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Hype Malaysia
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hype Malaysia
(Video) Fans Crowd Bukit Bintang For Korean Stars Lee Jong Suk & Mun Ka Young
Whenever a Korean star visits Malaysia, you can be sure there will be a crowd of fans to welcome them. Over the weekend, Korean actor and actress Lee Jong Suk (이종석) and Mun Ka Young (문가영) walked the red carpet at Pavilion Kuala Lumpur, drawing a large crowd to Bukit Bintang. The two stars were in town for the exclusive finale fan screening of their drama 'Law In The City (서초동)'. The event took place at Pavilion Kuala Lumpur on Sunday evening (10th August 2025). However, fans have already begun gathering in the Bukit Bintang area in the afternoon, hoping to secure the best spot to catch a glimpse of the stars. Even the rain couldn't dampen their spirits as they waited patiently for Lee Jong Suk and Mun Ka Young to make their appearance. As soon as the two stars stepped onto the red carpet, the crowd roared with excitement. Not only was Malaysia the only Southeast Asian stop for the 'Law And The City' press tour, but this is also the first time Lee Jong Suk and Mun Ka Young visited Malaysia. As such, longtime fans were even more eager to catch a glimpse of them in person. Both cast members made sure to return the love by signing posters and taking pictures with fans in the crowd. Lee Jong Suk and Mun Ka Young said they were touched by the enthusiasm and warm welcome. They also said they would return to Malaysia in the future. After a brief interview and photo session, the two then proceeded to Dadi Cinema for the special screening. The lucky fans who attended the screening were able to watch the final episode of 'Law And The City' with the two cast members. After the event, Mun Ka Young updated her Instagram with photos from the night to thank fans for their support. The actress will make another appearance at Pavilion KL this Tuesday (12th August 2025) for Dolce & Gabbana Beauty, for which she is a brand ambassador. Interestingly, the star also gifted fans at the screening with a few items from the brand, earning her praise for her generosity. We're glad fans were able to showcase Malaysian hospitality for Lee Jong Suk and Mun Ka Young. We hope the support they received during the event will encourage them to return more often. Check out some videos from the night: Sources: China Press, Twitter, Instagram
Malay Mail
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Malay Mail
K-drama fever hits Pavilion KL as thousands flock to see ‘Law and the City' stars Lee Jong-suk and Moon Ga-young at series finale fan screening
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 11 — The connection between Malaysians and K-dramas can be traced back many years, and now in 2025, that relationship has only grown stronger, most recently demonstrated by the legal drama Law and the City. The series, set in Seoul's Seocho Judicial Town, portrays the joys and struggles of five young lawyers as they navigate the demanding legal world, personal challenges, and evolving friendships. Last night marked a momentous evening at the entrance of Pavilion Kuala Lumpur, where the Law and the City KL Star Tour — a red carpet event — took place, followed by an exclusive fan screening of the series finale at DADI Cinema. Over a thousand fans turned up for the Law and the City red carpet event yesterday, held in conjunction with the series finale screening. — Photo by Yusof Mat Is However, the real highlight for fans came with the arrival of the show's two lead actors — Lee Jong-suk (who plays Ahn Joo-hyung) and Moon Ga-young (who plays Kang Hee-ji) — prompting cheers and screams of excitement from the crowd. Fans gathered as early as 7am and waited until the 7.50pm start time, even braving blistering rain in anticipation of the stars gracing the red carpet stage. More than a thousand people were present, ranging from teenagers accompanied by their parents to a 77-year-old who flew in from Boston just to catch a glimpse of the actors. Among the crowd were long-time supporters of Moon, such as Najihah, 26, a devoted fan since the 2015 web drama EXO Next Door. Actress Moon Ga-young arrived elegantly, with many lucky fans getting signed autographs and photos with the actress. — Photo by Yusof Mat Isa 'I like her personality — she's very humble, and at the same time, she's really good at acting. 'One word to describe her? I would say 'gorgeous',' she said. When describing Law and the City, Najihah initially expected a romance-focused drama but found that it's actually centered on the law, with each episode exploring different phases of legal cases. You couldn't miss the strong presence of Lee fans in the crowd either — including Rafifah, 26, and Blinkbling, 25 — both of whom praised his screen presence and consistent performances. 