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Asia’s channel of choice for K-Pop to air ‘2013 Mnet Asian Music Awards (MAMA)’ LIVE and adds highly anticipated drama series ‘Reply 1994’ to its slate of first and exclusive shows. channel M, FOX International Channels’ leading Korean entertainment channel, is celebrating its first anniversary this November since undergoing a rebrand 12 months ago. Supported … Continue reading »

As part of Korea Tourism Organization’s effort to promote Gangwon-do and its attractions (the venue for the 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics), a K-POP Festival was held in Wonju on September 28th. To spice things up a little, a cover dance contest was also held simultaneously during the festival, where cover dance teams from various countries, … Continue reading »

Block B’s episode of Arirang’s After School Club was filmed on Hangeul Day, a national holiday to honour the founding of the Korean alphabet system. This explains why B-Bomb was holding a scroll with the Korean romanization of the word ‘hangout’. Every episode of Arirang’s After School Club starts with a uniquely different introduction and … Continue reading »

Don’t know what Running Man is? You’re missing one of the best Korean variety shows on TV! Didn’t make it to Running Man’s Fanmeeting in Singapore? You missed a lot of fun, laughter, lovey-doveyness and lots of amazing performances! The crew from popular Korean variety show ‘Running Man’ came down to Singapore for their first ever … Continue reading »

NU’EST (consisting of members Aron, JR, Baekho, Minhyun and Ren) brought about a fun-filled showcase on the second day of Korea Festival 2013 – Vizit Korea held at Singapore EXPO, belting out to their hit songs such as ‘Sleep Talking’ and ‘Hello’ and giving away personal gifts to lucky fans. Fans with a mosh pit ticket … Continue reading »

A-JAX held their first stage performance in Singapore in conjunction with Korea Festival 2013 – Vizit Korea and delighted the audience with a charming mix of boy-next-door friendliness and cool manliness. Fans were entertained for a full hour by their varied repertoire of catchy dance numbers and heartfelt ballads. In addition, they even got a chance … Continue reading »

Just last Tuesday, on 22nd October, Stardom Entertainment’s newest boy group, Topp Dogg, had their first showcase for their debut album Dogg’s Out at V-Hall, one of Hongdae’s bigger hip-hop performance venues. Topp Dogg kicked off their showcase with their debut title track, Say It (말로해), mesmerizing those present with their on-point choreography.  Kidoh – … Continue reading »

On the last day of Korea Festival 2013 – Vizit Korea, held at the Singapore Expo, A-JAX put on an exciting showcase for their fans (completed with a Hi-Five session and an encore). But before our coverage of A-JAX’s exciting showcase, (x)clusive would like to share with our readers an exclusive interview held with the … Continue reading »

A-PINK brought a bright and lively performance to the stage of Vizit Korea Fair yesterday, at Singapore EXPO Hall 5B! They performed I Don’t Know, My My, U You, Bubibu, Lovely Day, 19th of April and NoNoNo, as well as having a few lucky draws to give away autographed CDs to the supportive Pink Pandas … Continue reading »

Thank you for the overwhelming response and the winner to a pair of tickets to MBC Korean Music Wave in Singapore 2013 is:  Ong Hui Ping (@gyugod) Please send an email with your Full Name and contact Number to sgxclusive@gmail.com by 4th November 2013, 2230h. Should you fail, (x)clusive will pick another winner! Fret not even if … Continue reading »

This trip being Infinite’s second visit to Malaysia (the first trip was due to Golden Disk Awards 2013), no doubt brought much anticipation to Inspirits who had been patiently waiting for them. The wait is not for naught as Infinite returned to Malaysia with a full-fledged concert ‘INFINITE World Tour ONE GREAT STEP in Malaysia’. … Continue reading »

The 25th episode of Arirang’s all-request music show, After School Club, featured the talented twins of TASTY. The rehearsals for the live show started with TASTY performing to, Spectacular. Welcome to After School Club! The adorable twins introducing the MCs! Such fierce poses alongside crazy glitter bombs! Not forgetting MC Eric enthusiastically trying to show off his … Continue reading »

