[Upcoming Event] MBC Korean Music Wave Singapore 2013

13 acts to feature in Singapore’s biggest ever K-pop live music event

Venue: Gardens by the Bay

Date: 16November 2013

Time: 7pm

Thirteen of K-pop’s hottest acts will descend upon Singapore this November for the unprecedented 2013 MBC Korean Music Wave in Singapore (Music Wave) concert.

Jointly organized by one of South Korea’s biggest broadcasters, Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation and Singapore-based Fatfish Entertainment, Music Wave is the largest ever multi-band K-pop concert and the first of its kind in Singapore. Taeyeon, Tiffany and Seohyun will hold the all-important role of being MCs for this 3-hour extravaganza.

Scheduled to take place on November 16 from 7pm onwards at the scenic Gardens by the Bay, the concert features a stunning lineup of K-pop’s hottest names include SHINee, 2PM, 2AM, F.T. Island, B1A4, TeenTop, B.A.P, f(x), IU, Sistar, Miss A, 4 Minute and Kara.

3 Members of Girls’ Generation will be the hosts of

A concert for the first time in Singapore

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 by S.M. Entertainment in 2012. The group’s name is made up of the first syllables of Taeyeon, Tiffany, and Seohyun and this name has the letters "T" and "S", which have distinct sounds, giving a strong vibe of the team and also lets the fans recognize the members instantly.

Their debut mini-album release “Twinkle” became an instant hit and was featured in many prominent charts. Since then, the trio has gained widespread popularity and recognition.

“Music Wave is a celebration of K-pop music and we hope fans from around the region will come out in full-force to support the 74 performers on-stage”, said Taeyeon.Said Tiffany: “For one night only, K-pop fans can enjoy hit songs and cool moves from 13 acts, so there will be something for everyone.” Added Seo Hyun: “We hope the fans will support every single band, regardless of who their favourites are, as Music Wave is all about the K-pop family coming together.”

Fatfish Entertainment’s Founding Partner, Lau Kin Wai said, “We know that K-pop fans in Singapore and around Southeast Asia are some of the most passionate and loyal in the world, so Music Wave is a special treat for them. This is the big one they’ve been waiting for. To see 13 of their favourite acts perform on one stage at a great venue such as the Gardens by the Bay will be a night to remember.”

MBC will also showcase Music Wave over its free-to-air TV station (MBC-TVChannel11) in South Korea and this delayed broadcast is expected to reach up to 10 million viewers.

Available tickets for the K-pop extravaganza in Singapore range from RM440 to RM960 and can be bought from RedTix and MP Travel now, as well as Ticketcharge from 16 Oct 2013 onwards. Tickets are selling fast, with the top tier of tickets (SUPER VIP) sold out, so fans should hurry to get their tickets now!

For more information on Music Wave, fans can visit the official websitewww.musicwave.sg

Fact Sheet

MBC Korean Music Wave in Singapore 2013 is a first-of-its-kind large-scale K-pop concert to be in Singapore at the scenic Gardens by the Bay. The event is jointly organized by one of South Korea’s largest broadcaster, MBC, in partnership with Singapore-based Fatfish Entertainment Pte Ltd.

Event Name: MBC Korean Music Wave Singapore 2013 (Music Wave in short)

Venue: The Meadows, Gardens by the Bay (16,000 Standing Capacity)

Date/Time: November 16th, 2013 (Saturday) 7pm to 10pm

Confirmed acts:

1. SHINee

2. EXO

3. 2PM

4. 2AM

5. FT Island

6. B1A4

7. TeenTop

8. B.A.P

9. Kara

10. Sistar

11. Miss A

12. IU

13. 4 Minute

14. TaeTiSeo

Ticket Prices: Hills RM440to RM622

Premier RM700

Platinum RM960

Super VIP Experience PackageRM1789 (SOLD OUT)

Ticketing Website: redtix.airasia.com

www.mptravel.com.my

www.ticketcharge.com.my (from 16 Oct 2013 onwards)

Official Website: www.musicwave.sg

Sponsors: Official Airlines– Singapore Airlines

Official Korean Restaurant – KKongdon Barbeque

Venue Sponsor – Gardens by the Bay

                                    Official Automobile – Kia Motors
                                    Official Partner – Mitsubishi Electric
                                    Official Make-Up Partner – Etude House
                                    Official Print Partner – JX Print
                                    Official Youth Magazine – Teenage
                                    Official Newspaper – LianheWanbao

About Fatfish Entertainment

Fatfish Entertainment Pte Ltd - whose founders are Lau Kin Wai and Brian Kang - is a member companyof the Fatfish Group, an Asean-based venture group with interests in internet, biotech and entertainment businesses. Established since 2011, the group has presence in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand.

The Fatfish Group has built successful businesses and has an ambition to bring large-scale live music events to Southeast Asia. For more info, please visit www.fatfishgroup.com

About MBC

Established in 1959, Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation (MBC) is one of the four national television and radio networks in South Korea. MBC has over 4,000 employees and currently operates 1 terrestrial TV (MBC‐TV Channel 11) channel, 5 cable TV channels, 5 satellite TV channels,3 terrestrial DMB (TV, radio, data), 2 satellite DMB (drama, sports) and 3 radio stations.

MBC’s weekly K-pop music-chart TV show, MBC Show! Music Center is a well-followed music chart in South Korea. In recent years, MBC has created and organized a live concert program under the “MBC Korean Music Wave” brand.

In 2012, MBC, together with Google, organized the MBC Korean Music Wave - a concert held in Google Inc’s headquarters in North California and broadcasted ‘live’ on YouTube.MBC has also held 3 successful concerts in Bangkok.MBC Korean Music Wave Bangkok 2013 saw an attendance of 40,000 concert-goers, making it the largest K-pop concert in Southeast Asia.

K-pop acts that will be performing for the concert: