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Thursday, June 18, 2020

Which is Your Favourite #Kdrama Character of Kim Soo Hyun?

Thursday, June 18, 2020

If you miss Kim Soo-hyun’s charming face and can’t wait to see him back on your screens, it’s time for you to countdown to his new K-drama series, It’s Okay To Not Be Okay.

The hallyu heartthrob will play an angelic character in this series but when it comes to different characters, he really knows how to switch his personality in seconds! From a serious and skeptical alien in My Love From The Star to a hilarious North Korean spy in Crash Landing on You, make a date for a KSH marathon on Netflix this weekend!

Moon Gang-Tae, The Empathetic Caregiver - It's Okay to Not Be Okay

This drama is Netflix upcoming series about two people who end up healing each other’s emotional and psychological wounds, Kim Soo-hyun plays Moon gang-tae who works in a psychiatric ward, and is the main caregiver for his autistic brother Sang-tae (played by Oh Jung-se). Aside from being blessed with an angelic face, great body, and intelligence, Moon gang-tae will also melt your heart with his patience and empathy.

Song Sam-Dong, The Musical Genius - Dream High

The teen musical drama that started it all, Kim Soo-hyun’s breakout role as Song Sam-dong, a country bumpkin who turns out to be a musical genius, captured our hearts and made us loyal fans. Fall in love all over again with Sam-dong’s innocence as he follows the love of his life Ko Hye-mi (Bae Suzy) to Kirin High School of Art, a prestigious music school.

The Intelligent King Lee Hwon - The Moon Embracing the Sun

Kim Soo-hyun won a Best Actor award at the 48th BaekSang Arts Awards for his portrayal of King Lee Hwon, who falls in love with a shaman played by Han Ga-in. His character’s devotion to his first love despite all odds will keep you hooked till the end, and longing for a forever love too.

Do Min Joon, The Charming Alien - My Love From The Star

Kim Soo-hyun won the Best Actor award yet again at the 50th BaekSang Arts Awards for his portrayal of Do Min Joon, a cynical and aloof alien stranded for four hundred years on Earth who eventually falls in love with top actress Cheon Song-yi, played by Jun Ji-hyun.

Baek Seung-Chang, The Geeky Secret Admirer - The Producers

What would you do if you have a huge crush on someone? You could join the same company to see your crush at work every day, just like Kim Soo-hyun’s character Baek Seung-chang, in The Producers. A geeky stalker, Seung-chang decided to join KBS as a junior producer because he has a secret crush on a KBS employee. Although he is very shy and awkward, he will do anything just to be near his crush!

The Mysterious New Owner of Hotel Blue Moon - Hotel Del Luna (cameo appearance)

Just as we were overcome with sadness in the last episode of Hotel del Luna, Kim Soo-hyun brought a ray of moonlight with his cool and dapper cameo. We’ve been wishing for a sequel since that brief glimpse, just to see more of this handsome new boss of Hotel Blue Moon.

The Silly North Korean Spy - Crash Landing On You (cameo appearance)

It’s not a complete K-drama experience if you haven’t seen the hilarious side of Kim Soo-hyun - specifically his cameo appearance in Crash Landing on You as a veteran North Korea spy who blends in by delivering fried chicken.

Now that you’ve followed Kim Soo-hyun’s journey from a fresh new actor to Hallyu star, you’re all set for his comeback after two long years in military service.

Here’s a sneak peak of what happened behind the scene while filming It’s Okay to Not Be Okay:

It’s Okay to Not Be Okay premieres on Netflix on Saturday June 20 at 21:30 MYT with weekly episodes on Saturday and Sunday.

*pictures credit to owners

K-pop

Discover New Spotify K-Pop Playlist Through Personality Quiz

Wednesday, June 17, 2020

From groovy K-R&B hits to K-Rock’s electric vibrations and K-Hip Hop’s spitting rhythm and flow, Korean music is one of the most eclectic and diverse genres on Spotify. Today, Spotify introduces 13 new and revamped playlists on its K-Pop Hub broadening its current K-Pop offering and catering to the many facets of this exciting genre.

Since the launch of Spotify’s first K-Pop playlist K-Pop Daebak in 2014, there have been more than 41 billion K-Pop streams on Spotify, and fans have spent more than a whopping 134 billion minutes on K-Pop music. With over 50 playlists today, Spotify’s K-Pop Hub is the one-stop destination for fans to discover the world of K-Pop and immerse themselves in Korean artists, genres, and songs across every mood and moment.

