INFINITE Sunggyu Enlists Today + Bids Goodbye To Fans With Emotional MV

That’s it, Inspirits. It’s official – INFINITE has started their enlistment process.

Leader Sunggyu began his mandatory military service today (Monday, 14th May) at around 1:15pm KST (12pm Malaysian time). He made the decision to enlist quietly without any send-off event.

In the end, Sunggyu still came and greet inspirits :’) He treats us so well!! ❤ pic.twitter.com/zAUjNTXzYz

However, fans still decided to show their support for him by turning up at the enlistment venue. The 29-year-old singer denied interviews from the press, but showed appreciation for fans by greeting and saluting them.

Sunggyu has been admitted to the 22nd Infantry Division’s training center. He will be training for approximately 5 weeks before being stationed else at Goseong-gun for the rest of his enlistment.

His label Woollim Entertainment also dropped a concert version of his track “Don’t Move” as a goodbye gift for fans. The 5-minute video was mainly shot during his solo concert “Shine”, with scenes from his album and concert preparation interspersed into it.

The vocalist will be the first from INFINITE to go for his mandatory conscription. This will be followed by Dongwoo, Woohyun, Sungyeol, L and Sungjong.


#DirtyVibe: Skrillex Releases MV Ft. BIGBANG’s G-Dragon & 2NE1′s CL

It’s nothing new but G-Dragon and CL, the leaders of K-Pop idol groups BIGBANG and 2NE1 respectively are back with the “dirtiest” vibe in Skrillex’s new music video for “Dirty Vibe”. Featuring Diplo, BIGBANG’s G-Dragon and 2NE1‘s CL, Skrillex‘s “Dirty Vibe” was released in March 2014 as part of his first studio album“Recess”.

The song was played at most of Skrillex’s DJ sets and even received a collaboration performance by CL and Diplo during Korea’s Style Icon Awards.

On December 13th, G-Dragon teased that a music video for “Dirty Vibe” is on its way as he posted a still image of the video via Instagram.

2NE1’s CL also posted 2 still images of the music video on her Twitter and Instagram, in which she tagged Diplo, Skrillex, and G-Dragon.

A representative for YG Entertainment later revealed that the music video for Skrillex’s “Dirty Vibe”, featuring G-Dragon and CL will be exclusively released through Red Bull‘s website on December 16. The video will then be uploaded to YouTube channel on December 18.

It came as no surprise to us that both G-Dragon and CL are featured significantly in Skrillex’s “Dirty Vibe” as the two were long rumoured to team up with the American EDM artistes on a new track or a new album. G-Dragon previously worked with Diplo in producing “Coup d’Etat” and “Knockout” and both GD & T.O.P have also previously appeared on one of Diplo’s Major Lazer project, “Bubble Butt.”

On December 16th, the official music video for Skrillex’s “Dirty Vibe” was released. Check it:

As CL is going to make her solo debut in US soon, it was rumoured that CL is also teaming up with both Skrillex and Diplo for her upcoming solo release. Earlier last week, a snippet of her new song was even released in Diplo’s Snapchat.

What do you think of the collaboration? Are you excited to see more from them? Let us know in the comments box below!

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#BeautyAndTheBeast: LeFou Is Disney’s First Gay Character, Bill Condon Explains

The live-action remake of “Beauty and the Beast” is going to make Disney history by featuring the studio’s first LGBT character!

In an interview with Attitude, director Bill Condon revealed that LeFou (played by Josh Gad), the sidekick to Gaston (played by Luke Evans), will have an “exclusively gay moment” in the film.

“LeFou is somebody who on one day wants to be Gaston and on another day wants to kiss Gaston. He’s confused about what he wants,” explained Condon, who is an openly gay man himself.

He continued,  “It’s somebody who’s just realising that he has these feelings. Josh makes something really subtle and delicious out of it. And that’s what has its pay-off at the end, which I don’t want to give away. But it is a nice, exclusively gay moment in a Disney movie.”

Attitude editor-in-chief Matt Cain welcomed the news as a “landmark moment” for LGBT representation. He added, “It’s only a first step towards creating a cinematic world that reflects the one in which many of us are now proud to live. But it’s a step in the right direction and I applaud Disney for being brave enough to make it.”

Although it seems like a revolutionary move on Disney’s part, many netizens don’t quite agree that LeFou would be an appropriate LGBT character to represent the community. See what they have to say:

Disney: our 1st openly gay character will be in beauty and the beastDisney: it's lefou the comedic relief character who's bullied by gaston pic.twitter.com/640GaxG9Ap

— request to thrill my wife-guy (@milkfrogs) March 1, 2017

LeFou has a confused, unrequited crush for Gaston, who treats him badly. I'm not sure anyone should be celebrating this as a diversity win.

— Ian Miles Cheong (@stillgray) March 1, 2017

young gay kids deserve better representation than “lefou the fool and comedic relief is confused about his sexuality for gaston”

— klaudia amenábar (@kaludiasays) March 1, 2017

disney: gay character in the new beauty and the beast movie!me: cooldisney: its lefou!!!me: u know wat i change my mind fuck you

— 🌸🍂disaster daiya lesbian🍁🌺 (@mypabsscarf) March 1, 2017

The highly anticipated film centres on the journey of Belle (played by Emma Watson), a bright, beautiful, and independent young woman who is taken prisoner by a beast (played by Dan Stevens) in his castle. It also stars Ewan McGregor as Lumiere; Ian McKellen as Cogsworth; and Emma Thompson as Mrs. Potts.

“Beauty and the Beast” is slated for release on 17th March 2017.

Watch LeFou sing his heart out for Gaston in the promo clip below:

What do you think about Disney’s first gay character? Let us know in the comments below!

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#CollateralBeauty: Will Smith Officially Replaces Hugh Jackman

It’s been reported that the “Bad Boys” actor will be taking the lead role and replacing Hugh Jackman in “Collateral Beauty“. Jackman dropped out of the project in July due to scheduling conflicts with his “Wolverine” project for Fox which is set for a March 3rd, 2017 release. At the time, Johnny Depp was also being eyed to take on the role.

Rooney Mara is also attached to star in the drama, set to be the next film from “Me & Earl & The Dying Girl” director Alfonso Gomez-Rejon. The story follows a New York advertising executive (Smith) who experiences a deep personal tragedy. When his colleagues come up with an unconventional plan to break him out of his depression, the plan works, but not in a way that anyone imagined.

Overbook Entertainment will be co-producing the project alongside Anonymous Content, PalmStar and Likely Story with PalmStar fully financing the project. Written by Allan Loeb, PalmStar Media and Likely Story paid $2.25 million for his script.

Principle photography is expected to start in October. Anonymous Content’s Michael Sugar and Bard Darros are producing along with Loeb, with PalmStar CEO Kevin Frakes and Anthony Bregman exec producing.

Smith was most recently seen in “Focus” alongside Margot Robbie, and will next be seen in Warner Bros.’ highly anticipated DC Comics film “Suicide Squad” in which he will star as Deadshot.

“Collateral Beauty” is still in its early stages of production and no release date has been set.


Cigarettes After Sex To Add Another Show In KL For Malaysian Fans?

Were you surprised that Cigarettes After Sex has such a wide fanbase in Malaysia? Even our local celebs were raving about it. Not long after the general sale went live on Friday morning (3rd February), it was completely sold out before lunch time.

Since then, local fans have been urging organiser Hello Universe to add another show for the American alternative indie band. Well, the good news is, your voices have been heard. Although nothing is 100% confirmed yet, the event company did share some reassuring news.

Interestingly, the admin revealed that Malaysia wasn’t even on Cigarettes After Sex’s tour pitstops in the first place. In case you weren’t aware, the group had initially only included Thailand, India, Singapore, Indonesia, South Korea, and is currently performing in Japan. However, they decided to add another Asia Tour to include Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Malaysia.

The details of their sold out concert are as follows:

If a second show is added, it’ll likely fall on 16th July (Sunday). We’ll update this space once we get the confirmation ;)


PJ Police Chief Comes To Poor Woman’s Aid After She Was Caught Shoplifting

Stealing is a criminal offence, but some are forced to do it in order to ensure their survival or the health of their family members.

This week, Petaling Jaya OCPD Asst. Comm Nik Ezanee Mohd Faisal became the talk of the town after he personally lent his hand to a poor mother who was caught shoplifting fever relief pads and food for her kids.

According to a police report, the thirty-something mom was caught for stealing a roll of pandan cake, sausages and 2 packs of Kool Fever. “I felt that I should go meet her and ask why she did it. Because I believe this person must be facing some problem to resort to this,” the police chief remarked.

“We heard about it and studied the issue and realised that we needed to help her. So we went to the hypermarket and asked about what she tried to take,” the police chief added. Nik and the team also brought a care package from the Welfare Department, including a gift basket and a sack of rice.

“I understand we may be able to withstand hunger. But not when it’s our children who are suffering. I’ve advised the woman not to resort to crime again. They can always seek help from the nearest Zakat centre or mosque,” Nik was quoted as saying. He later declared that no further action will be taken in the case.

The news has in turn received widespread attention from netizens, with most of them leaving positive feedback towards Nik’s kind act. Check out what they said below:

Hebat !! Polis datang ke rumah seorang wanita di Petaling Jaya kerana mencuri kool fever, sosej dan kek. Bukan untuk ditangkap tetapi datang bersama mcm2 makanan untuk diberi kpd keluarga wanita berkenaan.. Tahniah Polis Pj terutama OCPD ACP Nik Ezanee diatas sifat ihsan 👍👍 pic.twitter.com/LYMSKV90yu

— Hafidzul 📸 (@hafidzulhm) January 21, 2021

Tahun lepas dia melawat jiran lama dia Mak Cik Ah Xiang, bagi pau & pelitup muka. Haritu dia jumpa adik burger yang kene curi barang waktu berniaga, kalini tolong akak ni pulak. So much respect for Ketua Polis Petaling Jaya, ACP Nik Ezanee bin Mohd Faisal pic.twitter.com/4FyW0PZjlt

— Gonpachiro Kamaboko 🇲🇾 (@bungakubis07) January 21, 2021

This is the same guy who gave a phone to the kid who got his phone stolen while selling burgers right? Damn, how do we duplicate this guy? We need more of him. https://t.co/PA5Jvc0By3

— not typical. (@JustinTWJ) January 21, 2021

Much respect to Asst. Comm Nik Ezanee and his team for having a heart of gold.

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The #BatmanvSuperman #StarWarsEpisodeVII Crossover

J.J. Abrams’ production company, “Bad Robot”, has decided to debut a “first look” at the Millennium Falcon from “Star Wars Episode VII” in a short clip. And the “first look” video comes with the appearance of another famous “all boys want it” vehicle!

