The KLCC Convention Centre was abuzz with the spirit of Korea as the Korea Travel Fest 2023, hosted by the Korean Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Korea Tourism Organization with the support of the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Malaysia, concluded its two-day cultural extravaganza. This event marked a significant push for Visit Korea Year 2023 - 2024, inviting participants to embark on a mesmerizing journey to South Korea. Day 1: An Evening of Nostalgia with Iconic OST Performances The second day of the event was dedicated to the fans of Kim Jae Joong, who returned to Malaysia after a year since his last solo concert. The exclusive concert under the banner of the Korea Travel Fest was a testament to his enduring popularity. The venue was packed with eager fans, their excitement audible as Jae Joong opened the evening with his hit song "One Kiss". The event took a delightful turn as he engaged in a mukbang session on stage, savoring our local dish, laksa. His interest in trying more local delicacies like cendol and satay only endeared him further to the hearts of his fans.  As the Korea Travel Fest 2023 came to a close, it left a lasting impression on all who attended. It was a celebration of the ties that bind Malaysia and Korea, a testament to the universal language of music and drama, and a reminder of the beauty of cultural discovery. With the success of this year's event, there is a hopeful gaze towards the future — a future where the OST artists return to Malaysia for their solo concerts, and where Kim Jae Joong fulfills his promise to come back. Until then, the memories of the Korea Travel Fest 2023 will serve as a beacon for the cultural journey that lies ahead.

The city was buzzing with excitement as ELF gathered at the Mega Star Arena for 2023 D&E WORLD TOUR FANCON – [DElight Party] in Kuala Lumpur. This night was nothing short of a spectacle as Donghae and Eunhyuk made their first appearance with their new titles as CEOs of their new company - ODE Entertainment, marking a new chapter in their careers.The atmosphere was electric as fans eagerly awaited the performance. However, this fancon promised a unique twist compared to traditional concerts. In addition to their mesmerizing musical journey, D&E introduced an exciting game session, which allowed them to interact with their devoted fans on stage. The night kicked off with a bang as D&E opened with an explosive dance track trio: "Zero," "B.A.D," and "Danger." The audience was immediately captivated by their dynamic stage presence and impressive choreography. 

When a woman trying to leave her seat and the duo trying to stop her 😂😂

Donghae: "Don't leave me" 😂😂#DElight_PartyinKL #DElight_Party #SuperJuniorDnEinKL pic.twitter.com/BHec511Frf

— GOKPOP (@goKPOP) September 9, 2023

One of the highlights of the night was the 99 relay games segment, which saw D&E's competitive spirit come to the forefront. Despite their best efforts, the duo hilariously failed to conquer the games, much to the amusement of the audience. Amidst all the laughter, D&E took the time to read and respond to notes from fans, including singing a heartfelt birthday song for ELF whose birthday fell on September 9. The heartfelt gestures continued as they congratulated a fan on her upcoming wedding by serenading her with "If You," leaving the audience in fits of joy.As the night continued, D&E delivered some of their biggest hits, including "I Wanna Dance," "Oppa Oppa," and "Share My Love," keeping the energy levels soaring. However, the arena reached its peak excitement when the duo launched into a Super Junior medley featuring iconic tracks like "Mamacita," "Sorry Sorry," and "Bonamana." The crowd's cheers were deafening, and it was a testament to the enduring love for Super Junior. As the evening neared its conclusion, D&E left fans with a promise of exciting projects to come, leaving everyone eagerly anticipating what the future held. The date of the concert held a delightful coincidence, as just one year prior in 2022, Super Junior had performed as a group for Super Show 9 on October 10th. This year, D&E returned on September 9th, creating a beautifully synchronous moment. They capped off the evening by promising to meet their fans once again on August 8th next year, a date that couldn't come soon enough for the fans.The concert concluded on a high note, with fans cheering passionately for the duo. The 2023 D&E WORLD TOUR FANCON – [DElight Party] in Kuala Lumpur was an unforgettable night filled with music, laughter, and cherished memories. Donghae and Eunhyuk had truly delivered an extraordinary experience that left their fans with hearts full of gratitude and anticipation for the journey ahead.