'I started liking him since the 2012 drama School 2013, so it's been 12 years. 'I admire his acting and good looks,' said Rafifah. Rafifah loves the series for its portrayal of five lawyers balancing friendship and work, while Blinkbling enjoys it for its insight into a lawyer's life. 'The series is very nice because you can see and know about how the life of a lawyer is,' added Blinkbling. Fans showing excitement, holding up posters of Law and the City, awaiting the arrival of the two superstars from Law and the City. — Photo by Yusof Mat Isa Lee's charming looks certainly caught the eye of many Malaysians at the event, a sentiment echoed by 22-year-olds Rachel, Jnan, and Jying, who described him as 'handsome' and 'perfect.' Not far from the stage was Qil, 27, who appreciated Lee's versatility as an actor regardless of the role he takes on. 'He's also one of the artists who doesn't get involved in any bad or sensitive issues, and we just love what he does,' she added. Since its premiere in July, Law and the City has consistently drawn strong viewership, achieving impressive ratings across the region. The drama currently ranks among the Top 10 international titles on Astro and remains one of the top-performing programs on tvN Asia, reinforcing its popularity with Malaysian audiences. Curious to see what the hype is about? You will be happy to know that all 12 episodes are now available for streaming on Disney+ Hotstar. Last night was indeed a true testament to Malaysians' love for their Korean dramas — and it's safe to say Malaysia's love affair with K-dramas is far from over.
New Straits Times
12-07-2025
- Entertainment
- New Straits Times
#SHOWBIZ: Rachel's love story inspires rom-com with Malaysia as the star
A YEAR after premiering 'Sight' , about Asian-American eye surgeon Dr Ming Wang, Malaysian beauty queen-turned-filmmaker Rachel Tan is back with 'Worth The Wait'. Expected to reach cinemas in August, it is her sixth movie and is partly shot in Kuala Lumpur. At the movie's recent premiere in Dadi Cinema in KL, Rachel said that 'Worth The Wait' was loosely based on the love story of her husband and business partner, Dan Mark, and herself. "While the characters' names are changed, a lot of it is based on our story, a long distance romance between Seattle in the United States and Kuala Lumpur," said Rachel. STAR-STUDDED The movie boasts a star-studded Asian-American cast which includes Lana Condor, Andrew Koji, Ross Butler, Sung Kang, Elodie Yung, Karena Lam, Osric Chau, Tan Kheng Hua, Lim Yu-Beng and Vincent Xie, who doubles as the producer. Taiwan's Tom Lin of 'The Garden Of Evening Mists' fame is the director, and marks his second movie in Malaysia. " 'Worth The Wait' is like my favourite movie, 'Love Actually'. It is a collection of love stories and we shot it over a few days in KL in June 2023," said Rachel, adding that filming took place over 22 days in Seattle and Vancouver. SEREMBAN Rachel, from Seremban, "leaped" from beauty queen to lawyer to film producer. "I was doing my first year of law school and tried out a beauty pageant during my summer break. "I then realised that I loved the entertainment industry," she said. Rachel said that like all of her previous movies, 'Worth The Wait' carries a common theme, healing and breaking stereotypical roles. "I love stories that take viewers on a journey of healing and redemption. "Basically, all movies that touch the heart, promote family values and give hope." She said the representation of East Asian and Southeast Asian talent in Hollywood was evolving for the better. "I hope that we can be a hub for Asian-American and Asian movies and TV shows." FOUR STORIES 'Worth The Wait' is four stories in one. "They are interconnected stories of four couples, one based on Dan and myself, another based on my sister and her husband, and the other two based on friends," said Rachel. She added that the two-hour movie was an exploration of love in its many facets and how it is "no bed of roses, but always worth it." "It's not just about romantic love but also love between parents and children, between siblings and between best friends. "There's even one about a former couple who choose to be friends even though they are no longer together," said Rachel whose nine-year-old company Kingstreet Pictures produced the movie. Tom said that many of the indoor scenes were filmed in KL despite being set in the US. "I'm really happy to be back in Malaysia, as I love the people here. "Everyone is focused and positive, not to mention helpful and friendly." SUPPORTIVE