Sundown Festival- Departure details

I'm sorry I couldn't update this earlier as I was busy with the BEG autograph session this afternoon...but I did update it on my twitter this morning.

So here it is, if any of you are still at home surfing the internet.

Brown Eyed Girls:
Thai Airways, TG 410, T1, 9pm

T-Max, FT Island, Mario, Park Si Nae, Lee Ji Su:
Asiana Airways, OZ 752, T2, 10.40pm

Good luck..and give them a good send-off so that they will want to be back again soon.

Sundown Festival 2009 Press Conference, Fan session- a brief look

It's been a long day...and I'm dead tired. So here's some photos first to whet your appetite. Will post about it later. ^^



FT Island



Brown Eyed Girls



T-Max



Mario & Bak Si Nae



Lee Ji Su

T-Max performing live on 11th December 09

Now this caught me by surprise. I didn't hear a word about this, so wonder if it's a last minute arrangement. Anyway, someone passed me this flyer today (thanks K!)

T-Max will be performing at HMV to celebrate its new location opening tomorrow. Ooops. It's today already.
So they will be performing at Orchard Road today. Should be very interesting. But my goodness, it will be one great, mad rush. Press conference @ 1.30pm, performance @ 2.30pm and fan session @ 4pm. Wonder if they will still have time to do any shopping and even rest. Hmm...

Anyway, those of you who are not going to the Meet-and-Greet session at KTO, go and support these boys lah.

Brown Eyed Girls autograph session

I guess the BEG fans should be pretty disappointed that BEG os not on the same flight as the rest. They were practising all the cheers and moves etc to show them. I'm sure BEG wanted to be on the same flight as well to see the whole crowd. (Btw, how was the crowd? I haven't read much news about it anywhere leh...). Sorry I couldn't announce it in my earlier post coz organisers don't want to announce but I did give a hint on my post here and posted on my twitter as well...at 9.40pm. hehe! Anyway, there will be plenty of chances to see these pretty ladies.

I've got some infor from the organiser regarding the autograph session. Ok, let me see if I remember...

1) Queue up to get poster from La Coco Hair. The shop opens at 10am and is located at Orchard Central, #04-13. (It's at one end of the corridor but cannot remember which end liao).

2) You will be given number tags together with the poster. The number stops at 100 but they have prepared more...just in case BEG got more time. Maybe if fans start cheering. Would that work? I guess it would also depends on how tired these girls are after their perfomance on Saturday night.

3) Each person is only allowed one poster and obviously one number tag.

4) Queue up at the atrium with the poster and the number tag.
Ok, I'm not sure if fans have to queue till 2pm since you have number tags of if you can go away and come back later since you will have the number tags. Hmmm....

5) Jia Fa of Yes93.3 will start the ball rolling at about 1.30pm. Got lucky draws, so must go early. ^^

6) The event will start @ 2pm. There will be a short interview with the girls. These will be your best time to take their photos since they will be standing on the stage.

7) Autograph session will start shortly after.

8) Each person will be allowed to get one signature only randomly. That is to say, you will get the signature of whichever BEG member is free when it is your turn.
Oh dear, do I hear groans and protests? Yes, I can understand the disappointment. It would be great to get all 4 signatures. But think about it, this way, it would mean that more fans can go on stage and get up close and personal with at least one of them, and walked past the other 3 girls. hehehe! Be nice, share hor so more people can be happy.

9) Photography is allowed. Just make sure got people help you. If don't have anybody...hmmm.... I guess the staff on hand will try and help where possible and necessary.

10) I haven't heard about the presents, but I guess should be allowed as well. If not, hand to their managers.

Errr... I think that's all. Please behave and be nice to everyone so all can enjoy..including BEG.

Looking forward to seeing all of them tomorrow. ^^

Sundown Festival 09- airport arrival details

Those of you who followed me on my Twitter will have known by now the arrival details. But really, it is not hard to guess. But just in case, here it is.

