The last leg of BTS’ ARMYPEDIA campaign is about to get more exciting as Spotify just announced it’s jumping into the ring. Teaming up with the world’s biggest K-Pop group, Spotify is joining in on this massive fan hunt for ARMYPEDIA puzzle pieces but with a unique Spotify twist.

From 19 March to 24 March, Spotify invites fans from all around the world to take part in a collective effort to hunt down special edition Spotify x BTS puzzle pieces. Global ARMY fans can find puzzle pieces scattered across Spotify, our social platforms and even on-ground. To solve all 19 pieces and complete ARMYPEDIA, ARMY fans must unite!

If you have not heard of the ARMYPEDIA campaign, it is a scavenger hunt on a monumental scale, where thousands of puzzle pieces are hidden across the world for BTS fans - also known as the ARMY - to uncover and eventually piece together a massive archive of BTS’ fondest memories for every single day of their history with the ARMY. That is 2,080 days, and 2,080 puzzle pieces in the form of QR codes hidden all over the world.

Upon locating the puzzle pieces and scanning its elusive QR codes, fans will then be led to a quiz question, which they have to answer in order to upload a piece of memory on ARMYPEDIA. In this special edition of ARMYPEDIA, the quiz would consist mainly of Spotify-related BTS questions so look out for streams, playlists, global charts and most importantly, BTS’ music on Spotify for hints.

“Spotify is proud to partner BTS and unite ARMY fans around the world on this special journey together. We are constantly on the lookout for fresh and engaging ways to connect fans with their favourite artists,” says Chee Meng, Tan, Head of Artist & Label Marketing, Asia, Spotify.

Check out the BTS ARMYPEDIA tutorial for more details on how to look for QR Codes, how to solve the puzzles and upload memories! For more BTS and K-Pop treats, be sure to follow @SpotifyKDaebak, Spotify’s dedicated K-Pop channel on Twitter. 

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Dara, affectionately termed by her fans, was donned in a vivid yellow dress with prints, with classy black heels to match her look. After taking photos with Kate Spade's representatives, local actress Rebecca Tan and several influencers at the entrance of the store, the petite star proceeded into the store - filled with Kate Spade's Spring 2019 ready-to-wear collection.

Dara then made her way from the pop-up store to the after party at ION Sky, where she was spotted signing for a fan and even taking selfies with them. Despite being in the industry for almost a decade, the star definitely still knows how to give make fans happy.

At the 56th-storey observation deck, the youthful-looking star posed for the media against a floral Kate Spade backdrop.

The pop-up store, located at Level 1 Atrium of the mall, is opened from now till 24 March 2019. It also features a Southeast Asia limited edition bag, which can be personalized in store on 15 & 16 March 2019.

We would like to thank Kate Spade New York for the invitation.

South Korean President Moon Jae-In and First Lady, Kim Jung-Sook graced K-Wave & Halal Show in Malaysia this Tuesday together with our local artist, Dato' Siti Nurhaliza and K-celebrities, Ha Ji Won, Lee Sung Kyung and NCT Dream's Jeno, Jaemin and Jisung.

K-Wave & Halal Show in Malaysia is a friendship event between South Korea and Malaysia. 23 Korea companies have participated and various halal-certified food, beauty and health products from South Korea were featured in this 2-day exhibition, took place on 12 and 13 March at 1 Utama Shopping Centre.

On the first day (12 March), 1 Utama was filled with hundreds of fans waiting for the celebrities' arrival and South Korean residents in Malaysia were also seen waiting at the mall to support President Moon. What surprised us during the day was the giant bibimbap (Korean mixed rice)! (ps: It was reported that all the ingredients are cooked based on the halal standards.)

After the ceremony and greetings, NCT Dream held their fan signing event where 100 lucky fans were selected to receive the signature. Ha Ji Won and Lee Sung Kyung, however, held their fan signing event on the next day (13 March).

Check out NCT Dream at K-Wave & Halal Show in Malaysia: 

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Debuted in 6 August 2018, D-CRUNCH (also named as Diamond CRUNCH) consists of 9 members - O.V, Hyunwook, Hyunho, Hyunoh, Hyunwoo, Minhyuk, Chanyoung, Jeongseung and Dylan. D-CRUSH made their debut with single album titled "0806" and have also released a mini album last year titled "M1112 (4colors)". D-CRUNCH previously have won AAA Focus Award at Asia Artist Award 2018. 

