Fans of South Korea's two hottest girl groups, Girls' Generation and 2NE1, take note! Your favorite girls will be heading down to our sunny island for Singapore's first ever 'Asia Style Collection' on 22 June 2013!

'Asia Style Collection' is a fashion production of styleXstyle.com that showcases the different Asian trends from Korea, Japan, China and Singapore. This year's 'Asia Style Collection' will have each country showcase their individual popular fashion brands, top models and artists through fashion and music stages. 

The fashion and music extravaganza is held with the goal of spreading the participating countries' individual culture towards ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) member nations. Japanese actress, Noriko Sakai is also scheduled to attend.

Event Information

ASIA STYLE COLLECTION Singapore 2013 featuring Girls' Generation and 2NE1

Date: 22th of June 2013, Saturday

Time: 6.30pm – 10.30pm

Venue: Expo Halls 3 and 4

Organizer: stylexstyle

Ticket Information

Tickets are on sale now, available exclusively to members of styleXstyle.com.

Cat A: SGD$268

Cat B: SGD$228

Cat C: SGD$188

Cat D: SGD$148

Cat E: SGD$128 (Restricted View)

*Ticket prices include 7% GST.  Add $3 processing fee per ticket. 

Use your Visa card and get the best seats in the house!

VISA card holders will enjoy exclusive preferential 5% discount across all price categories until 23 May 2013.

*OCBC Robinsons Visa Platinum Card holders are entitled to 10% discount for tickets purchased in the top 3 categories. Limited quantity applies.

The first 500 transactions using OCBC Robinsons Visa Platinum Card will receive a complimentary special edition Little Black Beauty Box.

Visa card holders enjoy exclusive preferential 5% discount across all price categories until 23 May 2013!

Ticketing details for public will be released at a later date. 

Seating Plan

Transportation and Directions

BY CAR

Three major expressways link Singapore EXPO to the rest of the Singapore. They are: 

East Coast Parkway (ECP)
Pan Island Expressway (PIE)
Tampines Expressway (TPE) 

There are 2,500 car park lots dedicated solely to visitors at the centre.

Driving directions from the city:

Take the PIE (Exit 4A)
Turn into Simei Avenue
Head into Upper Changi Road East
Turn into Expo Drive where car park lots are located

or

Take the ECP (Exit 2B)
Connect to Xilin Avenue
Connect to Upper Changi Road East or Changi South Avenue 1
Turn into Expo Drive where car park lots are located

or

Take the TPE
Turn into Upper Changi Road East
Turn into Expo Drive where car park lots are located 

PARK AND RIDE

If you are planning to drive, check out these alternative parking spots to avoid the frustration of waiting for an available lot. 

Changi Airport (Terminals 1 to 3), hop on the train to Expo MRT(just one stop away) 

Near Tanah Merah MRT station, then change a train on the middle platform to Expo MRT (just one stop away)

BY TAXI

There are numerous taxis available in Singapore that offer reliable service. The taxi fare from the airport to Singapore EXPO is about $15 and to the city about $20, subject to surcharges.

To book a taxi, you may call any of the major taxi companies here in Singapore: 

Comfort and City Cab – (65) 6552 1111
Maxi Cab – (65) 6535 3534
Premier Taxis – (65) 6476 8880
SMRT Taxis – (65) 6555 8888 

There is an additonal surcharge for $2 for all taxis departing from the Singapore EXPO. 

 BY TRAIN – Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) Line

Singapore EXPO is served by its station, Expo MRT station. to get to Singapore EXPO from Changi Airport, take the east bound train. It is just one stop from Changi Airport MRT and the journey lasts only 4 minutes. Average frequency from Changi Airport station is 12 minutes. 

If you are coming from other parts of Singapore, transfer trains at Tanah Merah Station (on the East West Line) where the train will take you to Expo MRt in 3 minutes. 

The station is behind Hall 6. 

 BY BUS  

There are 3 bus stops from which you can alight to get to Singapore Expo 

Beside Car Park G on Upper Changi Road East: Bus route numbers 12, 24, 38
Outside Hall 1 on Upper Changi Road East: Bus route numberws 12, 24, 38
Beside Car Park J on Xilin Avenue: Bus number 35

PARKING INFORMATION  

The following rates will apply from Mondays to Sundays, including Public Holidays.

