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Postponement of A-JAX’s showcase in Singapore

22 May, 2013 by Adrian Event No comments

Event organizer JNation Entertainment has released an official press release to inform media and public that the ‘A-JAX “It’s Showtime” showcase Live in Singapore’ on this Friday 24 May at Kallang Theatre has been postponed until further notice.

The organizers sincerely apologize for inconvenience caused and will make an announcement on the new show date soon.

For existing ticket holders who are unable to attend the showcase on the re-scheduled date, they will be informed on the refund method for their tickets.

Pr: JNation Entertainment

Mizz Nina staged ‘Around The World’ with Jay Park

22 May, 2013 by seckvoon Event, Exclusive, Featured No comments

On 18 May, Malaysian global pop artist, Mizz Nina, staged her first ever major concert with an unique theme entitled, Around The World. For this explosive concert, K-pop star Jay Park flew in to Kuala Lumpur as special guest to perform alongside for their previous collaborative track, Around The World, which has garnered massive thumb ups by fans; both Mizz Nina and Jay Park’s alike.

For a more grandeur show, Mizz Nina’s former hip- hop group Tek Tarik Crew, her husband Noh Salleh, and Hidayati Yusop from Ahli Fiqir were also invited to the stage, formulating a winning list of artistes’ appearances to the delight of the concert-goers.

Eagerly, Mizz Nina started her 90-minute concert first with a series of English songs such as Just Do It, Hit Me Up, Away With You, What You Waiting For and Take Over. She took mesmerizing control of the fans with her distinct vocal, along with skillful dancers, and had the fans chanting along as she performed passionately on that one spotlight. With many changes of eye-catching stage outfits, Mizz Nina had certainly won well-deserved praises from fans for her utmost efforts to make this concert a special one.

Prior to the opening of the segment of Malay songs, Mizz Nina thanked sincerely to all fans as she was surprised to see many fans coming for her first major concert, and not forgetting her respectful parents who were watching her from the second floor of the venue, supporting their gorgeous daughter.

After expressing her gratitude to everyone, she then took the stage with her husband, Noh Salleh of band, Hujan, with a sweet and warming song titled, Kurnia, accompanied with guitar playing by her husband. With blue soft lights illuminating upon them, the whole venue instantly turned into a romantic scene where love was presented among the artists. Fans were absorbed into the sweet surreal scenic as the couple performed a duet, creating unforgettable around-the-world moments.

Before everyone started to forget Jay Park’s presence, the atmosphere was then brought to another level when the song Around The World came on. Fans started screaming as they knew that it was finally their K-pop prince’s turn to spin their world.

Jay Park made his first special appearance of the night with Mizz Nina for the hit collaborative track, Around The World. Both artists heated up the stage dynamically as they also grabbed the chance to showcase their unique dance choreography for the first time on stage together with more than ten dancers. Fans were all pumped up because they knew they were now the only first few fans ever to witness the two performing together on the same stage live.

Right after, Jay Park continued to take over the stage with his recent release, Joah, melting fans’ hearts, especially with lyrics ”You know that i love you, I’ll always be with you baby”. He then later turned up the party mood with an upbeat track, Nothing On You by B.o.B. Jay Park continued to heat up the stage with his final and last track for the night, an English version of Girlfriend. Fans could hardly restrain themselves as Jay Park displayed one of his most highly well-known creative skills, b-boying, and wowed everyone with energetic and smooth moves.

After Jay Park’s solo performance, Mizz Nina reappeared back on stage, dressed in dazzling outfit for another few more songs before wrapping up the concert.

It was one of such unforgettable nights that fans can always remember fondly in which they were finally being taken Around The World by Mizz Nina and Jay Park together. The experience was out of this world, fulfilled.

Hellokpop: We express our congratulations to Mizz Nina for having successfully held her first ever major concert, and special thanks to YZ International for the media invite.

Event covered: Seckvoon@hellokpop,

Editor: Adrian@hellokpop

A-Prince holds successful showcase in Singapore

20 May, 2013 by Joyce Event No comments

A-Prince has held a successful showcase in Singapore!

