World Premiere Electronic Music Festival, Seoul, South Korea

Coming up the next hot modern festival, The World's Premiere Electronic Music Festival which is going to be held in the Soul of Asia, Seoul South Korea on 3th to 4th August 2012. Over 40 of the planet's most talented electronic musical master will be on the move to rock the stage with a little mixed of Korean flavour.

Line up with best electronic musical master, Skrillex, The Crystal Method, Tiësto, Steve Aoki, Sidney Samson, Carl Cox, John Digweed, Chuckie, Ken Ishi, DJ KOO, Shut Da Mouth, Clazziquai Project, Yousef, Aldrin, House Rules, Elioriso Tokyo Big Boy, Twelvetones and many more!

UMF Korea

This Electronic Music Festival will be held in Seoul Olympic Stadium

Address: 10 Jamsil-dong (25 Olympic-ro) Songpa-gu, Seoul, South Korea.

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Full detail of the poster of Electronic Music Festival in Seoul.

UMF Korea, World Premiere Electronic Music Festival, Seoul, South Korea

The tickets are selling hot, please grab your tickets on www.umfkorea.com (source) while it last.

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The Central of Entertainment for traveler: South Korean

Entertainment

South Korea is becoming an increasingly popular destination for tourists, with Seoul the arrival point for most vacationers. South Korea provides plenty of modern conveniences (including numerous free activities as well as world-class hotels, restaurants, and shopping) and easy access to historical palaces and temples, natural parks, animal sanctuaries, other popular sightseeing stops and the central of entertainment. Travel tours are available for those looking for a guided experience but it's also easy to chart your own path as you explore South Korea.

When talk about entertainment, there are sorts of ideas and illusions will be appeared in our mind. For example, people tend to think about singing, dancing and playing songs when mention about entertainment. So, South Korea is a paradise which you can enjoy not only physically, but also mentally unwinds yourself from the stress of bustle cities and tiredness. Therefore, the fields of entertainment in South Korea will be listed below: 

Concerts

Asia Song Festival

In South Korea, many concert hold annually and the most popular are the Dream Concert and Asia Song Festival which are performed by well-known singers (2pm, 2NE1, Super Junior, Girl’s Generation, etc) not only from South Korea but also singers from Asia such as China, Japan, Thailand, Malaysia and so forth. Besides, different entertainment companies organize different kind of concert, like as well like SM Town Concert by SM Entertainment, YG Family Concert by YG Entertainment and JYP Nation Concert by JYP Entertainment. So, do make this in your travel itinerary!

Live Stage Performance

 

NanTa

Have you ever heard about “NANTA” and “JUMP”? Both of it are the most popular non-verbal comedy stage drama performances in South Korea! “NANTA” perform about the story of four crazy chefs who have been set the impossible task of making wedding banquet in just one hour! As for “JUMP”, it is a Comic Martial Art Performance that tells the story of a family of martial arts specialists who defending their house from robbers with many amazing stuns and a mixture of an ancient Korean Taekwondo and Acrobatics act. Attend these two live stage performances, you not going to stop laughing.

T-Express, Everland

Theme Parks

In California, they have Disneyland. So does South Korea, Everland is a biggest theme park where we can spend our time with the ones we love and create our lifetime childhood memories. Besides that, you can experience the fantasy of being thrown up on the air when riding roller coaster. Don’t feel hesitate to try ‘T Express’ roller coaster which has the slanted 77 degree. Get prepared before you try it!

Night Clubs

Clubbing in HongDae

Moreover, South Korea is also noted for Night Club. For example, the most renowned night club is at Hongdae. Therefore, for those who like night life in South Korea, don’t miss it. Hongdae area is one of the most popular night life spots for Koreans and foreigners to hang out at night. This area has a disco underground music, many clubs showcasing live bands on weekends. Well, there are also many pool halls, Noraebangs for singing, and movie rooms for those who prefer singing, playing pools and watching movies.

