It’s recently revealed that the upcoming ‘SMTOWN LIVE in TOKYO SPECIAL EDITION‘ concert will be shared with SM Town fans from all over the world through SM Town’s Facebook page!
The concert will be held from September 2nd to the 4th at the Tokyo Dome concert hall, and will feature performances from your favorite SM Town artists.
Fans will not only get to see airport photos of SM Town artists like Kangta, BoA, TVXQ, SuperJunior, SNSD, SHINee, and f(x), but they’ll also get to view photos from backstage and from concert performances as well.
SM TOWN’s Facebook page will also share videos containing the opening ceremony and highlights from the concert, and updated news about the event will also be announced in English and Japanese.
SM Town’s Facebook page from ‘SMTOWN Live in Paris‘ received a total of 80 million hits, so it’s expected that this new concert will reach just a figure that’s just high, if not higher.
11 July: SETTV Entertainment - SMTOWN in Paris
8 July: Pops in Seoul - SMTOWN Live World Tour in Paris
4 July: Arirang Showbiz Extra - SMTOWN World Tour in Paris
3 July: MBC SM Town Live in Paris Special
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2 July:
MBC made the decision to broadcast a special program solely dedicated to SM Town Live in Paris concerts held on June 10th and 11th at the Le Zenith de Paris. Well, it took a while but the special finally aired through MBC on July 2nd.
The special aired all the performances from f(x), SHINee, SNSD, TVXQ, and Super Junior.
Check it out below!
Source: allkpop
SM TOWN Live in Paris, by MBC
FYI.. all the songs were sang LIVE.. ~~! although MBC or SM may have replaced the audio with the actual track ~
30 June: MBC Good Day - SMTOWN in Paris Coverage
This is TVXQ’s Cut: with a little bit of Heechul and Eunhyuk around 2:17
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Credit: ryuinju @ youtube
Kyu taking photos with Key backstage
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Credit: DC shinee & RaiBaka @ youtube
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16 June:Although the recent ‘SMTOWN Live in Paris’, held on June 10th and 11at the Zenith, showcased the artists’ powerful performances and stage presence, the recently uploaded backstage video (below) showed the singers in a different light.
The video shows the artists trying to learn French, discussing who had the most popularity in Europe, the boys of Super Junior speaking out about their female drag costumes, and much more!
Check the entire 11-minute long video below:
Source: allkpop
15 June: tvN E NEWS Special – SMTOWN LIVE in PARIS
14 June:
The Audience of 14,000 from Whole of Europe Got Excited!It Proved SM’s Global Power!
Last 10th and 11th, ‘VISIT KOREA YEAR 2010-2012’ SMTOWN LIVE WORLD TOUR in PARIS performed at ‘Le Zenith de Paris’ in Paris, France. The whole concert hall was filled with European fans and the concert ended very successfully.This concert consisted of SM artists, such as TVXQ!, Super Junior, Girls’ Generation, SHINee and f(x), who sang not only many hit songs, such as ‘Why (Keep Your Head Down),’ ‘Sorry Sorry,’ ‘Hoot,’ ‘Lucifer,’ ‘Pinocchio’ etc.’ but special stages that could only be seen at SMTOWN LIVE concerts. Also, there were solo stages that received great responses, such as Super Junior members Leeteuk, Eunhyuk, Shindong and Heechul’s Beyonce, Lady Gaga parody stages, and a song from SHINee Onew’s opera, ‘Turandot,’ ‘Princess cannot sleep’. The concert was 3 hours long, and overall, very completed. This concert perfectly charmed the audience of 14,000.The audience cheered excitedly when they saw the stars that they only saw through the screens, and enjoyed the performances. They also said ‘Thank you,’ ‘I love you’ and ‘Give us Super Junior, not pizza’ etc, with their not-perfect but witty Korean. The fans held up Korean flags and posters with pictures and names of members in all different colors. Not only this, but they also sang the lyrics and memorized the cheers that are spread throughout Asia, making it seem as though it wasn’t Paris, France, but more like Korea or other Asian concert places.Especially, 98% of the audiences were Europeans from, of course, France, and England, Spain, Finland, Italy, Poland and many other countries. They held up the flags of their own nations, letting the stars know that the audiences were from many other countries. The audience sang the songs, also danced to it perfectly, uniting the stage and the audience into one.To report this exciting atmosphere, there were many media masses such as the national broadcast of France 2TV, Arte TV, which is a French-Germany collaborated broadcast reporting culture, French weekly economy magazine l’espress etc. There were 20 mass media of Europe, but also Korea’s 3 broadcasting systems, renowned weekly magazines of Paris, Sankei Sports, Nitkan Sports, Fuji TV of Japan etc. There were mass media from all over the world, and once again SM and SM artists were able to prove their global powers.Also, the highlights of these concerts will be uploaded to SM’s official YouTube channel, and through Facebook, several pictures were uploaded. This created a global issue, where fans from all