TRAIN TO BUSAN RIDE TO SUCCESS! ZOMBIE BLOCKBUSTER BREAKS RECORD WITH RM4.8 MILLION SNEAKS, MAKING IT THE ALL-TIME NO.1 KOREAN MOVIE IN MALAYSIA!

 

TRAIN TO BUSAN is making its wave in Malaysia and heading for its ride to success here. The zombie apocalypse blockbuster which is released today in cinemas nationwide has already collected a whopping RM4.8 million in box-office through its sneak shows, making it the all-time No. 1 Korean movie in Malaysia.

TRAIN TO BUSAN has received rave reviews internationally upon its premiere at the 69^th Cannes Film Festival, which saw a 10 minutes standing ovation from the audiences. Movie industry players had since showed great confidence in the movie, with its movie rights being exploited in 156 countries worldwide. 

Word-of-mouth of this zombie apocalypse extravaganza spread since its release in South Korea in July this year, and had obtained great results in other regions including Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore, Vietnam, Indonesia, breaking many box-office records alike.

Audiences here are also catching on to the trend with many social media postings of the movie and the local LRT stations, branding it “Train to Masjid Jamek”, “Train to Pudu” and more. 

TRAIN TO BUSAN tells the story of a zombie-virus outbreak in South Korea, where a group of passengers struggle to survive on the train from Seoul to Busan.

BIGBANG MADE [V.I.P] TOUR IN KUALA LUMPUR TICKET LAUNCH CAT 2/3/4/5 TICKETS SOLD OUT IN 7 HOURS

BIGBANG MADE [V.I.P] TOUR IN KUALA LUMPUR ticket launch had held in Tropicana City Mall on 31^st August 2016. 2 days ago there were many eager VIPS start queuing up, thousands of fans gather on ticket launch to grab their tickets.

Cat 2 (RM480) / Cat 3 (RM390) / Cat 4 (RM298) and Cat 5 (RM198) were completely sold out in 7 hrs after online sale began.  Super VIP (RM780) now only with limited seat, meanwhile VIP (RM680), Rock Zone (RM680) and Cat 1 (RM580) tickets are selling fast. Ticketing hotline : 03-92228811, online ticket purchase : http://www.ticketcharge.com.my.

BIGBANG MADE [V.I.P] TOUR IN KUALA LUMPUR will happen at 7:30p.m., on 1 Oct (Saturday) at Stadium Merdeka.

BIGBANG 2016 MADE [V.I.P] TOUR IN KUALA LUMPUR

BIGBANG 2016 MADE [V.I.P] TOUR IN KUALA LUMPUR

IME Malaysia is proud to announce BIGBANG MADE [V.I.P] TOUR IN KUALA LUMPUR will drop on 1^st October 2016 (Saturday), 7:30p.m. at Stadium Merdeka. Don’t miss your chance to meet BIGBANG members G-Dragon, Taeyang, Daesung and Seungri!

Ticket launch will drop on 31^st August 2016 (Wednesday), 11:00a.m. till 3:00p.m. at Tropicana City Mall ground floor main concourse area.

Ticket price for BIGBANG MADE [V.I.P] TOUR IN KUALA LUMPUR as below :
SUPER VIP RM780 (numbered seat)
VIP RM680 (numbered seat)

ROCK ZONE RM680 *come with queue number
CAT1 RM580 (numbered seat)
CAT2 RM480 (numbered seat)
CAT3 RM390 (numbered seat)
CAT4 RM298 (free seating)

CAT5 RM198 (free seating)

** Ticket price inclusive 6% GST but exclusive RM4 processing fee

** Each person is entitled to purchase a maximum of 10 tickets on any ticket categories at ticket launch.

Online and outlet sales will begin on 31^st August 2016 (Wednesday), 3:00p.m. 
Ticketing website: www.ticketcharge.com.my 
Ticketing hotline: 03-92228811

Ticketing outlet : Speedy music outlet, Victoria music outlet, Neway Karaoke outlet, The Mines shopping mall, TicketCharge office

Unfortunately, T.O.P will not be joining us for the rest of the BIGBANG MADE [V.I.P] TOUR due to the difficulty in his schedule arrangement. T.O.P has expressed his deepest apologies to the fans who have been waiting to see him on the stage. YG Entertainment and IME Malaysia also send out sincere apologies to the fans.

