Boys Republic is Looking for a “Girlfriend” for MTV World Stage Malaysia 2014

Calling all Boys Republic fans!

Here’s your chance to win a pair of passes to MTV World Stage Malaysia 2014 as well as the opportunity of a lifetime to take the stage with Boys Republic during their performance and be their girlfriend!

Contest

Want to win? Follow these simple steps:

1. Follow MTV Asia (@mtvasia) on Instagram. 

2. Upload your most creative picture or video with the contest hashtag #BRGIRLFRIEND on Instagram and tell us why you are the most deserving “girlfriend” for Boys Republic! 

3. Wait no more and start sending in your entries on Instagram now! 

A Few Important Notes:

1. Contest is open to all fans of Boys Republic
2. Flights and accommodation are not included as part of the prize
3. Shortlisted candidates must be able to attend rehearsals (date to be confirmed) and be available on actual show day on Aug 16
4. Though a pair of MTV World Stage Malaysia 2014 passes will be awarded, do note that only the contest winner herself will be able to grace the stage with Boys Republic
5. Winner will be styled by Boys Republic’s stylist/makeup artist and receive a wardrobe to be worn on stage given by Boys Republic’s management

Closing date: August 10, 2014

Terms & Conditions Apply

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DAEBAK! Korea Day 2014

Korea Day 2014, organized by Korean Society in Malaysia, will be held from 24th to 26th July at Mid Valley Exhibition Centre (MVEC, Megamall 3F) from 10am to 8pm. 

Riding on the popularity of the Korean Wave, Korea Day 2014 will be bigger scale compared to the previous year. 70 thousand people visited the event last year, and expecting 100 thousand people to visit at this time. 

Korean companies will get opportunity to introduce their products in Malaysia and give local companies a platform for business networking, cultural exchange and building friendship. The exhibition will feature companies from various sectors, such as agricultural products, Korean Halal foods, cosmetics, wedding 
package, and industrial products. 

A Korean fusion music band called ‘Hwang-Jin-Yi Band’ will perform the Korean traditional instruments; Gayagum, Haegum, Daegum on 24th and 25th July. It is enough to fascinate people regardless of gender and age. And, there will be cooking class to show how to make Korean foods including Kimchi, Korean Pancake, Bibimbap and Bulgogi. 

Furthermore, Korean and Malaysian teenagers who love to sing and dance with K-POP will take part in ‘Teenager Music Festival’, which will be held on 26th, July from 2pm till 5pm, to show their talent off. 

Above this, Korean traditional plays, performances and lucky draws, which give visitors a chance to win fabulous prizes, would make the people feel good. Those who want to know and experience Korean culture, tourism, food, education, and performance can visit Korea Day 2014 for free. 

• For more information, visit http://www.facebook.com/2014koreadayinmalaysia or e-mail the Korean Society in Malaysia at ksmkl@hanmail.net

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JENNIFER HUDSON AND B.O.B TO PERFORM AT MTV WORLD STAGE MALAYSIA ON 16 AUGUST 2014

JENNIFER HUDSON AND B.O.B TO PERFORM AT MTV WORLD STAGE MALAYSIA ON 16 AUGUST 2014

Tweet it: .@MTVAsia adds Jennifer Hudson @IAMJHUD and B.o.B @bobatl to performers’ line-up at MTV World Stage Malaysia 2014 #worldstagemy on 16 Aug!

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA, 17 JULY 2014 – MTV, a unit of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIAB, VIA), today announced via its various social media channels in Asia, the addition of Grammy® Award-winner, as well as Academy Award and Golden Globe winning actress, Jennifer Hudson, and award-winning Billboard Hot 100 hip hop artist, singer-songwriter and record producer, B.o.B to its line-up of performers for MTV World Stage Malaysia 2014. The show, which will mark its 6^th year in Malaysia, currently includes homegrown international singer-songwriter, Yuna; and Universal Music Group International’s first K-pop idol group, Boys Republic.

Recorded live for global telecast, the one-night-only outdoor concert is set to take place at Surf Beach, Sunway Lagoon on Saturday, 16 August 2014. The show premieres on-air Wednesday, 20 August at 6.30pm (WIB), 7.30pm (SG) and 8.30pm (MAL) and repeats on the same day at 10pm (WIB), 11pm (SG/PH) and 12am (MAL). Viewers are advised to check local listings in other markets.