Take our personality quiz to find out which K-Pop playlist best suits you.
— Spotify ❤️ K-Pop (@SpotifyKDaebak) June 16, 2020

To help listeners determine which direction to expand their K-music horizon in, Spotify’s dedicated K-Pop Twitter channel, @SpotifyKDaebak has launched a simple personality quiz, directing users to a K-Pop playlist based on their personality traits and habits.

Discover the latest Korean rock bands shaking up the status quo

Previously known as Sexiest K-Grooves, this playlist reflects the latest R&B sound featuring smooth tracks with soulful vocals

From Jay Park to Nafla, this playlist introduces Korea’s many talented rappers, both mainstream and underground

One of the newest playlist additions to the K-Pop Hub includes Cool K:IDs Rock - Spotify’s signature playlist for Korean Rock anthems offering fans a glimpse into South Korea’s burgeoning rock scene. Users can discover and enjoy the alternative sounds of Korean Rock from bands like DAY6, HYUKOH and more. Also found within the hub are also updated playlists like TrenChill K-R&B featuring soulful Korean R&B acts like Crush and DPR LIVE, as well as K-Hip-Hop +82, which highlights the most exciting artists in South Korea’s hip hop scene and its array of homegrown rappers, from mainstream to underground.

Relive those favourite Korean drama moments with these classic soundtracks

Stream the best of Korean drama OST instrumentals

Often created with original soundtracks, Korean dramas like ‘World of the Married’, ‘Hospital Playlist’, ‘The King’, and more also boast their own unique audio identity that continues to exist beyond the show. To cater to the increasing popularity of these soundtracks, Spotify has curated two new playlists for this genre including Korean OST Instrumental and Best of Korean Soundtracks to accompany fans reliving the moments of their favourite shows.

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Tuesday, June 16, 2020

Samsung Malaysia Electronics

Galaxy S20+ (RM4,399) and Buds+ (RM899) BTS Edition Are Available for Pre-Order from 19 June

Tuesday, June 16, 2020

In collaboration with global pop music and cultural sensation BTS, Samsung Electronics will be launching the Galaxy S20+ BTS Edition and Galaxy Buds+ BTS Edition in Malaysia this July, marking the seventh anniversary of the BTS fan collective.

Pre-order from 19 June to 5 July and receive exclusive rewards

From 19th June to 5th July 2020, the Galaxy S20+ BTS Edition and Galaxy Buds+ BTS Edition will be available for pre-order in Malaysia. Customers who pre-order any of the following devices during this period will receive exclusive rewards as below:

Product	Price (RM)	Pre-order Rewards
Galaxy S20+ BTS Edition	RM4,399	Purchase the Galaxy Buds+ BTS Edition at only RM449.50 (RRP: RM899) when you pre-order the Galaxy S20_ BTS Edition
Galaxy Buds+ BTS Edition	RM899	Receive a complimentary Wireless Charger Pad BTS Edition worth RM199 when you pre-order Galaxy Buds+ BTS Edition

Pre-order yours starting 19th June 2020 (Friday): https://galaxy-bts.mysamsungcampaign.com/.

A new iconic purple heart design for the Galaxy S20+ and Galaxy Buds+ reflecting the strong connection between BTS and their global fans, Army

The new design of the Galaxy S20+ BTS Edition features a purple glass and metal exterior. The Galaxy Buds+ BTS Edition and Buds+ charging case, also available in purple, carry the band’s logo and purple heart iconography, allowing fans all over the world to show their devotion through their smartphone and wearables.

Available in LTE variant, the Galaxy S20+ BTS Edition comes with pre-installed BTS-inspired themes and a fan community platform, Weverse. Right in the box, the device comes with decorative stickers to allow fans to further personalize their devices, and photo cards featuring pictures of the band members for fans to keep. Featuring the same great pro-grade camera that Galaxy S20+ owners around the world use to capture their lives and tell their stories, the device provides new ways for BTS and their global fans to feel more closely connected than ever before, and share their creative content with each other.

The Galaxy Buds+ BTS Edition comes with the members' photo cards

The Galaxy Buds+ BTS Edition bring fans even closer to their music, not just through the device’s design, but through its superb sound quality. With sound by AKG, Galaxy Buds+ deliver balanced, detailed and spacious sound. And an industry-leading two-way speaker fully immerses fans in the layers of BTS’s music. The Galaxy Buds+ BTS Edition also comes with the photo cards of the band right in the box as a keepsake for fans.