As seen in the video below, the shot pans down the side of the Falcon when, suddenly, Hans Zimmer’s theme from “The Dark Knight” trilogy plays. The audio cue isn’t just a fun reference because the video ends with a zoom in on a piece of the Millennium Falcon’s underbelly. There, modelled onto the ship, is a recreation of the Tumbler, Batman’s suh-weet car.

However, the inclusion of the Tumbler (which is highly unlikely since the Millenium Falcon cruises through space) is also a nod to the ongoing Easter egg war between J.J. Abrams and “Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice” director Zack Snyder.

While it isn’t the Batmobile from Zack Snyder’s upcoming film, Bad Robot tagged Zack Snyder in the company’s tweet of the video:

HUNKA JUNK. @ZackSnyder #STARWARSvBATMANvSUPERMAN http://t.co/8AtCXT1HWS

— Bad Robot (@bad_robot) September 18, 2014

We reckon that the (playful) trolling is due to the fact that Zack Snyder, who is now famed for his random but awesome Twitter activities, tweeted the latest in a series of Star Wars-influenced photos from the set of his superhero film, this time of Gotham police arresting a stormtrooper. This:

Case closed. pic.twitter.com/fVyENoksFp — ZackSnyder (@ZackSnyder) September 13, 2014

The above tweet has since been shared over 6.9k times. You could say that the interwebs has exploded. Meanwhile, fans are still waiting for the first actual “Star Wars Episode VII” trailer to be released.


#AliceNine: ALICE NINE 2015 Re:birth-Tensyou- Live in Kuala Lumpur

After the successful 10th Anniversary Asia Tour last year, ALICE NINE is restarting their 2nd decade with the new album releasing on 23rd August 2015 in Japan.

With this new album entitled “銀座ノヲト-Sound of Galaxy-“, they will embark on their Japan your after a year of silence and anticipation. After conquering 9 cities, the Japanese visual kei band will then continue the tour in Asia for 11 shows, in which Kuala Lumpur will be the their final stop on 1st November at 8pm at KL Live.

ALICE NINE アリス九號 (read as “Alice Nine”) was formed in 2004 as a 5-member band with Shou on vocals, Hiroto on guitar, Tora on guitar, Saga on bass and Nao on drums.

After the 5 successful years, they changed their band name to all English, “ALICE NINE”, on their 5th anniversary on 1st June 2009.

In 2011, the band had their concert in Nihon Budoukan, the concert hall in Japan known as the hall that measures the level of the artiste’s popularity. By then, ALICE NINE had already become immensely popular, bagging 3rd place in NHK’s J-MELO 2013 annual awards. In 2014, the band successfully completed their first Asia tour, which saw 14 shows.

In conjunction with their new song releases, the band is all set to begin their promotional activities once again after a year of silence.

For more information, visit the organiser’s website.

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Michelle Yeoh & “Crazy Rich Asians” Producer To Produce “Billion Dollar Whale” Movie

Malaysian actress Tan Sri Michelle Yeoh and SK Global’s Ivanhoe Pictures, the company that co-financed and co-produced Warner Bros’ box office hit “Crazy Rich Asians” will be teaming up to produce the movie version of hot-selling novel “Billion Dollar Whale” written by Wall Street Journal reporters Tom Wright and Bradley Hope.

Michelle Yeoh who recently inked her deal with Ivanhoe has obtained the film rights to the recently released non-fiction exposé “Billion Dollar Whale: The Man Who Fooled Wall Street, Hollywood, and the World” which follows Malaysian businessman Jho Low, the alleged mastermind behind Malaysia’s shocking 1MDB (1Malaysia Development Berhad) money-laundering scandal.

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“Tom and Bradley have crafted a thoroughly compelling telling of this unbelievable story. While certainly a daring work of investigative journalism, the narrative thread and eclectic characters that they so diligently chronicle make the book read like a thrilling and engrossing novel. We are very proud to be associated with this project and anticipate moving forward very quickly to production,” SK Global president John Penotti said in a statement.

The case is still currently under investigation by authorities in Malaysia, Singapore, Luxembourg, Switzerland, and the U.S. Department of Justice. Low right now remains an international fugitive. The theft, estimated at $5 billion – ranks among the biggest cases of fraud in history, The Hollywood Reporter reports.

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While we await for the film to begin production, check out our picks for the potential actors that could play Jho Low!


Bringing The World Together During A Pandemic; The Successful Story Of Zoom’s Founder

Starting a business, especially in a foreign country is extremely difficult. If you don’t speak the language, not a registered citizen and can’t afford big investments then chances for you to become successful are very thin. While chances are low, it’s almost always never zero. All you need is perseverance.

We’ve previously shared you the origin story of our very own Burger Ramly. Today, we’re bringing you another true and inspirational story of how one of the most used online video communication software came to be. Here is the story of Eric Yuan, the founder & CEO of Zoom:

Eric Yuan was born and raised in Shangdon Province, China. Despite being the son of geology engineers, his interests lied more in entrepreneurship and he started quite young as well. Since the age of 9, he would collect construction scraps from his parents’ workplace to recycle copper for cash.

As he grew older, he developed an interest in communication devices. During his first year as a University student in 1987, Eric was inspired to develop his own videotelephony software during his 10-hour train ride journey to visit his girlfriend (now wife). He wanted to find an easier way to ‘visit’ her without actually traveling long distance.

With this idea in mind and a bachelor’s degree in applied mathematics with a minor in computer application and a master’s degree in geology engineering in hand, the future CEO decided to move to Silicon Valley, US in 1997 after being inspired by Bill Gates. Unfortunately it wasn’t all smooth sailing as his visa was rejected 9 times and he spoke very little English at the time.

Eric was actually one of the first 20 employees of WebEx, a web conferencing startup, which was later acquired by Cisco in 2007. After 4 years with WebEx and Cisco, he left the company after his idea for Zoom was rejected. As you can guess, it was probably the best decision he made as he then started his company, Zoom Video Communications. The rest, as they say, is history.

After 9 years, Zoom grew to 2000 people working under the company. The new video conference call app became a huge success and by 2019, Zoom became a public company via an initial public offering at NASDAQ. With the success of Zoom, Eric is now a billionaire and his net worth sky rocketed during the Covid-19 pandemic as more people started to use the app to work from home and for online classes.

Where would we all be without Zoom? The video conference call app has certainly made our lives easier, especially during the pandemic and it’s all thanks to Eric Yuan for making it possible for everyone to come closer together despite the distance.


#Apple: What You Missed At The iPhone 7 & iPhone 7 Plus Reveal

Have you met the new, show-stopping iPhones?

During the Apple keynote a few hours ago, the tech giant announced the new iPhone 7, said to be the best, most advanced iPhone ever. The company also launched the Apple Watch Series 2 and a set of wireless headphones called AirPods.

Why the need for wireless headphones, you ask? You’ll find out in a bit.

“We have created a product that it the most deliberate evolution of our original founding design.” – Apple’s Chief Design Officer Jony Ive.

Just like its predecessor, the new iPhone 7 is just as sleek, and it comes in 2 sizes: a 4.7-inch screen and a 5.5-inch model (aka the iPhone 7 Plus).

One of the major upgrades include a better camera with a “dual lens” system on the iPhone 7 Plus that allows for improved long-range photos. According to Apple, the new camera, said to be 60% faster than previous iPhones, has optical image stabilisation and a 6 element lens with f/1.8 aperture.

The other major upgrade is the long-rumoured removal of the traditional headphone jack. Apple said that removing the 3.5mm headphone socket frees up room for other parts. In its place are EarPods that can connect through the phone’s Lightning connector, the AirPods, and a 3.5mm headphone jack adapter that allows you to use headphones.

Both iPhones also boast long battery life, something that Apple claimed to be the best battery life ever in an iPhone. The enhanced iPhone 7 battery will last up to 2 hours longer than the iPhone 6.

The iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus will be released in Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, China, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, UAE, the UK, US Virgin Islands, and the US on 16th September (Friday).

On 23rd September (Friday), the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus will be available in Andorra, Bahrain, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Greece, Greenland, Guernsey, Hungary, Iceland, Isle of Man, Jersey, Kosovo, Kuwait, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Maldives, Malta, Monaco, Poland, Qatar, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Slovakia, and Slovenia.

India will get the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus on 7th October (Friday).

No word yet on when Malaysia will get the new phones, but we’ll update this post with more details as soon as we have more information.

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Burger King Tokyo Replaces Savage Message Towards McDonald’s

In case y’all missed it, McDonald’s branch in Akihabara, Tokyo had already closed its business last Friday (31st January). As pointed by Sora News 24, the case is rather unusual for a leading fast food franchise to shut down their operation.

For those who don’t know, Akihabara is known as the centre of electronic and anime goods for over 22 years. When this happened, it was speculated that McDonald’s might not be able to withstand the pressure of competing with rival franchise, Burger King, separated by just 2 stores away.

Burger King initially put up a sign thanking McDonald’s for satisfying customer’s hungry tummy for over 2 decades. However, it was reported that the notice contained a hidden snarky text to celebrate the downfall of its arch-enemy. If the sign is read in reverse, the text can be translated as “Victory Is Ours”.

Most recently, a local Twitter user pointed that the notice has been replaced with a new one. As seen in the image below, the latest poster shows a Burger King staff respectfully bowing, along with a message that reads:

“Thank you for 22 happy years. Us being next to each other, like steel sharpening steel, what we did was compete as good rivals and good friends. The end of that history is something that makes us incredibly sad. Up until now, you were an unchanging presence nearby [unreadable]. Thank you for 22 years of smiles! Good [unreadable], and we’ll keep doing our best again tomorrow.”

あーあ、秋葉原のバーガーキングの縦読み差し替えになっちゃった。ユーモア通じない人多いのかな・・・差し替えも含めたバーキンの考えならクレバー過ぎる。 pic.twitter.com/MJyTRzHium

— 団長＠萌え様P6/24、25a！カスト (@ESP_Believe_777) February 1, 2020

Unfortunately, a patch of lighting obscures a few words. However, observers pointed that there’s actually a hidden text behind the message! In this case, the 1st Japanese character reads, “Wasurenai yo”, which means, “We won’t forget you,” assuming it is interpreted in vertical order.

It can be argued that the message this time around is seen as a more proper sendoff to its rival. Despite being fast food competitors over the years, both of them have actually been supportive of each other.


5 Things China Have Missed In Disney’s “Christopher Robin”

Too bad that China won’t be seeing the new Winnie the Pooh’s live-action/CGI movie “Christopher Robin” because it is the perfect movie break that every workaholic adult needs to see.

Not to be mistaken with last year’s “Goodbye Christopher Robin” (a biopic that explores the relationship between Winnie-the-Pooh creator A. A. Milne and his son Christopher Robin), Disney’s “Christopher Robin” follows the titular character who has grown up and lost his sense of imagination, only to be reunited with his childhood friend, Winnie the Pooh.

