LOS ANGELES, Feb. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- LiveXLive Media
(Nasdaq: LIVX) ("LiveXLive"), a global platform for live-stream and
on-demand audio, video, and podcast/vodcast content in music,
comedy, and pop culture, and owner of PodcastOne, Slacker Radio,
React Presents, and Custom Personalization Solutions ("CPS"),
announced today that K-Pop Superstar Wonho will perform an
exclusive pay-per-view virtual concert on LiveXLive of his
newly released mini-album on Saturday, March
27th at 11 PM ET /
March 28th at 12 PM KT. This marks Wonho's second
pay-per-view with LiveXLive.
K-Pop Superstar Wonho will perform an exclusive pay-per-view
virtual concert on LiveXLive
Wonho is a South Korean singer, songwriter, and producer under
Highline Entertainment. He first made his debut in 2014 as a member
of a quartet called Nu Boyz. Shortly
thereafter, Wonho competed in the popular South Korean TV Show "No
Mercy," where he was one of the seven finalists selected to be a
part of the new band Monsta X, which debuted under Starship
Entertainment in 2015. Wonho made his solo debut on September 4th, 2020, with the EP Love Synonym
Pt.1: Right for Me, and has just now released his highly
anticipated solo mini-album, 'WONHO 1ST MINI ALBUM Part2.
<Love Synonym #2: Right for Us>".
"Wonho is a phenomenal artist who transcends the K-pop genre,"
stated Dermot McCormack, President
of LiveXLive. "His immense popularity enables him to engage with
fans by creating unique offerings in merch, VIP and super fan
experiences leveraging LiveXLive's scale and flywheel approach. We
look forward to debuting his new record and hosting his second PPV
concert on our platform."
"Wonho is definitely the next international artist to break from
Korea. He is the real deal. I'm excited for him to come back and do
another show with LiveXLive after the success of the first! Live
streaming became part of the new music industry. It's such a great
opportunity for Wonho to connect with fans WENEE - all over the
world - during this once in a lifetime, live mega international
event." stated Eshy Gazit, Wonho's International Manager, Maverick
Partner.
This album is a continuation of his first album which quickly
climbed No. 1 on the Worldwide iTunes Album Chart, and ranked high
on the iTunes charts in 30 countries and Billboard World Digital
Song Sales Charts.
Wonho Special Live #WENEEDLOVE' will feature songs from
Wonho's new solo album providing a unique PPV experience with
behind-the-scenes and footage. Premium tiered pricing ranging from
$69.99 to $149.99 includes VIP experiences, exclusive
merchandise, meet-and-greets, and other event-exclusive perks. With
basic-stream prices starting at $19.99 (re-watch access at $29.99), the event goes on sale on Friday, March 5th at 10 AM
ET / Saturday, March 6th at
12 AM KT.
LiveXLive's live-stream PPV initiative was created as a
revenue-share model to support artists during a time when concerts
and touring are at a standstill. LiveXLive's PPV platform allows
artists to go direct-to-consumer and perform full-length concerts
and shows with unique behind-the-scenes footage, docu-reality-style
coverage coupled with premium tiered pricing with tickets that
include VIP experiences, exclusive merchandise, digital
meet-and-greets, and other event-exclusive perks.
About Wonho
In 2019, Wonho's fans tirelessly put forth
efforts to show him he wasn't alone in this world. Their message
was heard globally, loud and clear; with multiple hashtags trending
worldwide on Twitter for weeks on end, online petitions garnering
half a million signatures, fans taking it to the streets of
Seoul writing supportive notes,
and putting up billboards in Times Square, and all over the world
to support him. As told by Forbes, "...fans had shown their support
for the artist by sending the 2017 song "From Zero," a special
track co-written and producer by Wonho, to No. 1 on Billboard's
World Digital Song Sales chart to help prove his continuing
viability and commercial appeal as an artist, songwriter, and
producer." After months of fan-driven fundraisers, online
petitions, Twitter trends, and love; Wonho is thrilled to be giving
back to his fans. His fanbase's new name is WENEE; and the fandom
name represents the special bond between Wonho and his fans, who
have been there to support him through the ups and downs. Wonho
sings passionately on the track "Coz anytime or place I'd be your
shield when you feel like you ain't got the fight in you to heal."
The release of "Losing You" in 2020 was Wonho's first step forward
in his solo career after signing with Highline Entertainment, which
is a subsidiary label of Starship Entertainment—the home to K-pop
groups including Monsta X, WJSN, and CRAVITY — and houses viral EDM
star DJ SODA. Back in April 2020,
Wonho also joined Maverick Management's roster, alongside
Britney Spears, Madonna, The Weeknd,
and many more big-name artists.
About LiveXLive Media, Inc.
Headquartered in
Los Angeles, California, LiveXLive
Media, Inc. (NASDAQ: LIVX) (the "Company") (pronounced Live "by"
Live) is a leading global all-in-one streaming artist-first
platform delivering premium music and entertainment content and
live-streams from the world's top artists, expertly curated
streaming radio stations, podcasts, and original video and
audio-on-demand content, as well as personalized merchandise,
connecting artists to millions of fans every day. The Company has
streamed over 1,800 artists since January
2020 and has created a valuable connection between bands,
fans, and brands by building long-term franchises in audio, video,
podcasting, pay-per-view (PPV), live-streaming, and specialty
merchandise. LiveXLive is available on iOS, Android, Roku, Apple
TV, and Amazon Fire, and through OTT, Samsung TV, STIRR, Sling, and
XUMO, in addition to its own app, online website, and social
channels. The Company's wholly-owned subsidiary PodcastOne,
generates more than 2.25 billion downloads per year with 400+
episodes distributed per week across a stable of hundreds of top
podcasts. The Company's other major wholly-owned subsidiaries are
LiveXLive, Slacker Radio, React Presents, and Custom
Personalization Solutions. For more information, visit
www.livexlive.com and follow us on Facebook, Instagram,
TikTok, and Twitter at @livexlive.
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Company's reliance on one key customer for a substantial percentage
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shareholder value; the Company's ability to continue as a going
concern; the Company's ability to attract, maintain and increase
the number of its users and paid subscribers; the Company
identifying, acquiring, securing and developing content; the
Company's ability to maintain compliance with certain financial and
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strategy, including relating to its technology platforms and
applications; management's relationships with industry
stakeholders; the effects of the global Covid-19 pandemic; changes
in economic conditions; competition; risks and uncertainties
applicable to the businesses of the Company's subsidiaries; and
other risks, uncertainties and factors including, but not limited
to, those described in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for
the fiscal year ended March 31, 2020,
filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC")
on June 26, 2020, Quarterly Report on
Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September
December 31, 2020, filed with the SEC on February 16, 2021, and in the Company's other
filings and submissions with the SEC. These forward-looking
statements speak only as of the date hereof and the Company
disclaims any obligations to update these statements, except as may
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LiveXLive IR Contact:
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