over the world could enjoy the Paris performances. Also, just like Seoul concerts, there were family seating, where the whole family could enjoy the show, which received positive feedback from European families.In addition, on this day, TVXQ!, Super Junior, Girls’ Generation, SHINee and f(x) prepared greetings and comments in French, receiving great response, and after the concert, the members of all teams have said, “We were surprised of the energy and heat of European fans. We were very happy and amazed to see the fans singing the Korean lyrics, dancing to it, and even chanting to the songs perfectly. The Korean flags all around the concert hall were very impressive and touching. We hope that through us Korean culture and Korea can be known”.After the concert, the audiences were unable to leave due to their impression and excitement for the concert and one of the audience, David(22 year-old, French) said “ It was so great that I could not speak. I love all the 5teams who showed the performances and they are the best.” Caroline (21 year-old, Belgian) gave a heartwarming feeling with tears in her eyes and said “I’m so glad that I get to see the concert with my own eyes. Even though I was up all night after I arrived in Paris yesterday, I didn’t think that I was tired. It was such a fantastic performance. I hope they come to Europe more often and have concert.”Meanwhile, this concert will be aired on July 2nd, as MBC 50 year anniversary special with the title of “SMTWON LIVE WORLD TOUR in PARIS.’ SMTOWN LIVE WORLD TOUR will be held in Tokyo Dome in Japan, on 4th and 5th of September with 100,000 people.
13 June:
Led by Super Junior and Girls’ Generation, artists from SM Entertainment traveled to Paris and held their SMTOWN concert on June 10th and 11th. The dates were completely sold out, and as a result, generated approximately $1.6 million USD for SM Entertainment. This also signifies that the Hallyu wave has been officially brought into Europe.The latest round of SMTOWN concerts began in Seoul in August 2010 and have generated a total of over $10.7 million USD for the company. Last week, they arrived in Paris and over 1,000 fans were at the airport to greet the artists, resulting in the need of security guards to ensure everyone's safety.Below is a list of the SMTOWN concerts held in the past year, as well as the approximate amount of fans that attended the concert and the revenue generated.Location: Seoul, Korea
Date: August 21, 2010
Attendance: 15,000
Revenue: $0.66 million USDLocation: Los Angeles, United States
Date: September 4, 2010
Attendance: 15,000
Revenue: $1.8 million USDLocation: Shanghai, China
Date: September 11, 2010
Attendance: 25,000
Revenue: $2.9 million USDLocation: Tokyo, Japan
Date: January 25-26, 2011
Attendance: 24,000
Revenue: $3.8 million USDLocation: Paris, France
Date: June 10-11, 2011
Attendance: 14,000
Revenue: $1.6 million USD
11 June:
Popular acts TVXQ, Girls’ Generation, Super Junior, SHINee and f(x) put on a three-hour performance at Le Zenith de Paris concert hall, singing a total of 44 songs for the fans, who had come from all parts of Europe, including France, Spain, Italy and Poland.
About 100 teenage fans spent the night outside the concert hall on Thursday, while more than 1,000 people crowded outside the hall five hours prior to the start of the show. Even rain was not enough to drive away fans who stood waiting for the concert to start as they sang Korean pop songs and danced to their music.
“I started liking K-pop because of my daughters,” said a father, who had come with his two teenage girls, one of whom had injured her leg in a recent accident. “I like Super Junior. They dress well without being too flashy.”
The pop groups took the hall by storm as they sang and danced for the cheering and screaming of fans. The show’s organizers estimated that only about 2 percent of the audience were Koreans.
“The singers and fans came together as one and made today’s show a successful debut performance (in Europe),” one of the organizers said after the concert.
The pop bands’ Seoul-based agency, S.M. Entertainment, initially scheduled only one show for Friday, but later added another show for Saturday after tickets for the first concert sold out in 15 minutes. Hundreds of French fans rallied in front of the Louvre Museum to demand an extra show.
“I think K-pop is gaining popularity thanks to S.M.’s global system, foreign composers and choreographers, and the singers’ appearances,” saidLeeteuk, a member of Super Junior. “I think it was also helped by social networking sites, such as YouTube.”
“Most people in the audience were able to sing along to our songs even though it’s difficult to understand another’s feelings and thoughts without understanding the language, and our songs were in Korean, not French,” he said. “I think K-pop may gain popularity not only in Europe, but also in South America and Africa.”
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Super Junior’s Leeteuk began, “It feels like just yesterday that I was listening to Jordy Lemoineand feeling entranced by his music, but now here I am exporting our own culture. I hope to write an amazing piece of history.”