Come visit the first and only Korean-focused consumer travel, food, lifestyle and entertainment event taking place at the Singapore Expo from Oct 25 – 27, 2013. Korea Festival 2013 is held in conjunction with Vizit Korea and this year, all activities are consolidated in one place. This event rides on the booming Hallyu wave and … Continue reading »

NU’EST is heading back to Singapore for the third time for Korea Festival 2013: VIZIT KOREA. As such, what better time to do a giveaway for their latest Mini Album, Sleep Talking, than on the 9th installment of our Monday Blast Giveaway! So to all L.O.Λ.Es out there, do check out our review of their … Continue reading »

Coming back with their third mini-album Sleep Talking, NU’EST (New Established Style and Tempo) sure had the fans talking with the introduction of a new music genre called ‘mystic fantasy’. NU’EST’s debut in 2012 might not have been the talk of the town like EXO and B.A.P, but NU’EST is definitely one group to look … Continue reading »

After three years, Korean boyband Infinite was finally back in Singapore, and this time for their full-fledged world tour concert stop in the country. The group, known for their highly synchronized dance moves, consists of leader and lead vocalist Sunggyu, rappers and main dancers Dongwoo and Hoya, main vocalist Woohyun, and vocalists L, Sungyeol, and … Continue reading »

And yes, (x)clusive is back with another round of Arirang all-English, interactive music request show, After School Club (ASC). In this episode, we get to meet the rising rookies of 2013, BTS. Just like last week’s episode, BTS’ appearance on ASC resulted managed to clinch the number one spot on the Twitter’s worldwide trending list. … Continue reading »

Girls’ Generation’s sub-group TaeTiSeo (also known as Girls Generation-TTS) members – Taeyeon, Tiffany and Seohyun – will be joining the biggest K-pop concert of the year – “Starhub presents MBC Korean Music Wave in Singapore” – as the official MCs. TaeTiSeo is the first official sub-unit of top South Korean girl group Girls’ Generation formed … Continue reading »

(x)clusive is back with another behind-the-scenes of Arirang’s all English, interactive music request show – After School Club. This edition was a little special. With the intention of incorporating the celebration of chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving), ASC invited fans to participate in this 90-minute long special episode, along with BTOB. In addition to regular MCs Eric … Continue reading »

First time going to Korea on a free and easy trip, or always wanted to go but worrying about the amount of money you have to spend to go? Let (x)clusive provide you some tips and tricks to travel to Seoul, Singaporean Style! (Singaporean style refers to getting the best value out of things!) * … Continue reading »

And yes, it’s time for MONDAY BLAST again (at the start of the week)! This time around, (x)clusive will be giving away KARA’s Full Bloom album! So to all fans of KARA, check out our review of their album and participate in the 8th installment of our Monday Blast Giveaway! How to Participate? Step 1: Follow (x)clusive … Continue reading »

It had been six years since KARA’s debuted with The First Blooming in 2007; new album Full Bloom takes an indirect reference to their debut album, with seven new tracks (and two instrumentals) surrounding the topic of a girl in love. It had been a year since the girls promoted their hit track Pandora, and … Continue reading »

What better day to do a throwback on Etude House’s Pink Play Party than on SHINee’s Diva, Key‘s birthday? Considering how he tickled the media present that afternoon with his English and his earnest impersonation of a reporter, Key definitely deserves a post (along with other SHINee members and Sulli) on his birthday. Check out … Continue reading »

Six member South Korean male idol group VIXX will be holding their first solo showcase in Malaysia this coming October. Details of Showcase: Date: 20th October 2013, Sunday Time: 1PM Venue: HGH Convention Center Ticket Pricing*: RM483, RM283, RM103 * Inclusive of RM3 ticket processing fees Seating Plan: The wait is over for all ST☆RLIGHTS … Continue reading »

With reality audition programme K-POP Star Hunt returning for the third time after its success for the past two seasons, the anticipation is high! For the past 2 years, the programme was done in collaboration with CUBE Entertainment, but this year it has changed hands to band-centric agency FNC Entertainment. Home to popular K-Pop bands … Continue reading »

