With international travel coming to a standstill because of COVID-19, you may have missed the chance to go for concerts overseas. K-pop fans are in luck, because Lotte Duty Free is bringing hot favourites BTS, TOMORROW X TOGETHER, Hwang Chi Yeul, GFRIEND and Lee Hyun to our screens for a free online concert.
Mark your calendars for 27th September 2020, where you’ll be taken on a virtual dance and music journey. Performances kick off at 4PM Singapore time through the LDF TV YouTube channel, so make sure you sign up as a Lotte Duty Free member and register before 25th September.
Bonus: To elevate your home concert experience, read till the end for exclusive DBS/POSB Cardmember discounts on Lotte Duty Free wines and spirits.
Image credit: LDF TV
The Lotte Duty Free Family Concert had its first run back in 2006, and this September 2020 edition will be the 30th. The roster has featured close to 250 different K-pop groups and artists over the years. This year it will be taking place online, meaning Hallyu lovers from all across the globe are able to tune in safely from their own home.
In order to secure a slot for the virtual concert happening on 27th September 2020, make sure to sign up as a Lotte Online Duty Free member and register for a slot.
You’ll then receive an access code via email, which will be your virtual “ticket” to the online concert.
Image credit: Billboard
Those in the ARMY fandom ought to brace themselves, as Bangtan Sonyeondan (BTS) will be taking to the stage. This 7-member idol group hardly needs an introduction, having taken the industry by storm and successfully broken into global markets since their 2016 smash hit, “Blood Sweat & Tears”.
Image credit: Soompi
GFRIEND and TOMORROW X TOGETHER form the rest of the K-pop idol group lineup. Injecting some girl power in the mix, GFRIEND is known for their saccharine vocals and feminine yet crisp and impactful dance numbers.
TOMORROW X TOGETHER, also known as TXT, is a quintet boy band which debuted just last year. They’ve already achieved massive success though, ranking number one on Korean, Japan and even US World charts.
Image adapted from: Wikipedia, Star Arena
High-octane dance performances will be interspersed with mellow vocal showcases, courtesy of beloved crooners Lee Hyun (left) and Hwang Chi Yeul (right).
Having bagged nominations and awards under the highly popular “MAMA” a.k.a Mnet Asian Music Awards as well as the coveted Golden Disc Award, both of these gentlemen have become household names when it comes to K-ballads.
The best part about these virtual performances that you’re free to belt along in the privacy of your own home. Karaoke places may not have opened, but there’s nothing stopping you from having a KTV sesh together with the Lotte Duty Free Online Family Concert!
Image adapted from: iShopChangi.com
To really elevate your virtual concert experience and get the good vibes flowing, stock your pantry with wines and spirits from Lotte Duty Free ahead of time. DBS/POSB Cardmembers are able to enjoy an exclusive 10% discount on their purchase – we’ll toast to that!
All you have to do is key in the promo code LOTTEXDBS10 for orders $125 and above, purchased through iShopChangi.com.
There’s no worries of long queues and crowding issues when you’re grooving along to your favourite K-idols through the Lotte Duty Free Online Family Concert. In the comfort of your own home, you can jio a few friends over, transform the living room into a dance floor, and have snack breaks anytime you want.
The event kicks off at 4PM Singapore time on 27th September 2020, and don’t forget about the special DBS/POSB Cardmember discounts!
This post was brought to you by DBS.
Cover image adapted from (L-R): @Daeguku, Kpopping, @TXTpictures
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