Flight number: OZ751
Arrival time: 2130
Terminal: T2

Don't forget to give T-Max, FT Island, Lee Ji Soo, Mario& and the rest of the artistes of this great festival a very warm welcome.

And if you haven't bought your tickets, you can still do so at sistic.

Have a good time everyone. ^^

Sundown Festival 2009 - Seou'd Out Meet-and-Greet winners

It was very hard to pick the winners because I know that each and everyone who sent participated in this contest really, really wants to go and see them up close and personal.

But... I have only 2 passes, so I can only make 2 people very happy 9well, actually, someone else did coz I couldn't decide on the winner and asked an independent party to pick the winners). But hey, there's the festival on Saturday and you get to see all of them perform. Isn't that a happy thought? ^^

So here's the answers to my questions:
1) Name all the 5 artites who will be perfoming at the festival
T-Max, Brown Eyed Girls, FT Island, Mario&, Lee Ji Soo

2) When did I first wrote about this festival on my blog?
15th October 2009

And the winners are.....drum roll please....

1) Chiam Min
I/C- Sxxxx418B

2) Cheng Pei Chen
I/C- Sxxxx611H

I ahve sent an email to both of you. Please confirm your attendance by noon today (10th December).

See you all at the festival!

And don't forget to welcome these people at the airport tonight. Details at my next post.

Sundown Festival 2009- FT Island

FT Island is one of those very few rare boy band where I had bought their very first albums. I have most of their albums (well, not the Japanese ones). ^^

When did I get to know them? Hmm... I think it was in 2007 on KBS Music bank when they performed Love Sick (사랑앓이}. Anyway, I was suitably impressed by this young group, with the energy of the music, the song etc. So I went to do a little search and found out that they were new. Frankly,they sounded alot better than many of the new singers who performed on the music show. So I ended buying the first album Cheerful Sensibility.

With so many bands and singers, new and veteran around, they have done pretty well in the last 2 years. I think they have managed to score at least a hit with each of their album release (although, personally, I prefer the first 2 albums more). Along the way, they had a change of member from Oh Won Bin to Song Seung Hyun (not that Song Sung Hyun. Unfortunately, I still can't figure out the faces, except Hong Ki and maybe Jae Jin. Sorry, fans of FT Island, I'm just really bad with faces. Anyway, if you want to see how Won Bin looks like, you can catch him here in an episode of 'Unstoppable Marriage'. Lee Jae Jin acted in this sitcome and all the other members of the group made cameo appearances. Aiyoh, they really looked so young (and a little nerdy. hehehe!). Btw, I really liked the show but stopped halfway as I couldn't get hold of the Chinesse subs anymore. Sob! Sob! I wrote about it very, very briefly here. And oh, listen to ost here, sang by Hong Ki and Nam Gyu Ri.

Most of their songs are rather loud and electrifying (?). Sorry, I kept thinking of the electric guitar and the drums, which are are so much part of this group. Anyway, they can and do sing ballads, and in my opinion, should probably do more. Watch their music videos here and and here. This is from their first album, Cheerful Sensibility. Now watch Bad Woman (나쁜 여자야) from their mini album, Jump Up released this year. They have really grown up. (this song is not amongst my favourite. Don't know why.)

Just like SS501, a couple of the members of FT Island got busy with personal project (well, namely Hong Ki with 'You are Beautiful'). So the other 3 members formed a sub-group and called themselves FT Triple (hmm...wonder who came up with the triple name first, SS501 or FT Island. Good thing it wasn't four of them, or else how to name huh?)

I listened to their songs which is on the Double Date (repackaged album), and you know what, they sound pretty good. I especially like the song, Love Letter (러브레터). Good for them. ^^

Of course, the hottest person from the group right now would be Lee Hong Ki. He appeared in the popular drama, 'You are Beautiful' as one of the lead, Jeremy. Although I haven't watch the whole drama yet, I like his comic dorky character. And he has found quite a few new found fans with this drama. Of course, FT Island sang the ost. Listen to it here. I know alot of fans will be waiting to hear their live performance of this song at the Sundown Festival.

