Latest news with #Chains
Korea Herald
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
Highlight to host Seoul concert in July
Highlight will hold three shows in Seoul from July 13, agency Around Us announced Tuesday. The band will be hosting the stand-alone concert 'Ride or Die' about a year after 'Lights Go On, Again.' The concert title comes from the lyrics of 'Chains,' which fronted Highlight's sixth EP, 'From Real to Surreal.' With the single co-written by Lee Gikwang, the foursome came in first place on a television music chart show. The mini album consists of four tracks, including the prerelease 'Endless Ending.' The band decided to drop it under its previous team name Beast, rights to which it earned back after nine years. The Seoul show will kick off an Asia tour of six cities in the region: Taipei, Macao, Manila, Tokyo, Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur.
Hype Malaysia
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hype Malaysia
K-pop Group HIGHLIGHT Announces Asia Tour; Malaysia Show Set For September
Last week, rumours began circulating that K-pop boy group HIGHLIGHT (하이라이트), formerly known as BEAST (비스트), would be holding a concert in Malaysia later this year. Speculation arose after GME International teased fans with an image of a flower encased in a lightbulb, set against a backdrop of metal chains — a clear nod to the group's official lightstick and their latest track, 'Chains'. Well, it appears that fans' guesses were correct as it has now been confirmed that the idols will be making their way to our shores this September. Here's what we know so far: HIGHLIGHT first rose to fame as BEAST, debuting in 2009 under Cube Entertainment. In 2016, members Yoon Doo-joon, Yang Yo-seob, Lee Gi-kwang and Son Dong-woon ended their contracts with the agency and announced their departure. However, much to fans' delight, the group rebranded as HIGHLIGHT the following year after signing with Around Us Entertainment. Since their re-debut, HIGHLIGHT have released several hit tracks, including 'It's Still Beautiful', 'Take Care', 'BODY', 'Switch On', and their latest single, 'Chains'. Earlier today (Monday, 19th May), the quartet officially announced that they'll be embarking on their [RIDE OR DIE] tour across Asia, and Malaysia is confirmed as one of the stops. Here are the details revealed so far: HIGHLIGHT LIVE 2025 [RIDE OR DIE] in Malaysia Date: 27th September 2025 (Saturday) 27th September 2025 (Saturday) Venue: TBA TBA Organiser: GME International Other confirmed stops on the tour so far include Manila, Taipei, Tokyo, and Bangkok. It's also worth noting that additional dates may still be announced, meaning there's a chance the group could perform in other neighbouring countries such as Singapore or Indonesia. While we wait for more updates, how about we enjoy HIGHLIGHT's latest single 'Chains'? Source: Instagram
Hype Malaysia
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hype Malaysia
K-pop Group HIGHLIGHT To Hold Concert In Malaysia Later This Year?
Concert announcements, especially those involving K-pop artists, are always exciting, but teasing fans about who might be coming next can have everyone on the edge of their seats, eagerly guessing. Several brands have teased fans with hints about special guests making, or having already made, surprise appearances in Kuala Lumpur. Now, it seems another K-pop group is set to make its way to our shores very soon. GME International, known for organising various events and concerts featuring international artists, recently hinted at another exciting announcement. In a post on their Instagram Story, the company suggested they may be bringing a popular K-pop boy group to perform in concert later this year. Here's what we know so far: Earlier today (Wednesday, 14th May), GME International shared an Instagram Story teasing fans about the next artist set to perform in Malaysia. The image featured a flower encased in a lightbulb, with metal chains in the background, with the words 'Who's Next?' displayed at the top. Fans were invited to submit their guesses via the 'Stay Tuned' sticker. The Instagram Story has since gone viral on Twitter, with K-pop fans expressing their excitement over a potential concert announcement. While nothing has been officially confirmed, many fans speculate that the upcoming K-pop act could be HIGHLIGHT (하이라이트),also known as BEAST (비스트). This theory stems from two key details in the teaser image: the boy group's official lightstick is shaped like a lightbulb, and their latest song is titled 'Chains'. As seen in the screenshots above, many fans are convinced that the mystery act is HIGHLIGHT, based on the clues provided. Others have urged the concert organiser to make an official announcement soon, eager to start saving for tickets. If the rumours turn out to be true, this would mark the group's third visit to Malaysia, their first being in 2011, and the last in 2013, when they were still active as BEAST. This would also be their first performance in the country as HIGHLIGHT and since parting ways with Cube Entertainment. Sources: Instagram, Twitter