The Mega Star Arena in Kuala Lumpur lit up on a Friday night like never before when South Korean heartthrob Kim Seon Ho graced the stage for his solo fan meeting 'One, Two, Three. Smile' as part of his Asia tour. The anticipation was palpable, with fans donning blue and white attire to symbolize their love and support for the actor. Kim Seon Ho, in his maiden visit to Malaysia, left an indelible mark on the hearts of his Malaysian fans.Before the fan meeting at night, Kim Seon Ho made a special appearance to greet the press, exuding excitement about the evening's event. With a warm smile, he shared his anticipation of meeting his fans later that night, setting the stage for the electrifying fan meeting that was to follow.The evening kicked off with a mesmerizing performance of Paul Kim's "Every day, every moment," where Kim Seon Ho's velvety voice washed over the audience, setting the perfect tone for the unforgettable night ahead. 

Every Day, Every Moment with #KimSeonHo 💙💙

Such sweet voice 🥰#KIMSEONHOinKL2023 #KimSeonHoinKL pic.twitter.com/cNlLpzVfde

— GOKPOP (@goKPOP) August 18, 2023

Towards the end of the "2023 iKON World Tour Take Off" concert in Kuala Lumpur, a heartwarming surprise awaited the members. A special VCR showcased heartfelt messages, and cherished memories from Malaysian iKONICs, leaving iKON visibly moved and the arena filled with a profound sense of love and appreciation. It was a touching display of the deep connection between iKON and their devoted fans, making the concert an unforgettable and emotional experience for everyone present.

During the end ment, the members expressed their gratitude to the fans for their unwavering support and for waiting patiently for their return. Bobby's heartfelt words captured the sentiment of the group: "We had such a good time. Thanks for waiting for us. Five years is a long time, but you guys waited for us. Thank you so much. When we return next time, please welcome us like you did today."

In conclusion, the 2023 iKON World Tour Take Off in Kuala Lumpur was an unforgettable night of music, emotions, and heartwarming reunions. Despite Jay's absence on stage due to military service, his presence was felt through the thoughtful VCRs that integrated him into each performance, further highlighting the bond between iKON and their fans. The members' genuine interactions with their fans and exceptional performances made the concert a unique and extraordinary experience. As the night ended, fans left with hearts full of gratitude and excitement, eagerly awaiting the day when iKON would again grace our shores.

 
The stars spent a fun-filled afternoon with Malaysia fans at Sunway Pyramid last Saturday. Fans flocked to the shopping mall and waited in line for the event since early morning to catch a glimpse of the stars. 

The crowd greeted Lee Eun-saem and Yeri with great excitement and loud cheers as they made their highly-anticipated appearance. Besides sharing about their time in Malaysia and favourite moments from their drama, the stars also played games and took photos with lucky fans at the event.

Lee Eun-saem and Yeri also met up with the Malaysian media during their whirlwind trip and shared more about their filming experiences and the challenges they encountered in the process. The actresses, who were excited to visit Malaysia and greet their fans in person, also expressed their appreciation to the fans for their warm welcome and overwhelming support.

The “Cheongdam International High School” Star Tour is proudly presented by CJ ENM HK and tvN Asia. Special thanks to Platform Partner: Tonton, Venue Partner: Sunway Pyramid and Hotel Partner: Sunway Resort Hotel.

“Cheongdam International High School” follows the story of Kim Hye-in (Lee Eun-saem), the only witness to a murder of a high school girl. In exchange for her silence, she is eventually transferred to the esteemed Cheongdam International High School, where she meets Baek Jen-na (Kim Ye-rim), also known as Yeri from Red Velvet), the queen of Diamond 6, the prime suspect and the most powerful person in the school.

Don’t miss the encore telecast of the final two episodes of “Cheongdam International High School” on Monday, 3 July at 8.55pm on tvN Asia (Tonton | Astro CH395 & Astro Go | unifi tV CH211 & unifi playTV).