Cute hor?

FT Island came to Singapore for a mini concert (or showcase as it was called) earlier this year. Unfortunately, I couldn't go due to some family commitment, even though I was offered VIP tickets. Sob! Sob! Well, I guess I have another chance when they come down again next year.

Official site
soompi forum
Singapore Fan site


To find out more about the FT Island fan meeting next year, read my post here. I like this song, Bing, Bing, Bing from their album, Cross and Change. Makes me want to stand up and dance. Think they should play this song during the festival. It will get the crowd on the feet.^^

Sundown Festival Meet-and-Greet passes
The contest has ended. Thank you everyone for the support. I will annnounce the winners tomorrow and email them as well. Got to go to bed now or I will never survive tomorrow.

Fan meetings- Lee Min Ho and FT Island

Who says Singapore's K scene isn't exciting?

After the Sundown Festival- Seoul'd Out on the 12th December, Brown Eyed Girls autograph signing session on the 13th December, fans can look forward to another happening event on the 21st December 2009.


Lee Min Ho's first Asia fan meeting. And wow, it looks as if it might be a big event as it will be held at the Singapore Expo.

After Lee Min Ho's no show at Plaza Singapura during his recent Etude House event due to security reasons, many fans were left weeping and tearing their hair out. Lee Min Ho apologised for it at his closed door, exclusive meet-the-fan session and promised to be back. And quicker than you can say Go Jun Pyo, here he is, back again. This time, there is no lucky draw and you are guaranteed to see him. Just pay for the ticket (which was what many fans wanted at the recent Etude House event).

With tickets priced at $98, $148 and $188, the prices aren't cheap. The again, if I'm not wrong, many fans spent roughly this amount (and probably more) at Etude House in a bid to get a chance to win the fan meeting session. So hopefully, the tickets will sell well enough. Ticket sales are now on at Sistic. For those willing to go all the way with the most expensive ticket, you will get an exclusive poster (hmm...how exclusive?) And for those of you who can't get enough of him or have lots of spare cash, there are official merchandise that you can order from here. Oops, seems the prices are not up yet.


I know there are a lot of FT Island fans out there. But I must say I'm a little surprised at how much they love Singapore. They had their first showcase here in Singapore in June 2009. They will be here for the Sundown Festival on the 12th December...and again next year from 29th January to 30th Janaury for their fan meeting. Well, at least it will be a longer visit this time round.

The tickets are slightly cheaper than Lee Min Ho's fan meet and seems to offer more in return. They are priced at $150 and $100. For $150, you will get an exclusive cd, with the chance to see them up close and personal for an autograph, plus the fan meeting session the next day. I think it's not a bad deal.

With the popularity of the drama, 'You Are Beautiful', it will certainly boost the ticket sales, as many will probably want to see Hong Ki (or Jeremy in the drama). ^^

Tickets go on sale on the 19th December at IMM and the fan meeting will be held at St James (just like the last one). For more details, refer to local fansite as well as the facebook. Hmm... location for sale of tickets within IMM still not decided yet.

Just to side track, the drama, 'You are Beautiful' will be released in Singapore fairly soon. And ...I'm considering bringing in the pig-rabbit as well as the comic books and photobook. Would anyone be interested? Leave your comments here so I know whether it is a viable option to consider. ^^

I wonder if I will get any Christmas present from Santa Claus. I guess I should send off my list to him soon. Wahahaha!

Sundown Festival- Seoul'd Out
Have you bought your tickets?
Have you joined the contest to win the passes??

p/s- The prizes for 'My Girlfriend is an Agent' have been sent out to all the 5 winners last week. I will post it up here this week, plus the final follow up with the event at The Hereen. Sorry, too many things happening at the same time.

Sundown Festival Seoul'd Out Meet-n-Greet Passes

No, I haven't forgotten about this.
Yes, it's still on.