Herald Sun
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Herald Sun
Tina Arena scolds concert goer for taking toilet break at Melbourne gig
Don't miss out on the headlines from Page 13. Followed categories will be added to My News. Excuse an audience member for being a bit chained up. Singer Tina Arena scolded her gig goers at the Palais on Thursday night for her Don't Ask Again tour, having the audacity to go on a bathroom break. Many were gobsmacked when the Chains singer reprimanded her crowd, some of them of the older set and who had stumped up a whooping $250 for the ticket, for getting up mid-performance to use the toilet. 'Back in my day you wouldn't leave to go to the toilet unless you were sh---ing your pants,' Arena crassly said. Burn! This is quite the line given there is the old urban tale of when the Australian pop icon and outspoken critic of Victoria's Covid lockdowns left midway through a media interview to go to the toilet, only to return and describe her, er, poo as like a 'giant dwarf'. Don't Ask! Page 13 Brodie Ryan, the now ex girlfriend of former Collingwood coach Nathan Buckley, has declared her break-up an 'end of an era'. Social media is yet to be convinced. Page 13 Kim Kardashian's spruiked it, Rita Ora got slammed for it and now PR mogul Roxy Jacenko is heading to Toorak for the latest celebrity biotech craze that comes with an eye-watering cost.
Korea Herald
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
Highlight celebrates 17 years with a return to the name Beast
Using the old team name Beast after 9 years, the veteran group reflects on its 17-year-long journey This year marks a milestone for the long-running boy group Highlight. Not only is the group celebrating its 17th year, it has also released new music under its original name, Beast, for the first time in nine years. The four-member group dropped its sixth EP "Real to Surreal" on Monday, its first release in over a year. Prior to the album's launch, the group released the prerelease track "Endless Ending" under the name Beast on April 16. Since leaving its former agency Cube Entertainment in 2017 without securing the trademark rights to the name Beast, the group had promoted as Highlight under agency Around Us Entertainment. While the members plan to continue using the name Highlight to avoid confusion, simply being able to use the name Beast again holds deep meaning for the group's longtime fans. "Just hearing the name Beast still brings tears to my eyes," said Yang Yo-seob during a press conference Monday. "I'm so happy we can preserve the memories we've built with our fans. Cube Entertainment was very cooperative in the discussions and the members' strong will helped create great synergy." The new mini album includes four tracks: the prerelease song "Endless Ending," the main track "Chains," and B-sides "Good Day to You" and "Follow Me." The main track "Chains" is a hip-hop song that starts with a clarinet riff and flows with a minimalistic yet addictive sound, depicting a story of a maddening love one cannot escape from. Lee Gi-kwang, who participated in writing and composing the main track, emphasized, "We've never explored this kind of sound or genre before, either as Beast or Highlight." He added that they worked hard to showcase a fresh new style both musically and choreographically. Speaking further about the choreography, Lee explained, "When syncing with the dancers, we incorporated formations we hadn't tried before." Son Dong-woon, who debuted as the group's youngest member while still in high school and is now in his mid-30s, pointed out that "Real to Surreal" marks the group's 20th physical album release. When asked about the secret behind staying together for 17 years, Lee replied, "I believe people and groups grow only when they keep moving forward. If you stay stagnant, you'll eventually rot. We want to continue improving and to deliver great music." Leader Yoon Doo-joon said, "If even a small part of our efforts to move forward can inspire someone, especially the next generation of K-pop idols on the frontlines, it might help K-pop continue to thrive for a long time. We feel a strong sense of responsibility and will keep working hard with that in mind."
