Hallyu Festival 2014

K-GEN’s Comeback with Hallyu Festival 2014!

K-Generation is making its grand annual comeback with the name ‘Hallyu Festival 2014’! Proudly organized by K-GEN (K-Generation Club of Taylor’s University), the Hallyu Festival 2014 will be commencing on the 23rd of November 2014, Sunday, at Taylor’s University Lakeside Campus, Lecture Hall 21 & 22. The evening event will start at 5PM and end at 10PM.

To stir things up and make things a little more interesting than usual, K-Generation has decided to hold the festival in a not-so-common venue. The Hallyu Festival 2014 will be taking place at Taylor’s University’s Lecture Theatre 21 and 22, allowing visitors to surround the hall and enjoy a 360° view of the stage. The highlight of the event will definitely be the K-Motion 2.0 Dance Competition. After making its debut in Hallyu Festival 2012, K-Motion 2.0 is coming back this year with greater cash prizes to reward passionate and talented dancers in Malaysia who are willing to showcase their talents to the audiences, specifically Korean-Pop fans.

Hence, K-Generation is calling out for all dancers in Malaysia whom are both passionate about dance and K-Pop to join us at the K-Motion 2.0 Dance Competition. By doing so, the winner/s may be able to walk yourselves home with cash prizes worth RM1600 in total! There will also be other activities held at the festival such as various K-Pop performances by famous local K-Pop dance cover groups, singers who are mastered in singing K-Pop, and the fan clubs shout outs and lucky draw session to win the latest K-Pop albums and many other more interesting prizes.

Event Details:
Date: 23rd November 2013 (Sunday)
Time: 5pm - 10pm
Venue: Lecture Theater 21 & 22 (LT 21 & LT22), Taylor’s University Lakeside Campus
Entrance fee: RM10

K-Motion 2.0 Dance Competition Prizes: 
Grand Prize: RM800
1st Runner Up: RM500
2nd Runner Up: RM 300
*T&C applies*

Special Judges: 
Joel Tee | Progression Dance Crew
Dayana | Epsilon Dance Crew
Sueanne | Genesis Dance Crew

To purchase tickets for Hallyu Festival 2014 and to register for K-Motion 2.0 Dance Competition, please email kgen.tlc@gmail.com and contact the respective person-in-charge stated in the posters.

Visit Hallyu Festival 2014 event page https://www.facebook.com/events/820633177998912/?ref=4 and K-Generation Taylor’s University Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/kgentlc for more details.

Actor Jo In Sung Interview and Fan Meeting Live in Malaysia 2013

By Admin Dylan 

Kuala Lumpur : 21st May 2013 was the visit of Korean actor Jo In Sung to promote on the latest drama hit release "That Winter The Wind Blows" in Paradigm Mall, Upper Atrium Level UG organized by Roots Asia Pacific (MALAYSIA) Sdn Bhd.

It was a memorable come back of actor Jo In Sung as the main character of the drama after his military enlistment that held him back since his last released TV show entitled "Spring Day" that was released in 2005. 

Jo In Sung making his second appearance in Malaysia

His visit to Malaysia was to promote the drama that also features Song Hye Kyo who are the two main characters of the drama. Jo In Sung that has a very playful and yet charismatic personality was surprised and did not expect the huge amount of attendance by the fans that waited for hours just to catch his appearance. He also mention that he did not expect to be famous elsewhere other than his place of origin. 

The down to earth Korean actor was also very friendly and welcoming to his fans as he took his time to reach out to most of his fans by showing interesting facial expressions and maintaining eye contact with his fans throughout the entire interview. 

Fans that are fortunate enough were also selected to have an up close and personal meet and greet experience with the Korean star as their facial expression is shown to be worth more than a thousand words expressing how fortunate and grateful they are to have this rare opportunity in their lifetime. 

Interview session

The interview was also very interesting throughout the entire session as fans were anxious to know more about the Korean star's personally. Below are some of the questions that is answered by In Sung during the interview and translated by his personal translator: 

How are you similar with your character in the movie? 

Jo In Sung: Many people ask this but the character that I play is similar to me as I sincerely participate in the role. 

If you are not an actor what would you be doing?