He added that Rachel and Dan were very supportive of the cast and crew, and gave him a lot of ideas to improve the storyline. Malaysian-American Ross, of 'Riverdale' fame, said that he was honoured to play the male lead Kai who is based on Dan. "My favourite scene was one where Lana and I had to eat durians. I love durians, and introduced her to the king of fruits in that very scene," he said, adding that her character Leah was based on Rachel. "Our best filming destination was Batu Caves, and both of us loved the colourful stairs into the cave, plus its cool and refreshing breeze." Osric, who is of Hong Kong and Malaysian descent, said that his character had to deal with the loss of a stillborn child. "While I'm not yet a father, I was able to grasp my character's pain and grief because it was the real-life experience of a close relative. "My character is a sensitive yet strong husband whose wife is traumatised by the death of their child." Tan' of Singaporean comedy 'Phua Chu Kang' fame' said that she was once again playing a strong, compassionate and protective mother, and she loved such roles. "Playing a mother is so much a part of me, and here I become a pillar of strength to both my daughter and son-in-law," she said. Singaporean actor Lim said that his character was Kai's father who does not approve of his long-distance relationship. "He wants his son to succeed him as head of his law firm, and deep down, Kai isn't happy about it. "But gradually, both father and son realise that one should be free to pursue his own path in life." SEQUEL Dan said that he and Rachel would love to have a sequel to 'Worth The Wait' which will feature more destinations in Malaysia. He said: "The movie is a heart-warming romantic comedy that celebrates Asian talent, cultural connections and cross-border love. "We want to create something that celebrates our Asian identity and which speaks to an international audience." The movie was launched by Tourism Malaysia director-general Datuk Manoharan Periasamy.
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Rakyat Post
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Rakyat Post
Giving Up On Love? ‘'Worth The Wait'' Is The Pep Talk Your Heart Needs [Review]
Subscribe to our FREE The cast and crew of the film Worth the Wait was in Kuala Lumpur last week for the movie's premiere at Dadi Cinema, Pavilion Kuala Lumpur. Directed by Tom Lin, Worth the Wait is partially filmed in Malaysia and features a stellar ensemble cast including Lana Condor, Ross Butler, Sung Kang, Andrew Koji, Elodie Yung, Osric Chau, Karena Lam, Tan Kheng Hua, and Lim Yu-Beng. The story follows the lives of four interconnected couples as they navigate love, from budding romances, bumping into exes, and facing profound loss together. The film was made in collaboration with Tourism Malaysia to showcase the vast beauty of the city and its rich culture. READ MORE: What I liked Worth the Wait is a lighthearted movie and an easy watch despite its honest portrayal of love and life. Similar to the ensemble romantic comedy film Love Actually , producer Rachel Tan said the story is inspired by her life. Tan, formerly Miss Malaysia, wanted to give voices to couples who face infertility and show love in all its stages and forms through the film. The movie did show the highs and lows of relationships such as going through heartbreak, taking a chance on a long distance relationship, and facing losses and deaths in the family. Since most of the cast come from action and stunt background, it was refreshing to see them as romantic leads and doing something different from what they're used to. The movie starts slow as we get to know the couples but it picks up once the young couple, Blake (Ricky He) and Riley (Ali Fumiko Riley), plot to pair Riley's grumpy uncle Curtis (Sung Kang) with a woman to get him off their backs. There were hilarious moments with most of them in scenes with Sung Kang in it. In the Fast & Furious franchise, Sung Kang's character is known to be always snacking and is a chilled guy. However as Uncle Curtis, he seems no nonsense and is constantly astounded by Blake's silliness. Singaporean actors Tan Kheng Hua and Lim Yu-Beng also shone in their roles despite appearing briefly. Kheng Hua portrayed a grieving and protective mother well. I could feel her emotions bubbling through for her daughter. During a media chat session, Kheng Hua said her greatest delight is always to play mothers on screen. As a mother herself, she loved everything it encompasses to be one and the deep love mothers feel for their children. As for Lim, he plays Kai's (Ross Butler) strict father, Yun-Han, and did so with a comedic flair. He mastered the glare that mother's