A limited 8,000 tickets will be available for sale from 26 October (Friday) with ticket prices of RM188 to RM638 for the strictly one-night only concert

23 October 2012 (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia) – An exclusive one-night only 8,000 capacity and a high quality RM 3 million concert is what audiences can expect at the first-ever 2NE1 concert in Malaysia on 8 December 2012 at Stadium Malawati, the 2NE1 GLOBAL TOUR 2012 in MALAYSIA – NEW EVOLUTION. Tickets will remain affordable despite the high production cost, with five price tiers of RM 638 (VIP), RM 538 (Rock Pit), RM 438 (Category 1), RM 338 (Category 2), RM 188 (Category 3). Following feedback from fans, tickets to the 2NE1 GLOBAL TOUR 2012 in MALAYSIA – NEW EVOLUTION will now be available for sale a day earlier on 26 October, Friday, 10.00am to 6.00pm at Stadium Merdeka and 1.00pm via all Ticketpro and RedTix online and outlets.

“We received feedback from a number of fans requesting for the ticket launch to be held on Friday as it is a public holiday and they would have more time to queue up to get the best seats available. We value feedback and aim to make our best effort to provide the best concert experience, which starts right from the beginningwhen purchasing tickets. After weighing the situation, we decided to bring forward the ticket launch day to make it more convenient for fans.” says Beatrice Chia-Richmond, Creative Director of Running Into The Sun.

Ticket Launch at Stadium Merdeka
Fans who head to Stadium Merdeka will get a 3-hour headstart to purchase these highly coveted tickets before online sales begin at 1.00pm, and a one-day headstart to purchase VIP and Rock Pit tickets as these tickets will not be available for purchase anywhere else on 26 October. Only a limited 800 VIP and 4,000 rock pit tickets are available in total.

Concert organizer Running Into The Sun, who is also organizing the BIGBANG Alive Galaxy Tour 2012 in Malaysia concert on 27 October, will extend a 10% discount for BIGBANG Alive Galaxy Tour 2012 in Malaysia ticket holders to purchase 2NE1 Global Tour 2012 in Malaysia rock pit tickets.

Online and Outlet Sales via Ticketpro and Redtix
Online and outlet sales for ticket categories 1, 2 and 3 will be available 26 October, Friday 1.00pm via Ticketpro and Redtix online and outlet bookings. Any available VIP and rock pit tickets will be available online from 27 October 10.00am onwards.

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Trail-blazing K-pop girl group 2NE1, made up of 4 distinct individuals – CL, DARA, BOM and MINZY – will be making a stop here for their 2NE1 Global Tour- New Evolution concert on 8 Dec 2012, 8.30pm, at Stadium Malawati. Ticket sales start on 27 Oct with more ticketing details available from RITS within the next week. Regular updates will be posted on www.facebook.com/runningintothesun and @RITSmy on Twitter. Strictly a one-night only show with no further addition of tickets, this concert will mark the first time ever that 2NE1 are coming to Malaysia.

Embarking on their first ever World Tour, 2NE1 has achieved the distinction of being the first Korean girl group to hold a world tour. Known for their edgy music and unique fashion style which have distinguished them from other K-pop girl groups, 2NE1 have collaborated with world-renowned names such as The Black Eyed Peas, will.i.am, and fashion designer, Jeremy Scott, and gained recognition for their immense talent and influence by picking up MTV Iggy’s “Best New Band in the World” award in 2011.

2NE1 Global Tour 2012- New Evolution kicked off in Seoul on 28 and 29 July at the Seoul Olympic stadium to an audience of 20,000 fans, and will be brought to 10 cities in 7 countries throughout Asia, the Americas, and Europe. Greatly anticipated by fans here, the concert is sure to be a feast for the senses with high energy, fistpumping music accentuated by explosive, dynamic dance moves. This tour will feature original designs by one of the most influential fashion designers in the world, Jeremy Scott, and is the first time that a Korean girl group will have specially designed stage costumes by a world-famous fashion designer

2NE1 Global Tour 2012 in Malaysia – New Evolution is managed by YG Entertainment and organised by Running Into The Sun and will be held 8 December 2012, 8.30pm at Stadium Malawati.

2NE1’s Official Facebook Page:
www.facebook.com/2NE1
For further information:
www.runningintothesun.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/runningintothesun
Twitter: @RITSmy /@sgRITS

APPENDIX A: TICKETING DETAILS
Priority sale
Date: 26 October 2012, Friday
Time: 10.00am – 6.00pm
Venue: Stadium Merdeka Carpark
Tickets available: VIP, Rock Pit, Category 1, 2 and 3
Online and Outlet Sale
www.ticketpro.com.my and http://redtix.airasia.com/
Date: 26 October 2012 (Friday)
Time: 1.00pm onwards
Tickets available: Category 1, 2 and 3
Date: 27 October 2012 (Saturday)
Time: 10.00am onwards
Tickets available: VIP, Rock Pit, Category 1, 2 and 3
Price categories
VIP: RM 638
Rock Pit: RM 538
Category 1: RM 438
Category 2: RM 338
Category 3: RM 188
Terms & Conditions
– Price excludes ticketing agent’s processing fees
– Customers are allowed a maximum number of 8 tickets per transaction
– Minimum age for entry: 12 for Rock Pit, 3 for other categories