Casino

Casino in Korea

If you're looking for a little more fast-paced action, casinos are plentiful in South Korea, with most based in and around Seoul. Kangwon Land Resort and Casino is currently the largest casino in South Korea, with nearly 1,000 slot machines and over 100 table games which located at Gangwon-do. You can have free beverages as much as you wish. In addition, the casino also provides a buffer restaurant and VIP lounge in order to give the most pleasant stay for the visitors. If you prefer more peaceful atmosphere and to avoid the hassle altogether, you could play blackjack online, as well as all other favourite casino games with high speed internet connection in South Korea.

So, do include all these in your travel itinerary and please feel free to leave any thought here!

Thanks!

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Discount & free tickets to R-16 International B-boy Festival at South Korea !

The R16 World Bboy Championships & Urban Arts Festival was created in 2007 as a grand experiment to see if through the support of the government and a nation as a whole, youth created grassroots cultures like Hip Hop and B-boying can become a profitable and self sustaining industry that can embed itself within society and culture and maintain relevance in the minds of the mainstream and mass media here in Korea and the rest of the World. Through the generous support of the Korea Tourism Organization, the Korean Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and this year the whole of the Metropolitan City of Incheon, a World Class festival and World Bboy Championships has been designed to celebrate and demonstrate the power of youth and the positive possibilities a gathering of this nature can create. We can show through this event and our through our dedication and passion, that while the rest of the world is embroiled in conflicts caused by prejudice and an inability to overcome their differences, we have come to settle our differences, unite ourselves and DANCE.

EVENT	DATE	TIME	LOCATION
OFFICIAL PRESS CONFERENCE	July 2nd (Fri)	13:00~15:00	OLYMPIC PARK HOTEL / OLYMPIA HALL
R-16 x KANGOL Warm-Up Party	July 2nd (Fri)	18:00~24:00	LOTTE HOTEL WORLD / MEGA CC
R-16 KOREA 2010 solo B-boy  /Poppin/ Lockin Battle Contest	July 3rd (Sat)	18:00~21:00	OLYMPIC PARK / OLYMPIC HALL
R-16 KOREA 2010 Crew B-boy  performance& Battle Contest	July 4th (Sun)	18:00~21:00	OLYMPIC PARK / OLYMPIC HALL
R-16 KOREA 2010 Urban  Arts Festival	July 3rd(Sat) ~ July 4th(Sun)	13:00~19:00	OLYMPIC PARK / MEETING PLAZA

As for each event venue, is shown below: 

For more detail map on each location, please click below : 

- Press Conference - Olympic Park Hotel

- Event Place - Meeting Plaza 

- Main Event Hall - Olympic Hall

Are you a international visitor or international students in South Korea? Planing some trip to South Korea? Available on 3-4 July? If  Yes! you are eligible to get discount & free passes for R-16 B-boy festival 2010! 

If you able to attend on both of the day, please log to R-16 International B-boy Festival website to register yourself! don't wait and do it now before it last!

Feel free to email me or leave some comments ; )  Thank you. 

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2PM 1st Concert Ever !!

Hi guys, heard about Korean Famous Boy Band "2PM" ? 

Their producer JYPE announce 2PM will hold their 1st solo ever concert in Seoul and Busan this coming July and August !  

The concert schedule : 

Seoul Concerts

Dates: July 31, 2010 (Sat) 7PM

August 1, 2010 (Sun) 5PMVenue: Olympics Gymnastics StadiumTicket Price: 

Section R 88,000 won / Section S 77,000 won / Section A 66,000 won

Busan Concerts

Dates:: August 7, 2010 (Sat) 7PM
August 8, 2010 (Sun) 5PMVenue:: Busan BEXCOTicket Price: : Section R 88,000 won / Section S 77,000 won

Ticket Reservations: Auction Ticket (1566-1369)

Ticketing Schedule

* Ticketing Schedule for 2nd HOTTEST Fanclub Members

Seoul Ticket Sales (Fanclub)

5/26(Wed) 7PM ~ 5/27(Thurs) 5PM

Busan Ticket Sales (Fanclub)

5/26(Wed) 8PM ~ 5/27(Thurs) 5PM

* Ticketing Schedule for the General Population

May 28, 2010 (Fri) 8PM

* People who are not 2nd HOTTEST members can get tickets during the ticketing schedule for the general population.