TVXQ’s Yunho continued, “After seeing everyone shout ‘SM Town’, I realized that this was the flare of K-Pop culture. I’m glad that we’re able to kick it off to a great start. It still makes my heart beat.”
SNSD’s Sooyoung added, “I almost cried when I saw that fans had written ‘Thank you’ on the Korean flag. I was surprised to see them singing along to our songs, but what surprised me the most was that they even knew the cheer chants used by our Korean fans.”
f(x)’s Victoria said, “I was so proud to see everyone in the audience waving their own country’s flag.”
When asked why he thought K-Pop was so popular, Leeteuk replied, “SM has always worked to globalize our music, such as working with foreign choreographers and whatnot. I think we’re also loved for our physical and visual aspects as well. There’s a saying in Korea that the start is just half of the work, so I’m anticipating the future of Hallyu. If France wants me, I’m even willing to move here.”
On June 9th, a new episode of SBS’s “Midnight TV Entertainment” revealed the power of the increasingly global Hallyu wave that has been sweeping Europe.
K-pop has been making a large presence in France this year: on April 20th, around fifty fans from France visited Korea for SHINee’s fan meeting, confirming the group’s global popularity. Furthermore,SMTOWN Live, the first international idol group collaboration concert took place in Paris today.
When the news was revealed earlier this year, European fans went wild, with tickets selling out in a mere 15 minutes. The reactions to the announcement were explosive as interviewed fans commented, “I’m so happy! K-pop is finally here in France!“, “I am so going to get 2 tickets. I’ll die if I don’t get them”, and “It’s a dream come true. I can’t wait for it“.
“Midnight TV Entertainment” also revealed footage of a demonstration by approximately 300 fans that took place in front of the Louvre. These fans, who weren’t able to purchase tickets, performed dances from Super Junior’s “Sorry, Sorry” to TVXQ’s “Mirotic“, demonstrating the popularity of Korean idols in Europe. In response to the demand of fans in Europe and at this demonstration, a second tour date was announced soon thereafter.
The episode also reveals footage of TVXQ, SNSD, SHINee and f(x) leaving for Paris.
Source : newsen via Nate via allkpop
KBS 9PM News – Hallyu K-POP in Europe – Leeteuk Interview Cut
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Fans in Europe are very excited about “SM Town Live in Paris,” held at the Le Zenith de Paris.
The show is currently live and SMTOWN has a special treat for the fans who couldn’t attend as performances from the show are being uploaded to SMTOWN’s official YouTube page! Check them out below.
f(x) LA chA TA:
SHINee Replay:
Super Junior Don’t Don
TVXQ Before U Go
SNSD Genie
First Day comes to an end
Source: allkpop
Since ‘SM Town Live in Paris‘ marks Korea’s first single agency concert in Europe, MBC has decided it will broadcast a special program solely dedicated to the event.
Koreans have been impressed by how SM Town received an explosive reception all over the world. Because of how quickly tickets in Paris sold out, SM Entertainment was prompted to make way for an additional concert date.
Even the French media are picking up on the Hallyu sensation, as Le Monde released an article titled “Hallyu which has invaded Europe” and Le Figaro published an article titled, “Hallyu has hit France’s Le Zenith“.
“SM Town Live in Paris” will be held on June 10th and 11th at the Le Zenith de Paris, and the special MBC program will air on July 2nd.
10 June:
With the first SMTOWN LIVE PARIS CONCERT quickly approaching, many new photos were recently added to SMTown’s Facebook page.
The photos include the preparation for the upcoming performances with TECHNICAL REHEARSAL.
Additionally, photos of SM Entertainment’s stable of artists including SNSD, Super Junior, TVXQ, f(x), and SHINee enjoying the sights and sounds of Paris were also shared. With all the photos taken, I wouldn’t be surprised if SM Entertainment made a photo book from this trip.
Source: allkpop
The migration of SM Entertainment artists continues, as a new flock of idol superstars gathered to leave for Paris together!
f(x)’s Victoria and several Super Junior members make up group #3, which follows closely behind SNSD, TVXQ, SHINee, and f(x). The labelmates are taking staggered flights out to France in order to prepare for the ‘SM Town Live in Paris‘ shows this weekend.
The stars were seen leaving Incheon International Airport around noon today, and they’re sure to be greeted by a bevy of fans in Paris once they land.
As always, the SM stars managed to rock the airport with their chic fashion sense. Victoria will be the only f(x) member on board since her group members left earlier yesterday. But she won’t be alone, as she’ll be accompanied by Super Junior members Leeteuk, Eunhyuk, Shindong, Sungmin, Ryeowook, Kyuhyun, Heechul and Yesung. Donghae and Si Won departed from Taiwan earlier.
