The world has seen the rise of Hallyu, felt the undeniable power of K-pop, and now it’s time for a fan to take centrestage. With a mission to make it easier for everyone to experience the world (including K-pop fans of all ages), Booking.com is introducing the Ultimate K-pop Experience in Seoul to bring the biggest K-pop fan dreams to life like never before and inspire a memorable travel experience for its customers. Only one lucky pair of guests will be able to book this exciting experience and be flown to Seoul, where their extraordinary journey into the world of K-pop will unfold. Their exclusive access begins with a two-night stay at the Executive Producer Suite at RYSE, Autograph Collection - a haven typically reserved only for the biggest stars.From coveted front-row seats at the live music show, M COUNTDOWN, to a private idol makeover led by celebrity hair and makeup artists, every moment of the Ultimate K-pop Experience has been meticulously crafted to ensure guests will live and breathe the essence of everything K-pop culture has to offer.

Beauty Room (side view)

Jacuzzi

Kitchen

Private Dance Lesson with YN Company

This experience will include: 

 

Proudly presented by CK Star Entertainment, the Singapore leg of the tour will happen on 20 August 2023 (Sunday), 5PM at the Singapore Indoor Stadium. Viu is the Official Media Partner for the event.

Check out the seating plan below:

The tour first began in June 2023 with sold-out stops in Seoul, Hong Kong, Taipei, and Tokyo, and will also have stops in Jakarta, Manila, and Bangkok.

TAEYEON first made her debut with SM Entertainment’s girl group Girls’ Generation in 2007, and in October 2015 released her debut solo extended play “I”.

Her latest song “INVU” (2022), released in February last year, topped all South Korean music charts, gaining the track an “all-kill” status. It was also selected as the “2022 Best K-pop Album” by the U.S. Time Magazine, gaining global popularity.

SONEs can look forward to witnessing live performances of TAEYEON’s best hits and more, during her concert.

Tickets for ‘TAEYEON CONCERT - The ODD Of LOVE in SINGAPORE’ went on sale on 29 July (Saturday) at 12PM via www.ticketmaster.sg and have been sold out in less than 2 hours!

Stay tuned to more news and updates on the event!

This summer, fans of high school romance dramas are in for a treat, with the upcoming launch of Exclusive Fairytale (独家童话) on 27 July. Adapted from the popular novel Once We Come Across Love (兔子压倒窝边草) by author Yi Jin (忆棉), this drama stars young actors Wen Junhui (文俊辉) (also known as Jun from K-pop male idol group SEVENTEEN) and Zhang Miaoyi (张淼怡). Not only were the fans so eager for the drama broadcast that they named themselves "Ling Jia Tu" (凌家兔), the number of reservations for the show have also exceeded 300,000 on iQIYI.

Towards the end of the "2023 iKON World Tour Take Off" concert in Kuala Lumpur, a heartwarming surprise awaited the members. A special VCR showcased heartfelt messages, and cherished memories from Malaysian iKONICs, leaving iKON visibly moved and the arena filled with a profound sense of love and appreciation. It was a touching display of the deep connection between iKON and their devoted fans, making the concert an unforgettable and emotional experience for everyone present.

During the end ment, the members expressed their gratitude to the fans for their unwavering support and for waiting patiently for their return. Bobby's heartfelt words captured the sentiment of the group: "We had such a good time. Thanks for waiting for us. Five years is a long time, but you guys waited for us. Thank you so much. When we return next time, please welcome us like you did today."

In conclusion, the 2023 iKON World Tour Take Off in Kuala Lumpur was an unforgettable night of music, emotions, and heartwarming reunions. Despite Jay's absence on stage due to military service, his presence was felt through the thoughtful VCRs that integrated him into each performance, further highlighting the bond between iKON and their fans. The members' genuine interactions with their fans and exceptional performances made the concert a unique and extraordinary experience. As the night ended, fans left with hearts full of gratitude and excitement, eagerly awaiting the day when iKON would again grace our shores.

 
The stars spent a fun-filled afternoon with Malaysia fans at Sunway Pyramid last Saturday. Fans flocked to the shopping mall and waited in line for the event since early morning to catch a glimpse of the stars. 

The crowd greeted Lee Eun-saem and Yeri with great excitement and loud cheers as they made their highly-anticipated appearance. Besides sharing about their time in Malaysia and favourite moments from their drama, the stars also played games and took photos with lucky fans at the event.

Lee Eun-saem and Yeri also met up with the Malaysian media during their whirlwind trip and shared more about their filming experiences and the challenges they encountered in the process. The actresses, who were excited to visit Malaysia and greet their fans in person, also expressed their appreciation to the fans for their warm welcome and overwhelming support.

The “Cheongdam International High School” Star Tour is proudly presented by CJ ENM HK and tvN Asia. Special thanks to Platform Partner: Tonton, Venue Partner: Sunway Pyramid and Hotel Partner: Sunway Resort Hotel.

“Cheongdam International High School” follows the story of Kim Hye-in (Lee Eun-saem), the only witness to a murder of a high school girl. In exchange for her silence, she is eventually transferred to the esteemed Cheongdam International High School, where she meets Baek Jen-na (Kim Ye-rim), also known as Yeri from Red Velvet), the queen of Diamond 6, the prime suspect and the most powerful person in the school.

Don’t miss the encore telecast of the final two episodes of “Cheongdam International High School” on Monday, 3 July at 8.55pm on tvN Asia (Tonton | Astro CH395 & Astro Go | unifi tV CH211 & unifi playTV).

Special thanks to tvN Asia for extending the invite to us!

*photo credit: tvN Asia