A-Prince Showcase Live In Singapore took place on Saturday (18th May) at the DBS Arts Centre – Home of SRT. Besides performing their own songs, the five members also performed covers of songs, such as TVXQ‘s Mirotic and PSY‘s Gentleman. The fans who attended the showcase got a special treat as 3 unreleased songs were also performed for the first time at this showcase. Lucky fans also had a chance to get on stage to interact with the members.

Members Seungjun and Woobin also had a birthday celebration at the showcase, with cakes, presents and videos prepared by the fans, as well as special birthday wishes prepared by the members themselves.

A-Prince will be making their comeback in June, so stay tuned!

Sources: (Images) Jinha Kim Photography (official event photographer), A-Prince’s official Tumblr

Fangirlasia invites you to Ongaku Gayo 3.0 in the Philippines

18 May, 2013 by icesee Event, General No comments

Fangirlasia will be 3 years old this month! For the past three years, it has been organizing an event titled Ongaku Gayo to honor its customers – the K-pop fans. With Ongaku and Gayo means music in Japanese and Korean respectively, the event is really a celebration of music.

This year, a bigger event in collaboration with KFest Manila Management, will be held on May 18 at the Mondragon House. The highlight of the event is the unveiling of the Top 20 Bestselling Merchandise from April 2012 – March 2013. To thank fans for their support, the same items will also be raffled. A dance cover will also be hosted with cash prizes at stake in two categories – Best of Fangirlasia, which features the groups in the Top 20, and Fan Favorites, which features groups that fans love to cover.

A party is not a party without food hence this year just like the previous year, North Park Noodle House will be serving snacks for all attendees. This year’s Ongaku Gayo is also extra special because it will mark the start of the promotions for Alexander Lee Eusebio’s Fan Party in Manila. Pulp Live World will also raffle off tickets to the CNBlue Blue Moon Concert on June 15 at the Araneta Coliseum.

The event will end with awards to the top customers – the fans themselves. Fangirlasia will be awarding the Fanboy, Fangirl and Fan Club of the Year.

See you there!

Source: Direct correspondance

‘Running Man’ HaHa & Reggae Skull to hold first Singapore fan meet

17 May, 2013 by Adrian Event No comments

Korean music duo HaHa and Skull will be in Singapore for the first time from July 19 to July 21. The two musicians collaborated in the album, Busan Vacance, released in July 2012.

The German-born South Korean, HaHa (a.k.a Haroro) is a multi-hypenate talent, wearing the hats of reggae recording artist, actor, presenter and stand-up comedian with ease.

In 2007, he released his single album, You’re My Destiny. The single reached number one on the Gaon chart, South Korea’s national record chart, similar to the US Billboard charts.

Since 2010, HaHa has starred in the immensely popular variety show Running Man. He was lauded with the Best Entertainer Award at the 2011 SBS Entertainment Awards for his outstanding performance on Running Man. He wowed the audience with the performance of his single Rosa at the award ceremony.

HaHa also acted in the following movies and dramas:

Holy Daddy (2006)
Who Slept with Her?
My Boss, My Teacher (2006)
Love in Magic (2005)

HaHa’s musical partner, Skull, is a culture-fusing phenomenon. The Korean artist has been making waves in the US market, especially among Urban and Caribbean audiences by singing in own unique interpretation of a Jamaican patois. The release of his first single Boom Di Boom Di and accompanying 3-D animated video were well-received in the US.

In the US, Skull is signed under Morgan Carey, Mariah Carey’s brother. His new single will be released on August 14 and promises to be an intriguing aural journey, with renowned DJ and honorary Beastie Boys member, Mix Master Mike lending a hand in its production.

Fan Meet details:

‘Running Man’ HaHa + Reggae Skull First Singapore Fan Meet

Date: Saturday, 20 July 2013

Venue: Zouk, 17 Jiak Kim Road, Singapore 169420. Tel: 6738 2988

Time: 7pm (door opens at 6pm)

Free Standing

Pricing:

Cat 1: S$128 (Event day: S$138)

: Includes priority entry / meet & greet /autograph session / photo-taking

(Limited numbers only)

Cat 2: S$88 (Event day: S$98)

: General admission Only