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Hype Malaysia
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Hype Malaysia
Jay B Concert, Chenle Meet-And-Greet & More: What To Do In The Klang Valley This Weekend!
A new weekend is on the horizon, which means more events happening in the Klang Valley to look forward to! If you're looking for fun times to fill your weekend agenda, here's our list of activities – curated just for you! This weekend, we've got some exciting events lined up for you, including a bunch of concerts by JAY B, Atarashii Gakko!, Creepy Nuts and Tatsuya Kitani, Leah Dou and M2M. We also have a special meet & greet with NCT Dream's Chenle, right in the heart of KL! JAY B Concert 'TAPE:RE LOAD' In Kuala Lumpur From GOT7 leader to successful soloist! K-pop star Jay B is holding his first-ever solo concert in KL, bringing all his best hits to the stage! If you want to catch him live in person, click here to get your tickets. Date: 27th April 2025 (Sunday) Venue: Zepp Kuala Lumpur CENTRAL MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT FESTIVAL 2025 in Kuala Lumpur Three renowned J-pop stars are taking over the Zepp Kuala Lumpur stage for one exciting joint concert! Join Atarashii Gakko!, Tatsuya Kitani and Creepy Nuts at one unforgettable night of music! Click here to get your tickets! Date: 26th April 2025 (Saturday) Venue: Zepp Kuala Lumpur Chagee Malaysia x Chenle Meet & Greet Longtime Chagee fan Chenle is now a Friend of the brand – and he's inviting you to celebrate the occasion! Join the NCT DREAM singer at his first-ever Chagee event, happening at Pavilion Kuala Lumpur. Get more details here! Date: 26th April 2025 (Saturday) Venue: Pavilion Kuala Lumpur, Main Atrium Leah Dou 'Out Of The Loop' Tour In Kuala Lumpur Chinese-Hong Kong star Leah Dou is bringing her first solo tour to Kuala Lumpur! Join the singer as she performs all her hit tracks, from 'Monday' to 'Little Love Song'. Click here to get your tickets! Date: 25th April 2025 (Friday) Venue: Zepp Kuala Lumpur M2M 'The Better Endings' Tour in Malaysia The dynamic duo of 2000s pop music, M2M, is bringing their catchy music to Malaysia! Here's your chance to hear all their hits, including 'Pretty Boy' and 'Mirror Mirror', performed live! Click here to get your tickets! Date: 27th April 2025 (Sunday) Venue: Arena of Stars, Resorts World Genting
Hype Malaysia
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Hype Malaysia
Interview: Japanese Singer Tatsuya Kitani On His First Visit To Malaysia & Upcoming Releases
Tatsuya Kitani (キタニタツヤ) is a name familiar to many anime fans, having sang the theme songs to several popular series including 'Jujutsu Kaisen', 'Oshi No Ko' and 'Rurouni Kenshin'. As such, fans were ecstatic to learn that the singer-songwriter is making his first visit to Kuala Lumpur later this month, for the upcoming 'CENTRAL MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT FESTIVAL 2025 in Kuala Lumpur'. The joint concert marks Tatsuya Kitani's first performance in Malaysia, so the anticipation is high. Lucky for us, Hype Malaysia has the chance to speak with the 29-year-old to hear what he has to share about the concert. At the same time, we also talked about what he's looking forward to in Malaysia, what it was like working with Kento Nakajima, and his future projects. Keep scrolling to learn more: 1. Is this the first time you've met the other acts from the 'CENTRAL MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT FESTIVAL 2025 in Kuala Lumpur' lineup? What is your first impression? I've only briefly greeted ATARASHII GAKKO! members on a TV show. As for Creepy Nuts, I performed on a music program in 2019 where DJ Matsunaga was the MC, and I've been in touch with him since then. Both are artists I admire for their cutting-edge musical expression, so I initially thought meeting them in person might be intimidating…but in reality, they turned out to be the kind of humble and refreshing people you would love to meet. 2. What are your thoughts about performing at this joint concert with ATARASHII GAKKO! and Creepy Nuts? Both artists create new and innovative music like no one else did, so I'm looking forward to seeing them perform as a music fan (rather than just as a fellow performer). 3. What are you looking forward to the most in Malaysia? I'm not sure if we'll have the time, but I'd love to visit the Islamic Arts Museum. The Masjid Negara is also unique, so I definitely want to see it in person. And of course, the Petronas Twin Towers! There are so many fascinating architectural sites that catch my eye. 4. Can you share a teaser for your performance? What do you have prepared for fans? I'm preparing my body to be in good shape and will do my best to perform as usual, so that everyone can enjoy the music! 