Special thanks to tvN Asia for extending the invite to us!

*photo credit: tvN Asia

Malaysian NCTzens’ dream finally came true as NCT DREAM successfully held their long-awaited The Dream Show 2 tour in Kuala Lumpur at Axiata Stadium on 20 May 2023 (Saturday), organized by Star Planet and presented by YES 5G.

Although it was not their first time visiting Malaysia, this marks NCT DREAM’s first solo concert in Malaysia ever, and it was highly anticipated as it was sold out immediately on the first day of the ticket sale.

Hours before the show started, fans have already lined up and dressed to the nines, colour-coded in mostly green as it was the official colour of the fandom. 

As soon as the concert started, the whole stadium was illuminated in a green hue and the cheers echoed throughout the venue as the boys conquered the stage with their first song, ‘Glitch Mode’.

Finally, #NCTDREAM are here! 💚Starting off the show with Glitch Mode!🔥

#THEDREAMSHOW2 #THEDREAMSHOW2inKL #THEDREAMSHOW2_in_KL #TDS2inKL pic.twitter.com/bxbb28r79a

— GOKPOP (@goKPOP) May 20, 2023

All suited in grey-black outfits, showing off their synchronized dance moves and powerful vocals, their high energy can be felt through their performance. The boys then continued performing their other singles, including Countdown (1,2,3) and Stronger.

During their introduction ment, the boys radiates with so much charm and , and even showed off their Malay language skills too! Malaysian NCTZENs were definitely on cloud nine as NCT DREAM treated them with awesome fan service!

#NCTZENs, do you miss #RENJUN & #HAECHAN too? 🥺💚#NCTDREAM #THEDREAMSHOW2 #THEDREAMSHOW2inKL #THEDREAMSHOW2_in_KL #TDS2inKL pic.twitter.com/EnvZ6h2yWc

— GOKPOP (@goKPOP) May 20, 2023

After that, the boys changed into more preppy outfits to perform their other upbeat songs including, My First and Last, Bye My First, Love Again. Then transitioned into units where we have Haechan, Chenle, and Renjun to perform their ballad, ‘Sorry, Heart’.

Then the members moved to the center and side stage to see the fans upclose whilst performing a medley of their hit songs, including ‘Puzzle Piece’, ‘ANL’ and ‘Chewing Gum’. 

Later it transitioned into another unit which consists of Mark, Jeno, Jaemin, and Jisung, performing their 90s-inspired hip-hop song, ‘Saturday Drip’. 

The boys also performed their other hit songs including 'Ridin', 'Boom', 'We Go Up' and 'Hot Sauce', the fans were all singing in unison as well.

Of course, how can we not forget HOT SAUCE! 🔥#NCTDREAM #THEDREAMSHOW2 #THEDREAMSHOW2inKL #THEDREAMSHOW2_in_KL #TDS2inKL pic.twitter.com/UH2tb84ens

— GOKPOP (@goKPOP) May 20, 2023

Aside from their incredible performances and colourful set-ups, the boys wasted no time interacting with the fans with such charm and warmth, and delivering cute witty comments as well.

NCTzens also wished a happy birthday to Jeno although his birthday falls in April, and they also wished Haechan's upcoming birthday too!

Although it’s been a month since #JENO’s birthday, #NCTZENs still wished him happy birthday! 🎂🤣#NCTDREAM #THEDREAMSHOW2 #THEDREAMSHOW2inKL #THEDREAMSHOW2_in_KL #TDS2inKL pic.twitter.com/CcJ8zIzimV

— GOKPOP (@goKPOP) May 20, 2023

The group also mentioned that although it was their first and last day in Malaysia, they were impressed with Malaysian NCTzens' energy throughout the concert and they wish to return here and perform for two days instead of one day. (Yes we hope they will come back here again too please!)

The boys then continued to perform other songs during the encore, including 'My Youth' and 'Walk You Home'. After they ended the stage, the crowd cheered for more and of course, they returned to the stage and gave their all with last iconic remake hit, 'Candy'!

