 2022 (Monday)

Time: 5PM

Venue: Axiata Arena, Bukit Jalil

Earlier in a podcast show in July, SUPER JUNIOR members Eunhyuk and Donghae confirmed that Malaysia is up on their world tour list for ‘SUPER SHOW 9: ROAD’ live concert. Since then, Malaysian E.L.F. members have been eagerly expecting an official announcement for the date of the live concert in Malaysia to console their disappointment 2 years back, when the last Malaysia concert was called off due to the COVID-19 outbreak. During that time, the ‘SUPER SHOW 8: INFINITE TIME in Kuala Lumpur’ live concert originally scheduled on 1st March 2020 was cancelled altogether with the rest of the world tour.

Culminating a solid comeback to meet fans after 3 years of preparation, SUPER JUNIOR initiated their 9th world tour starting from Seoul on 15th July. After 3 consecutive nights in Seoul, ‘SUPER SHOW 9: ROAD’ embarked on its overseas journey. SUPER JUNIOR’s Bangkok concert on 30th July marked their first overseas live concert in the post-pandemic. Once again, they will warm everyone’s heart with their melodic songs and groovy performances.

Stay tuned to Star Planet for more updates about the ticketing info.

In anticipation of the upcoming release of the long awaited Korean drama Big Bet (formerly known as King of Savvy), Disney+ Hotstar has unveiled a number of stars who are set to feature in the upcoming Disney+ Hotstar original series. Slated for release later this year, Big Bet tells the unforgettable tale of a man who struggles to become a casino mogul but soon after hits rock bottom due to a chain of unfortunate events. Determined not to let life beat him down yet again, the man risks everything he has, including his own life, to get himself back in the game. Set to mark Choi Min-sik’s first appearance in a drama series in over 26 years, excitement is already bubbling over for Big Bet, following Choi’s remarkable work in Oldboy, I Saw the Devil, New World, and Roaring Currents. Set to include a star-studded cast, Big Bet also features Sohn Seok-gu, a versatile genre-spanning actor who previously starred in My Liberation Notes, Romance Without Love, Be Melodramatic, and D.P., and who also recently made his directorial debut in Unframed; as well as Lee Dong-hwi, who brought his larger-than-life presence to Extreme Job, New Year Blues, Method Acting, and Pegasus Market; and Heo Sung-tae who starred in Beyond Evil and who quickly became a fan favorite last year with his work in Squid Game. At the helm of Big Bet is Kang Yoon-seong, the winner of the Best New Director at the 54th Baeksang Arts Awards and the 23rd Chunsa Film Art Awards. With The Outlaws, a Korean box-office hit praised for its high-voltage action sequences and tense narrative that garnered over 6.88 million admissions following its 2017 opening, under his belt, Kang’s distinctively powerful and spectacular directorial vision is yet another feature that makes Big Bet worthy of the hype. 

Spread across eight hilarious episodes, THE ZONE: Survival Mission establishes its three hosts as representatives of the human race before throwing them into eight unexpected situations where they will be challenged to survive for four hours and not give up, in order to complete each mission. Pitting the hosts against zombies, a puddle of sticky glue, puzzles and other situations, viewers will find themselves laughing-out-loud as Jaeseok, Kwangsoo, and Yuri struggle to work together and find solutions to the implausible situations they are faced with.Created by Studio Gaon, and directed by Cho Hyojin and Kim Dongjin, THE ZONE: Survival Mission is an all-new K-variety show format that requires the hosts to rely on each other with no external intervention or assistance. Featuring three internationally beloved hosts and the original creators and crew of the widely popular Running Man series, THE ZONE: Survival Mission is a must-watch this Disney+ Hotstar Day. 

Photo Credit: SUPER JUNIOR Official Twitter Page (@SJofficial)

Legendary K-Pop idol group SUPER JUNIOR will be returning to Singapore Indoor Stadium on 3rd September 2022 with their 9th concert tour, SUPER JUNIOR WORLD TOUR – SUPER SHOW 9: ROAD.