Jo In Sung: If I did not pursue my career as an actor I would have continue doing taekwondo.

What is your craziest fan moment? 

Jo In Sung: My craziest fan moment was when one of the fans gave me an iguana. I couldn't took care of it so I gave it to another person as they could take care of it better. 

Favourite ice-cream flavour? 

Jo In Sung: Vanilla chocolate definitely. 

Which scene in the drama that you played was your favorite scene of all time?

Jo In Sung: The cotton candy scene is the most memorable scene to me. 

Later on there was a session for the reenactment of the cotton candy scenes among a few of the fans and Jo In Sung admitted that some of them even did the scene better than he did.  

The interview session finally ended with the gift session and him signing off thanking his fans for being there for him which also made him feel like coming back. 

"That Winter The Wind Blows" is also to be played back due to high demand on channel ONE HD (Astro 393) beginning on the 1st of June on every Saturday and Sunday 3.15 pm. 

K-Gen is a non-profit club set up in Taylors University, Lakeside Campus, aiming at providing a platform for youths in Malaysia to gather and share their interest in Korean culture and entertainment. They can be contacted through Facebook at K- Generation @Taylor’s University, or email kgen.tlc@gmail.com. K-Gen were sponsored by JPM Music to attend the showcase.

TVXQ Catch Me World Tour Live In Malaysia 2013

By Admin Shiong

Kuala Lumpur: 18th May 2013 was the most important day for Cassiopeia's (TVXQ Fans) in Malaysia as Cassiopeia's have waited almost 6 years since their last concert which was held back in year 2007. It has been a long time since TVXQ came to Malaysia to perform and Cassiopeia's are delighted that the concert is going to be held here as part of TVXQ World Tour. JPM Music was the organiser responsible for bringing TVXQ Catch Me Tour to Malaysia. The concert was held at Stadium Malawati at Shah Alam.

TVXQ consists of 2 members which is Yunho aka U-Know and Changmin aka Max.
The Concert started off with TVXQ rising up the stage with their hit song "Rising Sun". Cassiopeia's were delighted to see them performing this song live as this song represents Dong Bang Shin Ki as The Rising Gods of the East.

This concert marks their first time performing in Malaysia since they are on hiatus for the past 6 years. Their fans have continued to support them despite their hiatus from the music world. Cassiopeia's sang and danced along with the songs TVXQ performed.

TVXQ appreciates their fans for waiting for them for so long and promise to give Cassiopeia's a wonderful evening by performing a whopping 25 songs for the fans.

K-Gen is a non-profit club set up in Taylors University, Lakeside Campus, aiming at providing a platform for youths in Malaysia to gather and share their interest in Korean culture and entertainment. They can be contacted through Facebook at K- Generation @Taylor’s University, or email kgen.tlc@gmail.com. K-Gen were sponsored by JPM Music to attend the showcase.

DOWNLOAD GANGNAM STYLE & WIN iPHONE 5 NOW!

(Nov. 28, 2012 – Kuala Lumpur, KL) South Korean singer PSY, a.k.a Park Jae-sang, grabbing worldwide attention with his contagious hit song “Gangnam Style”. As of November 25, 2012, the music video has more than 810 million on YouTube, and honored the all-time Most Viewed Video after surpassing Justin Bieber’s impressive single “Baby”. “Gangnam Style” which crowned its first Guinness World Record – the Most Liked video in YouTube history – by receiving over 1.57 million “likes” on September, 2012. Moreover, the song is also the highest charted K-Pop song on Billboard history. Riding this “Gangnam Style” wave, Universal Music Malaysia is carrying out a ringback tone contest which is believed that will attract the attention from all the “Gangnam Style” and K-Pop lovers.

“Download Gangnam Style & Win iPhone 5 Now” is a contest organized by Universal Music Malaysia. To appreciate all the incredible support on “Gangnam Style”, Universal Music Malaysia is giving away six iPhone 5 for fans who subscribed and keep the ringback tone from now to 15th December 2012.