#NCTDREAM came back on stage and performed one last time with CANDY! 🍭 #NCTDREAM #THEDREAMSHOW2 #THEDREAMSHOW2inKL #THEDREAMSHOW2_in_KL #TDS2inKL pic.twitter.com/zWdtnmVGFJ

— GOKPOP (@goKPOP) May 20, 2023

The boys ended with a more heartfelt speech and felt thankful to see so many NCTzens at the concert and hope to see more in the future!

We can't get over charming the boys were and never failed to make us in awe with their awesome performances. We wish more success to them and hope to hear more good news from them too!

After an agonizing four-year wait, EXO-Ls finally had the chance to witness the talent and charm of EXO-SC, the beloved subunit consisting of members Sehun and Chanyeol. The Back to Back Fancon in KL held on May 14 at the Mega Star Arena was a night filled with electrifying performances, heartwarming moments, and surprises that left fans craving for more.

A special birthday song for the fans 🎂🌟 You're so lucky EXO-Ls 🧡🧡#EXOSC_BackToBack #EXOSCinMY #EXOSCinKL pic.twitter.com/gHA2drquWl

— GOKPOP (@goKPOP) May 14, 2023

#EXOSC loves us right 😆#EXOSC_BackToBack #EXOSCinMY #EXOSCinKL pic.twitter.com/s6C92MjG5c

— GOKPOP (@goKPOP) May 14, 2023

Saya sayang awak lesson by @hanybunch 🥰🥰

We have 2 good students 😄😆#EXOSC_BackToBack #EXOSCinMY #EXOSCinKL pic.twitter.com/3ZObCGJtEa

— GOKPOP (@goKPOP) May 14, 2023

 

PH-1 kicked off his  'About Damn Time' Tour and performed for the first time in Malaysia at Zepp KL on March 16, 2023.

Malaysian fans have finally gotten to experience a fueled energetic showcase of the H1GHR Music rapper, singing along to all of his hits - from his edgy raps to his slowed-down melancholy songs.

It was PH-1's first visit to Malaysia and fans were dressed to the nines and lined up hours before the show starts. As the show strikes 7.30PM, PH-1 brought the whole venue down with his songs from his latest album with 'Zombies', 'Tipsy', and 'Yuppie Ting'.

#PH1 bringing the house down with ZOMBIE 🔥🔥🔥#AboutDamnTimeinKL #pH1inKL #pH1inMY pic.twitter.com/iJQwiC8zSO

— GOKPOP (@goKPOP) March 16, 2023

PH-1 also performed his iconic R&B hits such as '365&7' (Featuring Jamie) and 'Like Me'. Also if you got to know him through Show Me The Money,  he added 'Not Sorry' which featured Lee Young Ji which made the fans get so excited and sing along to every lyric.

We wanna spend 365&7 days, weeks with @ph1boyyy ❤️🤭#AboutDamnTimeinKL #pH1inKL #pH1inMY pic.twitter.com/gTrPd2dvEW

— GOKPOP (@goKPOP) March 16, 2023

Not only that, PH-1 also brought a special guest during the show, which was our local Malaysian rapper, Sonaone!

#PH1 brought out a special guest tonight, our Malaysian rapper #SONAONE! 🔥🔥🔥#AboutDamnTimeinKL #pH1inKL #pH1inMY pic.twitter.com/bJJfzjgis0

— GOKPOP (@goKPOP) March 16, 2023

After a series of performances, PH-1 is not only an awesome performer, but he was also very interactive with the fans - which made the whole night more memorable as well.

The night was a rollercoaster of good vibes and high adrenaline,  PH-1 ended the show with more hits, such as 'Achoo', 'IFFY', and 'Oscar'.

IFFY 🔥🔥🔥#AboutDamnTimeinKL #pH1inKL #pH1inMY pic.twitter.com/2ZgAPbXTFG

— GOKPOP (@goKPOP) March 16, 2023

We hope that PH-1 visit and perform in Malaysia again, we couldn't get enough of his concert!

Special thanks to IMC for inviting us!