Both Jennifer Hudson and B.o.B are no strangers to MTV as they have both performed at the MTV VMAs, while B.o.B has also performed at MTV EMAs.

MTV World Stage Malaysia 2014 will be Hudson’s first visit to Asia. Most recently, she released 2 singles – “I Can’t Describe (The Way I Feel)” (features T.I.) with production by Pharrell, and “Walk It Out” (features Timbaland), where the latter continues to climb the Urban AC and Urban main radio charts in the U.S.. Her highly anticipated new album, JHUD, will be Hudson’s third studio album and is scheduled to be released in 2014. Hudson has described the album as more “upbeat” than her previous material, while showcasing different expressions of herself as an artist, a girl and a music lover. For the album, she has worked with Timbaland, Pharrell Williams, RedOne, R.Kelly and others.

MTV World Stage Malaysia 2014 welcomes B.o.B’s return performance in Asia, since he was last in the region in 2012. B.o.B was also selected to be an MTV International Push Artist in 2010 and has gone onto top Billboard and International charts over the past four years. B.o.B is already planning a major world tour for 2014, to come in the aftermath of Underground Luxury’s December 17 release. Additional producers and guests on the LP include T.I., 2 Chainz, Juicy J, DJ Mustard and Chris Brown.

Set to welcome an expected live audience of about 15,000 fans, MTV World Stage Malaysia 2014 is sponsored by Sunway, Xpax, Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Hong Leong Bank and William Grant & Sons, and supported by Tourism Malaysia, music partner, Universal Music Group, broadcast partner, Astro, radio partner, hitz.fm and audio partner, Dolby.

MTV World Stage is a global series that bring multi-genre talents with global relevance, telecast to an audience in over 550 million households. Recorded ‘live’ at the most exclusive gigs, world renowned music festivals and unique concert locations from around the world, the series is the ‘front row seat’ for music lovers to experience the biggest artists on the globe without leaving the comfort of their sofas. MTV World Stage Malaysia is part of this platform that delivers the MTV brand experience not only on the ground with MTV fans in Malaysia, but with a global airing in 154 countries across MTV Networks. The Malaysia show is also MTV’s first originally-produced MTV World Stage event globally, which started in 2009.


Jennifer Hudson

The Chicago-born and -based singer came from a big singing family background, where she grew up in the choir. At age 7, she already knew the dream she was going to pursue.

Hudson rose to fame in 2004 as a finalist on the third season of American idol and there has been no turning back. As an actress, she starred in her film debut, “Dreamgirls” with Beyonce, for which she gained worldwide acclaim and garnered 29 awards in 2006, including the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress and a Golden Globe. She also appeared in other films like “Sex and the City” and “Winnie Mandela”.

As a singer, Hudson won her first Grammy Award for her debut album, Jennifer Hudson in 2008, which peaked at number two on the Billboard albums chart. The album spawned the hit single “Spotlight”, which also topped the Billboard Hot R&B/ Hip-hop chart in 2008, and was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), with sales exceeding a million copies worldwide. Hudson was nominated for four categories and won the Grammy Awards for Best R&B Album in 2008.

Hudson has performed at the Super Bowl XLIII, the Grammy Awards, The Oprah Winfrey Show and at the White House.

Her second album, I Remember Me was released in 2011, with three tracks co-produced by Alicia Keys, was then seen as a new introduction of Hudson. . It was placed at number two on the Billboard Aabums charts and was certified gold by RIAA, producing the hit, “Where You At”. By February 2012, Hudson had sold over 1.28 million albums and 2.23 million singles in the U.S. In 2013, she was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.


B.o.B

Born in Georgia, B.o.B a.k.a. Bobby Ray Simmons Jr., was convinced by his brother to begin rapping at the age of ten, after they heard DMX’s debut “It’s Dark” and “Hell Iz Hot”. B.o.B mimicked his idol with his early raps before developing his own style as a teenager. By 15, B.o.B trained himself to play the piano and at 19, he taught himself how to play the guitar, a hallmark of his live performances.

After making his introduction onto the mixtape circuit in 2007, B.o.B gained his first pieces of national exposure and acclaim appearing on MTV News’ “Mixtape Monday” as well as XXL Magazine’s coveted Freshman cover which highlighted raps top rookies of the year. The following year, Bob officially joined his friend and mentor T.I.’s Grand Hustle Records.