For more information please login to IME Asia Facebook : www.facebook.com/imeasia

Roy Kim Showcase in Malaysia 2016

Korean songwriter and singer, Roy Kim (Kim Sang Woo) came to Malaysia for the first time to promote his 3^rd album <The Great Dipper>, holding the one and only showcase in Malaysia!

Organized by Warner Music Malaysia, the showcase was held on 26^th August in Paradigm, hundreds of fans swarmed the place just to watch this talented songwriter-singer!

Other than album signing, the organizer also prepared Meet & Greet and Photo Cards Giving session! These fan services fulfilled the fans’ dreams!

The showcase started off with Roy Kim singing the <Cloudy Day>, a Chinese song covered by him in his digital single album. Performing while sitting on the stool, not only he gives a scent of sorrow, but he was able to perform the feelings in the song. Followed by that, he performed some of his hit songs while playing his own guitar. During the performance, Roy Kim didn't forget to interact with fans, all the fans also sing along with him and shouted “Roy Kim!”, liven up the whole venue.

Showcase MC, Peace took this rare chance to ask Roy Kim, what’s his favorite Malaysia food. Roy Kim immediately replied “Sambal Kangkung”, looks like Roy Kim loves Malaysia’s local dishes. Also, before the showcase starts, Peace asked the fans “How would you describe Roy Kim?”, fans were screaming “handsome, cool, talented, cute” and more. When Peace pointed the question to Roy Kim, whether he agrees with what the fans answered, he smiled and said “I agree with them saying I’m handsome and cool, but the others…I have no idea”.

Before the showcase ended, Roy Kim took a group photo with the audience, to show his appreciation towards his fans for loving him and supporting him. 

Roy Kim Promo Tour in Malaysia 2016

Roy Kim, a South Korean singer, songwriter is coming to Malaysia to meet his fans for the first time. He started his singing career after winning one of the biggest Korean audition programs. Roy Kim officially debuted in 2013, with his 1st studio album, Love Love Love. His hit song “Bom Bom Bom” became the fourth most successful song of that year in South Korea. With this album, Roy Kim won trophies for Best Newcomer at the 15th Mnet Asian Music Awards and the 2014 Golden Disk Awards. In 2014, Roy Kim released his 2nd album Home. Thesong“Home” is the highlight track of the album. This song peaked at number two on the Gaon Digital Chart and wonfirst on Mnet's M! Countdownand MBC's Show! Music Core. In 2015, he finally came out with his 3rd album The Great Dipper and drew great attention.

As of 2016, Roy Kim not only held his solo concert in Korea, but also had his first overseas concert in Taiwan. Roy Kim recently released a remake Digital Single Album of the Chinese song ‘Cloudy Day’ in July. He will be paying a visit to Malaysia for his Showcase which is scheduled on the 26th of August in Kuala Lumpur followed by a performance at the “MY FM Dare Dare Come 2.0 Go!” as the first Korean Singer in Ipoh on the 27th .

Warner Music Malaysia present Roy Kim Promo Tour in Malaysia 2016, with the details as below:

Roy Kim Malaysia Showcase 2016 
Date : 26th August 2016
Time : 7.30pm
Venue : Upper Atrium, Level UG, Paradigm Mall
(Meet & greet session, photocard giving, sign album event)

MY FM Dare Dare Come 2.0 Go! 
Date : 27th August 2016
Time : 2.00pm
Venue : SJK(C) SAM CHAI, IPOH

‘W-Two Worlds’ to debut on Oh!K

Korean sensations Lee Jong-Suk and Han Hyo-Joo are set to star in Oh!K’s brand new suspense-filled romance drama, W-Two Worlds. The series premieres on Oh!K (Astro Channel 394) on Thursday July 21 at 8.55pm and follows the journey of two fated lovers who live in parallel universes.

Delving into their on-screen characters, Kang Chul (played by Lee Jong-Suk) is a former Olympic gold medallist who is also a smart and young “chaebol”. Oh Yeon-Joo (Han Hyo-Joo), on the other hand, is a strong and outgoing second-year medical student. During the search for her missing father, she stumbles upon Kang Chul and saves his life which, in turn, opens the door between the two worlds.