Cars and Light Good Vehicles All Day Rates
First 2 Hours: $3.20
Subsequent half hourly: $1.50
Maximum Daily Charge: $20.00

Heavy Vehicles and Buses All Day Rates
First Hour: $3.20
Subsequent half hourly: $1.90
Maximum Daily Charge: $35.00

Free parking for motorcycles at Singapore EXPO from Mondays to Sundays including Public Holidays. 

General Enquiries

1. Where will Asia Style Collection be held?

It will be held at Singapore EXPO Hall 3 and 4. 1 Expo Drive, Singapore 486150 

2. What time does the event start?

Doors will open at 3PM where retail activity will commence. The performance will start at 6PM. 

3. Are there any ATM facilities at the venue?

Yes, there are ATMs at the venue. 

4. Will there be food and drinks I can buy at the venue?

Yes, the Asia Style Collection is licensed to sell food and non-alcoholic drinks on-site. There are also F&B outlets at the venue. 

5. Can I bring my own food and drinks into the event?

No. All bags will be searched at the entrance and personal food and drinks will not be allowed into the event halls. 

6. Is this an over 18s event?

 Those under 18 may attend Asia Style collection but children aged 12 and below must be accompanied by an adult. Infant-in-arms will not be admitted. 

7. What items are prohibited at the event?

Glass/ Cans/ Bottles
Skateboards, Scooters, Rolerblades, Bicycles
All types of chairs and/ or any other furniture
Fireworks, sparklers, flares and any other flammable items
Alcohol
Illegal Substances
Anything studded, spiked (e.g. wristbands, belts etc…) or large chains which might become a hazard
Offensive weapons including missiles
Sound or Video recorders or professional camera. A professional camera is a camera with removable lens, lens over 200mm and/ or a telephoto lens. Small still digital cameras are allowed.
Laser ights or laser pens
Animals and/ or pets. Guide dogs are allowed.
Any other items deemed dangerous or potentially disruptive, antisocial or offensive by the Organisers at their discretion 

Ticketing Enquiries

1. Where can I purchase tickets for Asia Style Collection?

Website: www.stylexstyle.com
Enquiries: info@styleXstyle.com
Hotline: 6602-9900 

2. How do I collect my ticket(s)?

Asia Style Collection is an electronic ticket (e-ticket) event. An e-ticket is a paperless electronic document sent via email to you for admission to the event. Each copy contains a unique barcode that can only be used by one person. Customers are advised to print your own e-ticket. The e-ticket will be scanned upon entry into the event halls. 

3. What happens if I forget to bring my e-ticket on the day of event?

You will need to provide proof of order (Confirmation invoice provided at time of purchase) and an original photo ID for the ticket to be printed on-site. An administrative fee of $0.50 will be charged for each ticket printed on-site.

4. What happens if my ticket is stolen or misplaced?

It is the responsibility of the customer to safeguard your own purchase. Each e-ticket contains a unique barcode that can only be used by one person. Admission to the event halls will be granted as long as a valid e-ticket is presented. 

5. I have bought tickets but am unable to attend, will I get a refund?

Unfortunately, no refunds or exchanges will be given. 

6. Is there a limit on the number of tickets I can purchase?

No, you may buy as many tickets as you like. 

7. Will there be tickets on sale at the venue on the day itself?

If tickets are sold out, there will not be tickets on sale at the door. Please purchase your tickets in advance to avoid disappointment. 

Admission Advisory

Please present the whole e-ticket at the event venue for admission.

The TICKET REDEMPTION ADVICE is registered to you only and you must protect it as if it was cash. Infants in arms shall not be admitted. Children aged 12 and below must be accompanied by an adult.

No flash photography and video recording is allowed for this exclusive event. The styleXstyle team seek your understanding and cooperation in this matter. Thank you very much!

For further information, do visit stylexstyle's Official Website.

“We are serious artists” as quoted by Sam Carter and multiple times later by fellow group mate, Teo, definitely was embedded into the minds of all LUKIEs (fans of Lunafly) by the end of the showcase on 12th May 2013.

