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Malay Mail
30-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Malay Mail
Which one is Lingling? How to spot the Malaysian K-pop idol in KIIRAS' debut single ‘Kill Ma Bo$$' (VIDEO)
KUALA LUMPUR, May 30 — The dream has come true for Klang-born Alicia Wong Lingling with the debut of her girl group KIIRAS and their first single, 'Kill Ma Bo$$'. While Lingling takes centre stage in the music video, you may be left wondering which one is Lingling if you're not familiar with the group. Here's how to spot her in every major look and to cheer our Malaysian K-pop idol! Lingling taking a cowboy hat in KIIRAS' 'Kill Ma Bo$$' video. — Screengrab from YouTube/KIIRAS The cowboy hat moment Just seconds into the video, as members of KIIRAS playfully don cowboy hats, Lingling stands out as she dramatically pulls a brown one from a cabinet getting ready to put it on. You can see her striking, rebellious red fingerless gloves as she takes the hat — conspicuously with a bullet hole. It's the moment the music video truly kicks off — a clear sign she's claiming her main character's energy. Lingling (centre) wearing a denim vest and chaps in a rodeo arena for KIIRAS' video 'Kill Ma Bo$$' — Screengrab from YouTube/KIIRAS Boho-chic rodeo wanderer Into the first dance location in what appears to be a rodeo arena, Lingling fully embraces the country-western vibe. She is the one with the faded, sleeveless denim vest adorned with colourful embroidered floral and star pattern. She is also wearing brown pants with leather chaps with fringe detailing running down the side seams. Lingling could later even be seen riding a horse, cementing the cowgirl role. Lingling (centre) in a scene from KIIRAS' 'Kill Ma Bo$$' — Screengrab from YouTube/KIIRAS Desert dancer by the campfire In a setting that resembles the classic Western desert often seen in cowboy films, Lingling swaps the glam for something more laid-back but still curated. This is the same outfit she wore while taking the hat. She is the one wearing a bohemian-vibed off-white embroidered peasant dress and striped short-sleeve tees for a pop of colour — a dark sleeveless vest over it. The dress is worn over baggy jeans and chunky brown suede boots with exaggerated fringes. A fringed crossbody bag in caramel suede completes the look. Lingling (centre) in a more K-pop code attire for KIIRAS' 'Kill Ma Bo$$' — Screengrab from YouTube/KIIRAS Cyberpunk streetwear rebel Shot in what looks like a studio with a dark backdrop, striking lights, and an outdoor setting, this scene appears towards the end of the video. Lingling rocks a more pop idol-inspired outfit: a figure-hugging metallic chrome crop top with high-waisted deep indigo jeans with a satiny finish. It's a look that screams 'K-pop star' — sharp, polished, and stage-ready, especially with the thick silver chain necklace. This was the look she wore to their recent M Countdown show, you can find her in this line-up (she is third last):
Malay Mail
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Malay Mail
Alicia Wong Lingling named leader of KIIRAS — who is the up-and-coming Malaysian idol and how did she get into K-pop? (VIDEO)
KUALA LUMPUR, May 6 — You've likely heard the buzz about Alicia Wong Lingling — or just Lingling, as she's better known — who is making waves as the first Malaysian set to officially debut in a K-pop girl group. Fans nationwide have shown overwhelming support for the 20-year-old, and anticipation continues to build as her debut draws near after she was recently named the leader for upcoming girl group KIIRAS. But who is Lingling and what caught fans' attention? Born on April 20, 2005, in Klang, Selangor, Lingling is a multilingual K-pop trainee fluent in Malay, Mandarin, English, and Korean, and a fan of girl group 2NE1. She trained under YG Entertainment, one of South Korea's most prestigious and competitive agencies, which helped shape her into a polished performer with a strong stage presence and refined vocal technique. She first gained widespread attention as the only Southeast Asian contestant on the South Korean reality show I-LAND 2: N/a. Her motto, 'I'll work hard to become the first female idol from Malaysia,' resonated with fans, along with her endearing personality, which quickly caught their attention. What is I-LAND 2 N/a? It is a reality survival show that aired in 2024 and serves as the sequel to the original I-LAND, which formed the boy group ENHYPEN. The second season focused on creating a new K-pop girl group. Similar to its predecessor, the show featured 24 contestants divided into two teams: I-Land and Ground. The I-Land team stayed in a modern facility with comprehensive amenities, while the Ground team resided in a more basic building and commuted daily to I-Land for training and evaluations. The show included a variety of missions, such as entrance tests, signal song performances, and unit battles, with rankings determined by both producers' and audience votes. What happened to Lingling in I-LAND 2: N/a? Pre-show Self-Evaluation : She ranked 15th out of 24 trainees. : She ranked 15th out of 24 trainees. Entrance Test : She performed Sweet Venom by ENHYPEN and received a score of 2 out of 5 'I's, which placed her in the Ground team. : She performed Sweet Venom by ENHYPEN and received a score of 2 out of 5 'I's, which placed her in the Ground team. Signal Song : She performed Final Love Song with the Ground team, but the producers did not select her to move to I-LAND. : She performed Final Love Song with the Ground team, but the producers did not select her to move to I-LAND. Seesaw Game : She performed Bad Boy by Red Velvet with other trainees. The team won with 459 points, and Lingling earned 73 points, which led to her promotion to I-LAND. : She performed Bad Boy by Red Velvet with other trainees. The team won with 459 points, and Lingling earned 73 points, which led to her promotion to I-LAND. Unit Battle : She performed Rain On Me with the I-LAND Creative Unit, scoring 84 as a team and 92 individually. : She performed Rain On Me with the I-LAND Creative Unit, scoring 84 as a team and 92 individually. 1:1 Position Battle : She sang I Will Always Love You as part of Team B, but her team lost, and she was not selected to move forward. : She sang I Will Always Love You as part of Team B, but her team lost, and she was not selected to move forward. Elimination: Despite her strong performances, Lingling was eliminated in Episode 7, finishing 10th out of 14 trainees with 444,613 points. Lingling's anticipated debut and what we know so far After her elimination, Lingling signed with South Korean entertainment agency LeanBranding. She later teased an upcoming girl group on her personal Instagram, revealing it would feature a six-member line-up. This includes: Lingling (20) — Leader of the group Harin (17) — Visual and centre of the group Kurumi (18) — Japanese main vocalist Kylie (16) — Main rapper Doyeon (15-16) — Position to be announced soon Roah (13) — Maknae, the youngest of the group It was also revealed that South Korean singer-songwriter SAAY — formerly of the girl group EvoL — would be producing the group's debut album and overseeing vocal training. DEEZ, a renowned K-pop producer known for his work with EXO, Red Velvet, and NCT, will also help to produce the group's debut track. LeanBranding has since announced the group's name to be KIIRAS, where, according to Naver Entertainment, the name is a combination of the Korean word for energy '기/氣' (pronounced ki) and the English word 'rascal'. The group's name represents the bold ambition to become lovable and charming yet 'mischievous' idols in the K-pop industry. KIIRAS is set to debut on May 29, 2025, with more updates to be shared on their official social media channels.