Meanwhile, it was revealed that concert highlights would be broadcast worldwide through Facebook and YouTube on June 10~11th (Paris time) right after the concert. In addition, photos of SM artists will be updated continuously through SMTOWN’s official page.
Let’s all wish for a rousing party this weekend for both fans and SM Town artists alike!
Source: SM Town Facebook via allkpop
On June 8th, K-pop fans from all over Europe flocked to Charles de Gaulle airport in Paris to greet TVXQ, SHINee, and f(x). The idols flew in from Korea to begin preparations for the ”SM Town Live in Paris” concert that’ll be held later on this week.
Over 1,500 fans from all over Europe began filling the airport two hours before the stars were scheduled to arrive. Fans could be seen wearing T-shirts and holding various placards with the names of their favorite members; there was even a South Korean flag in front of the 2E gate
One SHINee fan named Mari (16) commented, “I won’t be able to attend the concert because the tickets sold out so fast. I decided to come to the airport early in the morning instead with the hopes of seeing the members here. It’s both surprising and exciting to be able to see the SM artists here in Paris.”
TVXQ emerged from the gate 30 minutes later than scheduled, but the duo, along with junior artists SHINee and f(x), were all smiles, as if the 12 hour-long flight didn’t affect them at all.
Some of the idols couldn’t hide their surprise at seeing the large crowd waiting for them, as they went wide-eyed over the spectacle.
Representatives of SM Entertainment stated, “We didn’t even think of this happening, but so many European fans came. Because of the crowd, the members weren’t able to leave the gate on time. Everyone is happy over the positive reactions SM artists are receiving as the first Korean acts in Paris.”
To maintain order, over 50 local policemen were employed to prevent any accidents from happening. Guide lines were set up and head counts on reporters had to be done before the stars could head out.
The members were eventually escorted out of the airport with the help of police, and were taken by SM staff to their hotels right away.
“SM Town Live in Paris” will be held for two days on June 10th and 11th. Fans who aren’t able to attend will be able to watch it live through SM Entertainment’s Facebook and YouTube.
Source + Photos: Dispatch via Nate via allkpop
SNSD left for Paris to prepare for ‘SM Town Live in Paris‘, and it looks like fellow SM Entertainment labelmates TVXQ, SHINee, and f(x) have followed suit.
The stars were seen leaving Incheon International Airport around noon on June 8th, and they’re sure to be greeted by a bevy of fans in Paris once they land.
‘SM Town Live in Paris’ will take place from June 10 – 11th at the Le Zenith de Paris. Originally scheduled for one date, an additional date was added due to an overflowing demand from fans. Tickets for both shows sold out in less than 15 minutes, proving to Korea that there’s a lot of love for K-pop overseas.
As always, the SM stars managed to rock the airport with their chic fashion sense. f(x)’s leader Victoria and Super Junior will leave on a later flight due to other schedules.
Meanwhile, it was revealed that concert highlights will be broadcast worldwide through Facebook and YouTube on June 10~11th (Paris time) right after the concert. In addition, photos of SM artists will be updated continuously on Facebook SMTOWN page (www.facebook.com/smtown).
SM Town is also receiving a large number of requests for SMTOWN LIVE tour in America, Mexico, Australia, Italy and other countries, so it’s very clear to say that SMTOWN LIVE TOUR is in a fever.
So let’s all wish for a rousing celebration party this weekend for fans and SM Town artists!
Source: SM Town Facebook via allkpop
7 June:
‘SM Town Live in Paris’ will take place from June 10 – 11th at the Le Zenith de Paris. Originally scheduled for one date, an additional date was added due to an overflowing demand from fans. Tickets for both shows sold out in less than 15 minutes, proving to Korea that there’s a lot of love for K-pop overseas.
Although the girls are laden with a busy schedule, they still managed to rock the airport with their chic fashion sense, ranging from the ultra-feminine to polished and mature.
Source: allkpop
19 Mei
Following France, Peru has stepped up as the country that’s vocalized its hunger for K-pop. Peruvian K-pop fans are asking for an “SM TOWN Live Concert“, and they’ve organized an “Open an SMTOWN” flash mob to bring some attention to their wish.
Approximately 500 fans got together in Lima’s Monterrico with large signs that read “SMTOWN IN PERU”, as well as the names of their favorite K-pop artists. They sang along to SNSD and SHINee’s songs, wore SNSD’s stage outfits, and made quite the overall statement.
On May 16th, a YouTube account uploaded a video pleading SM Entertainment to bring SMTOWN to Peru. Not only did it catch the attention of local radio and media outlets, but those in Korea as well.
