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03 October 2017

Yook SungJae BtoB | CL at Singapore ION Orchard + 8th Anniversary Fashion Concert

Korean pop star - CL Lee ChaeRin performed 2NE1 popular single - "Lonely" and hip hop rap "Lifted", alongside with BtoB Yook Sung Jae - Korea Drama Award 2017 winner as Best New Actor award and Star of the Year award for his role in Goblin, popular Korean drama at ION Orchard 8th Anniversary gala dinner showcasing Cartier Jewellery watch collection.
 

CL and Yook Sungjae officiated the launch of new ION Sky observation deck on 56th floor where
“Orchard” in Orchard Road comes to life, showcasing the best of Singapore heritage, culture and technology, in collaboration with Cultural Medallion recipient singer songwriter Dick Lee and his creative team.

Chris Chong, CEO of ION Orchard 爱雍·乌节 shared that the ION Orchard new immersive experience begins at level 4 in the elevator where images of nutmeg seeds sprouting and growing tall in a nutmeg plantation against a clear blue sky while onwards to level 56.
 
 
The nutmeg designs reflected on the window pane and frame structure coincidently draws a resemble to famed Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama iconic polka dots mirrored installation.  
 
 

Visitors will be welcomed by a 360-degree multimedia animation show that traces the transformation of Singapore and Orchard Road as the plantations and orchard of yesteryears made way for new developments, revealing a full panoramic view of the current Singapore’s skyline.
At ION Orchard 8th Anniversary press conference, Korean fashion icon, singer-songwriter CL wore Chrome Hearts aviator pink sunglasses with titanium square frame sunglasses adorned with jewelled details, by USA designer Richard Lark, known for bike chic rocker style.
 
CL paired her black stonewashed  bustier dark denim contrast dress and  fur details jacket with eye catching python leather thigh high statement stilettos. 
 
 
Speaking to the press in perfect American accented English, CL is often seen in Harpers Bazaar and INStyle fashion spread, shares that she like to dress up as its a way to express herself. CL seems to favours bold designs, accessories and striking metallic hues nail polish this autumn. CL sang 'No better feelin' , Ost my little pony The movie and had garnered almost one hundred thousand views on YOUTUBE.
 


BtoB member Yook Sungjae was excited to discover an observation deck with a birds' eye view, in the heart of famed Singapore shopping street - Orchard road, above ION shopping mall and expresses his interest for fashion and shopping.
 

Sung Jae mentioned that ION anniversary discounts sounds tempting and hoped he would have the opportunity to go shopping here at ION orchard during his visit to Singapore.
 
Yook Sung Jae concert at ION Orchard Singapore 8th Anniversary Autumn 2017 / Winter 2018 runway showcase 

 
Singaporean band 53A with lead vocalist Sara Wee and members Alvin, Bani Hidir, Helman Kamal  and Nazaruddin Mashruddin performed popular hits as the opening act for ION Orchard 8th Anniversary concert.


ION Orchard Autumn 2017 / Winter 2018 fashion showcased 24 models strutting down the runway in 70s edgy rock and contemporary glamour chic designs.

 
 




Luxury brands at ION Singapore like Salvatore Ferragamo and high fashion popular brands including Aldo, Alice + Olivia, Armani Exchange, BLACKBARRETT by Neil Barrett, Calvin Klein, Carven, DKNY, Dsquared2, Hardy Hardy, Jason Wu X FILA, Vivienne Westwood, multi label concept stores enVie de Pois and TYAN were featured in ION Orchard 8th Anniversary fashion showcase.
 

Korean heart-throb Yook Sung Jae, winner for Star of the Year award and Best New Actor award at Korea Drama Award 2017 for his role in Goblin, the award winning international Korean drama sang Korean pop song - “Tell me”, Goblin song OST "Who are you”, “Paradise” and "Beautiful" to invited guests, cheering K-dramas fanatics and K-pop crowd.

 
Sungjae greeted the crowd and Thank everyone for coming down despite the very hot weather. He mentioned he had put in some extra effort to dress up and look fashionable as its ION 8th Anniversary fashion show.

 
"Congratulations to ION orchard for your 8th Anniversary"  and Sung-Jae sang a Happy Birthday song to ION Orchard before receiving a bottle of Moet & Chandon Imperial Brut Champagne from Chris Chong, CEO of ION Orchard, ending the night on a high note of his rendition of Chinese Song 丑八怪 by China Singer Joker Chew.

 

K-drama Goblin actor Lee Dong Wook, casted as Wong Yeo, grim reaper in the drama,  graced the opening of cult  Korean eyewear brand Gentle Monster at ION Orchard, last Tuesday while fellow Goblin actor Yook Sungjae acted as Yook Deok-Hwa, the rich heir performed at ION orchard anniversary fashion concert. Will the next actor, Goblin Gong Lee,  known as Kim Shin, make a visit soon to ION Singapore ?
 

Watch on Youtube : Yook Sung Jae 육성재 BTOB 비투비 陆星材 Singapore ION Orchard Concert 8 Anniversary Autumn Winter Fashion Show

To commemorate ION Orchard’s 8th Anniversary, ION Orchard has collaborated with brands to create exclusive limited edition collectibles from Jaeger LeCoulture watch with ION Orchard facade, personalised Longchamp Le Pliage bag, exotic-skin Kwanpen Crossbody wallet to Chanel exclusive lip colours and Sephora beauty pouches.
 
Receive Singapore fashion label IGC In Good Company Asia ION 8th Anniversary confetti-inspired design notebook, including a $50 In Good Company voucher in September or Singapore tea brand, TWG ION Orchard tea blend Happy 8 Tea of white tea, green tea with exotic fruits and flowers, in a TWG Birthday 8th vermillion red tea tin and gift box in October, with a  minimum spend of $2,000, limited to first 80 per week, per person.

 
Enjoy complimentary lunchtime parking at ION Orchard Mondays through Thursdays 12-1pm, excluding public holidays, shoppers and members will also continue to enjoy the ongoing eight-month-long offer of shopping rewards* and monthly special members’ day* till end October 2017.

Enquire at ION Orchard concierge for Tourist privileges, 爱雍·乌节 Singapore Golden Week 2017 UnionPay  discounts and rewards at ION  shops or ION restaurants reservation. Visit ION Orchard website for ION shops, restaurants, cafés , services, ION Sky observation lounge and ION art gallery event listings.

*Photography by BeauteRunway photographers using Canon 1DX and Nikon D5.