Twin Towers @Live 2013 Announces Second International Act – Backstreet Boys

The Twin Towers @Live franchise is back for its 3rd consecutive year and will host major international and K-Pop acts in conjunction with the PETRONAS Malaysia Grand Prix Weekend. Following the earlier announcement, Twin Towers @Live introduces its second international act, Backstreet Boys, much adored band of the late 90’s to headline the second day and final day of the music gala on the 23rd March 2013.

This year’s two day extravaganza will kick off with pop star Demi Lovato and K-Pop artists U-Kiss accompanied by local artists Atilia and K-Town Clan on 22nd March. On the 23rd of March, Backstreet Boys and Korean sensation UI are set to headline the show with the support of our local prides, Mizz Nina and Caprice.

B.A.P tops Billboard World Chart

Korean boy band B.A.P’s new single, “One Shot,” topped the March 2 Billboard World Chart upon release.

The “conquer” of the non-English lyrics section of the world’s most respected album chart was based on the album and digital sales in North America. The song also topped iTunes’ U.S. hip-hop album chart.

This is the second time the band, which debuted last year, made it to the chart. It’s single, “Warrior” was ranked 10th in the same category on Feb. 11 last year. Fellow K-pop stars G-Dragon, SNSD, Super Junior, CNBlue have also been World Chart toppers.

The band consisting of members Bang Yong-guk, Him Chan, Dae Hyun, Young Jae, Jong Up and Zelo held its first concert, “B.A.P Live on Earth Seoul,” on Saturday and Sunday at Olympic Hall in Seoul. According to its management, TS Entertainment, more than 1,000 of its fans from the U.S., Russia, Japan, China, Korea and elsewhere attended the event.

source: koreanherald

F.Y.I with Lunafly in Malaysia

Kuala Lumpur, 14 February 2013 - M.E Malaysia is set to bring Korean pop acoustic band, Lunafly to Malaysia & Indonesia’s shores this coming March under “F.Y.I On Stage”, a series of events which introduce and highlight talented undiscovered artists. F.Y.I On Stage aspire to bring together high-profile social network sensations who have been at the forefront as influential pioneers in New Media with the hope that they will inspire  young people to pursue and live their dream.

The series’ first Korean act, Lunafly debuted in the second half of 2012 and gained attention after climbing music charts with their self-composed track “How Nice It Would Be”. Despite not having any broadcast activities, Lunafly gained attention for their musical abilities and outstanding live performances as they often took on various street performances and music covers on YouTube, acquainting themselves with music lovers and their fans on a more personal level.

M.E Malaysia is proud to have Lunafly to lead the next F.Y.I On Stage on more intimate setting.  The two-hour mini concert, dubbed “F.Y.I On Stage with Lunafly” will be focused on interacting with the fans. Fans will be able to see the full potential of Lunafly’s musical capabilities as the boys will be performing their hit tracks together with new arrangements and acoustic version of various songs.

“F.Y.I On Stage with Lunafly” will take place on Thursday, 28^th March 2013 in Jakarta, Indonesia and Friday, 30^th March 2013 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Premium Passes and VIP Passes are available in limited quantity.  For more information on how to secure your passes, log on to http://www.facebook.com/Inzpire.ME.

TWIN TOWERS @LIVE 2013- FANZONE TICKETS AVAILABILI​TY

We have an update on Twin Towers @Live 2013's ticketing mechanism.
There is a special PETRONAS Motorsports merchandise promotion for FanZone tickets to watch top acts performing at the TWIN TOWERS @LIVE 2013!

This package is only available at the PETRONAS Twin Towers Gift Shop located at the PETRONAS Twin Towers Skybridge Visitors Centre in KLCC.
Purchases of RM150 worth of merchandise entitles you to 1 (one) FanZone ticket voucher*. Purchases of RM300 or more and get 2 (two) Fanzone ticket vouchers*.

Vouchers can be redeemed at the 2013 PETRONAS Malaysia Grand Prix showcase at Suria KLCC from 16th March. The package is applicable only on selected merchandise and subject to terms and condition.
Offer starts on the 6th February til the 6th March 2013 or while stocks and ticket vouchers lasts.

More ticketing availability will be announced as they are confirmed.

Opening of Girls' Generation Pop-up Cafe

Unique pop-up café ‘Girls’ Generation EXPRESS’ opens up for Valentines’ Day, receiving huge interest! In order to celebrate Valentines’ Day, a unique café with Girls’ Generation as motive, ‘Girls’ Generation EXPRESS’ is opened up and is receiving huge interest at the moment.Girls’ Generation EXPRESS will be operating at a café named “RABBIT in the MOON’ which is located at Sinsadong Garosu-gil Road, Seoul for 11 days, from 7th to 17th of February.
A huge number of people have visited the café on its opening day (7th) despite the cold weather, causing the place to be crowded. High attention paid on Girl’s Generation is seen.First floor of this Girls’ Generation pop-up café has a bakery that sells chocolates, cakes, macaroons and more, specially made for Valentines’ Day. In order for people to enjoy their breaks at the café, various beverages are available and the place is decorated with many unique stools, sofas, lights, and other interior props, mixing well with the café’s space and giving out a special atmosphere at the same time.The lower ground floor sells tableware like teaspoons and mugs, as well as fashion items like caps and t-shirts.
Collaborating with famous brands from Korea and other countries including Casio, Mamonde, GiRL and more, various items like watches, cosmetics, perfumes and other stuffs related to Girls’ Generation are also available, grabbing a lot of attention.This pop-up café combines shopping, food and fashion into one place like a lifestyle café, fascinating Girls’ Generations’ fans and even Chinese tourists who came to Korea for the Lunar New Year holiday. On another note, Girls’ Generation who is currently promoting actively with their title song ‘I Got a Boy’ in Korea, will be starting their Japan Arena Tour in Kobe as their first station on the coming 9th, then continuing in Saitama, Niigata, Fukuoka, Hiroshima, Osaka, Nagoya and other places in Japan.

Chinese New Year Greeting from SNSD

Dear All....

Below is SNSD greeting for Chinese New Year....

Koreancrazed also would like to wish Happy Chinese New Year to All!!!

KOREAN POP GROUP GIRL'S DAY ADD TO THE TWIN TOWERS @LIVE 2013 EXCITEMENT

 

GIRL’S DAYS ADD TO THE TWIN TOWERS @LIVE 2013 EXCITEMENT

 

Following the first announcement of the musical event which will feature Demi Lovato and K-Pop sensations U-Kiss and Rainbow, yet another announcement has been made via the Twin Towers @Live 2013’s Facebook on the confirmation of the South Korean girl-quartet, Girl’s Day. The quartet is set to perform on the 23^rd of March 2013, the second and final day of the two-day musical celebration.

The group consists of four members - Sojin, Minah, Yura and Hyeri. Girl's Day first broke onto the South Korean music scene with the release of the band’s first mini album – Girl’s Day Party 1 in 2010. The band also took part in their first overseas concert in Taiwan with U-KISS and Super Junior M held by the Korean Tourism Organisation in 2011.

This was later followed by the mid-year release of their second mini album “Everyday”.The band’s 3^rd mini album, Everyday 2 was released in April 2012. The girls also released their fifth digital single “Don't Forget Me", Girl's DayParty #5. At the end of 2012 the quartet shared that plans are underway for the release of their first full-length album in early 2013.
Demi Lovato and U-Kisswill perform on 22^nd March 2013 while Rainbow and Girl’s Daywill take to the stage on 23^rd March 2013.