MBC 2017 Korean Music Festival will be held on 31st December and Oh!K will be airing this anticipated year-end festival LIVE on Astro Ch.394, with live English commentary. To kick-start the celebration for this festival, we will be giving away some K-themed goodies (from drama Goblin) such as Mr. Buckwheat & Blue Boglegel plushies and awesome Oh!K goodie bag.

To join, simply follow the steps below:
Facebook Contest Week 2
Step #1: Post your favourite GIF of the oppa you are most excited to see perform at the 2017 Korean Music Festival HERE
Step #2: Leave a comment by telling us why you chose him and hashtag #OhKTVAsia #KoreanMusicFestival2017

Contest period: 25 December 2017 – 30 December 2017 (11.59pm)
Prizes up for grabs: Boglegel Blackhug plushie + Oh!K goodie bag
*Note: Only one (1) winner will be selected based on the most creative GIF and comment combination. 

2017 Korean Music Festival Line-up

MC: Girls' Generation's Yoona, EXO's Suho & Astro's Cha Eun Woo

Line-up: TWICE, HyunA, Red Velvet, MAMAMOO, WINNER, Wanna One, EXO, GOT7, BTS, SEVENTEEN, MonstaX, B.A.P, BTOB, Teen Top, SECHSKIES, Zion. T, VIXX, Hwang Chi Yeul, GFIRNED, Lovelyz, PRISTIN, Apink, Bolbbalgan4, No Brain, Astro, NCT127 (more line-up will be announced)

[END] Facebook Contest Week 1
1. Post your favourite GIF of the oppa you would take to the 2017 Korean Music Festival HERE

2. Leave a comment by telling us why this is the best oppa to go with and hashtag #OhKTVAsia #KoreanMusicFestival2017

Example

Kang Daniel is the best oppa to go with because he's the person that I wish to spend the last day of 2017 #OhKTVAsia #KoreanMusicFestival2017 *gif credit to owner*

Prizes up for grabs: Boglegel a.k.a Mr Buckwheat plushie + Blue Boglegel plushie + Oh!K goodie bag

Note: Only two (2) winners will be selected based on the most creative GIFs and comment combination. 

Don't forget to tune-in to Oh!K (Astro Ch.394) on 31st December to watch the MBC Korean Music Festival 2017 LIVE!

The award-winning long-haul low-cost carrier AirAsia X has made its maiden entry to the South Korean Island of Jeju on 12nd December 2017 following the successful landing of flight D7 501 on Airbus A330-300 at Jeju International Airport, making it the only airline with DIRECT CONNECTIONS between Kuala Lumpur and the beautiful largest island off the coast of the Korean Penisula. 

Jeju island is AirAsia X's third destination in South Korea after Seoul (Incheon) and Busan. This latest route will also strengthen the AirAsia and AirAsia X Group position in South Korea market by having  a total of 75 weekly flights and 1,183,468 capacity a year for one way flight.

In conjunction of this latest destination inaugural flight launch, AirAsia X is offering promotonal all-in-fares from RM249* one-way on standard seats and available for booking on airasia.com from 13th December 2017 until 19 December 2017 for travel between 16 December 2017 to 27 October 2018. The award winning Premium Flatbed is also available for booking at promotional all-in-fares from RM799*. 

Commenting on the inauguration of this exclusive route, Chairman of Airasia X Malaysia, Tan Sri Rafidah Aziz said, "This direct flight from Kuala Lumpur to Jeju has the potential of generating a capacity of over 156,000 a year between Kuala Lumpur and Jeju while saving our guests a great deal of hassle for domestic transit. Our guests will now have the convenience of the direct non-stop flight to experience Jeju's beautiful landscape and nature, culture and heritage as well as leisure activities."

In a welcoming speech, Won Hee,Ryong, Govenor of Jeju Special Self-Governing Province, said: "Together with Jeju citizens, I'm pleased that AirAsia X operates direct flights between Jeju and Malaysia. And I hope that the two nations will experience a growing number of travelers while expanding exchange and cooperation for joint prosperity. Truly hoping that Malaysia and Jeju will build a lasting friendship, the Jeju special self-governing province will actively support this." 

Jeju is a beautiful volcanic island located 64kms south of the Korean Peninsula. It is the country's most popular holiday island and home to the UNESCO World Heritage Site "Jeju Island and Lava Tubes" which consists of Mount Halla, the highest mountain in South Korea and a dormant volcano, Geomunoreum lava tubes and the dramatic landscape of Seongsan Ilchubong tuff cone. Other attractions include the scenic Jeju Olle Trail, the breathtaking Cheonjiyeon waterfall, Hyeopjae beach and many special themed museums, making Jeju a destination for all ages all-year round. 

* Promotional all-in-fares quoted are for one-way travel only inclusive of taxes and fees. 

* T&C apply.

*photo: Jeju Tourism Organisation, Air Asia / source: Air Asia

Chingu Music & Drama (MUMA) Festival has spread the best K-entertainment in 2017 by sending the chingus to 2017 MAMA, 2017 KBS Drama Awards and 2017 KBS Song Festival. To mark the end of this celebration, Chingu holds the final contest which will be sending 1 winner to a mystery K-pop concert held at the end of December in Seoul.

Is time to show off how much you know about the K-Songs and flash your creativity:

Step 1: List your 10 answers in the comment box HERE, in the right order

Step 2: Tell us who is your best chingu and dedicate an appreciation message to this friend. You can write either in English, Malay or Chinese.

*An Astro GO ID is needed to qualify for this contest

How to get an Astro GO ID: bit.ly/registerAstroGO

Terms & conditions: HERE

Contest period: 1st - 7th December 2017, 11.59PM

Prize: 2 Days 1 Night for two to attend a K-pop concert in Seoul (includes air tickets + accommodation + entrance tickets to the K-pop concert)

Questions 1~4:

Questions 5~8:

Question 9 & 10:

The participant who identified the 10 songs correctly in order and created the most original/creative message within 50-word limit will win the grand prize! Don't miss out this big present from Chingu.

The Gyeonggang High Speed Line connecting Seoul metropolitan area and Gangwon province has been scheduled to open in mid-December this year! The opening of the Gyeonggang High Speed line makes travelling between Seoul metropolitan area and Gangwon province more convenient and faster than ever before.

Construction commenced in July 2012, the Gyeonggang Line is now close to its completion after upgrading the existing tracks into high-speed tracks and constructing 120.3km-long new tracks in the Wonjoo-Gangneung section. In October, KORAIL had verified all of the facilities involved. The new line will officially open in the upcoming December when the commercial test operation is completed at the end of November.

Once open, the Gyeonggang Line will reduce the travelling time between Seoul station and Gangneung station with an average of 1hr 54min. Thanks to the new line, Olympic athletes and fans heading to PyeongChang next February will be able to make a fast and comfortable KTX travel to the station near Olympic venues.

In order to provide a fast and comfortable KTX service for sports fans heading to PyeongChang for the upcoming 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics, KORAIL is planning to operate 51 daily operations during the Olympics period. 

Source, Photo by KTO Singapore