give to their misbehaving child. It was comical when the stare was extended to the other junior staff in the company as well. What could be improved? While it was an entertaining story, the story line still feels very American. Without giving much away, someone will leave a good career and move abroad without a plan! Have we not learned from the last episode of Friends? I understood that the movie was also made to promote Malaysia as a travel destination and a good filming location, but I felt the scenes were rushed. The Malaysian scenes are shown when cute couple, Kai (Ross Butler) and Leah (Lana Condor), meet up in his hometown after months of navigating a long distance relationship. Ross Butler and Lana Condor play Kai and Leah. In this picture, they're standing in front of the Sultan Abdul Samad building. It was fun to follow them around the city during their ''rush date'' moment in the United States and Malaysia. However, their scenes showing Malaysia were pretty brief and did not leave much of an impression. Perhaps it didn't leave much of an impression because I was hoping for a bit more of an Emily in Paris kind of moment and whimsy, like how old movies managed to do it. An example of this would be how director William Wyler did it in the film Roman Holiday with Audrey Hepburn in Italy and it transformed the idea of a European holiday. Should you watch or skip it? Overall, Worth the Wait is an enjoyable romantic comedy with nuance. The film showed love in its good and ugly stages that will make some shed tears and rejoice with the characters. Are there happy ever afters (HEAs) in the film? Yes, but I also liked that it showed sometimes leaving a bad situation is loving yourself fully. Worth the Wait will be distributed by Astro Shaw and is slated to be in cinemas nationwide this August. While it's a Tubi Original, the service is not available in Malaysia. Share your thoughts with us via TRP's . Get more stories like this to your inbox by signing up for our newsletter.
Hype Malaysia
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hype Malaysia
HK Stars Louis Koo, Chrissie Chau and Raymond Wong To Greet Fans In KL & Penang Next Week
Great news for fans of Hong Kong stars Louis Koo (古天乐), Chrissie Chau (周秀娜) and Raymond Wong (黄浩然)! In celebration of the release of their upcoming movie, 'Behind The Shadows', these three stars are coming to Malaysia next week! Recently, 'Behind The Shadows' announced that their main cast will be making their way to Kuala Lumpur and Penang in June to celebrate the release of the movie. Louis Koo, Chrissie Chau and Raymond Wong will appear alongside their Malaysian co-stars, Phei Yong (培永) and Yumi Wong (黄诗棋), at The Exchange TRX and Pavilion Kuala Lumpur on 8th June (Sunday). Louis, Chrissie and Phei Yong will also appear at Gurney Plaza in Penang on 7th June (Saturday). There will also be a special hall greet screening with the cast at Dadi Cinema at Pavilion Kuala Lumpur, Aurum Theatre at The Exchange TRX on 8th June. Tickets for the screenings will be available from 28th May 2025 (Wednesday), 12pm onwards. However, the cast will also hold a public meet and greet at the main entrance of Pavilion KL on the same day, so there are plenty of chances for fans to meet the stars. 'Behind The Shadows' is an action thriller directed by Jonathan Li and Choy Man Yu. In the movie, Louis plays a private detective who fights to investigate the truth of an unsolved murder. The movie is significant for being filmed in Malaysia and featuring local talents. The film is set for theatrical release in Malaysia on 12th June 2025 (Thursday). Of course, if you're lucky, you can get tickets for the advanced screening with the cast members themselves. Here are all the details: 'Behind The Shadows' Press Tour In Penang with Louis Koo, Chrissie Chau, Phei Yong Date: 7th June 2025 (Saturday) Time: 7pm and 8pm Venue: Gurney Plaza, Centre Atrium (7pm), Mega Cineplex, Megamal Penang (8pm) 'Behind The Shadows' Press Tour In Kuala Lumpur with Louis Koo, Chrissie Chau, Raymond Wong, Phei Yong, Yumi Wong Hall Greet @ TGV Cinemas, Suria KLCC Date: 8th June 2025 (Sunday) Time: 2pm Meet & Greet @ Pavilion Kuala Lumpur, Main Entrance Date: 8th June 2025 (Sunday) Time: 6pm Hall Greet @ Dadi Cinema, Pavilion Kuala Lumpur Date: 8th June 2025 (Sunday) Time: 8pm Hall Greet @ Aurum Theatre, The Exchange TRX Date: 8th June 2025 (Sunday) Time: 9.30pm For more information on the meet-and-greets and the special screenings, check out the official social media pages of Mega Films Distribution. Are you excited to meet Louis Koo, Chrissie Chau and Raymond Wong in person? In the meantime, check out the trailer for 'Behind The Shadows' below: Source: Instagram