China will be missing out on a lot of fun and joyful experience watching the movie because “Christopher Robin” is a heartwarming tale that every child will enjoy and adults need, and here are 5 reasons why you definitely have to watch it!

Winnie the Pooh is an iconic character that has been around since the 20s, so even your grandparents or great grandparents have probably heard about the silly old bear. This means that the movie will give many adults a huge dose of nostalgia, reawaken their inner child, and bring back tons of fond childhood memories.

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Even though the movie is set in the late 40s, the story resonates with people of all ages as it consist a universal message that we all can relate to. The movie shows the reality of many working parents who become too consumed with work and end up neglecting their family, and it is also a warning to children about adulthood. Thus, the central message of the movie is that while working hard is good, sometimes it is fine for us to take a break once in a while and have fun.

The movie features Golden Globe winner Ewan McGregor in the titular role, Golden Globe nominee Hayley Atwell as Christopher Robin’s wife Evelyn; and Emmy winner Mark Gatiss as Giles Winslow, Robin’s boss. Meanwhile, Jim Cummings who has been voicing Winnie the Pooh and Tigger in Disney features since 1988, reprises his roles in the movie alongside other talented voice cast including 3-time Emmy winner Brad Garrett as Eeyore; Golden Globe nominee Toby Jones as Owl; Nick Mohammed as Piglet; Oscar winner Peter Capaldi as Rabbit; and Oscar nominee Sophie Okonedo as Kanga.

Fantasy has always been the forte of director Marc Forster, a Golden Globe nominee who is most known for his Oscar-nominated film “Finding Neverland” starring Johnny Depp and Kate Winslet. The movie has a similar vibe to “Christopher Robin” but lighter in tone. With a screenplay by Alex Ross Perry and Oscar nominee Allison Schroeder, the movie is bound to pull on some heart-strings.

“Christopher Robin” is the latest Winnie the Pooh film to be shown on the silver screen since “Winnie the Pooh” (2011), and coincidentally, both films feature a red balloon.  “Christopher Robin” is also the longest Winnie the Pooh film, running at 104 minutes unlike the previous animated ones which were either 60 or 70 minutes long.

Disney’s “Christopher Robin” will be hitting the local cinemas on 16th August 2018.

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#WinterGarden: f(x), Red Velvet & BoA To Participate In SM’s Winter Single Project

Leave it to SM Entertainment to make our Christmas a lot more festive with its upcoming special winter project!

Earlier on 4th December (Friday), the Korean entertainment powerhouse piqued fans’ interest by sharing an image with the text “Winter Garden” and 3 numbers “15, 18, 22” on its social media platforms.

At the time, fans only speculated that SM Entertainment will be releasing new winter-themed tracks on the 15th, 18th, and 22nd of December. However, it was unclear which artiste will be participating in the upcoming winter project.

Now, expectations for the project are getting higher because the company dropped a new teaser image with the letters F, R, and B, indicating that f(x), Red Velvet, and BoA will be releasing new winter singles for the project. A rep from SM also told Korean media outlet Newsen that f(x) will participate in the project and the full lineup will be revealed soon.

It′s true that f(x) is participating in SM′s winter single project “Winter Garden”. We will be revealing the lineup soon.

f(x) is expected to drop the new track on 15th December as industry insiders told Newsen that the group recently finished recording a new song for the project.

It became clear that SM Entertainment is looking to dominate the music charts with its series of winter projects.

TaeTiSeo, the sub-unit group of SM’s Girls’ Generation/SNSD, recently swept real-time music charts with their newly-released Christmas album, “Dear Santa“. The group’s label mate EXO is also expected to top the music charts with the release of their winter special album titled “Sing For You” on 10th December.

No further details regarding about “Winter Garden”, but are you excited about the project? Share your thoughts in the comments box below.


Hype Eats: Fill Up Your Tummies With These 6 Places In The Klang Valley (6th June – 12th June)

As Anna Thompson once said, “We all eat, and it would be a sad waste of opportunity to eat badly.” We at Hype wholeheartedly agree with this remark, and to back it up, we’ve identified not four, not five, but SIX restaurants where you can experience only the best of the best and eat to your heart’s content.

Trust us when we say we’ve got your back. Even when it comes to cafes, fine dining, and even local dessert spots. Start telling your friends to clear their schedules for this week because here are our picks for you:

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Location: The Gasket Alley, 15-5 @, Jalan 13/6, Seksyen 13, 46200 Petaling Jaya, Selangor

With the alleys lined with nostalgic Izakaya and bars, the interior creates an authentic sense that transports you to Japan in the 1970s. The location perfectly depicts the distinctive Japanese culture; from the architectural design to antique movie posters, shop signs, and traditional Chochin lanterns.

Basically what we’re saying is that this ramen bar WILL teleport you to Japan without the 7 hour flight! But do check our their Instagram & Facebook for more information.

Location: G Floor, Starhill Gallery, 181, Jln Bukit Bintang, Bukit Bintang, 55100 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur

The restaurant is the first in Malaysia to focus on the Robattayaki Omakase concept, which involves cooking dishes over a fire made of mangrove wood. Because of the open kitchen counter seating, diners may feast not only with their palate, but also with their eyes.

This is one is definitely on the fancier side but we think it’s time you give yourself a treat and let yourself enjoy the finer things in life this week. Check out their Instagram for more information.

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Location: 16, Persiaran Puteri 1, Bandar Puteri, 47100 Puchong, Selangor, malaysia. 47100 Puchong, Selangor, Malaysia

We’ve all seen those beautiful pictures and videos of Bali on our feeds and your pages and just thought to ourselves “haih… I wanna go la..” Well, what if we told you that you don’t have to travel all the way to Bali because there’s a cafe in Puchong that gives off that exact Balinese vibe!

Check out KafeBali, a new cafe in town that will transport you directly to the island of Bali! Here are their Facebook and Instagram for you to research a bit more on the restaurant.

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Location: 1, Jalan Selvadurai, 3rd Mile Jalan Ipoh, 51200 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur

Mabel & Tucker is a part of Cookhouse’s Artisan Playground and serves tapas-style sharing plates inspired by Melbourne. MABEL specialises in brunch/dinner foods with punchy flavours for a relaxed eating experience, whereas TUCKER specialises in breakfast tapas.

Available from brunch to dinner, head to Mabel & Tucker for a genuinely delicious Aussie day. Check out their Instagram for more information.

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Location: 1, Jln Sin Chew Kee, Bukit Bintang, 50150 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur

This double-storey residence-turned-café, dreamy and creamy-hued, offers a lovely new refuge in the city centre for coffee and cakes, brunch and bakes.

The café serves a broad choice of coffee and non-coffee drinks such as tea, juices, and others to choose from on their menu, as well as exquisite cakes and light enticing healthy meals to satisfy your hungry bellies. Here’s their Instagram if you want to dig a little further.

Location: Paradigm Mall, 1, Jalan SS 7/26, SS7, 47301 Petaling Jaya, Selangor

Regardless of race or culture, every Malaysian shares one passion; that is the love for ice kacang. Melaka ABC is happy to take your favourite dessert to the next level, exceeding your expectations in terms of flavour.

Made with shaved ice and a lovely jumble of carefully picked brilliantly coloured quality toppings, drenched in fresh santan, and topped with our house brand’s most premium gula Melaka. Here’s their Facebook for more information.

Daniela Dogliani contributed to this article.

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#DWP14: Are You Ready To Dance Under The Electric Sky Full Of Stars?

Indonesia’s biggest dance music festival is coming back on 12th & 13th December 2014!

Since its inception in 2008, the annual Djakarta Warehouse Project (DWP) has been dancing its way into the hearts of partygoers from not only Indonesia but also from around the globe. The festival experience by Ismaya Live features impressive International and Indonesia’s best electronic artists/DJs and VJs in one-of-a-kind dramatic décor, completed with the best quality production of sound and lighting, surrounded by a massive epic crowd.

DWP features high energy music across several genres such as:

In 2012, DWP saw the attendance of over 23,000 people. In 2013, the festival saw an epic lineup of chart-toppers such as David Guetta, Alesso, Arty, Gareth Emery, Madeon, W&W, Zedd, Showtek, and more!

Which begs the question, what’s in it for the 2-day #DWP14 partygoers this year then?

Well, a selection of your favourite A-list electronic dance music heroes, that’s what! Lineup (in alphabetical order) as follows:

And also presenting a very special stage production: Life in Color “World’s Largest Paint Party” Indonesia!

Wanna be part of the beautiful energetic crowd at #DWP14 while you dance under the electric sky full of stars?

Venue: Jakarta International Expo (JIExpo) Jalan Kawasan PRJ Kemayoran, Kemayoran, Jakarta 10620

Ticketing: 2-Day Passes here, 12th December Daily Pass here, 13th December Daily Pass here.

*More information regarding hotel bookings and shuttle buses can be found here.

For more information, visit their website or their Facebook page.


Ohrwurm Pres. “10 years of Pure Substance Records” Ft. Darin Epsilon (USA)

“Darin Epsilon is doing more to protect the purity of Progressive House music than most DJs on the planet” – BPM

Often referred to as a leader of the Progressive & Tech House scene, Darin Epsilon is also an internationally acclaimed DJ/producer, radio host, and label owner. Apart from his frequent guest appearances on Sirius/XM Satellite Radio, Epsilon has also shared the spotlight with many of dance music’s superstars including Hernan Cattaneo, Nick Warren, John Digweed, Sasha, James Zabiela, Above & Beyond, Markus Schulz, Sander Kleinenberg, John Graham (Quivver), Josh Gabriel (Gabriel & Dresden), and Jody Wisternoff (Way Out West), just to name a few.

No stranger to mega festivals, Epsilon has performed at the White Wonderland, Nocturnal Wonderland, and Ultra Music Festival. Throughout his career, Epsilon’s music has been used by global brands such as MTV, American DJ, American Audio, Elation Professional, and Global Truss have all called upon him to provide the soundtrack to their videos, placing him in a small category of producers that have ever made it onto the big screen.

Epsilon, the 2011 winner in John Digweed & Beatport’s DJ Competition, is now making his way to Malaysia for a show. Taking place on December 19th (Friday), Epsilon will be performing as part of “10 Years of Pure Substance Records” brought to fans and clubbers alike by Ohrwurm.

Venue: Nagaba, 31, Jalan Mesui, 50200 Kuala Lumpur

Admissions: RM 40 (Incl. 1st drink) / Ladies Free entry before 11pm

For more information, check out the event page here.

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#MBLAQ: Teaser Reveals Seventh EP Amidst “Members Leaving” Rumours

MBLAQ’s management agency revealed a teaser image of the group’s seventh EP on its official homepage amid rumours that the group was going to break up. The rumours spread like wildfire after news reports that group member Lee Joon’s contract with J.Tune Camp will soon expire.

