MBC Korean Music Wave in Singapore 2013
13 acts to feature in Singapore’s biggest ever K-pop live music event
SHINee, EXO, 2PM, 2AM, FT Island, B1A4, TeenTop, B.A.P, Kara, Sistar, Miss A, IU, 4 Minute, TaeTiSeo
2013 MBC Korean Music Wave in Singapore concert will be held on 16 November 2013 at the Gardens by the Bay in Singapore. Featuring some of the hottest names in Kpop such as SHINee, EXO and 2PM, this will be the largest ever multi-band concert to be held in Singapore, with a total of 13 acts performing. Girls’ Generation’s sub-group TaeTiSeo, comprising of members Taeyeon, Tiffany and Seohyun, will be the MCs of this ‘live’ music event.
Confirmed acts for MBC Korean Music Wave in Singapore 2013:
- SHINee
- EXO
- 2PM
- 2AM
- FT Island
- B1A4
- TeenTop
- B.A.P
- Kara
- Sistar
- Miss A
- IU
- 4 Minute
- TaeTiSeo
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MBC Korean Music Wave in Singapore 2013
Event: Starhub Presents MBC Korean Music Wave
Date: 16 November 2013 (Saturday)
Time: 7.00 – 10.00pm
Venue: The Meadows, Gardens by the Bay, Singapore |
13 groups of K-pop’s hottest acts will descend upon Singapore this November for the unprecedented 2013 MBC Korean Music Wave in Singapore (Music Wave) concert.
Scheduled to take place on November 16 from 7pm onwards at the scenic Gardens by the Bay, Music Wave is the largest ever multi-band K-pop concert on the island-republic, and is jointly organized by one of South Korea’s biggest broadcasters Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation and Singapore-based Fatfish Entertainment.
The stunning lineup of K-pop’s hottest names include SHINee, 2PM, 2AM, F.T. Island, B1A4, TeenTop, B.A.P, f(x), IU, Sistar, Miss A, 4 Minute and Kara, with TaeTiSeo, a sub-group of mega-popular Girls’ Generation set to be MCs for the night.
Speaking to journalists in Seoul after the announcement, Fatfish Entertainment’s Founding Partner, Lau Kin Wai said, “We know that K-pop fans in Singapore and around Southeast Asia are some of the most passionate and loyal in the world, so Music Wave is a special treat for them. This is the big one they’ve been waiting for. To see 13 of their favourite acts perform on one stage at a great venue such as the Gardens by the Bay will be a night to remember.”
Members of B1A4, TeenTop, MissA, who were present at the announcement press conference, shared their excitement on being able to meet their Singapore fans soon and expressed the hope that all K-pop lovers and live music fans in the region will enjoy this one-night only concert together.
MBC will also showcase Music Wave over its free-to-air TV station (MBC-TV Channel 11) in South Korea and this delayed broadcast will reach up to 10 million viewers.
Available tickets for the K-pop extravaganza in Singapore range from RM440 to RM960 and can be bought from RedTix and MP Travel now, as well as Ticketcharge from 16 Oct 2013 onwards. Tickets are selling fast, with the top tier of tickets (SUPER VIP) sold out, so fans should hurry to get their tickets now! For more information on Music Wave, fans can visit the official website www.musicwave.sg
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3 Members of Girls’ Generation (TaeTiSeo) will be the hosts of a concert for the first time in Singapore
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Girls’ Generation’s sub-group TaeTiSeo (also known as Girls Generation-TTS) members - Taeyeon, Tiffany and Seohyun - will be joining the biggest K-pop concert of the year - “Starhub presents MBC Korean Music Wave in Singapore” - as the official MCs.
TaeTiSeo is the first official sub-unit of top South Korean girl group Girls’ Generation formed by S.M. Entertainment in 2012. The group’s name is made up of the first syllables of Taeyeon, Tiffany, and Seohyun and this name has the letters "T" and "S", which have distinct sounds, giving a strong vibe of the team and also lets the fans recognize the members instantly.
Their debut mini-album release “Twinkle” became an instant hit and was featured in many prominent charts. Since then, the trio has gained widespread popularity and recognition.
“Starhub Presents MBC Korean Music Wave” is an open-air mega concert to be held on November 16th at Gardens by the Bay featuring 13 of the hottest names in K-pop including SHINee, EXO, 2PM, 2AM, F.T. Island, B1A4, TeenTop, B.A.P, Kara, Sistar, Miss A, IU, and 4Minute.
Jointly organized by one of South Korea’s biggest broadcasters, Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation and Singapore-based Fatfish Entertainment, Music Wave is the largest ever multi-band K-pop concert and the first of its kind in Singapore. Taeyeon, Tiffany and Seohyun will hold the all-important role of being MCs for this 3-hour extravaganza.
“Music Wave is a celebration of K-pop music and we hope fans from around the region will come out in full-force to support the 74 performers on-stage”, said Taeyeon. Said Tiffany: “For one night only, K-pop fans can enjoy hit songs and cool moves from 13 acts, so there will be something for everyone.” Added Seo Hyun: “We hope the fans will support every single band, regardless of who their favourites are, as Music Wave is all about the K-pop family coming together.”
