Smilegate LORDNINE Launches Pre-Registration for New Growth-Accelerated Server 'Helena' in Celebration of 1st Anniversary… 32,000 USDt Reward Event Underway

• Pre-registration for new server Helena opens July 14... Official launch on July 29
• Sweeping new server growth-support systems, including 50% additional EXP via Mastery Buff
• Rich rewards including a 32,000 USDt reward event, limited edition skins, and 1,111 summon tickets

SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA - EQS Newswire - 15 July 2026 - Smilegate announced on Tuesday, July 14 that pre-registration has begun for 'Helena', a new growth-accelerated server for the MMORPG 《LORDNINE: Infinite Class》 (developed by NX3 Games), in celebration of the game's 1st anniversary.

Smilegate LORDNINE Launches Pre-Registration for New Growth-Accelerated Server 'Helena' in Celebration of 1st Anniversary… 32,000 USDt Reward Event Underway

Pre-registration for the new Helena server is available through the official LORDNINE page (https://l9asia.onstove.com/en), with the official launch scheduled for July 29 at 7:00 PM.

Helena is a growth-accelerated server designed to allow players to level up characters faster than on existing servers. Key features include a Mastery Buff that provides an additional 50% EXP gain and more than 40,000 'Fragments of Ancient Relics' to support character progression, helping players settle in smoothly during the early stages.

To celebrate the launch of the Helena server, Smilegate has prepared a variety of events, including a 32,000 USDt reward event. Helena server users can participate in in-game attendance and mission events to obtain three Hero-grade avatars and three artifacts, as well as up to 1,111 summon tickets.

A pre-registration event will also be held. Users who sign up for pre-registration will receive a limited edition skin, and among users who refer 20 friends through the pre-registration page, a drawing will be held with winners receiving an iPhone 17 Pro.

Smilegate LORDNINE Launches Pre-Registration for New Growth-Accelerated Server 'Helena' in Celebration of 1st Anniversary… 32,000 USDt Reward Event Underway

In addition, a skin design contest will be held to celebrate the 1st anniversary. Participants can freely submit skin designs they would like to see released in LORDNINE. In-game rewards worth up to 80 million KRW are up for grabs, and notably, the grand prize-winning design will actually be released in-game.

For more information about the game, please visit the official page (https://l9asia.onstove.com/en).

Contact Point		Office		Mobile Phone		Email
Sangjik Oh, Team Leader		031-630-3142		010-5236-0571		sjikoh@smilegate.com
Hyeran In, Deputy General Manager		031-630-3143		010-3291-6710		hranin@smilegate.com
Jiwon Hong, Deputy General Manager		031-630-3144		010-4135-0298		jwhong@smilegate.com
Taehyun Park, Assistant Manager		031-630-3179		010-6805-1177		thpark@smilegate.com

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HANOI, VIETNAM - Media OutReach Newswire - 15 July 2026 - Open visa policies, a wealth of cultural and natural attractions, acclaimed cuisine, warm local hospitality, and increasingly convenient payment options are fast positioning Vietnam as one of the most compelling destinations in Southeast Asia and beyond.

NCB introduces VietQR Global, a cross-border payment solution enabling international visitors to make seamless QR transactions while exploring Vietnam.

Visitors to Vietnam can now look beyond conventional payment methods to enjoy a seamless transaction experience. With a home-country banking app or e-wallet, users need only scan a QR code to complete payments through VietQR Global, the cross-border payment solution provided by National Citizen Commercial Joint Stock Bank (NCB), Vietnam. The solution enables international travellers to make transactions instantly and securely.

The solution currently supports visitors from key inbound tourism markets, including China (Alipay and UnionPay), South Korea (GLN, Hana Financial Group and Naver Pay), Thailand, Laos and Cambodia, with further expansion planned for Japan, Singapore, India, Malaysia and other markets.

The service is now available across a network of premier partners, spanning Sun World's entertainment destinations nationwide as well as Sun Group's prestigious hotels and resorts. These include Capella Hanoi (Hanoi), Oakwood Ha Long (Quang Ninh), Serena Resort (Hoa Binh), InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort, Novotel Danang Premier Han River, Ba Na Hills Golf Club (Da Nang), JW Marriott Phu Quoc Emerald Bay Resort & Spa, La Festa Phu Quoc, and Eschuri Vung Bau Golf (Phu Quoc). The network additionally encompasses Sun PhuQuoc Airways, Vietnam's first resort airline, alongside many other participating merchants.

How to use VietQR Global

Simply open the preferred banking or e-wallet app, scan the NCB VietQR code displayed at participating merchants, confirm the payment amount, and authenticate the transaction as usual. The payment is processed instantly within the same app, making every purchase fast, secure and convenient throughout the journey in Vietnam.

Through this innovative solution, NCB aims to optimize the travel itinerary for international visitors, ensuring a highly convenient and enriching exploration of Vietnam.

Hashtag: #NCB

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About National Citizen Commercial Joint Stock Bank (NCB)

National Citizen Commercial Joint Stock Bank (NCB) operates as a modern commercial bank, ranking among Vietnam's fastest-growing banks by charter capital during the 2021–2026 period. Committed to pioneering technology-driven financial solutions, NCB continuously expands its digital payment ecosystem and strengthens connections with global payment networks. The bank delivers secure, seamless and convenient payment experiences for all customers, particularly international visitors, whether travelling, working or doing business in Vietnam.

For more information about NCB, please visit: https://www.ncb-bank.vn/en

Hotline: 1800 6166 (Vietnam only) / +84 28 3821 6216 (International)

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