How to Purchase Tickets?

- Everyone must log in to Auction Ticket.
- When you click the "Reserve" button, a window for fanclub confirmation will pop up.
- Confirm by typing in your name and ID.

* All names and IDs used to confirm will be checked with the names and IDs that were used when applying to the 2nd HOTTEST fanclub no matter what.

For example: 

The name used when joining the 2nd HOTTEST fanclub: Hwang Chan Suk

Real name: Hwang Chan Sung

The name that should be used for ticketing confirmation: Hwang Chan Suk

* When typing in a Korean name, do not put any spaces in between character.

* For foreigners: You must type in the name and ID used when joining the 2nd HOTTEST fanclub to be confirmed.

Also, if you applied with an English name, a Chinese name, and a Japanese name at the same time, only the English name will be confirmed, so please fill out the form with your English name.

For Example : 

Name used when joining the 2nd HOTTEST fanclub: Kelly
Real name: Kecy

The name that should be used for ticketing confirmation: Kelly
* Your purchase will not be confirmed if you type "Kelly" in Korean.

If you joined the 2nd HOTTEST fanclub with a foreign name typed in Korean, please fill out the ticketing form in Korea.

For Example : 

Name used when joining the 2nd HOTTEST fanclub: 사쿠라
Real name: さくら

The name that should be used for ticketing confirmation: 사쿠라

- You can finish reserving your tickets by selecting your seat. 

(Maximum 4 reservations under 1 name)


This is to give fanclub members a chance to reserve tickets in advance. Those who cannot can reserve tickets during the general ticket sales.
Please read the concert notice carefully and be always on the lookout for possible changes.

Source: HOTTEST Daum Cafe


You can reserve the ticket here 2Pm Concert Ticket


If anyone need some help on the tickets issue, please let me know though my email on my profile page. See what can I do for you. 


Hope you can enjoy the 1st ever 2PM concert.


Thank you

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Coming up event in Korea !! 11th Jeonju International Film Festival 2010!!

Jeonju International Film Festival

The 11th Jeonju International Film Festival will be held from 29th April to 7th May, 2010 in Jeonju, the most beautiful and traditional city of Korea. 

Not just an ordinary event, but features with a press conference after each movie screening and probably you will meet the Actors, Actress and Director of the movie! Hopefully All movie screening provided the press conference. 

Grab the ticket now! 

Is easy to grab, just register an account on its homepage and purchase through online. 

Don't wait more, click here to register.

Price list of the Screening movies: 

Opening Ceremony / Closing Ceremony 10,000Won Midnight Obsession (All-night screenings) Master Class General Screening 5,000Won Special Screening: Youth Voice Free Admission Outdoor Screening

- With the exception of the Opening and Closing Ceremonies, 15% of the total number of seats for all  screenings are sold at the on-site box office. -Special Screening: Youth Voice is free, and tickets can be obtained online or on-site as with regular screenings.

International and Korean Film screening list can be find here .

Besides Movies, there are many activities going to happen there. So, when you are waiting for the movie, you can take a walk around and enjoy some concert, street activities and much more. Below are the event timetable, please take a look:

DATE	JIFF SPACE	JIFF SQUARE	CINEMA STREET	JIFF VISITORS LOUNGE
30 April(Fri)	19:00 W&Whale	13:30 Crossover Music Troupe MASIL	14:30 Kanin Bong Bong	15:30 Cosmos Hippie, 10cm
1 May (Sat)	19:00 CYON B BOY CHAMPIONSHIP 2010	13:00 Egypt Ahmed Belly Dance	17:00 ROYA-fi, Chook Chook Band	15:30 Cryim & Lazy Afternoon
				22:10 Blue an aiR
2 May(Sun)	19:00 Clazziquai	13:00 Bubble Show	17:00 Total Art	15:30 Siwa & Dalmoon
				21:30 Blue an aiR
3 May(Mon)	19:00 lice in Neverland	13:30 MaryJane , Dawn Clover		15:30 Soulites
4 May(Tue)	19:00 Rocktigers			15:30 Dry Flower
5 May(Wed)	19:00 Kang Huh Dallim Band	13:00 IRIS Flute Ensemble		15:30 Nabi
6 May(Thu)	19:00 La Ventana			15:30 Egypt Ahmed Belly Dance

Again please grab the ticket here ^_^


As for more information please log to JIFF homepage here. 

Please leave any comments and I will response  within 24 hour.

PM: please skip the AD. 

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Outstanding !! Gwanghwamun Plaza in Seoul !! 광화문 광장 !!

Brand New Gwanghwamun Plaza located in front of the main gate of Gyeongbokgung (Gyeongbok Palace).

About the history of this Gwanghwamun Plaza, More than 600 years ago, Gwanghwamun square was considered the venue for government buildings, with the main six government buildings straddling the square. Officials from these buildings gathered at the royal palace to discuss national affairs with the king during the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910). Since then, this area was long considered the heart of Korean politics, and it has witnessed important turning points in Korean history.

As you can see the picture below, that is the overview of the Gwanghwamun Plaza!!

Well, actually I went to the launching ceremony of Gwanghwamun Plaza with my friends ( Thai, Loas, Malaysian, Korean)!! We all really amazed about this Ceremony!! We arrived there around 6pm and I took some Pictures around that area.



Later we saw some water spray around the statue of Admiral Yi Sun-shin!! So, we curious and run to the statue. Then we saw this. Amazing!! isn't it?


There were a lot of people from nationality and also Korean waiting for the launching ceremony. There were more people than I expected!! ; )


The Stage for the opening ceremony!! It was a huge stage!!


Before launching, there was some performances and comments from celebrity about this ceremony.


This is the Korean Cultural Dance!! It was Great!!


Comments by Korean Star, Rain!! wow!!


There were some flags brought in to the stage and it was a way to invite high ranking or status personal to the ceremony!! What a grand ceremony!!


Since, the event too crowded with People. It female police need to on duty for this event!! It shown Women and Man Equality!! ^_^ Suddenly they launch the Gwanghwamun Plaza!!


So, How is it? it is amazing right? amazed all of us!!



After the launching, we took some pictures with the back ground of the Korea giant Flag!! But did you all see the person that wear Korean traditional cloth? He is the Korean music instrument musician!! I record his play. Let see it!!


Good Performance!! ^_^


This is the Back view of the stage, and you can see the Haechi is a lion-like horned creature, also known as "Haetae," which was selected as Seoul's new symbol in 2008! Cute!



Very Lucky! we met the Korea famous English show artist when we walk around the plaza!! with no doubt we straight away take pictures with here!! hehe ; )


The back view of the statue!! wow!! the fountain!!


Did you all see the big screen at the underground? It is a LCD screen and it was replying the Korea World Cup Match, the match of Korea against Italy.. Korea win the match!! ^_^



WOW!! the Night view of the fountain look far more beautiful and attractive!! hehe Because of this i decided to record it!! here is it!! enjoy!!


We all Impress!! ^_^


This is the picture we took before we all leave.. what a special moment for all of us!! If you visit Korea, do include this place in your schedule.. Nice place to visit!!

About the way to go there, it is easy. From Airport, either you come to Bus Express terminal or Seoul Station, just take subway line 5 and get off at Gwanghwamun station. Follow the underground path linking the station to the plaza. That's the way!! ^_^ Good Luck!!

Feel free to leave some comments!! Thanks!! ^_^

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