The YouTube uploader said in an email interview on the 17th, “The people at the flash mob are just one chunk of the K-pop fans in Peru. On the 22nd, there will be events held in Lima, Arequipa, Ica, Cusco and more. We are looking for a bigger space in Lima to have an event. I hope Korea can see how many K-pop fans are in Peru.”
The fans are also speaking out through Facebook, Twitter and other blogging sites. The “SMTOWN IN PERU” Facebook page alone has 6,000 fans.
SM Entertainment stated, “We were so touched by and thankful of the warm support of Peruvian fans from across the world. We hope there will be a chance to perform in South America and meet the fans.”
Source: BNT News via Yahoo Korea via allkpop
17 Mei:
On May 17th, SM Entertainment revealed that their extra concert date for “SM Town Live in Paris” sold out their tickets in just 10 minutes!
Representatives stated, “As it is the first ever Korean brand concert that ‘SM Town Live in Paris’ is presenting in Europe, fans have been showing explosive support. The extra concert date for June 11th has completely sold out within 10 minutes.”
The ticketing sites, FNAC and Live Nation, even crashed due to the influx of visitors. The original concert date previously headlined for selling out tickets in 15 minutes, which was already quite impressive, but this feat once again demonstrates the power of the Hallyu wave.
14 Mei:The efforts of European fans have finally paid off, as SM Entertainment revealed that they will indeed be adding one more concert date for “SM Town Live in Paris“.
“SM Town Live in Paris” will be held for two days at the Le Zenith de Paris on June 10th and 11th. The decision was largely influenced by the fact that the first concert sold out within 15 minutes.
As previously reported, 300 upset fans took to the streets of Paris for a flash mob event that caught the attention of Korean media outlets.
SME representatives stated, “TVXQ, Super Junior, SNSD, and other artists who represent SM’s global power will be performing an additional show in Paris. Through the concerts, we hope to help foster the K-Pop wave in Europe.”
Tickets for this second concert will go on sale starting May 16th through Live Nation and FNAC Spectacles and are expected to be sold out on that day.
11 Mei:
The past month has been a very exciting month for fans in Europe. SM Entertainment announced in mid-April that the very first Kpop and SM Town Live concert will be performing in Europe for the first time in Paris, France on June 10th at Le Zenith de Paris. European fans were so excited that the “SM Town Live in Paris” tickets were
sold out in 15 minutes after they were released to the public. All 6,000 seats were sold out.However, fans in Europe began to protest and wanted SM Entertainment to add another date for “SM Town Live in Paris.” Le Zenith de Paris held only approximately 6,000 seats, leaving a big amount of fans in Europe ticketless and disappointed.The protest, held on Sunday May 1st, attracted hundreds of fans who dances and sang at the Louvre. The protest caught the attention of both local and the Korean media. As a result, SM Entertainment announced their consideration to add another concert date.After checking their artists’s schedules, it has been officially announced that SM Entertainment has added a second tour date to “SM Town Live In Paris” for June 11th at Le Zenith de Paris!Fans in Europe are overjoyed of the news and have said, “I’m so happy I’m jumping in joy! It’s so great! Thank you to everyone. You are incredible! Thank you,” “Bravo! I love you!,” “A million thanks!” “It’s thanks to the flashmob and everyone’s hard work. They cracked when they saw us dance,” “Too bad I can’t go to either concert…I would have loved to go!!!”According to the “concertkpop” Facebook page, where the Paris protest/flashmob was planned, “And it is indeed June 11th, 2011, still at Le Zenith de Paris, all of us have succeeded in obtaining the 2nd date for the first real Kpop concert in Europe!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Special thanks to the Director of the Korean Culture center, without whom none of this would have been possible.”“Prepare yourselves, the seats will be available…tomorrow…And also, do not buy from scalpers!!!!”European Kpop fans can purchase their tickets for the June 11th “SM Town Live in Paris” at www.livenation.fr, www.fnac.com, or www.ticketnet.comIt has been reported also that the June 11th tickets will most likely be postponed. Organizers are attempting to find a way for all the fans to get their tickets to the 2nd concert and limit the amount of problems fans first had in the June 10th ticket sales.It seems that European fans efforts to gain that 2nd concert date has proved to be very successful! Since the announcement of SM Entertainment’s entry into Europe with a Kpop concert, fans all over the world began to express their hopes of a Kpop concert in their own cities, such as Mexico. International Kpop fans began to express their wishes on social network websites such as Facebook and Twitter.Meanwhile, SM Entertainment has revealed their plans to enter South America with an SM Town Concert.
6 Mei:SM Entertainment’s expansion into Europe with the first K-pop concert “SM Town Live in Paris” has triggered an enormous reaction from fans all over the world wanting their own “SM Town Live” concert in their own country and city. In mid-April, SM Entertainment announced ”SM Town Live in Paris” at Le Zenith in Paris, France, which holds approximately 6,000 seats in comparison to SM Town LA’s venue which held 20,000. Tickets for the Paris concert were sold out in 15 minutes and left many European fans ticketless for this historic concert.