In case you didn’t hear, it was reported earlier in October that Lee Joon from MBLAQ will be leaving his group after his contract with his agency, J.Tune Camp has ended. Industry insiders told Star News that Lee Joon did not re-sign the contract with J.Tune Camp as he wants to focus on his acting career.

Then, moments after the news broke, it was revealed that 2NE1 member Dara’s brother, Thunder (Cheondung) will be leaving the group as well. Korean media outlet, TV Report revealed that Thunder will halt all his activities so that he can move forward to become a solo artiste or a producer instead.

“I and my agency are discussing the matter and I’d like to reveal the details when they’re determined,” Lee said of the reports later.

Despite their rumoured departure from the group, both Lee Joon and Thunder will still participate in MBLAQ’s upcoming concert, “MBLAQ Curtain Call” on 29th and 30th of November. And now, it seems that MBLAQ seventh EP is still happening, amidst the rumours!

MBLAQ’s seventh EP will be stuffed with songs composed by the members. The digital tracks and the CD will both be available on 25th Nov. Music pundits were quick to say that the title “Curtain Call” indicates that it may be Lee Joon’s last concert as an MBLAQ member.

What do you guys think? And who’s looking forward to MBLAQ’s comeback? ;)


Eunhyuk & IU Burnt From Hot Picture

If you’re a K-Pop idol, well, the slightest things can trigger a full-blown scandal that will travel at the speed of light across all forms of Asian media. YG Entertainment’s artiste, Choi Dong-wook aka Se7en once found himself embroiled in such a case when a photo of him and his girlfriend, actress Park Han-byul was leaked into the interwebs. He was then forced to admit that they were dating.

And now, the next K-pop idols (yes, IDOLS) to land themselves in hot soup are Super Junior’s 26-year-old Eunhyuk and 19-year-old Korean singer-actress, Lee Ji-eun aka IU. Oh dear!

It all started with that one time IU accidentally uploaded a so-called intimate photo of them via her Twitter account. The picture showed both idols, her in her pyjamas and him topless, sitting all “too close for comfort” on a sofa. IU, knowing that she had mistakenly uploaded the picture, took it down in about two minutes. Still, it managed to grab the attention of K-Pop fans and Korean netizens.

Netizens have since made harsh comments following the mis-tweet such as, “That picture she tweeted is a couple picture no matter how you look at it. I have many Asian friends and they are reserved. A girl just does not take a picture like that with her male friend, even if they’re best friends. Especially not in pyjamas while he’s leaning on her shoulder shirtless”. (Source)

Ouch! As if that’s not enough, K-Pop followers put the icing on the cake when they started calling her fake, since IU have always portrayed herself as sweet and innocent.

IU’s management, Loen Entertainment, released a statement the very same day following the Twitter blooper saying that the photo was taken in summer when IU was very ill and Eunhyuk had visited her at home. Of course, nobody explained why Eunhyuk was visiting her without his shirt on. And of course, the media has paid no attention to the statement.

Eunhyuk’s management, SM Entertainment, on the other hand, has declined to comment.

Oh well. What can we say? Eunhyuk and IU are human beings, after all. It’s not like they’ve committed a crime, right?


#iKONCERTinMalaysia: Debut Show In KL Leaves iKONICs Breathless & Wanting More

13th August (Saturday) was a day many Malaysian iKONICs have been waiting for.

It was the day when their beloved boys from iKON visited the country for their debut concert in Malaysia, “iKONCERT 2016 Showtime Tour in Kuala Lumpur”, and well, we have to say that the boys did not disappoint.

Prior to their Asia tour, the boys – Jinhwan, Yunhyeong, Bobby, B.I, Junhoe, Donghyuk, and Chanwoo – had a tough time. Thrown into the spotlight when the eldest amongst them, Jinhwan, was only 19, they had to compete with their fellow trainees on Mnet’s reality survival show “WIN: Who Is Next” as Team A (known as WINNER now) and Team B (known as iKON now). Unfortunately, they lost; but that wasn’t the end of them.

YG Entertainment gave them a 2nd chance, entering them into another reality show named “Mix & Match”. This time, they faced immense pressure as it was the last chance for them to debut. 3 new trainees were added to the show, and the public had to vote for their favourite members to determine the final lineup of iKON. Fortunately, the original 6 members stood the test and debuted in 2015 along with new member Chanwoo.

Wow, look at the amount of #konbats at the stadium! It’s a magnificent sight, we have to say. #iKONinMY #iKONCERTinMY #iKONCERTinKL #iKON #iKONinKL #YGEntertainment

A photo posted by Hype Malaysia (@hypemy) on Aug 13, 2016 at 4:37am PDT

The boys may have gone through many obstacles, but the fans remained steadfast and supported them through thick and thin. For iKONICs, it was truly a magical experience to finally see the boys in the flesh, the same boys they’ve watched, rooted for, and invested their time and energy in.

Hours before the concert started at 7:30pm, fans were already crowding the arena, patiently waiting for the concert to begin. Merchandise was sold, and it did not fail to gain the attention of iKONICs, who generously parted with their money to show their support for their idols.

Annddddddd.. There goes #iKON kicking off #iKONCERTinMY with #RhythmTa! #iKON #iKONCERTinKL #iKONinMY #iKONinKL #YGEntertainment #iKONCERT

A video posted by Hype Malaysia (@hypemy) on Aug 13, 2016 at 4:45am PDT

The screams and cheers that resounded throughout Stadium Negara on Saturday were well justified.

When the boys kicked off the concert with “Rhythm Ta”, the energy in the stadium was already at insane levels. The 5,000-strong crowd sung along and in that moment, it felt like we were witnessing an intimate moment between the boys and their iKONICs.

Without wasting much time, the boys proceeded to sing a few more upbeat tracks, “Dumb & Dumber” and “Sinosijak”. They did not fail to energise the crowd, as their synchronised dance moves and remarkable vocal abilities successfully wowed the crowd.

Here’s the 2 rappers killing the stage with #Anthem! #iKONCERTinMalaysia #iKON #iKONinMY #iKONinKL #iKONCERTinMY #iKONCERT #iKONCERTinKL

A video posted by Hype Malaysia (@hypemy) on Aug 13, 2016 at 5:17am PDT

Taking the opportunity to rest up between their high octane dance moves, they then sung a few slow numbers, such as their hit songs “My Type” and “Go”. As always, “My Type” made the fans’ hearts flutter, as the lyrics are about iKON’s ideal types and understandably, iKONICs couldn’t resist the boys’ cringe-worthy yet lovable gestures.

“Go” (Bobby’s solo), “Be I” (B.I’s solo), and “Anthem” (Bobby and B.I’s duet) were performed next and we have to admit, despite knowing that they were good rappers, they were exceptionally awesome live. They may have the “idol rapper” stigma attached to them, but we bet they could take on any underground rapper and still emerge victorious.

#iKONICs, here’s a short clip of #Junhoe singing #IMissYouSoBad. #iKONCERTinMalaysia #iKON #iKONinMY #iKONinKL #iKONCERTinMY #iKONCERT #iKONCERTinKL

A video posted by Hype Malaysia (@hypemy) on Aug 13, 2016 at 5:39am PDT

While the rap break was impressive, what came next truly blew us away. “Apology”, “Airplane”, “Wait For Me”, “M.U.P”, and “I Miss You So Bad” were performed back to back. While iKON did have choreographies for the aforementioned songs, it was kept minimal in order to allow the boys to showcase their vocals. It resulted in goosebumps-inducing vibratos and jaw-dropping high notes, most notably from their main vocal line, Junhwe and Jinhwan.

After the stellar performance, the boys went back stage and a VCR played. It showed the boys joking around with each other while preparing a cover/parody of their sunbae’s (senior’s) hit song, “Bang Bang Bang”. They certainly elicited laughter from the audience when they discussed G-Dragon’s signature “seaweed hair” and when Bobby was adamant about taking T.O.P’s role.

A medley of cover songs, “Bang Bang Bang”, G-Friend’s “Me Gustas Tu”, and EXID’s “Up & Down”, were performed next. While “Bang Bang Bang” showed the boys (sans Jinhwan, as he had to prepare for the next stage) dressed up in BIGBANG’s manly costumes, “Me Gustas Tu” saw Jinhwan channeling his inner girl group. We have to say, the vocalist’s exaggerated moves were “on point”. He also introduced the other members’ in a flamboyant manner before they emerged on stage to perform “Up & Down”.

#Jinhwan channeling his inner girl group with #MeGustaTu! #iKONCERTinMalaysia #iKON #iKONinMY #iKONinKL #iKONCERTinMY #iKONCERT #iKONCERTinKL

A video posted by Hype Malaysia (@hypemy) on Aug 13, 2016 at 5:52am PDT

Evidently, the Malaysian iKONICs had a very enjoyable time with the boys, but sadly, all good things must come to an end. The boys emerged on stage to belt out “Long Time No See”, “#WYD”, “Dumb & Dumber”, and “Rhythm Ta” before thanking their fans once again and exiting the stage for one last time.

We were thoroughly entertained by iKON’s various antics during the show, and the one thing that we really appreciated was the effort the boys put into learning English. No translator was present and they did not need one as they spoke impeccable English, something not many Korean idols are capable of. They also took the time to learn a few Malay phrases, and the most commonly used word was “bagus”, which members Chanwoo and Bobby couldn’t stop using.

All in all, we have to say the concert was a good experience, and if given the chance, we wouldn’t hesitate to meet the boys again.

Here’s #iKON speaking impeccable English. Gotta say, we didn’t expect it! #iKONCERTinMalaysia #iKON #iKONinMY #iKONinKL #iKONCERTinMY #iKONCERT #iKONCERTinKL

A video posted by Hype Malaysia (@hypemy) on Aug 13, 2016 at 5:46am PDT

The full track list for “iKONCERT 2016 Showtime Tour in Kuala Lumpur” is as follows:

If you’d like to relive the night or didn’t get a chance to witness the concert, fret not, our Instagram and Twitter are loaded with videos and tweets from the night! Don’t forget to check it out ;)

Special thanks to our friends from IME Productions for extending the invite. Till next time, iKON!

For more information, visit IME Productions’ Facebook page.

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Hype’s Now Playing: Jimmy Fallon x All-Stars – “We Are The Champions” (Acapella)

You haven’t seen an awesome “We Are The Champions” cover video until you’ve seen the one that TV show host Jimmy Fallon pulled off in conjunction with this year’s Super Bowl.

On Sunday’s (1st Feb) “The Tonight Show”, Jimmy rounded up a tonne of your favourite music stars e.g. Ariana Grande, Sam Smith, One Direction, Carrie Underwood, Meghan Trainor, Blake Shelton, and oh yes, even Christina Aguilera, to perform an out-of-this-world cover of popular anthem, “We Are The Champions”. The results? Like we said, out of this world!

