Hybe to host Asia-wide film festival from July to August
SEOUL: A series of concert films and a music visual under the title 'Hybe Cine Fest in Asia,'featuring its four artistes will kick off in cinemas on July 10 and run for four days in nine regions — South Korea, Malaysia, Singapore, India, Indonesia, Thailand, Philippines, Hong Kong and Taiwan — and until Aug 7 in Japan.
Viewers will be able to sing along the reedited versions of concert films: 'Map of the Soul On:E' from BTS, 'Be the Sun – Seoul' from Seventeen, 'Act: Sweet Mirage Finale' from Tomorrow X Together, and 'Fate in Seoul' from Enhypen.
A mash-up of 22 music videos from 10 artists, including the aforementioned four as well as Le Sserafim, &Team, Boynextdoor, TWS, Illit and Katseye, will also be available on large screens with Romanised subtitles.
The fest is a joint effort with global distributor Trafalgar Releasing.
At least one theatre in each region will operate as a 'special location' where visitors can enjoy a range of experiences and purchase merchandises.
The event was first held last year in 11 countries in Latin America and drew over 260,000 fans. - The Korea Herald/ANN
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