European fans began to protest in attempt to get a chance and a second date to attend the concert. Over a thousand fans responded to Korean Connection’s call for the Louvre (Paris) protest on Sunday May 1st, and hundreds of K-pop fans attended to show their love for K-pop music. The Louvre protest attracted local French media, as well as Korean media including Yonhap News, SBS, MBC, and KBS reporters.
According to Korean Connection, additional protests have been planned by fans all across Europe including Bordeaux, Lyon, Toulouse, Nantes, Lille, Marseille, Tour, Strasbourg, Metz, Poitiers, Nimes, Genève, Madrid, Barcelona, and Munich.
As a result of the successful Paris protest, SM Entertainment replied that they will be considering a second additional “SM Town Live in Paris” concert, but must check with their artists’ schedules first before confirming the second date.
Earlier this week, SM Entertainment announced plans to enter the Latin America market with an SM Town concert in July. Fans located in South America gave fiery reactions with SM Entertainment revealing their plans and possibilities to visit South American countries such as Brazil and Chile.
The Mexican media has also opened itself up to the K-pop wave. TV Azteca has received lots of love ever since givingtheir first K-pop coverage on “Venga la Alegria” at the end of April. Because of the positive reaction from K-pop fans in Mexico, “Venga la Alegria” will be showing 90 seconds of K-pop every Wednesday.
A very well known K-pop mixer, DJ Masa (Carlos Brandão) is from Brazil himself. He has gained international fame for his top-notch remixes, including his famous “yearly mashups,” in which he takes the hottest songs of the year and mashes them together into one unique sounding song. Masa is known to be a very big fan of Korean K-pop Queen BoA Kwon, and it has been reported that many fans hope that he will someday become the opening act for an SM Town concert, preferably “SM Town Live in Brazil.”
K-pop fans all over the world have gotten into a frenzy to get SM Entertainment’s attention to get SM Town to perform in their country and city. Over 11,000 fans have “liked” the Facebook page for “SM Town Live in Mexico.”
If one were to look up “SM Town Live” on the Facebook’s search engine, fans all over the world are requesting for a concert in the following countries and cities: Canada, Toronto (Canada), Brazil, Peru, Thailand, Australia, Colombia,Los Angeles, Philippines, Washington D.C., Mexico, Montréal (Canada), Chile and more.
In addition, K-pop fans have also started trending on Twitter. Koreaboo responded to a tip by fans earlier today that fans have trended #smtownperu. But this was not the only thing trending today! Fans in Mexico and Venezuela have also begun to trend their own hashtags, with some topping the Worldwide trending list: #SMTOWNMEXICO, SMTOWNVENEZUELA, #smtownbrazil, #SMTOWNCHILE, #SMTown11Australia, #SMTownArgentina, SMTOWNPANAMA, SMTOWNMALAYSIA, SMTownInSpain, #SMTOWNinSydneySpain Flashmob dancing to BoA’s “Hurricane Venus,” SNSD’s “Gee,” SHINee’s “Ring Ding Dong,” TVXQ’s “Mirotic,” Super Junior’s, “Sorry Sorry,” f(x)’s “Nu ABO,” SNSD’s “Run Devil Run,” SHINee’s “Hello,” Super Junior M “Super Girl,” Super Junior’s “Bonamana”
Source: @SNSD_Arg, @nabellalucia, @derpyeon, Orient-Extreme, Licaba7 and HatoBrazil, koreaboo
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5 Mei:Will SMTOWN be heading to South America this summer?
It has been revealed that a South American tour with SM Entertainment artists including BoA, TVXQ, Super Junior, SNSD, SHINee, and f(x) is currently in the works. According to several music industry representatives, SM Entertainment will be continuing their ‘SM Town Live World Tour‘ by heading to South America in July, making stops in Brazil, Chile, among other countries.
The reason for this South American tour is that the popularity of SM Entertainment artists in these countries has been steeply rising. In February, a Brazilian TV network held a survey regarding which Korean artist they would like to have visit their country. The top four spots were claimed by Super Junior, BoA, SNSD, and SHINee, respectively. Also, last November the Korean Cultural Industry Foundation held a survey amongst Brazilian fansregarding popular Korean singers. The results revealed that Super Junior, SHINee, BoA, and SNSD came in at 1st, joint 2nd, and 3rd place respectively.
Last month, SM Entertainment announced that they would be heading to France for their ‘SM Town Live in Paris‘ concert on June 10th. As this concert sold out almost immediately after tickets were released, the possibility of adding another day is currently being reviewed.