Thank you for your participation. The contest has ended! The winner will be announced end October. — It’s MONDAY again and what better way to start the week than with a giveaway! And yes, this time around, (x)clusive will be giving away EXO’s XOXO Re-packaged album – Kiss Edition! So to all fans of EXO, check out our … Continue reading »

EXO‘s long awaited full-length album marks a huge stepping point for the group, with over 300,000 pre-orders before its release. Playing on the success, the group released a repackaged version with a new lead track titled ‘Growl‘, along with a new track XOXO, the track that corresponds with the album title. With two different versions … Continue reading »

To all fans of Kim Ki Bum, the wait is over! The baby-faced actor will be holding his Kim Ki Bum Memory of Love Fan Meeting in Singapore and you are invited!  Details of Fanmeet:  Date: 13 September 2013, Friday Time: 7PM Venue: The Star Theatre @ The Star Performing Arts Centre Ticket Price*: S$210, … Continue reading »

Bassist of the South Korean pop rock band cheers on aspiring hopefuls this 12 Sep  The latest season of regional K-Pop talent search, Scoot: K-Pop Star Hunt 3 will be delighting fans and music enthusiasts as organizers channel M, CJ E&M and FNC Entertainment invite South Korean star, Lee Jung Shin of CNBLUE to Singapore … Continue reading »

If you are in Seoul and have no idea what to do in the evening, then Banpo Bridge is definitely one place you should consider visiting. You must be thinking what’s the hype about this bridge, since it looks just like any other bridge. It probably is in the morning and afternoon, however, at night, … Continue reading »

Should you decide to undertake a more authentic cultural experience in Seoul, there is no better place that offers it quite like Gwangjang Market. While it is understandable that many Koreans would recommend foreign tourists to get a glimpse of Seoul’s luxury boutiques, quaint cafes and fanciful restaurants, from my previous experiences, travellers to Korea … Continue reading »

Located right beside Jamsil Station, Lotte World is the perfect place should you decide to enjoy a day filled with thrill, entertainment and pure fun. Opened in 1989, Lotte World is a major recreation complex located in downtown Seoul, consisting of the world’s largest indoor theme park (Indoor Adventure) and a decent outdoor theme park … Continue reading »

Fans of Hyun Bin will no doubt be happy to know that the actor will be holding his birthday party in Seoul on September 14. This will be Hyun Bin’s first official event in Seoul after his discharge from the military service thus making this birthday party more meaningful to the actor. Moreover, Hyun Bin … Continue reading »

Bukchon is a picturesque neighbourhood where a large cluster of privately owned Hanok (Traditional Korean Houses) have been preserved for tourists to catch a glimpse of this charming community coupled with its photo-worthy alleyways. It is indeed amazing how Bukchon managed to transform into a place where contemporary society and traditional co-exists, with the introduction … Continue reading »

A good night’s rest is no doubt important when one is travelling. Many will definitely question “But I won’t be at the hotel most of the time, why spend so much on accommodation? I just need a place to sleep!” and would often prefer hostels and guesthouses. However, should you decide to pamper yourself on … Continue reading »

- Before holding an encore concert back in Seoul, B.A.P staged a successful concert in Singapore on August 8th as the last stop of their 2013 B.A.P Live on Earth Pacific tour. It promised to be as good as what the boys described as during their press conference, minus their supposed revealing of their new … Continue reading »

The cast for the Korean action movie “COLD EYES” (감시자들) will be in Singapore this coming Friday! Jung Woo Sung, Han Hyo Joo and 2PM’s Lee Jun Ho will grace the movie gala premiere as well as meet the fans this Friday for the following events: Meet-and-Greet Session Date: 30 August, Friday Time: 5:00PM Venue: Main … Continue reading »

Attending Show Champion’s live broadcast was definitely one of the highlights of the Surfing The Korean Wave trip. It was also the most anticipated schedule amongst our packed and crazy itinerary. Even though this wasn’t my first time attending a live show in Korea, the excitement and adrenaline were undeniably still there. Fanclub Queues for … Continue reading »

