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Samsung Celebrates the Launch of Galaxy Note9 with Kim Jong Kook and Park Min Young

Monday, August 13, 2018

Kim Jong Kook experiences the revolutionary features of the Galaxy Note9 with the lucky fans

To celebrate the launch of the all new powerful Galaxy Note9 in Singapore, Samsung, in partnership with Viu, held the Samsung Galaxy Exclusive Launch Party this evening at Gardens by the Bay. The exclusive event saw the unveiling of the latest member of the Galaxy Note series together with a meet-and-greet with fan-favourite Hallyu artistes, “What’s Wrong with Secretary Kim” lead actress Park Min Young and “Running Man” Sparta Kim Jong Kook. “Whats Wrong with Secretary Kim” and “Running Man” are currently among the top shows available on Viu.

(Left) Kim Jong Kook with Mr. Lee Jui Siang, the President of Samsung Electronics Singapore

“We are extremely excited to be introducing the all-new powerful Galaxy Note9. The Galaxy Note9 was created with our customers in mind to bring them a device that will power their lives throughout the day,” said Mr. Lee Jui Siang, President, Samsung Electronics Singapore. “In celebration of the launch, we are delighted to have hosted the exclusive launch party featuring these fan-favourite Hallyu stars to reward and thank our loyal consumers for their support over the years.”

Park Min Young selfie moment with lucky fans

At the Samsung Galaxy Exclusive Launch Party, almost 800 Samsung and Viu fans had a chance to experience the revolutionary features of the Galaxy Note9 and also got to meet Park Min Young and Kim Jong Kook in person. Lucky fans even came up close with their idols on stage, playing games with them and taking home personally autographed momentos.

Park Min Young at the Galaxy Exclusive Launch Party held on 10 August 2018

To get more of Park Min Young and Kim Jong Kook, fans can catch their shows on Viu now! Fans of Park Min Young can catch full episodes of her newest drama, “What's Wrong With Secretary Kim”, which has been ruling viewership ratings in South Korea since it started airing in June this year. Her other works include “Sungkyunkwan Scandal”, “Glory Jane”, “Queen for Seven Days”, “City Hunter” and “Remember” – full series are available on Viu for free!

Km Jong Kook at Samsung Galaxy Exclusive Launch Party held on 10 August 2018

Kim Jong Kook’s fans can continue to catch him in popular variety shows like “Running Man” and “Mom’s Diary”. “What's Wrong with Secretary Kim” and “Running Man” are also among the top shows on Viu currently. (Please refer to the appended fact sheets for more info on the shows)

Besides the aforementioned dramas, viewers can catch the latest Korean dramas and variety shows on viu.com or Viu mobile app. Viu’s impressive range of premium Asian content also includes box office hits and all-time favourite movies from tvN Movies and Now Baogu Movies on Demand, popular kids’ edutainment animation, and Viu Original, a category of original Hong Kong content produced by ViuTV.

source: Viu

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The ‘Soulmate’ collaboration – ZICO x IU: spot the special guest

Wednesday, August 08, 2018

South Korean Superstar CL & Singapore's Pop Quartet The Sam Willows Set the Stage for Day 1 of MTV Spotlight @ Hyperplay

Monday, August 06, 2018

CL performing at MTV Spotlight @ Hyperplay

Hyperplay, the first ever integrated ASEAN esports and music festival happening at the Singapore Indoor Stadium, brought together avid fans on its first day, living up to the expectations of the festival’s hype and thrills. In celebration of our youths, fans got to immerse themselves in a range of esports action and music performances – the two key cultural cornerstones of the generation.

Semi-Finals #1 Winner Malaysia at Hyperplay

Hyperplay kicked off with the first ASEAN League of Legends semi-finals with Malaysia’s Kuala Lumpur Hunters taking on Philippines’ Acclaim Empire X. After three intense rounds of powerplay, the Malaysians came out on top with a 2 – 1 victory over their ASEAN counterparts, sealing a spot in tomorrow’s grand finals.

The Sam Willows performing at MTV Spotlight @ Hyperplay

Kicking off the 1st MTV Spotlight, The Sam Willows took the crowd through an adventurous journey with a nine-track set. The quartet wasted no time in getting the party started by opening up the show with a good collection of their past and present upbeat hits – All Time High (led by Benjamin), Baby Don’t Shy, Keep Me Jealous and Thirsty.

Benjamin Kheng of The Sam Willows

Once they established their presence, the quartet brought the tempo down with their more emotionally raw numbers Save Myself and Robot from their latest sophomore album, tugging on the heartstrings of everyone in attendance. From there, the audience was treated to a guitar solo introduction by Jon that led into their dance-worthy number Papa Money that is currently taking over the airwaves.