The ‘SM Town Live World Tour’ has already made stops in Los Angeles, Tokyo and Shanghai. By visiting both Europe and South America, this tour will become a legitimate world tour.
4 Mei:Paris, France: 1 day extention protest “Sorry Sorry” Flashmob.Source: Hal2uk0 @ YT
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“Extend the Korean singer concert to one more day” 200 protestors in front of Louvre Museum”
200 K-pop fans are protesting in front of Louvre Museum’s glass pyramid to extend the concert to one more day. The 5000 tickets for concert on June 10th featuring TVXQ, Super Junior, SNSD, SHINee, f(x) etc. were sold as soon as the sales went on. Fans that could not purchase the tickets turned on K-pop and danced to it, such as Super Junior’s Sorry Sorry, asking for the extension. A teenager who participated in this protest said “I like K-pop because everybody can dance and sing to it togehter. France doesn’t have that kind of music.”Source: @YY848788
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3 Mei:On May 1st, 300+ French K-Pop fans held a flash mob event at the Pyramide de Louvres in Paris to attempt to convince SM Entertainment to add another concert date to their “SM Town Live in Paris” concert.
Korean media outlets like MBC and SBS covered the event, and it seems the efforts of the fans have paid off, as SM Entertainment has announced that they’re discussing plans of adding an extra concert date.
Representatives stated, “Not only French fans, but all K-Pop fans of Europe participated in the flash mob event. Because of the overwhelming support we’ve been receiving from our European fans, we will be checking our artists’ schedules and discuss adding another date to the concert.”
The first concert, which is currently scheduled for June 10th, sold out all 7,000 seats within 15 minutes of tickets going on sale.
29 April:
SM Entertainment artists are popular around the world. Earlier we reported that the SM Town Live in Paris concert tickets were sold out within 15 minutes. Unfortunately, many fans were not able to buy their tickets to the concert. The concert will be held at Le Zenith de Paris, which only holds 6,000 seats.Source: Newsen, Concert K-Pop à Paris and Korean Connection, koreaboo
French Kpop fans have begun to protest and are calling for SM Entertainment to extend the SM Town Live in Paris by adding an additional concert. Fans have created a Facebook page and are planning to hold a protest on May 1st at the Louvre Museum via a flashmob.
A representative from SM Entertainment said, “We heard about the French fans’ protest. This shows the popularity of the groups. Unfortunately, there is no plan for another concert date.”
Korean Connection, a Kpop fanclub in France, had 54 of their members visit South Korea last week. They had the opportunity to visit the SM Entertainment building, and were also able to meet SHINee.
The same Kpop fanclub, Korean Connection, left a message to European Kpop fans on April 27th and said:
Hello,
We are really happy for everyone who will be attending the first “Grand K-pop Concert” in Europe on June 10th. A historic event. Something that was unexpected at the start of this project and will soon become reality.
However, we are also sad about the way things have started out at the ticketing yesterday. We in no way were able to influence the sales and the other problems whatsoever. A lot (too many) of K-Pop fans in Europe found themselves without a ticket. It is very difficult to accept this after all the efforts and the sacrifices that we have all made to get these groups to come.
We have to show SM Entertainment to give us another chance to take better account of European fans. We can sell out (the concerts) without the Americans and the Koreans. And also without the frauds. Isn’t that so???
That is why we are proposing to you a flashmob / fan meeting next Sunday on May 1st at exactly 3PM in front of the Louvre Museum pyramid.
We will be filmed by KBS reporters.
Come by the mass with all of your board signs, your lightsticks, your fan panoplies for the possible chance of having a second (concert) date.
The page for this event is here: http://www.facebook….
Join the page « Concert K-Pop à Paris » and like this comment: http://www.facebook….
We would like to thank you again for your support,
The Korean Connection Team
SM Town Live in Paris is the first Kpop concert to be held in Europe. The concert will be held at Le Zenith in Paris, France, on June 10th. Tickets were sold through the Live Nation France and fnac websites. Tickets were sold out within 15 minutes, showing the hot reaction of fans in France.
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28 April:On April 28th, SM Entertainment revealed that tickets for their “SM Town Live in Paris” sold out completely within 15 minutes!
Representatives stated, “We opened tickets for sale on the morning of the 26th through Live Nationand Fnac. 15 minutes after the window opened, all seats were sold out, which definitely made us feel the popularity of our artists in Europe.”
They continued, “Our world tour has achieved much success in Seoul, L.A., Tokyo, and Shanghai, and we’re already receiving an explosive response from European music fans.”
“SM Town Live” will be held at the Le Zenith de Paris on June 10th.