Under his mentor’s tutelage, B.o.B quickly rose to fame after his debut studio album, “The Adventures of Bobby Ray” was released in April 2010. The album reached number one on the U.S. Top 200 album charts and was eventually certified gold by the RIAA. The album also spawned the multi-platinum, career cornerstone singles like “Nothing on You” (features Bruno Mars) – reached number one in both the United States and the United Kingdom, “Airplanes” (features Hayley Paramore of Paramore) – topped several music charts, and “Magic” became his third top ten hit on the Billboard Hot 100. In the summer of 2010, B.o.B opened for Jay Z and Eminem’s historic “Home & Home” stadium tour. Later that year B.o.B was named the ninth “Hottest MC in the Game of 2010” by MTV, on MTV’s annual list.

B.o.B released his second studio album, “Strange Clouds” (2012), which not only debuted at number five on the Billboard 200, but spawned six singles, four of which charted exceptionally well internationally. The album’s lead single “Strange Clouds (features Lil Wayne)” became his fourth top ten hit on the Billboard Hot 100. “So Good” and “Both of Us (features Taylor Swift),” all certified as Platinum by RIAA.


WIN CONCERT PASSES
MTV World Stage Malaysia 2014 passes are not for sale and may be won by fans through an online game at worldstage.mtvasia.com. With the announcement of new performers, the online contest has been extended till 31 July. Fans can also follow the hashtag #worldstagemy for contest tips and updates.

Residents of Indonesia, Philippines and Singapore will have the chance to win all-expenses paid trips to attend the event. Contest terms and conditions are available on the website.

Sponsors and partners will be giving out passes through their own promotions.


PROGRAMMING SPECIALS
In the lead-up to the event, MTV will also be airing the following artist specials.

My Celeb: Yuna + MTV Hits: Yuna

• 16 July at 6.30pm (WIB), 7.30pm (SG/HK), 8.30pm (MAL) and repeats on the same day at 10pm (WIB), 11pm (SG/HK), 12am (MAL)

• 6 August at 6.30pm (WIB), 7.30pm (SG), 8.30pm (MAL) and repeats on the same day at 10pm (WIB), 11pm (SG/HK), 12am (MAL)

MTV Presents: Boys Republic + K-Wave: Boys Republic

• 23 July at 6.30pm (WIB), 7.30pm (SG/HK), 8.30pm (MAL) and repeats on the same day at 10pm (WIB), 11pm (SG/HK), 12am (MAL)

• 13 August at 6.30pm (WIB), 7.30pm (SG), 8.30pm (MAL) and repeats on the same day at 10pm (WIB), 11pm (SG), 12am (MAL)

• Additional airings of K-Wave: Boys Republic on 7, 8, 11, 12, 14, and 15 August at 4pm (WIB), 5pm (SG), 6pm (MAL)

NEWS UPDATES ON SOCIAL MEDIA
In the weeks ahead, fans can follow MTV Asia on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter for MTV World Stage Malaysia 2014 news updates.

Facebook:www.facebook.com/mtvasia
Twitter:www.twitter.com/mtvasia
Hashtag: #worldstagemy
Instagram: mtvasia
Jennifer Hudson Twitter: www.twitter.com/IAMJHUD
B.o.B Twitter: www.twitter.com/bobatl
Boys Republic Twitter: www.twitter.com/officialBoysRep
Yuna Twitter: www.twitter.com/yunamusic

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Orbital Alert! EXO FROM. EXOPLANET #1 - THE LOST PLANET will cross path with Singapore in August!

The heatwave of K-Pop boy band, EXO, will sweep across the land of Singapore this August, with their first world tour - EXO FROM. EXOPLANET #1 - THE LOST PLANET.
EXO’s first world tour blasted off in Seoul at the Olympic Gymnastics Arena earlier in May this year. After sales opened, all tickets were sold out in an instant. An additional day of concert had to be added in order to cater to the overwhelming demand, making their first stop, a three-day performance.
EXO is currently on their tour to China and Taipei City before making their stop here in Singapore.
EXO FROM. EXOPLANET #1 - THE LOST PLANET is promoted by MediaCorp VizPro International, organised by S.M.Entertainment and Dreammaker Entertainment Limited.
Date: 23 Aug 2014
Time: 7:30pm
Venue: Singapore Indoor Stadium
Price range: $288 (VIP), $268, $198, $178, $128 (exclude booking fee)