Lunafly, a 3 member group, made up of Sam Carter, Teo (Shin Taeho) and Yun (Han Seung Yun), showed charismatic, cute and humorous sides of themselves at the Hard Rock Café as they communicated and rocked the venue. They performed both original songs like Innocent and Young and Fly to Love and famous covers like Baby by Justin Bieber and Payphone by Maroon 5. 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RFf4D2tUes0

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yjf4NgGnLEY

As mentioned in the press conference conducted 2 days before the showcase, Lunafly prepared a Singapore-specific present for the fans – which turned out to be a cover of Singapore’s own JJ-Lin. After performing that song, Sam said if and when they return to Singapore, they will try and pick a more famous song and maybe even try to sing in Chinese! 

Fans were definitely blown away by Lunafly’s heart melting voices and sent into fits of laughter when the boys tried to speak Malay and even did the Gwiyomi Player/Song (Cute Player/Song).

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_4M61zAgVuc

Each of the boys definitely had their own charms! Yun and his silent/quiet charisma, Teo and his attempt to speak English (aka T-english) throughout the concert, and Sam and his sexy British accent! And of course, when you combine these three, you get an amazing combo that aggregates to become the unique, Lunafly. 

It was definitely an evening to remember, especially when Sam decided to take pictures and upload it straight away to his twitter! The night definitely climaxed during the encore where the boys performed a One Direction medley and interacted with the crowd! The lucky front few even got to take pictures and shake hands with the boys as well! 

We would once again like to show our appreciation to organisers, JNation Entertainment, for allowing us to cover the showcase.

Kuala Lumpur, 15 May 2013 – Kuala Lumpur shall soon welcome the return of ‘K-Pop royalty’, TVXQ!, the biggest alternative Korean pop band in Asia. With the performance they’ve all been waiting for just around the corner, Malaysian Cassiopeia are brimming with excitement – and rightly so! TVXQ! ‘Catch Me’ Live World Tour concert organiser, JPM Music, has now been joined by the band’s production crew (all the way from South Korea) and are in the process of building the stage that will be unlike any other stage used in TVXQ’s Asian tour so far.

More than RM1.5 million has been invested in the development of this stage which is specially designed for the Malaysian fans to enjoy an intimate concert experience. The layout of the stage and audience seating allows a great number of fans to feel that they are getting up-close-and-personal with Max and U-Know as they rock the stadium with their electrifying dance moves and soulful sounds.

This performance will mark TVXQ!’s third appearance in Malaysia since the band was formed in 2003 and it is also their first time performing in Malaysia after an absence of 6 years. Their break from the limelight has not left the group’s following to diminish and in fact, their fan base in Malaysia has continued to grow over the years. So whilst many of the thousands attending the concert this weekend will be long time followers of TVXQ!, there will also be many new fans who have been won over by the boys’ previous successes and earlier music. 

Fans attending the concert which will be held at Stadium Malawati, Shah Alam on 18th May 2013, are advised to take note that the concert time has been changed to 6.00pm. For those who are still keen but have yet to make arrangements – tickets are available (but in limited supply) and there’s just 3 days left before the big day so don’t miss out!

Tickets are available to purchase through http://www.ticketcharge.com.my and all official outlet of Rock corner.

For more information, please log on to www.jpmmusic.com.my or visit the official JPM Music Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/JpMusic.my. Email to enquiry@jpmmusic.com.my for any enquiry of tickets or call +603-77128690 (Monday – Friday, 10am – 6pm) for details. You can register yourself at www.jpmmusic.com.my to get the latest concert updates too.

Singapore, 15 May 2013 – Korean music duo HaHa and Skull will be in Singapore for the first time from July 19th to July 21th, 2013. 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, presener 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 | Won-tak-eui cheon-sa (2006) 
• Who Slept with Her? | Nuga geunyeo-wa jasseulkka? 
• My Boss, My Teacher | Tusabu Ilche (2006) 
• Love in Magic | Yeonae-sulsa (2005)

HaHa’s musical partner, Skull, is a culture-fusing phenomenon. The South Korean 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 August 14th 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: $128 (Event day: $138): includes priority entry / meet & greet / autograph session / photo-taking 

Cat 2: $88 (Event day: $98): General admission Only

Family package A: $300 : admission for 2 adults and 2 kids from age 7-12 / priority entry / meet & greet / autograph for 2 members / 1 family photo Only

Family package B: $230 : general admission Only for 2 adults and 2 kids from age 7-12 

*Family packages are NOT available on event day.