Jimmy also previously got Miley Cyrus in on performing an acapella version of “We Can’t Stop“, which completely changed whatever misconceptions we had about her vocal prowess. He also made our Christmas last year that much more warm and fuzzy with his little “Santa Claus Is Coming To Town” gig with One Direction.

Great stuff! We wonder why Nicole Kidman decided to not go out with him that many years ago. Baffling.


2013 Tony Awards: Winners & Neil Patrick Harris’ Epic Performances!

If not for the awards, we sincerely hope you caught the 2013 Tony Awards a little earlier today.

It was a good night which kicked off with the show’s opening number, led by host Neil Patrick Harris (with an appearance by Mike Tyson!), that spoofed overly massive Broadway productions à la Les Misérables. Tell us this didn’t deserve more than just a standing ovation:

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Following which, the star-studded event’s stage was graced by 80s pop star Cyndi Lauper, whose musical “Kinky Boots” (which scored a whopping 13 nominations), took home seven awards including including “Best Original Score”, “Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role”, and “Best Musical”.

Here’s the full list of winners from the 2013 Tony Awards:

We leave you now with a video of Neil Patrick Harris’ closing number for the 2013 Tony Awards:

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#DoctorStrange: “Hannibal” Star Mads Mikkelsen In Talks To Play Villain

Mads Mikkelsen‘s popularity rose to greater heights ever since he started portraying main antagonist Dr. Hannibal Lecter in the “Hannibal” TV series.

Prior to his debut as the said character in the series, he had already been praised by many for his outstanding performances in several critically-acclaimed movies and TV series such as the “Pusher” film trilogy, “King Arthur”, “The Hunt”, and “Casino Royale”.

Due to his remarkable talent, the Danish actor was recently eyed to star in Marvel‘s upcoming superhero film, “Doctor Strange“, as Variety reported that Mikkelsen is currently in early talks to star one of the villains.

Details regarding his role are undisclosed as sources told Variety that no offer has been delivered yet, though it is expected shortly. Marvel had no comment on the report.

He certainly won’t be the only one playing a villain in the film because Chiwetel Ejiofor was earlier revealed to be playing Doctor Strange’s arch enemy, Baron Mordo.

Since “the cinematic version will serve as an amalgamation of several characters in Strange canon”, Ejiofor’s character will likely appear as an ally to Strange as he studies magic under the Ancient One too.

This isn’t the first time that Mikkelsen has been eyed to play a Marvel role as he was previously courted to play Malekith in 2013’s “Thor: The Dark World”. However, the role ultimately went to Christopher Eccleston as Mikkelsen was slated to play Dr. Hannibal Lecter in “Hannibal”.

If Mikkelsen agrees to join this film, it would mark his 2nd high-profile role after being hired to star in Lucasfilm’s upcoming “Star Wars: Rogue One”. He will also be starring alongside Benedict Cumberbatch and Tilda Swinton, who are attached to play Doctor Strange and the Ancient One respectively.

Rachel McAdams, who recently appeared in “Southpaw” and “True Detective” Season 2, was rumoured to be playing the female lead.

Marvel’s Kevin Feige will produce the film while “Sinister” director Scott Derrickson will direct it based on a script by Jon Spaihts. The plot is said to centre on neurosurgeon Dr. Stephen Strange (played by Benedict Cumberbatch) who, after a horrific car accident, discovers the hidden world of magic and alternate dimensions.

“Doctor Strange” will be released on 4th November 2016 and production is slated to start later this year.

What do you think of the report? Who do you think Mikkelsen will play in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU)? Share your thoughts in the comments box below.

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Reynhard Sinaga’s Dad & Former Friends Shed Light On His Rape Cases

In case you missed it, the world was recently shocked by the news about the criminal cases involving serial rapist Reynhard Sinaga.

The Indonesian-born student was found guilty of drugging as well as sexually assaulting up to 195 male victims after luring them to his home in Montana House, Princess Street, Manchester. As a result, he was sentenced to lifetime imprisonment.

After the final verdict was released, the father of the 36-year-old has finally decided to address the news.“We accept the court’s decision. His punishment fits his wrong-doings. I don’t want to discuss the case any further,” the property tycoon told BBC Indonesia.

Interestingly, Sinaga was described as very popular by a female friend who studied with him at the University of Indonesia. “He was very sociable, friendly, easy to get along and fun to work on projects with,” commented the unnamed individual.

Another former acquaintance of him back in Manchester claimed that he would often bragged about how wealthy his family is back in his hometown. “They have a big mansion located in Jakarta. He would boast about his maids, drivers, etc,” the person told Daily Mail. He further added that his family members were unaware that he’s gay.

Not only that, it was revealed that Sinaga refused to return to Indonesia because his parents tried to set him up with a few local girls. “His parents wanted him to get married and have his own children,” he shared.

“He’s so obsessed with Spice Girls. However, he said his family never understood him and considered him as weird,” the person added in the chat. Furthermore, his friend further recalled that Sinaga “used to go on dates a lot” and would “sleep around a lot” as well.

“His family is so rich that he never worked in his entire life. Every week, he would always go out with different people,” the source told the UK news outlet.

Sinaga travelled to the UK at the age of 24 back in 2007. He succeeded in finishing 4 of his Masters thesis and is currently pursuing his PhD.

Who would have taught that this intelligent and innocent-looking fellow here is actually the worst sexual predator in the UK?


You Can Now Watch Instagram Live On Web Browsers

More and more Instagram users have been using Instagram Live in the midst of the partial lockdown – whether to conduct free workout sessions or simply to interact with followers.

Good news peeps, you now don’t have to limit yourself to watch live Instagram feeds on your mobile phone only. The new Instagram feature is now viewable on web browsers!

There have been slight improvements when it comes to the interface in order to accommodate a bigger screen. It still supports two-person streams, but there is now extra screen space as the comments are separated from the video. This way, you won’t have to annoyed with half the feed being obsructed by text.

According to Engadget, while this feature is an upgrade of sorts from the mobile experience, Instagram users won’t be able to start a broadcast from the desktop. So it’s still not a complete alternative like other social media platforms. Still, it’ll come in handy for celebrities and influencers alike.


Malaysian “Spider-Man” Nabbed & Fined

A freelance photographer was fined RM1,000 and by default a month jail by a Magistrate’s Court Monday for illegally climbing a tower at Brickfields here end of last month. Magistrate Nur Azura Murah fined Keow Wee Loong after he pleaded guilty to the charge.

26-year-old Keow was charged with trespassing 1 Sentrum Tower at KL Sentral here on 29th June by climbing outside of the building without permission at Level 32 of the building. In the 3pm incident, Keow was wearing a pair of sandals, T-shirt, black shorts with his face covered with a handkerchief, carrying a blue color sling bag and a camera.

Upon reaching the roof, he waved Malaysian flag before he was nabbed by the police.

He was charged under Section 447 of the Penal Code which carries a maximum of 6 months’ imprisonment or a maximum of RM3,000 fine or both, if convicted.

In asking for a lower sentence, Keow’s counsel Latheefa Koya said her client was a freelance photographer and did not have steady income. She urged the court to impose a minimum fine and not to send Keow to prison. Keow paid the fine.

In our opinion? That was a crazy stunt! We sure are glad that Keow Wee Loong got nabbed instead of, well, worse things. Because in this picture, nobody would’ve survived a fall from that high up:

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#ScamAlert: Do Not Send Your Personal Details To This Fake Singapore Airlines E-Mail Address

About a week ago, we alerted our readers of a Bank Simpanan Nasional (BSN) credit card scam, where scammers called up unsuspecting Malaysians victims their credit card debt, asking them to report to “Bank Negara” via a phone number they provided.

This time around, an e-mail from someone claiming to be working for Singapore Airlines is making its way into people’s inboxes.

The e-mail was sent at 3am today (Tuesday, 14th June) from e-mail name and address Singapore Airlines Promo at promo@singaporeair.sg. It states that the recipient’s e-mail was randomly drawn from a lucky draw and won “$250,000.00 SGD Winnings” in an “Exclusive Special Bonus program selection”. To make the scam more “believable”, they’ve even fabricated ticket and reference numbers.

It also asks the recipient to contact the dispatch officer in charge, someone named Allen Chong in the “2016 Singapore Airlines program Organising Committee” at sg_airline308@outlook.sg with his/her personal details.

We’ve since reached out to Singapore Airlines for comment as the above e-mail has the makings of a fraudulent scheme designed to allow for an easy identity theft.

But while we wait for Singapore Airlines to respond, here’s a good way to tell whether an e-mail is a scam or not – if you referred to Singapore Airlines’ website, under “Support” (bottom right), the e-mail addresses listed in “Contact Us” ends with a .com.sg, and not .sg as per the above scam e-mail. For example, my_feedback@singaporeair.com.sg (Singapore Airlines’ reservations and ticketing office in Kuala Lumpur), KF_contact@singaporeair.com.sg (Singapore Airlines’ KrisFlyer Membership Services), or public_affairs@singaporeair.com.sg (Singapore Airlines’
Public Affairs Department in Singapore).

On top of that, this is not the first “airlines promo” scam of the e-mail kind in the recent years. In March 2013, a similar e-mail purportedly associated with low-fare carrier Firefly was sent out to scores of people, claiming to be giving out cash rewards to lucky winners of “Firefly’s Big Apple B’day Promotion Program”. Firefly later sent out an alert via their Facebook page, warning customers and urging them to contact their customer care if unsure of the origins of such e-mails.

Lastly, if G-mail is calling it out as a scam, it’s likely that it is. Gmail’s phishing alerts automatically display warnings (in red, on top of the e-mail) with messages they suspect are phishing attacks so you know to exercise caution before providing any personal information.

Singapore Airlines has since responded to our e-mail. In a statement, the company’s Public Affairs Duty Officer confirmed that the Singapore Airlines Promo (promo@singaporeair.sg) is not from Singapore Airlines and urged their customers to ignore it.

“Singapore Airlines advises recipients of such emails to exercise discretion when revealing personal data from unverified sources. Recipients should verify such emails and phone calls if they have any doubts. Should recipients wish to verify such calls, please send us the details via this link www.singaporeair.com/feedback and we will get back to you as soon as possible.”

For more information on Singapore Airlines’ advisory on e-mails and phone calls, go here.


Björk Is A-Okay After Surgery!

Theatrical singer Björk is back after her successful surgery to remove a vocal-cord polyp.

The 47-year-old songstress revealed on her website that she had been exercising and going on diets to overcome her problem when the doctors located her polyp. First stumbled upon few years ago, the polyp is a benign growth on either one or both of the vocal cords.

Uh, that doesn’t sound good now does it?

She also expressed her regret for calling off her shows earlier this year, and she will come back for her fans next year. Aww. All is forgiven, Björk.

It’s good to hear that you’re back. Can’t wait to listen to your tunes!

