Kuala Lumpur was swept into K-drama fever on August 10–11 as Lee Jong Suk and Moon Ga-young, the beloved leads of tvN Asia’s Law and the City, made their highly anticipated Malaysian stop for the ‘Star Tour’. This marked Malaysia as the only Southeast Asian stop for the drama’s promotional events, giving local fans a rare chance to meet the stars in person — a memory that will be cherished for years to come.

The walls of The Star Theatre shook on Saturday evening as Xdinary Heroes brought their Beautiful Mind World Tour back to Singapore, marking their highly anticipated return after more than a year. The show was made all the more special as it served as the final Asia stop before the six-member rock band heads to North America in August.From the moment Geon-il, Jeong-su, Ga-on, O.de, Jun Han, and Joo-yeon took the stage, the energy was palpable. The concert kicked off with a powerhouse opening — Beautiful Life, Xymphony, Bicycle, Bad Chemical, LOVE and FEAR, and Fight Me — setting the tone for an adrenaline-charged evening. 

       

Known as a “melting pot of genres,” Xdinary Heroes proved their musical versatility with a setlist that spanned heartfelt ballads, high-octane rock, and genre-bending tracks. Fans were treated to songs the members had a hand in writing and composing, including PLUTO and Diamond, each delivered with raw emotion and technical precision. The night reached new heights when the band unleashed their latest track FiRE (My Sweet Misery), sending the crowd into a frenzy.The atmosphere was electric as fan favourites like Feeling Nice, Walking to the Moon, Save Me, and Night Before the End rang through the venue. Each song was met with deafening cheers, lightsticks swaying in sync with the music, and fans singing along word-for-word. As the final notes faded, the members took a moment to share their heartfelt gratitude. In their ending ment, they promised, “If you keep seeking for us and reaching out for us, we will come back to you.” They assured fans that they would continue making better music and growing as artists, creating songs that bring joy to listeners around the world. 

Global lifestyle and tech accessories brand CASETiFY is officially launching the TOMORROW X TOGETHER | CASETiFY Collection, created in collaboration with Gen Z icons TOMORROW X TOGETHER (SOOBIN, YEONJUN, BEOMGYU, TAEHYUN, and HUENINGKAI).This collection’s designs are inspired by TOMORROW X TOGETHER's recently released 4th Studio Album The Star Chapter: TOGETHER and feature visual interpretations of the themes from the album's tracks. Notably, the design elements applied throughout the artwork reflect TOMORROW X TOGETHER's new logo and album concept, offering unique collectible value.The TOMORROW X TOGETHER | CASETiFY Collection is the first-ever full tech accessories collaboration by the group, consisting of a variety of products including phone cases, earbud cases, SnappyTM grip holders, and keychain charms. This collection supports all the latest devices, including the iPhone 16 series, Galaxy S and Z series.The TOMORROW X TOGETHER | CASETiFY Collection will be available for pre-order through a waitlist starting on August 7, and will officially launch on August 12 on the CASETiFY officialwebsite, CASETiFY Co-Lab app, as well as in CASETiFY studios. More details can be found on the official CASETiFY website, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and X (formerly Twitter).

With Korean food, music, dramas and celebrities continuing to rank amongst some of the world’s most talked about pop cultural references, Disney+ Hotstar is helping viewers get their daily dose of Korea with five new weekly Korean variety shows launching from Friday to Tuesday starting August 22.

Covering a range of themes from speed dating and food challenges to fitness, celebrity shopping habits and more, the upcoming mid-form variety shows with about 25 minutes run time each, are sure to more than satisfy viewers’ Korea cravings.

Starting from August 22, viewers can enjoy:

Anchovy Physical Camp - Released every Friday starting August 22, this upcoming variety series sees some of Korea’s less active celebrities use nothing but grit and their complete lack of physical prowess to compete in a series of fun fitness challenges.

60 Minutes to Love – Released every Saturday starting August 23, this series follows Running Man star Ji Yeeun on her quest to find love. Throughout the 20-episode series, Ji Yeeun will go on 60-minute speed dates with men of all types and personalities in a bid to find her one true love.

Belly Showdown - Released every Sunday starting August 24, this upcoming series sees six personalities compete in a high-calorie comedic food challenge, using their unstoppable appetites to beat the competition.

YOO Got a Minute? - Released every Monday starting August 25, this series will be split into two parts. For the first 10 weeks Yoo Byungjae’s popular Why Did I Buy It series returns as You Bought What?! a variety series that examines celebrities’ bizarre spending habits. From week 11-20 the series will pivot to The Quiet Interview, a hilarious concept where interviewees struggle to keep a straight face during a series of bizarre interviews with only one rule – if you laugh the interview’s over!

Chef’s Go-To - Released every Tuesday starting August 26, take a trip off the eaten path with Korea’s famous chefs to explore some of their favorite back-alley eateries and hidden delights - all with the goal of helping you find your next unforgettable meal.

Each with 20 episodes until the year end, the upcoming debut of these five variety shows is the latest in a series of exceptional Korean content releases to debut on Disney+ Hotstar in recent years. In 2025 alone, viewers have immersed themselves in a world of mystery and murder with the year’s most watched Disney+ Hotstar Korean series - Nine Puzzles, have scrubbed in and gone under the scalpel with Hyper Knife, and have most recently explored treachery and treasure in ‘70s Korea with Low Life. 

Get your daily dose of K-Variety starting August 22 on Disney+ Hotstar.