Early Bird Special: Cat 1 at $115 & Cat 2 at $79 from now till 27 May 2013 (11:59pm)

Tickets through EventClique: https://tickets.eventclique.com/leapims/Online/default.asp

For the latest update on the fan meet, please LIKE our Facebook page: LEAP IMS.

That's right, less than six months after his last visit, Jay Park will be back again in Singapore! This time, he will be here for the official launch of the Jay Park x X-Mini Capsule Speaker. If you want to be amongst the first to see the special edition of the Jay Park x X-Mini Capsule Speaker, mark down 20 May 2013 on your calendar!

Event Information

Jay Park x X-Mini Capsule Speaker Official Launch in Singapore

Date: 20th of May 2013, Monday

Time: Showcase: 6.30pm to 7pm | Meet-and-Greet Session: 7pm to 7.30pm 

Venue: Velvet Underground-Dance

Organizer: X-mini

Ticket Information

Do take note that this is an invite-only event. 

Check out X-Mini Capsule Speaker Facebook here: http://www.facebook.com/xminicapsulespeaker. To win invites to the exclusive event, LIKE their Facebook page and follow their Twitter account!

Singapore – 10 May, 2013 – Social superstar and Star Trek helmsman George Takei; international DJ, Seb Fontaine; American model, Amanda Lepore and New York event producer, Suzanne Bartsch are the latest stars to be confirmed as attending the Social Star Awards on May 23rd at Marina Bay Sands.

YouTube stars and viral sensations, Marquese Scott and Tummy Talk will also add to the already outstanding bill of performances by Aerosmith, CeeLo Green, PSY, Carly Rae Jepsen, Sky Blu, Blush and Eric Benet at the Social Star Awards.

The spotlight will be on Marina Bay Sands at 7.30pm, Thursday 23 May, when this international list of stars, local celebrities and socialites walk the red carpet at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre porte cochere before heading to the Mastercard® Theatres at Marina Bay Sands for the Social Star Awards. Members of the public would get an exclusive opportunity to see their favourite stars up close as they make their way to the awards venue. Sabrina Ault, owner and creative director of Pangaea is also delighted to take prime position on the red carpet and be the host of the most glamorous red carpet ever to feature in Singapore. 

Following the Social Star Awards, critically acclaimed DJ, Seb Fontaine, will keep the party going late into the night with an eclectic set of house music at two exclusive parties held at Pangaea located at the subterranean level of the North Crystal Pavilion at the Shoppes and the Sands SkyPark at Marina Bay Sands for the “Connected” and the Super VIP ticket holders respectively.

The celebration continues throughout the weekend with two nights of concerts at The Meadows, Gardens by the Bay. CeeLo Green, PSY, Carly Rae Jepsen and Blush take to the stage against the dazzling backdrop of the Singapore city skyline on Friday 24 May. On 25 May, America’s greatest rock band, Aerosmith will provide a fitting finale to these three amazing days that will surely go down as a historic moment in social media and music greatness.

Joint CEOs of Starcount, Drew Thomson and Paul Morrison, commented, “We are in the final stages of pre-production of the inaugural Social Star Awards. Expect the unexpected! All Singaporeans can enjoy this celebration, not just with us, but also with all the stars who are descending on Singapore. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to party like a rock star.’

In short, if it’s massive in social, it’s part of this exclusive global awards event.

The stars are aligning in Singapore. Get ready for the showbiz glamour, fix up and look
sharp, prepare to be entertained by the stars but most importantly be proud that 
Singapore yet again attracts a world first.

The stars are coming to party at Marina Bay Sands – are you?

Social Star Awards | Marina Bay Sands | Thursday May 23rd |
Featuring full live performances from: Aerosmith, CeeLo Green, Carly Rae Jepsen, Psy, Sky Blu & Blush. 