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River Safari Singapore Welcomes New Friends

Looks like the plans to make Singapore’s River Safari one of the most epic tourist attractions in the country is coming along just fine. In September last year, they welcomed two giant pandas from China. Yesterday, they welcomed new friends to what is said to be the world’s largest freshwater aquarium. Seven new friends, to be exact!

What are they? Seven very large manatees!

Manatees are mostly herbivorous marine mammals sometimes known as “sea cows”, due to their size and the fact that they usually spend most of their time grazing in shallow waters. They’re so large, it took two whole days for the team of 20 zookeepers and veterinarians to move the aquatic mammals to their new home.

Their new home at the River Safari is four time bigger than their previous exhibit at Singapore Zoo. The seven manatees are now part of Singapore’s River Safari’s Amazon Flooded Forest exhibit, which showcases the annual flooding of the Amazon rainforest where fish and the other creatures swim among the trees.

Through captive breeding, River Safari hopes to contribute to the population of endangered freshwater species such as the manatee. The River Safari, which sits between Singapore Zoo and the Night Safari, will open in the first quarter of 2013.


#MADEinMY: BIGBANG Releases Tour Report Videos From Malaysian Concerts

BIGBANG was just here about 2 weeks ago as part of their “BIGBANG 2015 World Tour [MADE] in Malaysia“ aka #MADEWorldTour.

The #MADEWorldTour is in conjunction with the upcoming release of their first full studio album in 3 years, “MADE”.

To keep their fans updated about their group activites as they travel around the world, the #MADEWorldTour comes with not only full-fledged concerts but also “Tour Report” videos. With each stop that BIGBANG makes, videos that consist of their performances as well as exclusive behind-the-scenes footage will be compiled and released. We gotta say that we’ve been waiting to see the clips from their Malaysian concerts, held on 24th and 25th July at the Putra Indoor Stadium!

Lucky Malaysian VIPs are treated to one behind-the-scenes video and BIGBANG’s performances of “Sober” and “If You“. Something to truly remember the “BIGBANG 2015 World Tour [MADE] in Malaysia” by, no? ;)

Can’t get enough of BIGBANG? Relive the #MADEinMY memories via our concert coverage here.

Meanwhile, BIGBANG is slated to release 2 tracks off their “MADE” series E on 5th August (Wednesday). Read more about it here.


Brenda Song Wasn’t “Asian Enough” To Audition For “Crazy Rich Asians”

Brenda Song might not be the biggest of household names but the 31-year-old actress has already taken up several major roles in popular films such as “Changeland”, “College Road Trip” and “The Social Network”. Her most notable portrayal is probably London Tipton in the “Sweat Life Of Zack And Cody” series.

So with a resume that extensive, you’s assumed that she would be a shoo-in for a place in the 2018 hit “Crazy Rich Asians”. Sadly, that is not the case at all.

According to the interview she did with Teen Vogue, the “Wendy Wu” actress revealed that she was denied a place in the flick due to her looks that was not Asian enough. The Disney star, being a fan of the original novel, was taken aback. “Their reasoning behind that, what they said was that my image was basically not Asian enough, in not so many words. It broke my heart,” said Californian.

She would later add, “I said, ‘This character is in her late to mid-20s, an Asian American, and I can’t even audition for it? I’ve auditioned for Caucasian roles my entire career, but this specific role, you’re not going to let me do it? You’re going to fault me for having worked my whole life?’ I was like, ‘Where do I fit?’”

Song’s comment spread like wild fire, and it didn’t take long before the director of the flick, Jon M. Chu, took notice of it. The 40-year-old then quickly took to Twitter to address the situation stating that he felt “horrible” the actress would think that.

“Would these words ever come out of my mouth?” he tweeted. “Nope. Makes no sense. I feel horrible she thinks this is the reason. The fact is I love Brenda Song and am a fan. I didn’t need her to audition because I already knew who she was!”

“I love @BrendaSong and that sucks if anything of that nature was ever communicated. It’s gross actually. The fact is, obviously I know who she is and didn’t need her to audition. I’m a fan of hers! Nothing more nothing less. Bums me out she thought it was anything but,” the director wrote.

No need to feel too bad for her though. The “Pure Genius” actress is actually doing alright for herself, with her getting the main role in Netflix’s “Secret Obsession”, and currently stars in a Hulu series called “Dollface” alongside Kat Dennings and Shay Mitchell.

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Hype’s Now Playing: Dillon Francis − When We Were Young

Just a couple of days after the full stream of his newest album Money Sucks, Friends Rule was released on Spotify, everyone’s favourite joker and class clown, Dillon Francis, has revealed a rollicking visual accompaniment to his track “When We Were Young”. With the video set at Dillon’s third birthday party, fans immediately know they’re in for a treat.

The ecstatic birthday boy can barely sit still as he is hand-delivered delicious pastry, with of course a lil’ something extra, by bombshell Sophie Dee, whilst surrounded by friends, including Sultan and Ned Shepard.

As the toddler-themed birthday bash rages on, viewers are subjected to a range of ludicrous mischief that offers endless entertainment. This video is the perfect representation of the track and Dillon’s fun and silly personality in general.

Given that it is a Friday and we’re all about to get our party on, this video couldn’t have came at a more perfect time. Check it.

Listen to his album Money Sucks, Friends rule here:


#ZoukKL: South Korean Trap Lord Keith Ape To Make Malaysian Debut

Keith Ape aka Lee Dong Heon (이동헌) is going to bring the club down on 3rd November! Best known for his viral debut hit “It G Ma” (잊지마), which ranked #5 on Billboard K-Town’s top 2015 K-Pop songs, the 22-year-old rapper was named as the “Korean OG Maco”.

Having made his debut in January 2015, Keith Ape stands out for his unique counter culture and mind bending aesthetic that runs through his music and art.

Though young, the up-and-coming rap star live performances was highly praised by Noisey magazine as “one of the most consistently lit shows in hip-hop right now”. His 2015 concert at SOB, Manhattan was listed as one of The New York Times top 40 picks for “All The Best Concerts”.

Supported by Nazkimo and Naufal, details for Keith Ape’s massive trap party are as follows:

So who’s ready to meet the #TrapLord himself? ;)

For more information, stay tuned to Zouk Club Kuala Lumpur’s website or Facebook page.


Hype Picks: Best Things To Do In The Klang Valley This Week (19th – 25th September)

Don’t feel down in the dumps now that both the National Day and Malaysia Day have passed! Fortunately, we have searched high and low for the most exciting events, concerts, fun fairs and carnivals for you to enjoy.

Are you ready for the best week of your lives? We have activities for everyone to participate in, from small meetings to large gatherings. With the list we have prepared for you, you can expect a lot of music, dancing, shopping, games, and just general fun times with your family and friends!

Location: Lot 10 Shopping Mall (Premier Terrace, Outside on Ground Level), Jalan Bukit Bintang, Bukit Bintang, 55100 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur

Chi Forest Sparkling Water, Asia’s fastest growing beverage brand, is offering a variety of bold and bubbly flavours for Malaysians looking for a fun and healthy way to quench their thirst. The halal-certified, fizzy sparkling water is available in five Asian-inspired flavours: White Peach, Lychee Fizzy, Calamansi (Lime), Grape Delight, and Green Apple.

The low-sugar beverage company will also set up playful pop-ups for customers to discover the flavours for themselves. If you take the quiz, you could get five sets of bottles delivered to your door! All you have to do is go to Instagram, like the post, follow the account, answer a few questions on the link in the bio, and finally tag two friends in the comments.

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Time: 10am – 4pm (Tuesdays to Fridays), 10am – 5pm (Saturdays & Sundays)

Location: 50, Block C, Lot, 49 &, 777, Jalan Subang 4, Ultramine Industrial Park, 47610 Subang Jaya, Selangor

Do you want to express yourself artistically? Visit the Splatter Art Factory for a one-of-a-kind art experience. Go wild with paint-filled water guns, throw darts at balloons, and generally make a big mess with colours on your white canvas. Everything from paintbrushes to ponchos is provided; all you need to bring is yourself and your outgoing attitude! If you want to participate in the activity, make a reservation on their Instagram or Facebook!

Location: APC Setia Alam, Urban Park, Setia Gemilang

Join the APCSA kids for a shopping spree at their fruit-themed stalls! Omar, Hana, and Didi will make special appearances for your children’s enjoyment. There’s also a petting zoo where kids can go to learn more about animals! Don’t miss out on the Kids Bazaar & Open Day and show your support for the children who worked so hard to make this special day a success! Visit Facebook for more information!

4. Myhome Expo 2022 @ Sunway Pyramid Convention Centre

Location: Sunway Pyramid Convention Center

With this year’s MyHome Expo, you can expect exciting deals and promotions at Sunway Pyramid! Customers can find a variety of domestic items and home ideas to help them improve their lifestyle. You can search through up to 500 categories and brands to find everything you need to spruce up your home and other necessities at a reasonable price. Visit Facebook to learn more!

5. Festival Permainan Malaysia @ Kuala Lumpur

This week, ride the nostalgia train with Malaysia’s traditional games from our childhood! Do you recall the Galah Panjang and the Gasing? There are more games to discover at the festival, and don’t forget about other competitions such as the KL Cultural Fun Run!

Visit Facebook or contact 03-20726431 for more information!

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It’s time to party with this insane line-up of Dolla, Beabadoobee, and Joe Flizzow, as well as two international pop idols, CL and Jackson Wang, for two days of good music and amazing vibes! Bring along your friends and family and rock out together with your favourite artists!

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Location: Mid Valley Exhibition Centre KL

CONGRATULATIONS! You’ve just gotten engaged! All that remains is to hire wedding planners, decorators, jewellers, halls, and restaurants! If you haven’t sorted out all of these details, go to Malaysia’s Largest Wedding Fair. Interact with vendors to get only the best services for your upcoming wedding ceremony, and you could win up to RM80k in cashback.

Location: Mahogany Residences Sales Gallery, Sunway Nexis, Unit B-7-G, 1 Jalan PJU 5/1, Petaling Jaya, Selangor 47810

There is nothing more extravagant and enjoyable than going to a carnival! Many activities have been planned such as the Fun Fair Game Booth, Canvas Tote Bag colouring and Bear Brick Colour Splashing. Admire the stilt walkers as they pass above you, and don’t miss the Giant Bear and the Balloonist Clown. Register now!

The Jabra Elite 5 offers their customers the best solution to escape their hectic daily lives by providing privacy, allowing them to connect with friends and family, and immersing themselves in their music. The noise-cancelling earbuds are priced at RM699 and are available in Titanium Black and Gold Beige. The Hybrid Active Noise Cancellation (ANC), 6-microphone call technology and up to 7 hours of play time are among the highlights. More information can be found here!

