The official opening of Shoopen Malaysia attracted well over 1000 locals – lured by the chance to meet a celebrity.

The store, which has actually been trading since June this year, is located in Fahrenheit 88 shopping centre in downtown Kuala Lumpur.  It has a prominent corner location facing one of downtown’s busiest streets, leading to the Pavilion shopping centre.

Saturday’s grand opening event was attended by Korean variety show cast member Song Ji Hyo, who posed for selfies surrounded by hundreds of shoppers lining the mall’s balconies, overlooking the central atrium event.

Shoopen is Korea’s largest shoe retailer and the Kuala Lumpur store is described as a flagship for the brand.

Taking up some 11,800 sqft (1096 sqm)of space over two floors, it showcases footwear for men, women and children.