PRIORITY SALE* | 26 Jul 2014, 10:00am, for OCBC Cardmembers only
PUBLIC SALE* | 27 Jul 2014
*limited to a maximum of only 6 tickets per transaction.
SALES CHANNEL | www.sportshubtix.sg | 6333 5000 | Box Office at Singapore Indoor Stadium | SingPost Outlets^

• 20 selected SingPost outlets from 26 Jul to 1 Aug 2014. View selected outlets.
• All SingPost outlets from 2 Aug 2014

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COOLEST 10-DAY JOB IS BACK: @MTVASIA KICKS OFF HUNT FOR 2014 MTV WORLD STAGE INSIDER

MTV is back with its hunt for the 2014 MTV World Stage Insider, a campaign that rewards a worthy candidate with the coolest 10-day ‘job’ ever to be part of MTV’s social media team for MTV World Stage Malaysia 2014 and receive an engagement fee worth US$10,000*. The MTV World Stage Insider holds the power in introducing fans to the MTV Experience from the inside via regular updates, videos, tweets, and pictures of the concert. This year, the chosen candidate will not only receive a once-in-a-lifetime MTV behind-the-scenes experience and the sizeable engagement fee, but to add a little cherry on top, MTV is also offering the candidate an optional MTV internship* after the 10-day engagement.

• “Take over” MTV Asia social media channels – Facebook, Instagram and Twitter

• Have their blog reposted on the MTV World Stage Malaysia 2014’s official site on a dedicated page that also displays relevant content produced by him/her (if applicable)

• Have a ‘backstage pass’^*** to MTV World Stage Malaysia 2014

• Connect the MTV Experience with fans

• The option of a potential MTV internship** after the 10-day stint

• The name of MTV on their CV, need we say more?

• 16 July at 6.30pm (WIB), 7.30pm (SG/HK), 8.30pm (MAL) and repeats on the same day at 10pm (WIB), 11pm (SG/HK), 12am (MAL)

• 6 August at 6.30pm (WIB), 7.30pm (SG), 8.30pm (MAL) and repeats on the same day at 10pm (WIB), 11pm (SG/HK), 12am (MAL)

• 23 July at 6.30pm (WIB), 7.30pm (SG/HK), 8.30pm (MAL) and repeats on the same day at 10pm (WIB), 11pm (SG/HK), 12am (MAL)

• 13 August at 6.30pm (WIB), 7.30pm (SG), 8.30pm (MAL) and repeats on the same day at 10pm (WIB), 11pm (SG), 12am (MAL)

• Additional airings of K-Wave: Boys Republic on 7, 8, 11, 12, 14, and 15 August at 4pm (WIB), 5pm (SG), 6pm (MAL)

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA, 3 JULY 2014 – MTV is back with its hunt for the 2014 MTV World Stage Insider, a campaign that rewards a worthy candidate with the coolest 10-day ‘job’ ever to be part of MTV’s social media team forMTV World Stage Malaysia 2014and receive an engagement fee worth US$10,000*. The MTV World Stage Insider holds the power in introducing fans to the MTV Experience from the inside via regular updates, videos, tweets, and pictures of the concert. This year, the chosen candidate will not only receive a once-in-a-lifetime MTV behind-the-scenes experience and the sizeable engagement fee, but to add a little cherry on top, MTV is also offering the candidate an optional MTV internship** after the 10-day engagement.

The MTV World Stage Insider search targets music fans from Malaysia and around Southeast Asia, who already have an active social presence (e.g. Instagram, Twitter, blog). Tagged as not the usual ‘nine-to-five’ role, the hunt for MTV World Stage Insider kicked off today through MTV Asia’s Facebook,Instagram and Twitter accounts and will close at 12pm on 24 July. The chosen candidate will be announced on 6 August, with the role commencement on 7 August till 16 August.

Applicants are required to submit a creative social media resume in a video, blog link or social post to MTV, telling or showing MTV what makes them the right candidate for the role; with video lengths no longer than two minutes. Applicants’ submissions with their video, blog link or social post can be on any of their social media platforms tagging to #worldstagemy and #insidews (privacy settings are to be set to public). Video, blog submissions and social posts must be titled “Hunt for MTV World Stage Insider”.