30 individuals from 22 countries were invited by the Hallyu Tourism Team of Korea Tourism Organization to be part of the Surfing The Korean Wave Tour that was held from 4 – 10 August 2013. Representing some of the biggest K-Pop sites and fanclubs, this familiarization tour was a five-day all expense paid trip meant … Continue reading »

MBC Korean Music Wave in Singapore 2013 is cancelled. Please read Fatfish Entertainment’s official announcement HERE. — Fresh off the press conference held in Seoul, the details of the MBC Korean Wave has been just announced! It is set at Gardens By The Bay on 16 November 2013, and will be the biggest K-POP concert in Singapore … Continue reading »

Heading to Korea during the month of September? Then why not be a part of Korea in Motion Festival 2013! This year is the eighth year the festival is running and like previous years, it will definitely be one that you wouldn’t want to miss. What’s Korea in Motion (KOINMO)? Korea in Motion (KOINMO) Festival … Continue reading »

As announced earlier by SNSD themselves at Asia Style Collection 2013, the girls will be back for a full-fledged concert “2013 GIRLS’ GENERATION World Tour – Girls & Peace – in Singapore” on 12th October 2013. This will be their second solo concert held in Singapore, the first being in 2011. Concert Information Date: 12th … Continue reading »

After a successful first solo showcase in Singapore in May 2013, fans can look forward to meeting K-Pop Boy Band A-Prince again this August for their first ever A-Prince Fan Party in Singapore! JNation Entertainment presents Mambo with A-Prince Fan Party In Singapore on 30th August 2013 at the JCube Level 5 JStage. A one-night … Continue reading »

By Elizabeth Tong B.A.P has made various stops around the world for their “Live On Earth” tour this year, including Japan, Taiwan, Hong Kong and various cities in USA. Their next stop in their tour brings them back to Singapore after their first fan-meet here together with Secret last year. During the open press conference … Continue reading »

As the final lap of their US tour, B.A.P (consisting of Yongguk, Himchan, Jongup, Daehyun, Youngjae and Zelo) held a sold out concert in Best Buy Theatre in New York City’s very own Time Square. In the two-hour performance, the boys charmed BABY’s with their overflowing charisma by performing to their hit tracks like Warrior … Continue reading »

Music fans are earnestly waiting for the release of SHINee’s 3rd full album ‘The Misconceptions of Us’ on Aug 8. This album will bring together Chapter 1 ‘Dream Girl-The Misconceptions of You’, Chapter 2 ‘Why So Serious?-The Misconceptions of Me’ as well as 2 new songs ‘Selene 6.23’ and ‘Better Off’. Chapter 1 and Chapter … Continue reading »

It sure has been a long wait for Singapore Inspirits, as INFINITE finally returns to local shores, 3 years after Korean Pop Night 2010 in Singapore. The group will be back this October as one of the stops of their first world tour, “ONE GREAT STEP” (check out the other countries’ stops here). Check out … Continue reading »

3RD WAVE Music, the Christian music group which features famous K-POP artists like Brian Joo, Super Junior’s Siwon, Alexander and Wonder Girls’ Lim, will be releasing a new album this October! Pre-sales will start from August 27 up to December 25, 2013, and those who ordered a CD will be eligible for a guitar giveaway, … Continue reading »

MTV World Stage returns this year back in Malaysia, bigger and better! Various celebrated K-POP acts such as Beast, KARA, Jay Park have taken to the same stage as international stars like Justin Bieber and 30 Seconds To Mars – this year, the lineup includes Robin Thicke, Far East Movement and Joe Flizzow; as for the K-POP act, EXO … Continue reading »

Decked in their Yeoboseyo stage costumes, NU’EST appeared in smiles as they greeted the media hours before their NU`EST L.O.Λ.E Tour in Singapore. NU’EST and their love for Singapore Despite this trip being NU’EST’s second visit to our sunny island, the boys expressed their disappointment of not being able to head out to sightsee due … Continue reading »