How to participate? Follow the simple instruction below to subscribe to “Gangnam Style” ringback tone:

Maxis Caller Ringtone: Send GET<SPACE>GANGNAM to 29000
Digi Caller Tunes: Send CT<SPACE>0173631 to 2000
Celcom Call-Me-Tones: Type *888*168310# Press SEND/CALL

“The contest initiated not only to ride on the over whelming global phenomenon but the high level of acceptance locally which is proven from the massive airplay PSY is enjoying across most radio stations. Undoubtedly, ‘Gangnam Style’ is famous for its catchy beats and memorable lines, and of course the dance moves! These are perfect for making it as a ringback tone,” says Mr Loan Cheong, the Managing Director of Universal Music Malaysia.

For more information regarding this contest, can log on to the official website of Universal Music Malaysia (www.universalmusic.com.my). The respective promotional video has also uploaded to the official YouTube account of Universal Music Malaysia (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_YF-_rutqe8&feature=youtu.be).

The CD single of PSY’s “Gangnam Style” is currently available at any local music store in Malaysia, selling at RM 9.90 which includes the song and music video of “Gangnam Style”. This is also available on iTunes (http://umusic.ly/xeg8nm).

''Tonight with Lee Seung Gi in Malaysia'' Showcase

By Admin Fishball

KUALA LUMPUR : Friday , 02 NOVEMBER 2012 was perhaps the sweetest showcase by Lee Seung Gi, held at Kenanga Wholesale City Mall organized by Jazzy Group. 

Lee Seung Gi (이승기) a popular korean heartthrob who debuted in 2004 at the age of 17 as a singer and with the help of the good respond and talent he turns into an actor and also started his journey of hosting variety shows.

Lee Seung Gi with his young age, has already been into different field of entertainment and yet being successful has came to Malaysia to meet his long waited fans. That night was seriously a boom for all the AirenS (fans) to be able to be with him. 

The showcase basically consist of games, interaction with fans and mini concert.

It started off with Lee Seung Gi singing on the stage. It started at 8.30pm and end at 10.30pm.

Here are some pictures of the showcase:

Lee Seung Gi start of the party singing on stage with his charming smile and voice.

After the first song, there was a short interview section. He mentioned that he has tried some Malaysia's local food - Nasi Lemak. 

Being a multi-tainer (multi-talented-entertainer), language is definitely not a problem for him. 

He presented 'I Love You' in all three languages (English, Mandrin and Malay).

Then, a game session was held with 6 lucky chosen fans. The fans on stage have to continue his song after the song stop playing. 

He was so generous on that night for giving out  free hugs to all of his fans who were on the stage and even accept the answer with the wrong lyrics.

After the game session, there was a favourite drama scene replay session on the stage.

There were 3 scene selected from 3 of his drama:

(i) My girlfriend is a Gumuho - 'HOY HOY' scene

(ii) Kings 2 heart - main female actress got shoot scene

(iii) Brilliant legacy - kiss scene

One of the scene was sitting behind of Lee Seung Gi on a bike with him

There were two lucky fans who was chosen to be on ride with Seung Gi and permitted to hug him from behind.

Done with the romantic scene replay, then comes another game with his fans. 

He went and changed his clothes like a bride do.

This time round is a dancing game and he taught all the dance moves, one by one on the stage. 

The fans who dance the best will get a gift from him.

 And there was a lucky girl who...

got a bear hug from behind! She was apparently the one who danced the best and there goes her gift.

After the sweet hug, he ended the showcase with a mini concert on stage. Fans were all excited for him all the way from the beginning till the end including boy fans as well.

Towards the end of the showcase, he mentioned that it was like a miracle to him as he did not expect his fame to be spread till this extend. He said the he feel like as if he was in Korea even though it was not. He ended his showcase with 2 fast tempo songs and also took off some of his clothes which makes his fans even more excited. 

Overall, the showcase was a great success with much of his lucky fans getting Seung Gi's hug as well as interacting with their idol.

K-Gen is a non-profit club set up in Taylors University, Lakeside Campus, aiming at providing a platform for youths in Malaysia to gather and share their interest in Korean culture and entertainment. They can be contacted through Facebook at K- Generation @Taylor’s University, or email kgen.tlc@gmail.com. Two K-Gen members were sponsored by Jazzy Group of Companies to attend the showcase.

