The first and biggest Korean-themed retail zone is set to be opened in 1 Utama Shopping Centre by end of this year.
Known as District K, the 4-level retail zone will be located at 1 Utama E, a hip and trendy new wing in 1 Utama Shopping Centre focused on sports tourism, entertainment and F&B spanning over 80,000 sq ft.
Housing all sorts of K-pop culture, District K will give guests an authentic Korean street experience driven by K-pop and K-drama popularity, Korean artiste meet-and-greet viewing gallery, performance and hologram theatre, augmented entertainment, famous Korean restaurants, retail, skincare and beauty.
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“The soft launch of District K spearheads its goal of opening up tremendous opportunities to Korean retailers to Malaysia and attract even more tourists ,” said 1 Utama director and Malaysia Shopping Malls Association (PPK) president Tan Sri Teo Chiang Kok during the signing ceremony with four Korean retail brands at 1 Utama yesterday.
District K is slated for completion by end of 2019 with an investment value of RM120 million. Phase one of 1 Utama E was opened early last year which saw the opening of two sports tourism centres, FlowRider and AirRider.
Source: Edge Prop
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