So here it is.

Answer the following 2 questions and email the answers to kimchilandpromotion@gmail.com

1)Name all the 5 artites who will be perfoming at the festival
2)When did I first wrote about this festival on my blog

Please provide the following details about yourself:
1) you name as written on your i/c
2) your i/c number
3) your handphone number

T&C to note:
1) This contest is opened from 4th December till 9th December, 2009.
2) Participants must purchase a Sundown Festival ticket (either via myself, sistic or any other legals means). Your answer must be accompanied by a scanned copy of your ticket (please make sure that the size of the attached image is less than 80kb)
3) You must bring along your i/c and the Sundown Festival ticket for verification on collection date.
4) 2 winners will be picked and will be informed via email as well as posted on my blog on the 10th December.
5) Those who have bought tickets via me will have double the chance at winning the coveted passes.
6) The passes are not transferable.

If you have not bought the tickets, click here for more details

Please note that the Meet-and-Greet session will be held on the 11th December, 4pm at Korea Tourism Organisation's office at Korea Plaza. So please make sure you can attend this session before joining the contest.

Good luck! ^^

P/s- don't forget that BEG has a autograph session on the 13th December, 2pm. Look out for more details here.

EDIT:
My apology. There are only 5 main artistes. For those of you who have named the 5 main artistes in your answers, the answers will be taken as correct. Sorry, maybe I was hoping for Big Bang or SS501 to come as well. hahaha!

For those of you have trouble scanning the ticket, maybe just take a photo of it? If that is easier for you all. Basically, I just need proof that you have bought tickets to the event. ^^

Yoo Ye Eun

Just a very quick blog about this little girl.

I've heard about her sometime ago but never really find out more about her or watched her video clips on youtube until today.

And like many who watched her performed, I was also moved. Not just at her talent, but also at the innocence of a 6 years old child. Yeah, I tend to get a little more soppy nowadays since my little girl came along.

Anyway, Ye Eun was born blind. She was adopted and they found out about her incredible musical ability when she was 2 years old. Since then, she has gone been invited to various shows and events. She has performed here in Singapore last year in front of PM Lee Hsien Loong and will be performing again at this year's charity show organised by Channel U in aid of the Society of the Physically Disabled on the 6th December. Here's the facebook link for more details about this event. Wah! Got quite a lot of stars performing.

She will also be performing at the Singapore Korean School as well as the Assisi Hospice on the 7th December. From her schedule, it seems she will have her lunch at the Korean School. I;m so glad she gets to do something so normal for a little girl. ^^

Anyway, some clips that I found really interesting (especially the ones involving DBSK and it was really quite touching to see Hee Chul crying so openly. Makes me see him in a slightly different light.

When she first appeared on the show Star King- click here

To see Hee Chul cry and being touched by this little girl- click here

I like these 3 clips the best. I know I'm probably a little late and all their fans would have watched the clips by now, but it was the first time for me..so humour me.

DBSK cooking for her- click here

DBSK performing with on the show, Chocolate- click here

DBSK & Super Junior Happy with Ye Eun, click here

For her event at Assisi Hospice on the 7th December, she will be singing together with Lee An. It's great of them to spread a little warmth during festive season. You can help to spread more warmth by making a $10 donation for a lightbulb on the tree in front of the Hospice. Lee An will also be doing a solo performance on the 4th December at the Mt Alvernia hospital at 7pm.


Lee An- This singer has been busy. I actually bumped into him at a wedding this year. hehe! Anyway, he's back in Singapore this week but going back to Korea again next week on a tour together with some of his fans. ^^ I heard he will be skiing with them. I think that's really cool and wish I was going too. Now imagine if BYJ was also organising a similar trip. I'll be the first in queue. Oh..Lee An also has a facebook account. Check it out here.

Ok..remember to be generous in your donation for the charity event on the 6th December as well as the Christmas tree, ok? It's the season to be generous. ^^