Premiering exclusively on Netflix on 26 August, Seoul Vibe features a stylish crew of gearheads who team up to bust a crime ring as the South Korean capital gets ready to host the 1988 Summer Olympics. The breathtaking driving sequences, popping visuals, and groovy soundtrack make this movie a feast for the senses. The summer of 1988 sees South Korea in the grip of Olympics fever as Seoul gears up to host the massive event. In the days leading to the Summer Olympics, a crew of drivers and mechanics called “Sanggye-dong Supreme Team” uncover some fishy business involving a VIP slush fund. 

CHARLES & KEITH – the go-to label for stylish footwear, handbags and accessories – announces that ITZY will be joining the CHARLES & KEITH family as its newest global brand ambassador. "It's an honour to be introduced as the new global brand ambassadors of CHARLES & KEITH! We're so excited for this new relationship as we'll be able to show our unique chemistry, and the many new sides of ITZY with the brand," said ITZY. "Please stay tuned for more ITZY and CHARLES & KEITH moments in the future!" “We could not be more thrilled to have ITZY join the CHARLES & KEITH family as the newest face of our brand,” said brand co-founder, Keith Wong. “As the voice of a new generation, the ITZY girls aren’t afraid to be true to themselves, and that’s what makes them the perfect addition to our family.” 

Netflix upcoming action film 'Carter' held a press conference today with the present of actor Joo Won and director Jung Byung-gil. Both are excited to share the behind-the-stories while filming the movie, and Joo Won described the action in Carter as "incomparable to his previous works." 

Despite his extensive experience, the difficulty level of the film's action scenes required intensive training in preparing for the role. A one-take scene at the film's beginning has Carter escaping from a motel and ending up in a public bathhouse where he fights off a hundred men. Other scenes occur in the narrow space inside a van, on motorcycles, and in a helicopter. Because there were so many of these scenes, they needed to be pieced together before filming with three to four months devoted to intensive training and preparations.

Joo Won's hard work in putting his stamp on each scene dazzled everyone on set. He performed almost all of the action himself, with every single day of filming involving some type of stunt work. Director Jung Byung-gil revealed that "Joo Won is a natural, and it's no wonder many consider him to be the best among male actors." Director Jung was impressed by not only Joo Won’s action performance but also his meticulous portrayal of Carter's emotions.

Joo Won's efforts in perfecting his role did not end there. He bulked up seven kilograms in muscle mass to achieve the physical appearance of a human weapon of war. His impassioned performance in this role of a lifetime promises to keep viewers fully engaged and sweaty-palmed. The explosive energy and passion that are unique to Joo Won make Carter a hard-hitting actioner in a class of its own.

Korean actor Hwang In Youp dropped by Singapore for the first time on 30 July 2022 for his 1st Asia Fan Meeting Tour. Held at Capitol Theatre, the heartthrob enchanted fans with his sweet smile, live singing and generous fan-interactions. 

Prior to the fanmeeting that evening, a fansign was held for VIP ticket holders, treating the fans to exclusive interactions even before the show starts! Before entering the venue, fans could also write questions for Hwang In Youp in the form of post-its, where they will be placed on a board and shown to the actor during the event itself.

At 6PM, the actor kicked off the fanmeeting by performing his solo OST 'Starting Today' from the drama which shot him to fame, 'True Beauty'. 

Introducing himself after the song, Hwang In Youp said it's his first time in Singapore, and feels the country is beautiful. "The fans here are as beautiful as the country," added the actor, leading to an avalanche of cheers from the audience.

Local delicacies are not to be missed out when in a new country! The star mentioned that he has tried chilli crab and asked for other recommendations, to which fans, also endearingly known as HIYLIY, replied with examples like chicken rice and even durian.

In lieu of the country's upcoming National Day, a quiz was prepared for Hwang In Youp to test how much he knows about the sunny island. With assistance from the fans, he managed to get all six questions correct and was treated to a local snack - kaya toast!

