iKON returned to Kuala Lumpur for their much-awaited "2023 iKON World Tour Take Off" concert on 22 July, and it was an extraordinary night that will be etched in the memories of both the members and their Malaysian fans for years to come. The excitement was palpable as fans eagerly gathered to welcome the group back to Malaysia after five long years. 

The concert kicked off with a bang, as the stage lit up with energy during the electrifying performances of "Tantara," "Sinosijak," and "At Ease." The group's seamless synchronization and powerful vocals immediately captivated the audience, setting the tone for an incredible night.

Additionally, iKON took their fans on a musical journey through their chart-topping hits, including fans' favorites like "Love Scenario," "Rhythm Ta," "Dumb & Dumber," and "Killing Me." Each song was met with enthusiastic fan chants and sing-alongs, creating a sense of unity and joy that filled the arena.

The members' solo performances made the concert even more unique, allowing each individual to shine. DK wowed the audience with his "Kiss Me" dance track while JUNE serenaded them with his soulful voice and guitar during "Want You Back." The collaboration between Bobby and JUNE for "Deep Night" showcased their undeniable chemistry, and Bobby's electrifying solo performance of "HeartBROKEN PlaYboY" uplifted the crowd, infusing the venue with infectious energy. Song impressed the fans with the trot track "Eurachacha," displaying his versatility as an artist.

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."

The concert concluded with an explosive medley that left fans yearning for more. The members' energy was infectious, igniting the arena with palpable excitement and leaving the audience with a desire for iKON to return to Malaysia soon.

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.

Korean stars Lee Eun-saem and Yeri (Kim Ye-rim) wrapped up a successful promotional tour in Malaysia earlier this week. The actresses were in town to promote their latest high school suspense drama “Cheongdam International High School”.

 
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

NMIXX, a 6-member girl group from JYP Entertainment’s sub-label SQU4D, visited Singapore for the very first time for their showcase tour, <NICE TO MIXX YOU>. LILY, HAEWON, SULLYOON, BAE, JIWOO and KYUJIN put on a delightful show for their fans NSWERs on 23 June 2023 at The Star Theatre, showing off their overflowing energy as rookies in the industry.

The group kicked off the Friday night with none other than hit tracks from their debut single album, ‘TANK’ and ‘O.O’. They then greeted fans in English, even barely needing translation for the rest of the show!

Who's up for their debut song, O.O? #NSWER #NICE_TO_MIXX_YOU#NMIXXinSG #NMIXX_SHOWCASE_TOUR_SG pic.twitter.com/8D7aMf4oYb

— GOKPOP (@goKPOP) June 23, 2023

Kyujin even did a pun using the song title ‘PXSSWORD’ - “Actually you know what? I need the password to NSWERs’ heart~”

Apart from performing, the girls also interacted with their audience for 'Young, Dumb, Stupid'. Not only they taught the point choreography, the audience also learnt how to harmonise to the song and were split into 3 teams to compete.

Are you able to follow their dance for "Young, Dumb, Stupid?" 💃#NSWER #NICE_TO_MIXX_YOU#NMIXXinSG #NMIXX_SHOWCASE_TOUR_SG pic.twitter.com/svWKw7Coun

— GOKPOP (@goKPOP) June 23, 2023

Reaching the second half of the show, the six members brought something different to the table with their very own renditions of TWICE’s ‘TT’ and David Guetta’s ‘Hey Mama’.

NMIXX holds their own version of Street Woman Fighter with a powerful cover of the viral "Hey Mama"! 🔥#NSWER #NICE_TO_MIXX_YOU#NMIXXinSG #NMIXX_SHOWCASE_TOUR_SG pic.twitter.com/l251Q1a8gC

— GOKPOP (@goKPOP) June 23, 2023

To NMIXX’s surprise, Singapore NSWERs prepared a heartfelt VCR for their favourite group! The VCR was a compilation of the members’ hard work during practices, funny moments, and even video messages from the fans themselves.

Hyewon: “Thank you for such an amazing event! We also just released our comeback teaser~”

Lily: “We can’t imagine how much effort you put into the video and slogans. Thank you so much! Are you excited for our new single?”

To everyone’s joy, Bae added a witty pick-up line in her ending ment:

Bae: “Before we go, I have one last question to ask! Are you good at Math?”
NSWERs: “No!”
Bae: “Me neither.. but the only number I care about is yours.”

While bidding goodbye to their fans, the members could not miss out performing their latest title track, “Love Me Like This”, where they even encouraged their audience to stand up and enjoy themselves.

NMIXX brings the show to a close with their latest release, "Love Me Like This" 💞

Everyone is standing up and enjoying themselves!#NSWER #NICE_TO_MIXX_YOU#NMIXXinSG #NMIXX_SHOWCASE_TOUR_SG pic.twitter.com/ImpQqGezRK

— GOKPOP (@goKPOP) June 23, 2023

NMIXX then returned NSWER’s sweet VCR by surprising them with two encores! For the first encore, they covered the famous 'Miss You 3000' from the Taiwanese drama, 'Someday or One Day', flaunting their Mandarin skills. From communicating with their fans to singing covers, it was obvious how much commendable effort the girls put into learning languages.

For their encore stage, the lovely girls did a cover of the famous Chinese OST "Want to See You" from the drama "Someday or One Day"~

Aren't their efforts impressive? 😍#NSWER #NICE_TO_MIXX_YOU#NMIXXinSG #NMIXX_SHOWCASE_TOUR_SG pic.twitter.com/uw8wfzFJyh

— GOKPOP (@goKPOP) June 23, 2023

During the second encore, the group did ‘O.O’ and ‘Love Me Like This’ again in a more laidback manner, focusing on interacting with their fans this time.

NMIXX gifted their fans a memorable Friday night. With their impressive efforts in entertaining their audience throughout the show, we look forward to the group’s promising future!

We’d like to thank Live Nation Singapore for the invitation.

Article by: Joreen
Photo credits: Live Nation Singapore