《ZE:A Showcase Live in Malaysia 2012》: Press Conference

By Admin Callie

KUALA LUMPUR : Saturday, 10 November 2012 was the day ZE:A meeting the Malaysian press media as part of their 《ZE:A Showcase Live in Malaysia 2012》. Jazzy Group brought this 9-member boy band group to the press conference which was held at Westin Hotel at 11am.

ZE:A (Hangul : 제국의 아이들), also known as Children Empire, is a South Korean 9-member boy band formed under Star Empire Entertainment. They are Moon Jun Young, Kim Tae Hun, Jung Hee Chul, Kevin Kim, Hwang Kwang Hee, Im Woongjae, Ha Min Woo, Park Hyung Sik and Kim Dong Jun. The group released their debut EP, Nativity, and lead single, Mazeltov on 7th January 2010 alongside their showcase performance five days later. The group debuted on KBS’s Music Bank on 15th January 2010.

The press conference started with a lively greetings from the boys with "Apa Khabar". All the boys attended the press except Jun Young, showed a cute and shy image during the press conference. The members introduced themselves one by one.

The boys expressed their gratitude that their second visit to Malaysia was greatly welcomed by lots of fans at the airport and having lots of media attending the press conference to make stories of them. When the boys were asked on whether they would like to be casted in Korea Reality Show- We Got Married, Kevin answered without doubt that Kwang Hee is the best to be casted in the show although the rest of them would like to try joining the show.

Kwang Hee, who is well known for his high-pitched voice and entertaining skills did not fail to bring laughter during the press conference. When Kwang Hee was asked to speak something to the media, he was too shy and there came his signature burst-out-laughing which brought joy to all who present at the press conference.

Before ending the press conference, the boys asked for anticipation towards their showcase later at night as they are fully prepared for their performance. With their angelic-smiles, they asked a favour from the media to choose and publish the prettiest picture of them. The press conference ended with group photo session of the boys with the showcase's sponsors.

More pictures of ZE:A at our Facebook page at K-Generation @Taylor's University

K-Gen is a non-profit club set up in Taylors University, Lakeside Campus, aiming at providing a platform for youths in Malaysia to gather and share their interest in Korean culture and entertainment. They can be contacted through Facebook at K- Generation @Taylor’s University, or email kgen.tlc@gmail.com. K-Gen were sponsored by Jazzy Group of Companies to attend the showcase.

WBS Concert : K Pop Storm Live in Malaysia 2012

“WBS Concert: K Pop Storm Live in Malaysia” 2012 is the biggest K-Pop concert in Kuala Lumpur. This has been an on-going Korean Cultural Program in Korea for the past few years and it is the first time to be held in Kuala Lumpur, brought to you by WBS.

This is the first time where SHINee will lead the Top Korean K Pop Groups. SHINee is also one of the top five groups in Korea. For all the K-Pop fans, this will be a very rare opportunity to see nine of the most famous K-Pop idol groups from South Korea; SHINee, U-Kiss, Teen Top, Block B, Girls Day, DalShabet, No Brain, D-Unit and The Gwangdae. 

“WBS Concert: K Pop Storm Live in Malaysia” Concert 2012 will satisfy the K-Pop fans who have thirsted for a mega K-Pop concert in Malaysia. The concert will be held at Sunway Lagoon Surf Beach on 6th November 2012 (Tuesday), features all top-rated and new Korean pop stars who are currently leading the Korean Wave. Do not miss this once in a lifetime opportunity to meet SHINEE’s 1st visit in Kuala Lumpur. There will be a surprising K-ROCK collaboration performance as well.

“WBS Concert: K Pop Storm Live in Malaysia” Concert 2012 is brought to you by WBS and organized by Happy Entertainment, Mega Ultimate and CFA x NUDE as joint concert management, Ticket Charge as official ticket agents, Sunway Lagoon as the official concert venue. It is supported by the Korea Tourism Organization and Malaysia Truly Asia.    

“WBS Concert: K Pop Storm Live in Malaysia” will be documented as a historical event in Malaysia that features nine famous K Pop group. The concert ticket are categorized at Super VIP, RM688, RM588, RM388 and RM133 with limited availability. Do visit the official ticket agent website: www.ticketcharge.com.my for further inquiry on ticketing.

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