"Shiok!" the host taught Hwang In Youp to describe the taste in local language, which means 'enjoyable'.

Here's a gift for the smart actor who got all the 6 quiz questions correct - our local delicacy, kaya toast 🍞

Bonus! Hear him describe the taste with our local langauge too - "shiok" 😆#황인엽 #HwangInYoup #HwangInYoupinSingapore #HIYinSG pic.twitter.com/zS4M9RYo3b

— GOKPOP (@goKPOP) July 30, 2022

After savouring the local toast, five lucky fans were picked to receive polaroid photos from the actor onstage. 

Moving on to the Q&A session, Hwang In Youp satisfied fans' curiosity by answering selected questions. One of them requested him to have a staring contest with her and much to fans' envy, he carried out the request with the fan onstage!

It's time for Q&A!

A fan has requested the tall actor to have a staring contest - and he has very bravely accepted the challenge! The lucky fan gets to go onstage for the challenge 👀#황인엽 #HwangInYoup #HwangInYoupinSingapore #HIYinSG pic.twitter.com/8JmufLLoVV

— GOKPOP (@goKPOP) July 30, 2022

When another fan asked Hwang In Youp to sing a song for her birthday which was the next day, the very sweet actor requested the audience to sing together, as he feels it'll be more wholesome for the birthday girl.

Before ending off the Q&A, the actor treated fans to five different heart poses.

Returning for the second half of the fanmeeting with a fresh outfit, Hwang In Youp surprised fans by appearing through one of the event doors and walking around the audience! 

The sweet actor initiated to get more upclose with fans, and look what he did! 😍#황인엽 #HwangInYoup #HwangInYoupinSingapore #HIYinSG pic.twitter.com/ft7QyqDBpX

— GOKPOP (@goKPOP) July 30, 2022

The atmosphere was then toned down when the actor proceeded to speak about his experiences in his various roles.

"In The Sound of Magic, my character had a habit of scratching. I myself tend to have a habit of clasping my lips when I try to hold my laughter. This was applied to 'Why Her?' too," Hwang In Youp expressed. He even carried out the 'Okey Dokey Youp' challenge, fulfilling his promise towards his fans!

The actor promised the fans to do the famous Okey Dokey Youp challenge, and here he is🕺#황인엽 #HwangInYoup #HwangInYoupinSingapore #HIYinSG pic.twitter.com/PiV003gOS2

— GOKPOP (@goKPOP) July 30, 2022

Afterwards, it was time for another interactive segment. Much to eager fans' delight, lucky ones were picked via lucky draw to play games with their favourite celebrity. "Ddakji', a hand balance game and a staring contest were the games played!

When a young fan finished the game with Hwang In Youp, the actor even asked for her parents' permission to hug her, showcasing his gentlemanly qualities. The very fortunate fans were also each given a polaroid. The star then gave away one last gift which was a traditional Korean fan, personalized by none other than himself.

Throughout the fanmeeting, Hwang In Youp displayed many positive traits of himself. One example was using his right hand despite being a left-hander during the 'ddakji' game, even if it means putting himself at a disadvantage.

"Hwang In Youp is always nice and polite to people around him. He actually did a lot of spontaneous things today, like decorating & giving away the traditional fan!" The host was also full of praises for the actor.

The fanmeeting concluded with a short thank you speech from Hwang In Youp, and serenading the fans with 'I Mean It', a soundtrack from his drama 'The Sound of Magic'. 

As much as we don't want to, it's time to say goodbye 😢

Hwang In Youp serenades his fans once again with "I Mean It", an OST from none other than his drama "The Sound of Magic" 🎶🎤#황인엽 #HwangInYoup #HwangInYoupinSingapore #HIYinSG pic.twitter.com/I9VeKin8cK

— GOKPOP (@goKPOP) July 30, 2022

We'd like to thank IMC Live Global for inviting us to the show.

Article by: Joreen
Photo Credits: Amanda

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