Lee Jong-Suk is known for his role as the lead in many acclaimed TV series including Pinocchio (2015) and I Can Hear Your Voice (2013). He took home the award of ‘Best Actor’ at the 2015 Korean Drama Awards and ‘Most Popular Actor’ at the 2015 BaekSang Arts Awards for his role in Pinocchio. Meanwhile, Han Hyo-Joo returns to screens after a lengthy hiatus. She is a highly-acclaimed actress who took home the ‘Best Actress’ Award’ at the 2013 Blue Dragon Film Awards for her role in Cold Eyes (2013). Despite being recognized for her movie roles, Han Hyo-Joo has also stared in notable drama series including Dong Yi (2010) and Brilliant Legacy (2009). 

Be sure to catch the sizzling chemistry between both stars in W-Two Worlds on Oh!K (Astro Channel 394). New episodes of W-Two Worlds air every Thursday and Friday at 8.55pm, within 24 hours of its global premiere in Korea. This series is available with English, Simplified Chinese and Bahasa Malaysia subtitles.

For more information, please visit OhK-tv.com or Facebook.com/OhKtvAsia.

Star-studded duo Hwang Jung Eum and Ryu Joon Yeol play leads on ‘Lucky Romance'

Korean sensation Hwang Jung Eum is making her grand return to television with a leading role on MBC’s brand new romantic comedy, Lucky Romance. Starring alongside the talented Ryu Joon Yeol, this series is set to air on Oh!K (Astro Channel 394) the same day as Korea, every Thursday and Friday at 8.55pm.

Lucky Romance, originally a webtoon of the same name is a love story about two individuals trying to look beyond their differing outlooks on life. Proving that destiny is not always predetermined, this series follows the life of Shim Bo Nui (Hwang Jung Eum), an attractive woman who, while holding a positive outlook in life, is also plagued with a blind faith in superstitions and fortune-telling. In fact, she is willing to do whatever it takes to avoid any misfortune.

As bad luck would have it, she was told that she would face a grave misfortune unless she found a man with a tiger zodiac sign, and had one-night stand with him! The only suitable candidate? Her detestable boss, Je Soo Ho (Ryu Joon Yeol), a nerdy CEO of a game developer company. While seen to be completely incompatible on the surface, the story sees them open up to each other. Will they be able to resolve their animosity before Bo Nui does the unthinkable?

The star-studded duo are recognized for their roles in some of Korea’s popular dramas. Hwang Jung Eum played the lead character in many acclaimed TV series including Kill Me, Heal Me (2015), Endless Love (2014) and She Was Pretty (2015). Earlier this year, she took home the ‘Top Excellence Award for Best Actress in a Mini Series’ at the 2015 MBC Drama Awards for her role in She Was Pretty. As for Ryu Joon Yeol, he kick-started his career as an actor in Socialphobia (2015) and took home numerous rising star awards for it. He had his big TV break when he starred in a few notable series including Reply 1988 (2015) and The Producers (2015).

Be sure to catch the sizzling chemistry between both stars in Lucky Romance on Oh!K (Astro Channel 394). New episodes air every Thursday and Friday at 8.55pm. This series is available in English, Simplified Chinese and Bahasa Malaysia subtitles.

For more information, please visit OhK-tv.com or Facebook.com/OhKtvAsia.

iKONCERT 2016 [SHOWTIME] TOUR IN MALAYSIA

iKON, the hottest and most anticipated Korean rookie group, is set to hold their first ever Malaysia concert at Stadium Negara with iKONCERT 2016 [SHOWTIME] TOUR IN KUALA LUMPUR at 7:30p.m. on August 13^th, 2016 (Sat)!

iKON composed of seven members namely B.I, JINHWAN, BOBBY, YUNHYEONG, JU-NE, DONGHYUK, and CHANWOO. Within just a few months of their debut, iKON has been regarded as a frequent award grabber. They won all rookie awards in 2015 Melon Music Awards, 2015 MAMA, the Seoul Music Awards, the Golden Disc Awards and the 5th Gaon K-POP Chart Awards, becoming the first rookie group in 8 years to achieve “Grand Slam”. They have been named as the “Top 5 K-Pop Artists to Watch in 2015” by Billboard. On April 22^nd,2016 iKON held their 1^st Asia tour concert at Taipei Arena.

iKONCERT 2016 [SHOWTIME] TOUR IN KUALA LUMPUR organised by IME Productions. This concert sponsored by 100 plus (Official Beverage) and NIVEA (Official Lip Care).