22 April:SM TOWN PARIS, 2011..Buy your ticket.According to famous events organizer LiveNation and to KpopFM radio, SM town concerts ticket will be on sale soon. The real confirmation will come from Korean Connection and only them.Venue details: SM Town, June 10th
Le Zenith de Paris , 211 avenue Jean Jaurès, Parc de la Porte de La Villette, 75019 Paris
http://www.zenith-paris.com/index3.php?s=2You can buy your tickets from Tuesday, April the 26th at 10AM
Tickets
Prestige (sitting area) – assis numéroté 111.50€
VIP (sitting area) – assis numéroté 89.50€
Cat 1 (sitting area)- assis numéroté 67.50€
Fosse (Standing Area / Pit ) – debout non numéroté 51€Map
Fnac.com , Francebillet.fr , Ticketnet.fr , LiveNation.FrSpecial Packages available ONLY on LiveNation.fr (select english on top right)Goodies package + VIP ticket 144.50€
Goodies Package + Prestige ticket 166.50€
Soundcheck Package + Prestige ticket 221.50€Soundcheck package is a Prestige ticket + the opportunity to attend the rehearsals.According to LiveNation, the concert starts at 7pm.
SM Entertainment is going to Europe and they are holding a concert in France, Paris for the first time.SM revealed on the 20th, “SMTown World Tour that’s has been held in Seoul, LA, Tokyo, Shanghai, etc, will also be held in ‘Le Zenith de Paris’, which is located in France, Paris, on June 10th. They plan to meet the music fans in Paris”.SM Entertainment is first Korean entertainment company to hold a joint concert in Europe.The venue that the concert will be held in, ‘Le Zenith de Paris’, is also famous as a stage that world star singers like Ne-Yo, PCD, and the Jonas Brothers have performed in.The SM artists that will participate in Paris performance include: TVXQ, Super Junior, Girls’ Generation, SHINee, and f(x) are the leaders of the K-pop sensation in Europe. Because it’s the first performance that popular K-pop singers will be holding in Paris, this will gain attention from music fans from Europe.Also, last January, France TV Channel 2TV reported the hHallyu sensation with SM artists mainly.SM Entertainment revealed “Through this Paris performance, through Asia, they plan to get their artists to have global activities using a variety of networking”.Translated by 오이사랑싴@soshified.com
Source: Asia Economy
SM Town Live in Paris on June 10th, Facebook EVENT
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20 April:SM TOWN to be held in ParisPosted: uksujusid (www.sup3rjunior.wordpress.com)
News on asiae.co.kr reported that SM TOWN will be held at ‘Le Zénith de Paris’ in Paris (France) on June 10, 2011. The news article states that the following artists will be present at the concert: TVfXQ, Super Junior, SNSD, SHINee, f(x), etc., but whether their participation was truly confirmed by SM Entertainment is unclear.PS. No full details about this concert or ticketing are out yet.
Original Source. asiae.co.kr
Translated by. @pastakyu for @sjworld
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SM Entertainment expands into Europe with 1st SM Town Concert, “SM Town Live in Paris”
It has been announced that SM Entertainment will hold the first ever K-pop concert in Paris via an SM Town concert!
On April 20th, SM Entertainment said, “On June 10th in Paris, France, at ‘Le Zenith de Paris,’ SM Town will perform a concert for fans as part of the World Tour.”
Sending Korean singers to Europe, especially for a concert is quite unprecedented. “Le Zenith de Paris” is famous for holding concerts for Ne-Yo, The Pussycat Dolls, the Jonas Brothers, Muse, and others in the past.
“SM Town Live in Paris” is scheduled to have SM artists TVXQ, Super Junior, f(x), and SNSD perform.
Source: Joy News 24, koreaboo
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On April 20th, SM Entertainment revealed, “‘SMTOWN LIVE’ gathered much success and interest from foreign fans during the concerts in Seoul, LA, Tokyo, and Shanghai. Therefore, this upcoming June 10th, we are planning to meet our French music fans at the ‘Le Zenith de Paris’ venue in Paris, France.”
SM Entertainment is the first Korean entertainment company to hold a collaborative concert in Europe. The venue where they will hold the concert is famous for hosting concerts from international superstars like Ne-Yo, The Pussycat Dolls, and the Jonas Brothers.
TVXQ, Super Junior, SNSD, SHINee, and f(x) – who are all scheduled to attend – are also at the center of the K-Pop wave in Europe. Indeed, just last January, a nationwide TV channel called 2TV gave a report on Europe’s Hallyu craze, which cited SM artists as the center of the wave.
BoA will not be attending however.
SM Entertainment stated, “From the Paris concert, we plan for our company’s artists’ to have more global activities – surpassing Asia and extending into America and Europe – by taking advantage of a wide variety of networks.”
So, if you plan on being in Paris in June, don’t miss out on this ground-breaking event!
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