KRU adds fourth GenKRU concert on May 11 after earlier shows sell out in under an hour due to overwhelming demand
KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 — Organisers have added a fourth night to the GenKRU concert series after tickets for the third show sold out, extending the reunion performances of the KRU brothers to May 11 at Axiata Arena Bukit Jalil.
Icon Entertainment founder Iman Tang said the decision was made in response to overwhelming requests from fans of the trio.
'Icon Entertainment would like to express our deepest thanks to all KRU fans for purchasing tickets for the first and second GenKRU concerts, which sold out in under an hour,' he said, as quoted by Kosmo! Online.
'The tickets for the third night on May 10 are also officially sold out. We are truly touched by the support. This is a symbol of love and appreciation from fans for our national music icons.
'On behalf of Icon Entertainment and KRU, I feel extremely moved and speechless, and I now announce the fourth night of the GenKRU concert,' he said.
Iman said they felt responsible to give all supporters who struggled to get tickets another chance to create new memories with Datuk Norman Abdul Halim, Datuk Yusry and Edry.
'For those who failed to secure tickets for the earlier three shows, we want them to feel the same satisfaction at this final concert night,' he added.
KRU member Norman said the group agreed to add a fourth night as a gift to fans from both Icon Entertainment and KRU.
'With Monday, May 12, 2025, being a public holiday for Wesak Day, we felt that holding a concert on Sunday, May 11, was suitable,' he said.
'This decision was made quickly as both parties received many DMs (direct messages) asking us to add another night on Sunday, May 11, 2025.
'After considering various factors, we decided to go ahead. Many fans told us they wanted to come again because they hadn't had enough of the previous shows,' he said.
Tickets for the fourth night are priced between RM258 and RM588 and went on sale today at 1pm via ticket2u.com.my.
Formed in 1992, KRU is a pioneering Malaysian pop and hip-hop group known for blending Western influences with local music and pushing the boundaries of production, performance and visual storytelling.
The trio — brothers Norman, Yusry and Edry — announced their disbandment in 2018 after over 25 years in the local entertainment industry.
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