Reporter : Lucia Hong
Editor : Jessica Kim
Concert poster for "MO.A MOST AMAZING 2011" [CJ E&M]
Some of the biggest names in the K-pop music scene will take part in joint concerts in Taiwan and Malaysia, according to the show's promoter CJ E&M on Wednesday. CJ announced in a press release that Super Junior, f(x), miss A and 2AM will perform at the Kaohsiung Arena in Kaohsiung, Taiwan for Mnet's concert "MO.A MOST AMAZING 2011 in KAOHSIUNG" on November 26. The MO.A concert will then take place once again with its lineup of Super Junior, f(x), miss A and B1A4 in front of some 15,000 fans at the MBPJ Stadium in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on December 3. The MO.A (MOST AMAZING) concert was established by MULA (Mnet Ultimate Live in Asia) last year to take K-pop music into various countries in Asia. Previous concerts were held in Taiwan, Thailand and Singapore with performances by 2PM and the Wonder Girls. "We have allotted 40 minutes for each group which will ensure the audience gets to see the best performance by each artist," an official with MO.A was quoted as saying. Super Junior has been one of the most popular K-pop bands in the world since their debut in 2005. The boys recently kicked off their world tour in Seoul and will hold shows in Japan, Beijing, Taipei, Bangkok, Singapore as well as the Americas and Europe. The group f(x), composed of members Victoria, Sulli, Luna, Krystal and Amber, f(x) made their debut in September 2009 with their first single "LA chA Ta" and followed it up with songs "Chu~♡," "NU ABO," "Danger" and "Hot Summer." miss A splashed into the local music scene in July 2010 with their hit debut single "Bad Girl Good Girl" and expanded their singing career into China with their special edition album in September. Composed of members Jo Kwon, Seulong, Changmin and Jinwoon, 2AM is focusing on their official debut in Japan and will begin touring the country early next year. Composed of members Sandeul, Baro, Jinyoung, Gongchan and CNU, B1A4 (Be the One, All for One) made their debut in April this year with single "OK." They released their second mini-album and promoter their title track "Beautiful Target" in September. ※ Any copying, republication or redistribution of 10Asia's content is expressly prohibited without prior consent of 10Asia. Copyright infringement is subject to criminal and civil penalties.10 아시아 Reporter : Lucia Hong luciahong@10 아시아 Editor : Jessica Kim jesskim@<ⓒ즐거움의 공장 "10 아시아" (10.asiae.co.kr) 무단전재 배포금지>