“Last year, the MTV World Stage Insider campaign not only demonstrated how MTV is at the intersection of music, creativity and youth culture, but it gave fans a creative outlet and voice through the chosen one, and gave them unprecedented ‘access’ to MTV World Stage Malaysia like never before,” said Paras Sharma, Vice President of MTV and Comedy Central Brands and Digital Media, Viacom International Media Networks Asia. “We at MTV are flinging our doors open again to hunt for the most exciting, inspiring, passionate and ambitious social media maverick in Southeast Asia – to offer the opportunity of a lifetime experience with MTV and the chance to get started on their dream path to a social media career success. It’ll be 10 days of hard, but very fun and rewarding work at this much-socially talked about music event in Malaysia and in Southeast Asia! Last year’s fans’ engagement exceeded our expectations and we saw amazing candidates. We can’t wait to see what the online community will discover through one of their own again. We are waiting for the creative social media resume that will catch our attention!”

Apart from the attractive engagement fee, the MTV World Stage Insider will get to:

Last year’s MTV World Stage Insider, the multi-talented 24-year-old, Matthew Zachary Liu from Singapore, assumed control of MTV Asia’s Facebook, Twitter and Instagram platforms, for a 10-day period. His news and scoops helped create ten times more buzz around the hashtag #worldstagemy, which trended on Twitter over the 10 days and top trended over four days in Malaysia. Liu’s updates garnered over 25,000 more followers across MTV’s social media channels on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Hear what Liu had to say about his experience, through a video clip that wrapped up his whirlwind social media ‘job’.

Recorded live for global telecast, the one-night-only MTV World Stage Malaysia 2014 outdoor concert is set to take place at Surf Beach, Sunway Lagoon on Saturday, 16 August 2014. MTV Asia also announced the first two artistsgracing the MTV World Stage for the first time – homegrown international singer-songwriter, Yuna; and Universal Music Group International’s first K-pop idol group, Boys Republic, with additional performers to be announced shortly. The show premieres on-air Wednesday, 20 August at 6.30pm (WIB), 7.30pm (SG) and 8.30pm (MAL) and repeats on the same day at 10pm (WIB), 11pm (SG/PH) and 12am (MAL). Viewers are advised to check local listings in other markets.

 Boys Republic

Yuna

Set to welcome an expected live audience of about 15,000 fans, MTV World Stage Malaysia 2014 is sponsored by Sunway, Xpax, Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Hong Leong Bank and William Grant & Sons, and supported by Tourism Malaysia, music partner, Universal Music Group, broadcast partner, Astro, radio partner, hitz.fm and audio partner, Dolby.

MTV World Stage is a global series that bring multi-genre talents with global relevance, telecast to an audience in over 550 million households. Recorded ‘live’ at the most exclusive gigs, world renowned music festivals and unique concert locations from around the world, the series is the ‘front row seat’ for music lovers to experience the biggest artists on the globe without leaving the comfort of their sofas. MTV World Stage Malaysia is part of this platform that delivers the MTV brand experience not only on the ground with MTV fans in Malaysia, but with a global airing in 154 countries across MTV Networks. The Malaysia show is also MTV’s first originally-produced MTV World Stage event globally, which started in 2009.

WIN CONCERT PASSES

MTV World Stage Malaysia 2014 passes are not for sale and may be won by fans through an online game at worldstage.mtvasia.com. Fans can also follow the hashtag #worldstagemy for contest tips and updates.

Residents of Indonesia, Philippines and Singapore will have the chance to win all-expenses paid trips to attend the event. Contest terms and conditions are available on the website.

Sponsors and partners will be giving out passes through their own promotions.

PROGRAMMING SPECIALS

In the lead-up to the event, MTV will also be airing the following artist specials.

My Celeb: Yuna + MTV Hits: Yuna

MTV Presents: Boys Republic + K-Wave: Boys Republic

NEWS UPDATES ON SOCIAL MEDIA

In the weeks ahead, fans can follow MTV Asia on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter for MTV World Stage Malaysia 2014 news updates.

Facebook: www.facebook.com/mtvasia

Twitter: www.twitter.com/mtvasia

Hashtag: #worldstagemy

Instagram: mtvasia

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Posted at 10:18 PM |  by Colene Hyori