K-pop Boy Group WINNER To Embark On Asia Tour; Malaysia Show Set For November
Earlier today (Tuesday, 8th July), concert organiser CQ Entertainment announced on social media that K-pop boy group WINNER (위너) will be embarking on their 'OUR MOMENT' tour across Asia later this year — and it's now confirmed that Malaysia is one of the stops. Here's what we know so far:
Back in May, YG Entertainment announced that WINNER would be holding a three-day concert this July at the Olympic Hall in Seoul, South Korea. This sparked speculation among fans that the group would soon embark on a world tour, and possibly make a comeback with new music, as it has been five years since their last album, 'Remember.'
While there's no news of a new album just yet, what we do know is that the boys will be returning to Malaysia as part of their upcoming Asia tour, marking their first concert here since 2020. Although limited information has been released at the time of writing, here are the confirmed details so far:
WINNER 'OUR MOMENT 2025 ASIA CONCERT' in KUALA LUMPUR
Date: 1st November 2025 (Saturday)
1st November 2025 (Saturday) Venue: TBA
TBA Organiser: CQ Entertainment
Be sure to stay tuned for more updates, or follow CQ Entertainment on all their social media platforms for the latest information about the upcoming KL show in the coming days. We certainly can't wait to see Kim Jin-woo, Lee Seung-hoon, Mino and Kang Seung-yoon back on stage after all these years. While we wait for the details, have a gander at what you can expect from the tour:
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