[NEWS] Malaysia As Reputable Host In The Region, Brings Latest Korean Act Next Week

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KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 10 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's reputation as the international host for major events in the region will be further elevated with the upcoming Samsung Galaxy 27th Golden Disk Awards (GDA) to be held at the Sepang International Circuit, bringing along the top Hallyu act in the music scene.

Founded in 1986 and referred as the Grammy Awards of Korea, it is South Korea's most prestigious K-POP music awards show and is presented annually for outstanding achievement in the music industry.

Mediartncomm Co Ltd Director Seo Nak-Won said Malaysia was chosen for its growing reputation as an international host. Malaysia beat two other countries in the region that lobbied to host the event.

"Malaysia has been pushing not only in tourism but also as the preferred destination for meetings, incentives, conventions, exhibitions and major events.

"The hosting of the event will be timely and will further enhance its profile as the host for major events. The Malaysia Convention and Exhibition Bureau (MyCEB) has been very supportive in assisting us in hosting this event," he told Bernama.

Seo said most of the Korean artists are also keen to come to Malaysia due to its diverse and unique cultures as well as strong support by Malaysian fans for the Korean music industry.

Besides that, Malaysia has the most K-POP fans in Southeast Asia, thus wooing the organiser to host the prestigious event as a "gift" to the loyal and supportive fans.

"We've so far invested about RM11.4 million in terms of venue as well as on advertisements and promotions. This will be the biggest South Korean music festival ever organised in Malaysia," he said.

So far, Malaysia is the second country after Japan to host GDA outside South Korea.

Seo said the difference between Japan and Malaysia was that the event this time will carry a party theme or music festival for two days and the audience will be standing as opposed to previous events where everyone was sitting.

Tickets available for sale are Samsung GALAXY zone (RM999) and Hallyu Zone (RM199). As for Rockpit (RM688), all tickets have been sold out.

As to date, 25 K-POP stars have confirmed their attendance for the event, which will be held on Jan 15 and 16.

Among the top artistes are G-Dragon, the leader of Big Bang, CNBlue, T-ARA, Super Junior, Beast and many more.

Hosted by Mediartncomm Co Ltd, the event is also supported by MyCEB and presented by Samsung Malaysia Electronics as title sponsor.

-- BERNAMA


Source: BERNAMA
Credit: Nor Baizura Basri