The Sam Willows ended their performance with For Love and Take Heart

The foursome closed out the set with their hits For Love and Take Heart, from their previous debut album, right before an injured Narelle was piggy-backed onto Sandra for their exit.

Semi-Finals #2 Winner Vietnam for Hyperplay

Turning the focus back to esports, Singapore’s Sovereign put up a commendable effort against favourites, Vietnam’s Super Star Destroyers. However, it still wasn’t quite enough to match up to the sheer might of Team Vietnam as they quickly clinched victory in the first game, which took just 25 minutes. Led by Artemis – the main carry of the team – the Vietnamese set the pace of the game with a couple of fallback strategies that Sovereign failed to keep up with.

CL ended her performance with I Am the Best

Right after the 2nd semi-finals match, CL showcased why she’s indeed Asia's Baddest Female as she returned to Singapore on the MTV Spotlight stage. She immediately ushered in her unique brand of intensity with her opening catchy, hip hop track, The Baddest Female, getting fans up on their feet upon get go. Her 13-track set only intensified with immense energy levels with each song performance.

CL performed Ain't No Better Feeling for the first time

Taking a moment to greet her ‘GZBs’ fans in Singapore, she performed Ain’t No Better Feeling for the first time since going solo as a gift to her fans. CL’s high-octane energy was undoubtable as she performed dance hit after hit while a hyped up crowd happily sang and danced along to – Dirty Vibe, Lifted, Come Back Home, Gotta Be You, Falling In Love, Dr Pepper, MTBD, ₩1,000,000 and Can’t Nobody.

CL was on fire with her performance of Hello Bitches, which was aptly accompanied by a pyrotechnic display and fireballs going off on stage. Epitomising true female prowess, she ended her set with I Am the Best, while her fans continued to roar in wild frenzy.

In celebration of ASEAN Singapore 2018 and part of YOUTHx , Hyperplay is powered by Riot Games and MTV, presented by the MCCY and the NYC, and supported by gold sponsor Clear Men and official Telco partner Singtel. Patrons will be able to catch full set live performances by all acts for the MTV Spotlight stage hosted by MTV VJ Hanli Hoefer.

photo source: Hyperplay 2018

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[FREE Fried Chicken Alert] NeNe Chicken Continues to Delight Malaysian with its Double Opening in Avenue K & Plaza Merdeka Shopping Mall!

Monday, August 06, 2018

Free Fried Chicken available to first 50 customers at NeNe Chicken Avenue K Outlet

Foodies and fans of K-Pop rejoiced as South Korea’s largest fried chicken chain, NeNe Chicken announced its latest outlet opening in Avenue K, Kuala Lumpur and Plaza Merdeka Shopping Mall, Kuching. It is also a milestone for the Korean fried chicken chain as it marks the first ever NeNe Chicken restaurant in East Malaysia. In celebration with it's launch at Avenue K, NeNe Chicken will be giving out FREE fried chicken to first 50 customers on 6 August (Monday) starting from 11AM onwards.

Both Avenue K and Plaza Merdeka were identified as strategic locations to serve customers in the area, as these locations are urban hubs catering to various requirements from retail, entertainment and dining.

NeNe Chicken Avenue K, KL Outlet

Since opening its doors to its guest, NeNe Chicken has been delighting customers with its take on Korean fried chicken featuring a special blend of marinate, batter, and signature sauces. The chain challenged itself to create its own version of Crispy Chicken Rendang following the Masterchef saga, and went further to create the Nasi Lemak Crispy Chicken topped with an Onsen egg.

“We like to do things differently, and our ultimate goal is to make our guest happy. Each restaurant has really given us encouragement as we serve our customers with high quality food and great taste. Sarawak is an important milestone for us, and we are doing our best to expand as quickly as possible. We hope to serve even more customers across Malaysia soon.” said Managing Director of NeNe Chicken Malaysia, Raymond Wong.

NeNe Chicken Plaza Merdeka Shopping Mall, Kuching Outlet

Since its inaugural launch, Malaysian fans have lined up and tasted its signature sauces, with most fans enjoying its “Freaking Hot” flavour. The flavour gained a lot of attention after NeNe Chicken’s first ever “Freaking Hot Challenge” that took place during the launch of its Starling outlet. Ever since then, many have also done the challenge with unique twist to the rules within friend and family sharing their gastronomy adventure on social media.

NeNe Chicken Boneless Fried Chicken

To cater an even wider audience, NeNe Chicken has also taken the opportunity to introduce new side dishes such as NeNe Chicken Fingers, NeNe KimChesse Wrap, Sweet Potato Fries to complement its existing line-up.

For more updates, fans can follow the NeNe Chicken Malaysia Facebook and Instagram page, and the full menu can be viewed on www.nenechicken.com.my.

photo source: NeNe Chicken Malaysia