5. Do you have any upcoming projects that you are excited to release? Can you share more about it? I've been working on a few songs that focus on the essence of Japanese pop music that I love. So, I'm both excited and a bit nervous to see if the people who've been following CENTRAL will enjoy this kind of music. 6. At festivals, each artist is given a specific duration for their set. How do you choose the songs you want to perform within the given timeframe? Since this is my first live performance here, I'll do my best to play as many songs that most of you know as possible. 7. Is this your first time in Malaysia? What is your first impression of the country? It's my first time. Historically, Malaysia has been a crossroads of multiple cultures, so I think that unique harmony can be seen in its architecture and food culture. I'm looking forward to it! 8. Are you familiar with the local cuisine? Is there anything you are looking forward to trying? I plan to try out laksa! 9. You're also active as a duo (GEMN) with Kento Nakajima. What's it like working with him? As an idol, Kento's musical expression is rooted in a completely different foundation from mine, and he pursues the most pure and traditional form of the Japanese 'idol' concept. Working together with him has led to countless discoveries. It's a great learning experience for me about what it means to be involved in the entertainment industry. 10. Apart from sajou no hana, in your early days, you were a part of bands like Hitsuji no Mure wa Warawanai and 'humanic'. What can you recall from those times? I believe we were making good music, but unfortunately, we didn't gain much recognition from the public, so there aren't many fond memories from that time. However, everything I learned back then has become the foundation of what I am doing now, so it was definitely an experience I couldn't do without. 11. Before becoming a singer, you were a Vocaloid producer. What made you want to become an artist yourself? I was influenced by seeing artists like Kenshi Yonezu and wowaka from Hitorie transition from the underground scene to the mainstream with their own voices. Also, I felt that if I wanted my music to be heard by people like my family and friends who aren't particularly into music — the best approach was through my own voice. 12. Your music video for 'Chained' is the first one where you incorporate both live action and animation for your solo project. What was the inspiration behind it? There was a restriction where NATORI couldn't express himself through live action, so I thought about how to make the most of that. A large part of the inspiration came from the past works of the director, Bivi. 13. You worked on the OP for several animes like 'Jujutsu Kaisen' and 'Oshi no Ko'. Is there an anime that you'd love to do the theme music for? I'd love to try working on a pure love story. It's quite different from my usual style, so I feel like it might bring me fresh inspiration. Tatsuya Kitani will perform at the 'CENTRAL MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT FESTIVAL 2025 in Kuala Lumpur' at Zepp Kuala Lumpur, on 26th April 2025 (Saturday) alongside Creepy Nuts and ATARASHII GAKKO! Tickets are still available on the BookMyShow website. In the meantime, here's a listen at the singer's latest track, 'You More':
Hype Malaysia
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Hype Malaysia
Interview: J-pop Sensation ATARASHII GAKKO! On Their Malaysian Fans & Collaborating With AURORA
ATARASHII GAKKO! (新しい学校のリーダーズ) is taking the world by storm with their spunky performances and energetic stages! After a successful stop for their first world tour, the quarter is back in Malaysia – this time performing alongside Creepy Nuts and Tatsuya Kitani at the highly-anticipated 'CENTRAL MU SIC & ENTERTAINMENT FESTIVAL 2025 in Kuala Lumpur'. Before the girls take the stage at Zepp Kuala Lumpur on 26th April 2025 (Saturday), Hype Malaysia had the opportunity to speak to them to hear what they have to share about their upcoming show. Besides that, ATARASHII GAKKO! also talked about their Malaysian fans, what they want to do when they're back in KL, and what they have planned for the future. Keep on reading to find out: 1. Is this the first time you've met the other acts from the 'CENTRAL MU SIC & ENTERTAINMENT FESTIVAL 2025 in Kuala Lumpur' lineup? What is your first impression? We've met Kitani-san before, but this will be our first time sharing the same stage! We once saw him dancing, and it was so cool—we'd love to dance together next time! As for Creepy Nuts, we've met each other a few times and performed at the same festivals, but this will be our first proper collaboration. When we think of Creepy Nuts, we immediately think of their incredible freestyle rap and DJ skills! We've been watching their live performances since six or seven years ago, so we're really looking forward to this! 2. What are your thoughts about performing at this joint concert with Tatsuya Kitani and Creepy Nuts? It's like a crazy musical buffet! Everyone is in completely different genres, and it's interesting to see how each brings their own 'flavor' to the stage. We love how unpredictable the lineup is. Hip-hop, rock, and whatever-we-are (laughs)—it's going to be an explosive night! 3. What are you looking forward to the most in Malaysia? Last time, we didn't have much time to stay, so we couldn't try a lot of Malaysian food. This time, we definitely want to enjoy it as much as we can! We're also excited to see the fans who have been waiting for us in Malaysia, as well as meeting the Japanese people living here. And of course, we're looking forward to connecting with new audiences too! 4. Can you share a teaser for your performance? What do you have prepared for fans? Do expect a full-body workout! We'll be bringing the wildest, most high-energy performance that will make you laugh, sweat, and maybe even wonder if this is really happening!? 5. Do you have any upcoming projects that you are excited to release? Can you share more about it? We'll be celebrating our 10th anniversary as a group this July! We're preparing a lot of exciting things for it. There are plenty of plans now in progress, so be sure to keep an eye out for each announcement! 6. At festivals, each artist is given a specific duration for their set. How do you choose the songs you want to perform within the given timeframe? It's like putting together a rollercoaster ride! The crazy highs, unexpected twists, and moments where you can just take a deep breath before diving back in, these are the balance we took into consideration when putting everything together. Above all, what matters most to us is keeping the crowd hyped up and moving throughout the show! 7. This is your second show in Malaysia. What do you remember the most about the last visit? What stood out the most was seeing so many fans dressed like us, wearing outfits inspired by our costumes, or styling our merch in their own unique way! Also, the energy from the crowd was incredible—they were so enthusiastic and made everything feel even hotter! 8. Did you manage to try any Malaysian food during your last visit? What was your favorite? We didn't get to try much last time, so this time, we definitely will! We're really looking forward to having nasi goreng! 9. You recently collaborated with AURORA. Can you share your experience working with her? She's the artist from the farthest country we've ever collaborated with, so being able to stand on the same stage and connect through music despite the distance was such a beautiful experience. The song itself was also a new genre for us, and it felt like it expanded our world. Aurora is like a fairy, like an angel—and she's incredibly smart in the way she thinks and carries herself! 10. You've worked with many artists, both from Japan and internationally, but do you have a dream collaboration? There are so many! But we'll leave it to the flow of the universe to see what kind of encounters await us. We'd love to collaborate with artists from different countries, expand our world, and enjoy the magic of creative chemistry! 11. The lyrics for your single 'Change' are quite straightforward, and the music video appears to have a theme of reflection, as it involves mirrors. Could you walk us through the creative process behind the song and video? The song is about growth, how we evolve, but at the core, we're still us. The mirrors in the music video represent that inner dialogue, where you're facing different versions of yourself. It's a little introspective but still fun and quirky, just like us! One of the themes of 'Change' is our journey of constantly moving forward and evolving. The chorus choreography, which looks like riding a horse, was created with the idea of facing ourselves while transforming negative emotions into positive energy. So be sure to pay attention to the choreography as well! 12. Is there a genre of music or concept that you'd like to explore in the future? Of course! We want to challenge ourselves with different genres and concepts, blending them into ATARASHII GAKKO!'s unique style and enjoying the creative chemistry that comes from it! ATARASHII GAKKO! will perform at the 'CENTRAL MU SIC & ENTERTAINMENT FESTIVAL 2025 in Kuala Lumpur' at Zepp Kuala Lumpur, on 26th April 2025 (Saturday) alongside Creepy Nuts and Tatsuya Kitani. Tickets are still available on the BookMyShow website. In the meantime, here's a listen to the group's latest track, 'One Heart':