Levi’s is reintroducing their new 1990s collection of baggy styles inspired by hip-hop and the skateboard scene, Levi’s SilverTab. The collection includes oversized jeans, truckers, and shorts, as well as oversized graphic tees and tops and accessories to evoke a sense of nostalgia for the ’90s. The collection is now available online, in all Levi’s stores, and in select department stores across the country.

Neetashini Kanendran contributed to this article

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Andy Lau, Jay Chou & Friends To Appear In Livestream Concert Tonight

Calling all C-pop fans! Your favourite pop stars are holding a livestream concert tonight (Monday, 11th May) online.

Andy Lau (劉德華), Jay Chou (周杰倫), Jam Hsiao (蕭敬騰), Stefanie Sun (孙燕姿), Fish Leong (梁静茹), Wu Bai (伍佰), Karry Wang Jun Kai (王俊凯), Vincent Fang (方文山), Wu Jin Yan (吴谨言), and more will be participating.

The livestream relief concert is intended to pay tribute to the heroes in white. Proceeds from this music show will be donated to the frontliners in conjunction with International Nurses Day, which falls on 12th May 2020 (tomorrow).

This music event was reportedly inspired by medical workers who have been writing lyrics from their favourite songs on their outfits to serve as motivation to power through this difficult Covid-19 pandemic. As a result, many Chinese singers have agreed to pay tribute to these “White Angels” as a way of saying thank you.

For those keen, the livestream concert (致敬白衣天使公益云演唱会) will take place at 7:30pm tonight at these following channels:

You can now enjoy the entire concert on YouTube:


#PokemonUncle: Netizens Express Sympathy Toward Uncle When Buyer Who Ordered 250 Pokemon Soft Toys Didn’t Show Up

Heard of Uncle David aka Soft Toy Uncle? Yep, we’re talking about the Pokemon uncle.

According to a Facebook user name Cheah, an impulsive buyer who apparently ordered 250 Pokemon plush toys from Uncle David stood him up. Understandably, that didn’t sit well with many Malaysians.

“Now uncle David’s hard earned money is stuck with the stock. Please share and help out this poor Uncle David,” Cheah wrote. He also included his post with an image of Uncle David being surrounded several stockpiles of Pikachu and Charmander soft toys. The buyer apparently became uncontactable when the elderly uncle purchased the stocks.

Several netizens were very vocal with their feelings towards the irresponsible buyer. One Facebook user wrote, saying, “If you’re not going to buy then WTF would you order this many toys?”. Another user expressed sympathy, commenting, “Poor uncle, I hope he will (be able to) sell his stocks.”

Despite being diagnosed with leukaemia since March 2015, Uncle David has been consistently traveling from his home in Pandan Perdana, Cheras to Damansara Utama via public transportation in order to earn a living.

As aforementioned, Uncle David can usually be found sitting by HSBC Bank in Damansara Uptown in Petaling Jaya. Those who are interested can feel free to drop at 11am onwards.

Since Christmas is just 3 months away, perhaps you’d like to get a head start on your Christmas shopping list by stocking up on some adorable Pokemon plush toys and help out this sweet uncle at the same time.

For more on Uncle David, check out our previous post here.

Sources: Cheah’s Facebook, The Independent.


M’sian Man Cheated Singapore’s Health Promotion Board Of S$29,000 With 1,200 Fake Accounts

Public systems are meant to benefit the public and help them in certain ways. However, there will always be people who will find and exploit the loopholes those systems offer.

A 28-year-old Malaysian was recently charged for abusing Singapore’s Health Promotion Board (HPB) Loyalty Programme. The perpetrator, Ong Lee Boon, faces three charges which include cheating by personation and computer abuse. Currently, he has been sentenced to 18 months in prison, which will begin on 12th October.

Singapore’s Health Promotion Board was set up to encourage people to cultivate healthy lifestyles. Using their Loyalty Programme, Singaporeans would be rewarded for completing qualifying activities on their HealthHub platform. With the points earned, members could redeem rewards which include TransitLink fare credits and supermarket vouchers.

When Ong first used the system in 2018, he discovered how beneficial it was. Using his Foreign Identification Number (FIN), he set up an account on the platform and successfully earned points. He then used the points to redeem rewards. When he later obtained permanent residency in Singapore, Ong used his ID card to set up a new account on the platform. To his surprise, the system registered the account.

Ong saw that the system could be exploited and took advantage of it. With a lot of testing, he discovered that an account would still be registered although the ID number and name did not match. He planned to make multiple “ghost accounts” to earn more points. Using a software, he generated random ID numbers and matched them with names he took from his workplace’s customer database or names he made up himself.

Between 26th September 2018 and 14th April 2019, he had a total of 1,213 fake accounts. Ong also registered multiple email addresses and purchased nearly 500 SIM cards to hide his tracks. He used an Excel spreadsheet to keep track of all his accounts and used another software to quickly and automatically answer quizzes to earn points.

With his fake accounts, Ong redeemed a total of S$29,000 from travel expenses and shopping vouchers. Some of the vouchers were sold for S$17,230. Ong claimed he’d given the money to his sister in Malaysia for renovation-related expenses. Although Ong put a lot of forethought and planning into his scheme, he was eventually caught. On 18th March 2019, Mr. Ho Juan San, the chief of the HealthHub app, lodged a police report about suspicious activity on the platform.

On 17th April 2019, Ong was arrested. Since then, he has made full restitution to HPB. His lawyer explained that Ong’s brother in-law had gambling debts while his family was facing credit card debt. Apparently, Ong had decided to use the HPB Loyalty Programme loophole to solve his family’s financial problems. Ong’s lawyer claims he is genuinely remorseful.

Initially, Ong was to be sentenced to jail for at least 20 months. His actions had undermined the public’s confidence in the network. However, Ong’s lawyer argued that his defendant had come clean to his company and was still hired by them.

Additionally, the judge observed that Ong’s operation involved “substantial planning and premeditation”. However, they also acknowledged he had repaid his gains in full. With these facts in mind, Ong was given a lighter sentence. Normally, offenders convicted of cheating by personation can either be jailed for up to five years, fined or both.

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Michael Jackson’s Ghost Testifies At Court?

The ghost of Michael Jackson has made a surprise appearance, after a court heard evidence that the singer had reached out from beyond the grave to reveal his death was an accident. The bizarre revelation came from Randy Phillips, CEO of concert promoter AEG. Mr Phillips’ company is being sued by the Jackson family over the late star’s death.

The CEO told a court in California he was called by Brenda Richie, the ex-wife of pop star Lionel Richie, who said Jackson had got in touch with her from beyond the grave, according to The Sun.

“Brenda called me to tell me that she was in communications with Michael, either through a medium or directly. She said Michael told her it wasn’t Dr Murray’s fault – that he had accidentally killed himself”, Mr Phillips reportedly told the court.

The testimony was allowed to stand despite howls of laughter in the court room, The Sun reported. If you ask us, we’re not sure how the tale of a ghost can hold up in court.

The family accused AEG of negligence, blaming the company for hiring doctor Conrad Murray – since jailed for prescribing the singer a fatal overdose in 2009.


#PlayClubKL: “Seoul Seduction” All Up In The Club With DJ Rana & DJ Garenz

Get ready to be seduced by Seoul’s latest sensation and most sought after DJs – DJ Rana and DJ Garenz (formerly known as P.Nutz and Daywalker). Kira Entertainment in collaboration with The Roof will be bringing the best of Seoul’s nightlife right to you at Play Club KL.

“Seoul Seduction” will be happening on 24th February 2016 (Wednesday). This one-night-only event is guaranteed to immerse party-goers with the Korean clubbing scene & culture featuring cutting-edge Korean electronic dance music. There will also be a mini Korean fair with specially handpicked merchandise and food vendors.

DJ Rana, more popularly known as Rana Kim, has become an increasingly popular EDM DJ in both the Korea and the international music arena. A famous supermodel contest winner and former member of K-Pop group, “Nine Muses”, DJ Rana has actively been involved in the DJ arena since 2014. DJ Rana had very quickly set up her status and a name in the community and proved to music fans that Rana Kim is not just a pretty face.

In the past, DJ Rana has played prestigious DJ events such as the “World DJ Festival” and the “Phoenix Park Party”.

DJ Garenz is a dynamic duo which consists of 2 very talented DJs – P.NUTZ and Daywalker. P.NUTZ, who is explosive and exhilarating, has performed in popular festivals such as the “2014 World DJ Festival” and the ‘:2014 Rainbow Island” with famous global stars including Mark Ronson, Steve Aoki, Kaskade, and Boys Noize. Daywalker, who is well-rounded in various genres, has performed with big names like Diplo, Fatboy Slim, and Bingo Player. His performance in “2014 Global Gathering Korea” and “2015 Final Count Down” has drawn full attention from numerous international and Korean EDM fans.

For more information, hit up Play Club KL’s Facebook page.

For reservations and further inquiries, please call 012 – 674 6629 or 03 – 8605 3388.


Shawn Mendes Shares Photo With BLACKPINK; Fans Express Wish For A Collab Project

Famous singer-songwriter Shawn Mendes recently made his pitstop for his “The Tour” concert at Seoul, South Korea.

The interesting part is, South Korea’s mega girl group BLACKPINK (블랙핑크) was also seen at the concert. In addition, Lisa, Jisoo and Jennie (minus Rosé) managed to have a meet-up with the 21-year-old backstage. The “In My Blood” heartthrob also took to Instagram and Twitter to share a photo of them.

A post shared by  Shawn Mendes (@shawnmendes) on Sep 26, 2019 at 3:45am PDT

The interaction between them has indeed warmed BLINKs’ hearts all over the world. There was one thing fans pointed out that was missing though – where did Rosé go? It was later revealed that the group’s vocalist was not there with her fellow members because she was at the Paris Fashion Week. To quote Koreaboo, Rosé is currently “taking the fashion world by storm.”

For those uninitiated, the 23-year-old songstress has wowed everyone with her cover of Mendes’ “Fallin’ All In You”. As a result, fans have expressed their wish for an interaction between the 2. Additionally, a Twitter user also came out with an edited version of Shawn’s recent photo update – this time with Rosé ‘tagging in’ as well.

If only Rosé was there 💜#ShawnMendes x #BLACKPINK pic.twitter.com/aj0uUDkyGw

Besides that, BLINKs all over the world have their fingers crossed that they will get to witness a collaboration between the VMA award-winning artiste and also the “Boombayah” jam makers.

Can you imagine what kind of song will come out if the project manages to come to life? Think about it, the K-pop quartet and Dua Lipa’s duet has already been smashing records left and right. We want more collabs!