Palace: Title track of D-CRUNCH's debut single album "0806"

Before debuting as the members of D-CRUNCH, members Chanyoung, O.V, Jeong Seung and Dylan were grouped with two All-S Company's trainees - Karan and Hyeongshin and formed a pre-debut co-ed sub unit called Geupsik-Dan. The pre-debut group is formed to promote D-CRUNCH prior their debuts as a 9-member group.

Looking forward to meet these talented boys in Malaysia. For more information about D-CRUNCH Asia Tour in Malaysia, check out YiPin Studio Facebook Page. 

MTV Asia revealed its line-up of 33 hip hop artists from 11 countries around the globe for the Asian edition of “YO! MTV Raps”. One of the most influential hip hop shows revived for fans in Asia, MTV Asia has curated a line-up from rising superstars to established rap icons to celebrate the explosion of hip hop culture across Asia. This series will air in Asia mid-April onwards, and promises to be a diverse, widely distributed linear and digital series across MTV Asia’s platforms.

Setting the stage are the hosts — global DJ, producer and model Kim Lee and Singaporean rapper and songwriter, Yung Raja. They are joined by segment presenters, winner of the ‘2018 MTV EMA Award for Best Southeast Asia Act’ Joe Flizzow as the ‘Cypher Boss’, while uber-cool rapper Zamaera takes her spot as ‘The Game Master’.

The who’s-who in Asian hip hop are set to blaze a trail as the special guests in the series. Stay tuned for DaBoyWay, part of pioneering hip hop group Thaitanium from Thailand; South Korean household names such as rap duo Dynamic Duo; music producer GRAY who has worked with top Korean hip hop acts; and rapper Woo who gained recognition in the rap competition, ‘Show me the Money’. Rounding up the star appeal are Vietnam’s queen of hip hop Suboi; and American rapper and viral sensation Bhad Bhabie.

With the hip hop scene on fire in South Korea, find out what is K-hip hop from well-known veteran and breakout rappers such as Basick, Flowsik, Reddy, YunB, and Owen Ovadoz.

The artists from Thailand include rapper/producer FIIXD, who has collaborated with many prominent Thai artists; YOUNGOHM, recipient of the “Song of the Year” in the Rap Is Now (RIN) Awards 2017; and US-born singer-rapper-songwriter Radio3000, who is based in Thailand.

Malaysia’s crew is represented by Benzooloo, part of hip hop collective Lawalah Familia; up-and-coming rapper Lil J; and multi-talented rappers, producers and songwriters Kmy Kmo and Luca Sickta. In addition, SonaOne, whose single ‘No More’ took home the ‘Best Song’ accolade at the 21st Anugerah Industri Muzik awards cranks up the Malaysian presence. 

Singaporean hip hop artiste and prolific producer, Alif, formerly from award-winning hip hop duo SleeQ which disbanded in 2015, will also be part of the show. 

Hailing from Indonesia are A. Nayaka, whose work was nominated as one of the ‘Top 20 Albums in 2016’ by Rolling Stone Indonesia, and Laze, known for his genius freestyle. 

More artists who will showcase their individual styles: Japanese/Korean rapper CHANMINA with her combination of rap and pop melodies; Abra from the Philippines, winner of the ‘Best Rap Artist’ at the Urban Music Awards 2018; music producer/rapper Dough-Boy from Hong Kong; and Datmaniac from Vietnam, known for his freestyle skills. 

This “YO!” series is on the back of MTV Asia’s “YO! MTV Raps” special which aired in June 2018, featuring 11 Asian hip-hop artists from Indonesia, Korea, Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand. The top performing 5-artist Cypher* video garnered over 1.2 million video views in Southeast Asia. The special was also awarded the ‘Best Music or Dance Programme’ at the Asian Academy Creative Awards in December 2018. 

After its debut 30 years ago on August 6, 1988, “YO! MTV Raps” became the premiere destination for all things hip hop. The advent of the series was crucial to the rise of rap music, and created a global passion for the genre and greater hip hop culture, which has since become the most dominant force in mainstream music and pop culture worldwide. In addition to MTV Asia’s “YO! MTV Raps” edition, MTV International will premiere local versions of the legendary hip hop franchise for the UK, Germany and Africa this year.

[UPDATE]
Gray spotted in Malaysia shooting for the program. Check out his Insta story to find out more about his trip in Malaysia: