KRU makes history with record-breaking GenKRU 2025 concert
The trio earned the accolade for Most Shows in a Single Concert Series after delivering electrifying performances over four consecutive nights.
KRU marked a new milestone in their career as they made it into the Malaysia Book of Records (MBR) by staging a four-night GenKRU 2025 concert at Axiata Arena, Bukit Jalil.
SHAH ALAM – Malaysian pop icons KRU have secured a spot in the Malaysia Book of Records (MBR) after staging a historic four-night GenKRU 2025 concert at Axiata Arena, Bukit Jalil.
The trio – Datuk Norman Abdul Halim, Yusry Abdul Halim, and Edry Abdul Halim – earned the accolade for Most Shows in a Single Concert Series after delivering electrifying performances over four consecutive nights on May 3, 4, 10 and 11.
Norman expressed gratitude to the fans for their unwavering support, which turned the originally planned one-night event into a four-night musical extravaganza.
'We are very thankful for the unwavering support over more than three decades, which enabled the GenKRU 2025 Concert to be recognised by the Malaysia Book of Records,' he said.
Organiser Icon Entertainment (M) Sdn Bhd also received recognition under the category of Most Concert Tickets Sold Out in an Hour, with 8,000 tickets snapped up within 60 minutes.
Iman Tang, founder of Icon Entertainment, thanked fans for making the GenKRU 2025 Concert a record-breaking success.
'Thank you to MBR for this honour. We at Icon Entertainment are proud to share this achievement with all the fans who made it possible,' he said.
The concert drew over 30,000 attendees and featured nostalgic performances by Feminin, Elite, and Adam AF, creating a memorable musical celebration.
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