Tickets begin from $108 and information on exclusive hospitality packages available from www.starcount.com/tickets

Through Internet:
www.MarinaBaySands.com/Ticketing

By Phone: +65 6688 8826

Book in person by:
Marina Bay Sands Box Offices (Museum, Theaters, SkyPark, Retail Mall and Hotel Tower 1 and 3 Lobby). For more information please log onto - www.MarinaBaySands.com

Singapore Social Concerts | The Meadow, Gardens by the Bay
Friday 24th May: CeeLo Green, Carly Rae Jepsen, Psy & Blush 
Saturday 25th May: Aerosmith + special guests
Tickets and information on exclusive hospitality packages available from www.starcount.com/tickets

The Social Star Awards and parts of the Singapore Social Concerts will be streamed live around the world by our global partner YouTube. www.youtube.com/starcount

Starcount's Global Partners for the Social Star Awards are Your Singapore, YouTube and Marina Bay Sands is the official founding host event partner.

Courtesy of Simply Fun Pte Ltd, SG K-Wave will be giving away 3 pairs of passes for a new Korean romantic comedy movie [My Phone Sex Partner] to our lucky readers who have been supporting SG K-Wave!

Movie will open on the 16th of May 2013

Simply follow the steps below:

Check out the movie's trailer below and answer the following question:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gyrvF53e238

Who Are the Male and Female Leads in the Movie?

Email your answer together with your full name, NRIC number and address to admin@sgkwave.com

Giveaway will end on the 13th of May 2013, 2359hrs. Winners will be contacted via email.

7 May 2013, Seoul, Korea, Korea’s ‘Prince of Ballads’ Tim Hwang appears in the latest campaign of Samsung Galaxy S4 – “Meet A Life Companion” short film that premiered in Seoul, Korea yesterday.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JbN5xlee29o

The short film features Tim as a café owner who communicated with a disappointed Japanese lady customer who stepped into his café one late night through Galaxy S4’s ‘S Translator’.  The two strangers eventually became friends and might even turn into “life companions.”

The “Meet a Life Companion’ short film is currently screened in major theatres and cable television across Korea.

Meanwhile, Tim is the guest DJ for KBS eFM 101.3 “K-Popular” for two weeks.  The highly popular radio programme in English introduces the latest in K-pop to listeners around the world.

For more information on Samsung Galaxy S4, please visit: http://www.samsung.com/sec/galaxys4story/

One of South Korea's biggest actor, Hyun Bin (of Secret Garden fame), was in town last weekend as part of his Asia Fanmeet Tour 2013.

On top of the night of the event, he also held an open press conference the day before (26 April 2013). It was a pleasant surprise for all of his fans and many headed down to Bugis+ Atrium to catch a glimpse of the actor. 

Hyun Bin did not keep everybody waiting long. He arrived within minutes, armed with a crisp suit and a dazzling smile. 

It was more than his good looks that charmed everybody, though, as he humbly denied compliments from the host and fans more than once. And who but Hyun Bin would rate himself a mere 30 out of 100? 

When asked why, he simply answered, "I'm still working on the other 70."

Through the press conference, he also discussed his thoughts on "Secret Garden". And psst, fans of Hyun Bin, take note! He has shared that he may be making his return as an actor soon! He also shared his experiences in the military.

To know more of what went down during the press conference, be sure to watch our videos! Also, watch what a fan asked Hyun Bin and his reaction to the question!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bcb6oANMj3w

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PgRQnbWz1nM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vw620LR5c7o

SG K-Wave would like to once again thank Faith & D Entertainment for extending this invitation to us. 

For more pictures, head over to our Facebook page (www.facebook.com/SGKWAVE). Don't forget to like, comment and share!

The Butter Factory’s weekly Thursday K-POP party “Gaja” ended its year long run in early April. However K-POP fans need not worry as they still get their weekly K-POP fix every Wednesday instead.

The Butter Factory in collaboration with Studio De S (a K-POP Dance & Vocal Performing Art School in Singapore) started its new weekly K-POP party “NOLZA” every Wednesday on Ladies night. This is a bonus for the female K-Pop fans as they now enter for free and receive 5 complimentary drinks if they arrive before 2am. 

Headlining the weekly Wednesday party are Studio De S’s DJ Boocall and MC Jay Song, both from Korea, with the occasional dance performance by the De S Crew. 

It’s a night to indulge in your favourite K-POP chart toppers without having to care about being judged when you show off those moves you’ve learnt from hours spent watching 2NE1’s music videos.