BANGKOK, Feb. 19, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- SHOW DC, Thailand's premier retail and entertainment mega-complex, owned by SHOW DC Corp Ltd., and located in the prime area, Bangkok, Thailand, announced a partnership with YG FOODS to launch 'YG Republique', the first fully integrated K-Pop food and entertainment space outside Korea. It aims to attract 2,000 visitors a day. The opening at SHOW DC is scheduled for the third quarter of this year.
Mr. Chayaditt Hutanuwatra, Chairman of SHOW DC Corp Ltd., said, "SHOW DC aims to be a real lifestyle hub in Thailand and Asia. Today, we are pleased to announce a partnership with our tenant, food and entertainment giant 'YG FOODS'. We will establish 'YG Republique' as a fully integrated food and entertainment complex, something never seen in Thailand, on an area of 3 rai or 5,000 square metres, on the 6th floor deck of SHOW DC. The venue will fall under the 'Dine-Drink-Dance' concept, offering the dining and lifestyle experience of a lifetime. YG Republique will be supervised by Ms. Noh Hee Young, the finest lady master chef, a celebrity and lifestyle guru. She will look after every area of 'YG Republique', from supervising the taste of the fine dishes served, to all lifestyle and entertainment aspects of the venue."
Ms. Noh Hee Young, Chief Executive Officer of YG FOODS, said, "We are confident of the potential SHOW DC and Thailand hold and are optimistic about the great response Thai people show to K-Pop and other areas aspects of Korean cultural heritage. That's why we chose to rent the space at SHOW DC Bangkok with an investment of Bht 550 million. We believe in the unique proposition of Show DC, who are pioneering the trendy concept of 'Shop & Enjoy' -- with a full range of products on offer alongside a wide range of entertainment in one location. My team at YG and I promise to do everything in our power to ensure that every detail, every aspect of 'YG Republique' is of the highest quality."