TICKET PRICE (Ticket price inclusive 6% GST but exclusive RM4 processing fee)

VIP RM588 (Numbered seat)

Rock Zone RM548 (Standing zone) * with queue number

Cat 1 RM488 (Numbered seat)

Cat 2 RM388 (Numbered seat)

Cat 3 RM288 (Free seating)

Cat 4 RM188 (Free seating)

** Fans who purchase VIP and rock zone ticket stand a chance to win sound check passes (600paxs by lucky draw based on ticket barcode)

TICKET LAUNCH

Date : 22^nd May 2016 (Sunday)

Time : 11a.m. till 3:00p.m.

Venue : Sg Wang Plaza concourse area

** Each ticket comes together with a limited edition concert poster (only for ticket launch day in Sg Wang), first come first serve.

** Each person is entitled to purchase a maximum of 10 tickets on any ticket categories.

Online ticket & outlet sales will begin on 22^nd May 2016, 4p.m. through TicketCharge website (www.ticketcharge.com.my) or call ticketing hotline 03-92228811. You might purchase ticket through Speedy, Rock Corner, Victoria Music, The Mines and Neway Karaoke outlets.

For more information, please login to iKON official facebook (http://www.facebook.com/OfficialYGiKON) or 
IME Asia official facebook (http://www.facebook.com/imeasia).

The Flower in Prison sees return of Award Winning Director Lee Byung Hoon

After 15 years, award winning director Lee Byung-hoon – the man behind Korea’s acclaimed historical dramas, Jewel in the Palace (2003), Dong Yi (2010) and Horse Doctor (2012), will once again work alongside famed screenwriter Choi Wan-Kyu (The Triangle, All In & Jumong) for brand new series, The Flower in Prison.

Set to premiere on Oh!K (Astro Channel 394), Monday, 16 May at 8.55pm, The Flower in Prison tells the story of Ok-nyeo, a young and talented girl who was born in the Joseon Era. Following the tragic death of her mother during child birth, Ok-nyeo was raised in a prison cell by her fellow inmates. While growing up, she met many people from different walks of life, and through these interactions, was gifted with great skill and exemplary wisdom. Not to be kept down by her unfortunate past, she takes it upon herself to walk a noble path and become a crusader for the down trodden and wrongfully accussed. Throughout the exciting 50-episode series, Ok-nyeo embarks on a journey to find her place in the world while fighting for truth and justice.

With a growing interest in Korean history and culture, The Flower in Prison is set to enthral audiences with its cinematic quality and unique perspective of the human rights system in the Joseon era – a storyline which is the first of its kind. Starring Jin Se-yeon as Ok-nyeo, and other widely recognizable actors such as Ko Soo, Jung Joon-ho, Choi Tae Joon and Jang Da Bin, The Flower in Prison will surely capture the attention and hearts of Oh!K viewers with its heartwarming and heroic storyline.

The Flower in Prison is produced by MBC, a studio that is revered for its high quality traditional costume dramas such as Hwajeong and Diary of Night Watchman.

Make sure to catch the double episode premiere on Monday, 16 May at 8.55pm on Oh!K (Astro Channel 394). The series will be available in English, Simplified Chinese and Bahasa Malaysia subtitles.

Seo Kang Jun Taipei Fans Meeting

Seo Kang Jun, our sunshine boy with his fresh <Vitamin> smile which instantLy brings warmth to everyone, is here inTaipei to meet his lovely fans at ATT SHOWER BOX on the 14th of May for his “2016 Seo Kang Jun Fanmeeting <Your Vitamin>”.

Seo Kang Jun played a role as Baek In-Ho in the South Korean drama <Cheese in the Trap>, which gained enormousness ratings and of course a high popularity and fanbase. With the wide promotions from television broadcasters and not leaving out the power of the Internet, the drama quickly went viral across Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Japan and many countries. Baek In-ho’s charming personality and sunshine-smile in the drama made Asian fans craze over Seo Kang Jun. This will be Seo Kang Jun’s first visit to Taipei, where he will be having an exclusive interview with the Taiwanese TV stations, to share some insights about himself. This will definitely be a big treat for all his fans out there as this will give them a chance to understand him better and feel closer to their idol! So, everyone don’t miss out on “2016 Seo Kang Jun Fanmeeting <Your Vitamin>” to feel his Vitamin-like charisma!