Author: Ashleigh Thia

2019 is a great year for the K-pop fandom as there are so many events and concerts to look forward to! Concerts are generally a great way for us to destress, plus, what could be better than to be part of our favourite idols' memories by participating in their concerts?

Here's a number of K-pop concerts and events that we've listed for you K-pop fans out there. And if anyone tells you that you're weird for liking K-pop, embrace it!

BLACKPINK

Malaysian BLINKs, is BLACKPINK in your area yet? Well, you don't have to wait too long - they're about to arrive in Malaysia very soon!

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You've heard that right - BLACKPINK is coming to Malaysia to perform for the very first time since their debut in 2015! There will be two shows, on 23 February 2019 and 24 February 2019 at Malawati Indoor Stadium. Doors open at 6:00PM for both days.

Ticket pricings and the seating plan are as below:

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Have you bought your tickets yet? Better get them if you haven't, they're going to make Malaysia go BOOMBAYAH!

Remember to bring your BLINK hammerbong!

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Haha & Kim Jongkook

The words "Haroro" and "Sparta Ace" will definitely ring some bells in Running Man fans – are you excited to meet Haha and Kim Jongkook once more?

In case you've not heard, both celebrities are returning to Malaysia for a concert!

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With special guest, Skull, this concert is surely going to be a blast! If you're a big fan of ballads and reggae, it's 100% recommended that you get your tickets to Kim Jongkook, Skull, and Haha's concert as soon as possible. The concert will be on 2 March 2019, at Malawati Indoor Stadium. Doors open at 6:00PM.

Ticket pricings and the seating plan are as below:

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SEVENTEEN

This talented 13-member boy group keeps spoiling Malaysian Carats... they're returning to Malaysia for the third time in February!

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This Chinese New Year, on 16 February 2019 at 3:00PM, SEVENTEEN will be holding a fan meeting at Pavilion KL for a fansign event organised by The Saem, a leading skincare and beauty brand in South Korea.

The boy group has previously visited Malaysia for their first and second world tours, Diamond Edge and Ideal Cut respectively. Although it's too early to say whether they will be returning to Malaysia for their third world tour, let's all unite with Malaysian Carats and cross our fingers that they will!

Bring your Carat bongs - a requirement for all events, including fansigns!

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BTS

ARMY's... Although it's still unclear whether BTS will be making their way to Malaysia anytime soon, a close stop they've planned for is Bangkok!

For their Love Yourself world tour, BTS will be performing a two-day show in Bangkok, Thailand on 6 and 7 April 2019, at Rajamangala National Stadium. Show starts at 7:00PM for both days.

Ticket pricings and the seating plan are as below:

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We're so envious of Thai ARMY's... but if you've gotten your ticket, enjoy yourself on behalf of the rest of Malaysian ARMY's! Don't forget to wave your Bangtan Bomb lightstick as you sing along to BTS's tunes~

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Seungri (BIGBANG)

VIPs, are you guys ready to scream "FANTASTIC, BABY" when BIGBANG's youngest member/maknae arrives in Singapore for his world tour?!

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That's right - Seungri will be stopping by Singapore for his world tour, The Great Seungri Tour 2019 on 23 February 2019 at The Star Theatre.

SEUNGRI started his first solo tour ‘The Great Seungri’ since past summer, routing 6 cities. Currently, the only stops he has announced in 2019 are Hong Kong and Singapore. Singapore fans are very fortunate as this show wouldn’t just be a concert with an astonishing live performance comprising of hits from his latest album, but also a live show where he will be interacting closely with the fans.

If tickets are still available, remember to get your tickets now! There are fan benefits for certain categories too; you might be lucky enough to be the lucky few to participate in a soundcheck party and/or individual photo before the concert starts.

Bring your official VIP lightstick with you, and let everyone know what kings and queens you guys are.

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Hyukoh

Not really a K-pop fan per se, but prefer indie music? Fret not - we've included indie band Hyukoh's Malaysian show in this list!

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According to HYPE.my, the band was formed in 2014. The members were only 20 years old when they released their debut album, the appropriately titled EP, “20”. They garnered a decent amount of attention for their breezy and refreshing take on indie music. However an appearance on popular variety show “Infinity Challenge” put the band in the spotlight, which resulted in a quick to fame after their 2nd EP, “22”.

They've won multiple awards and is nominated as one of the few South Korean acts in Coachella 2019! How cool is that?!

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The details to Hyukoh’s 2019 Malaysian tour are as follows:

• Date: 20th February 2019 (Wednesday)
• Time: 7pm
• Venue: KL Live
• Ticketing: TBA

If you are a fan of soft rock with light drumming, easy strumming and raspy vocals; don’t miss your chance to watch Hyukoh live this February - it'll be worth it!

Finally, the most important thing about participating in these events is to make sure that:

• You are always hydrated - drink lots of water!
• You and your friends are safe - remember not to push to prevent injury on yourself and others.
• Keep your belongings safe - the likeliness of you finding something important during and after the concert is nearly impossible due to the crowds around you.
• Stay vigilant - if something goes wrong, notify someone.
• Be very aware of scammers - if someone is selling you a ticket at a higher price than the original, it's very likely a scam. To be safe, do not buy resellers' tickets. There have been many cases where a lot of people lost a lot of money because their tickets were fake or their seller suddenly disappeared after receiving the money, and the tickets weren't sent to them.
• Enjoy yourselves and have fun!