Shawn with blackpink!! Omg I need a collab asap!! @ShawnMendes @ygofficialblink pic.twitter.com/WOuryboOSq

— Isabell Olsson (@IsabellOlsson01) September 25, 2019

What an amazing photo; talent all in one… where is Rose? #blackpink #shawnmendes Collab? #please #soon https://t.co/j46C5dGj1v pic.twitter.com/UaML5I6B11

— Sip-Maria🇨🇦🇲🇽🏳🌈💙✌🏾💜||BLM||Wenee-Monbebe (@Sipowas) September 26, 2019

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Hans Isaac Quits Entertainment Scene; Sharifah Amani Leaves Scathing Remark

Local actress Sharifah Amani recently came up with a scathing message on her Twitter in response to the shocking news of Datuk Hans Isaac’s retirement from the entertainment industry.

Early this week, the latter dropped a huge bomb when he announced that he had chosen to quit the show business. According to the veteran star himself, he doesn’t see his future as an actor, producer or director.

“I have no more passion in that (acting and producing motion pictures). Our industry is monopolised by a certain group of people. I no longer see the future here. It’s that easy. So, I have quit. I have chosen another path, which is as an entrepreneur,” the ex-FINAS chairman said, as reported by The Star.

Additionally, Hans revealed that only a small number of people in the industry can afford to live a comfortable life following their retirement. The 50-year-old heartthrob said, “Most industries have plans and guarantees when its players retire at a certain age.”

“However, in the creative industry, that is not the case,” Hans added. “Out of 1,000 people, perhaps only 50 can enjoy the benefits. The rest will continue to struggle throughout their lives. Therefore, there is no point in pursuing something that does not promise a stable life, especially after we retire.”

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In a lengthy post on his Instagram, the “Ringgit Kasorrga” actor also stated that he no longer has interest in the entertainment industry. “Acting was never really my passion, but I learned to love and enjoy the process and was lucky to be able to work with the best in the industry.”

“I will continue to support the industry as always. There is the cinema side of things, management and perhaps even go on stage with Datuk Awie and Afdlin (Shauki) from time to time for a good laugh and some fun,” he further revealed in his posting.

Not long after the news came to light, Sharifah Amani took to her Twitter to share her honest reaction. “Malaysia can say farewell to quality films with strong, relevant messages, because all we are going to be left with is stilted acting from influencers-turned-actors with 1 million followers on Instagram but no talent,” the award-winning actress tweeted, as per Murai.

Were you surprised by the news about Hans’ retirement as well?


OneRepublic’s KL Concert Tickets & Seating Plan Unveiled

The details for OneRepublic “Live in Malaysia” is finally out!

Two weeks ago, we got wind that the Ryan Tedder-fronted band was returning to Kuala Lumpur for another concert show. Moments ago, WGW Entertainment released the ticketing prices and seating plan for OneRepublic’s April tour.

Organised by WGW Entertainment and supported by Malaysia Major Events (MME), the details to OneRepublic “Live in Kuala Lumpur 2018” are as follows:

*All prices include 6% GST but exclude RM4 Processing Fee.

Walk-in purchases are available at these following venues:

Tickets will go on sale tomorrow (Friday, 23rd February). Alternatively, you can also purchase your tickets at TicketCharge’s website or by calling 03-9222 8811.

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Apple Watch Saves Singaporean Motorcyclist Following Hit-And-Run

When it comes to debates about technology, the cons might sometimes overpower the pros leaving many technology users in dilemma whether it is beneficial or a marketing gimmick by manufacturers. However, technological devices can also bring tons of benefits. In one such case in Singapore, a 24-year-old motorcyclist’s smart watch alerted his emergency contacts right after he got into an accident.

The motorcyclist, named, Muhammad Fitri, fell off his bike after colliding with a van at Ang Mo Kio and while lying on the ground, he saw the vehicle drive off before losing consciousness,. The accident occurred at the junction of Ang Mo Kio Avenue 6 and Ang Mo Kio Street 31 on the evening of 25th September.

This was also a hit-and-run accident. Now, the fascinating part about this incident was the fact that, Fitri’s Apple smart watch detected the fall and promptly sent a message to his emergency contacts which also included his girlfriend. It also helped him call an ambulance! Isn’t that just amazing?

The passers – by narrated the incident to the girlfriend and she and Fitri’s family then found out that it was the smart watch that had contacted them. The fact that the streets were relatively empty at that point of time made his family extremely grateful for the life-saving function in the watch.

Fortunately, he slowly regained consciousness when the paramedics arrived at scene. The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said that they were alerted to the accident at around 8:20pm. Fitri was admitted to the Khoo Teck Puat Hospital.

Now, for the technology segment! According to Apple, models under Series 4 or later can detect hard falls and when it is detected, it will tap the user on their wrist, sound an alarm, and show an alert. If there’s any movement detected,  the watch will not alert emergency services. If the user is immobile for at least one minute, the device will automatically call the emergency contacts and send a message to them.

It will also call for an ambulance. Don’t have enough money to buy an Apple Watch or not a fan of the brand itself? Well, several other smart watches have this function, including the Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 and a few Garmin Watch models.


#ASOT600 KL: The Insider News

If you’re not racing to purchase your Future Music Festival Asia 2013 (FMFA 2013) tickets yet, this one will get you on your feet. Or at least get your fingers a-clickin’! A few weeks ago, we attended the FMFA 2013 press conference held at Fresca Mexican Kitchen, The Gardens Mall in Kuala Lumpur. After the initial announcements, we caught up with someone who works closely with world #1 DJ, Armin van Buuren (lucky us!) and picked his thoughts on A State of Trance 600 (ASOT 600) which will be happening on day one of FMFA 2013.

Meet Dennis de Bruin, the Brand Director of Alda Events. He shares with us the process in which they went through prior to picking Kuala Lumpur as one of the venue choices for Armin’s epic A State of Trace 600th episode aka ASOT 600 aka “The Expedition“.

Hi, Dennis! Welcome to Kuala Lumpur. Is this your first time here?

“Actually, I’ve been here on holiday a couple of years ago. I love Kuala Lumpur.”

How excited are you about bringing ASOT 600 aka “The Expedition” here with Armin van Buuren?

“Really excited! On a scale of one to ten, I would say a nine. We’ve been wanting to do Asia for a long time but previously, there were no opportunities. We needed a promoter who was reliable, who’d be able to really do it, and who’d be able to take on the production. We need very stable Internet lines because 20 million people will be listening in from around the world and ASOT 600 will have live streaming so..there were a lot of things that we needed to know before we could bring ASOT to Asia. These guys, Future Entertainment, are people we’ve worked with before, they’re good production managers, and they’re really professional so we’ve decided to go along and do the show in Malaysia. We’re really happy!”

We understand that you work very closely with Armin. What were some of the things that the team took into consideration before deciding on Kuala Lumpur as one of the ASOT 600 venues?

“Armin mentioned on his radio show months back that people were e-mailing him asking him to go to that country, or come to this country, go here, go there..so he thought, okay, if you really want ASOT in your country then start campaigning and let us know. From that moment on, fans from around the world started campaigning on Twitter and Facebook. We even received physical pitches, you know? 40-paged books containing reasons why we should go to their city, with information and pictures and even small speeches from some kind of minister! Awesome! And people were pushing their numbers, thinking that if there were 40,000 people supporting the campaign, that Armin would definitely go there. But we needed a promoter who could do the production and if they don’t have what we need, we can’t go there. For Asia, Malaysia was very high on the list. We received offers from all kinds of promoters from this country so we decided we had to do something here. Luckily, we talked to Future Entertainment and Livescape Asia and..we’re here now! We’re gonna do it!”

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A State of Trance 550 (ASOT 550) aka “The Invasion” was massive and the one held in Den Bosch had multiple stages, including a Pink Stage. Will that be translated to “The Expedition” in Kuala Lumpur?

“What we do is, we would usually have one stage in every country. After going around the world, we go back to Holland, that’s the end and the last show. That’s where we’ll have a combination of everything. That show is usually so big that it’s for the whole of Europe. What happens is that people from England, Germany, France, Belgium..they all come to Holland for the big show. Last year, indeed, we had a Pink Stage – for female singers and female DJs. Because what ASOT is all about is new talents, giving news DJs opportunities and a platform to perform or to show their work. Armin is also always fighting  for more female DJs/producers in the Top 100 so it makes sense to have a Pink Stage. ‘The Expedition  in Kuala Lumpur, well, you can expect to see one big main stage with a huge technical production that we have developed, and some great names. It’ll be special because we’ll be here and the show will be broadcast live.”

Speaking of great names, and we know that you can’t reveal the names slated to perform at ASOT 600 KL yet but how many names exactly are we looking at?

“Five or six. They’ll all perform for about an hour or an hour and fifteen minutes each, then Armin will perform a little bit longer. He will also present the show from his radio studio, invites all the artistes, have little chit chats and discuss the night. It’s going to be amazing.”

Oh my, somebody hold us down because we can’t wait for March to come! Thank you so much, Dennis for speaking to us. We’ll definitely see you again in 2013 – with Armin van Buuren too, of course.

Also, don’t forget to purchase your tickets! Hit up FMFA’s website or their Facebook page. Walk-in purchase available at all Rock Corner, Victoria Music, and TicketPro outlets.

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Hype’s Must Watch: Magic Mike XXL

The teaser trailer for “Magic Mike XXL” is finally here, and boy oh boy, it’s steamy! The teaser trailer opens with Channing Tatum who plays the main character, showing off his moves in a garage/workshop like setting before showing off his rock hot bod with his fellow male strippers.

Directed by Gregory Jacobs, the “Magic Mike” sequel will see Tatum, Matt Bomer, Joe Manganiello, Alex Pettyfer and Gabriel Iglesias reprising their roles alongside new additions Jada Pinkett Smith, Amber Heard, Stephen “tWitch” Boss and Michael Strahan.

“Magic Mike XXL” which was co-written by Tatum and Reid Carolin, check backs in with the group of male strippers as they embark on a trade convention.

Okay but seriously though, enough talking. Just check out the sizzling hot trailer below and try get on with your day.

Also, mark your calendars because “Magic Mike XXL” will dance into theatres this July. ;)


#WonderWoman: Should Women Serve In National Service? Gal Gadot Weighs In

There’s no doubt that Gal Gadot is the perfect actress to bring Wonder Woman to live on the big screen.

Despite having a military background as a combat trainer, the former model and beauty queen had to go through months of vigorous training to get into her superhero physique.

Since it is mandatory for men in countries such as Singapore to serve in National Service, the actress was asked if it should be required for women to serve as well. “You want my honest opinion? No,” Gadot told Channel News Asia.

“I’m Israeli, and in Israel, it is mandatory for everyone, women and men … but me personally? I hope that no country will ever need an army. I hope that we won’t be fighting each other. And that we can all live together, in co–existence and peace,” said the 32-year-old actress.

Training to be one of DC’s most powerful super heroine was no easy feat. “I was training 6 months prior to the shoots and 6 hours a day I did 2 hours gym work, 2 hours of fight choreography, and 1 and half hours-2 hours horseback riding, which is super hard,” Gadot recently shared.

“Wonder Woman” comes to theatres on 2nd June 2017.