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Hype Malaysia
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hype Malaysia
M'sian Fans Express Concerns Over NCT WISH Holding KL Concert During Ramadan
Yesterday (Monday, 21st July), it was announced that NCT WISH (NCT 위시/エヌシーティー·ウィッシュ), the Japanese sub-unit of NCT under SM Entertainment, will be coming to Malaysia as part of their 'INTO THE WISH: OUR WISH' Asia tour. Fans were initially thrilled by the announcement, as they would finally have the chance to see their idols perform live. However, those tears of joy quickly turned to disappointment upon realising there was an issue with the date chosen for the concert. Here's why many of them are upset: Not long after event organiser iMe Malaysia announced NCT WISH's upcoming concert in Kuala Lumpur next year, fans were quick to point out that the chosen date, 7th March, may be inconvenient for Muslims, as it falls during the holy month of Ramadan. As there is still ample time before the event, many have urged the organiser to consider changing the date to ensure all fans have a fair opportunity to attend. Others noted that, according to PUSPAL guidelines, organisers are prohibited from holding large-scale events on the eve of or during Islamic religious holidays. While the month of Ramadan is not explicitly classified as a religious holiday under these guidelines, the specific date of 7th March coincides with Nuzul Al-Quran, which is recognised as a prohibited date for hosting events such as concerts. This has left fans confused as to how the permit for the concert was approved in the first place or whether it has even been approved at all. Even if it was on any date other date during Ramadan, many feel the month should still be acknowledged and taken into consideration, especially given that Malaysia is a Muslim-majority country. After what happened with G‑Dragon's concert, it's understandable that some fans have accused iMe Malaysia of prioritising foreign attendees, speculating that the date choice may be a deliberate move to limit access for Muslim fans to attend the upcoming NCT WISH concert. At the time of writing, iMe Malaysia has yet to address fans' concerns regarding the chosen date. While many have expressed that they would be devastated if the concert were cancelled, they have also made it clear that they are not willing to compromise their religious practices for a show. Let's hope that there will be a solution to this problem so that all NCT WISH fans get an equal chance to see the members perform live on stage. Sources: Twitter, PUSPAL
Time of India
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
‘Übermensch' Malaysia concert: G‑Dragon faces backlash, local fans upset over scalping and poor crowd engagement
K-pop star G‑Dragon recently performed in Kuala Lumpur on July 19 and 20, and fans were very excited for his comeback. But instead of a joyful experience, many Malaysian fans felt disappointed. G‑Dragon's concert left fans disappointed G‑Dragon's much awaited Übermensch concert in Kuala Lumpur took place on July 19 and 20, and while it was supposed to be a special comeback for Malaysian fans, the experience turned out to be frustrating for many, despite the high expectations, fans were left upset due to issues with ticket scalping, empty VIP seats, a quiet crowd, and the feeling that local fans were ignored. Even before the concert started, problems began with the ticket sales. Many fans complained that it was nearly impossible to buy tickets and accused scalpers of buying them in bulk. Organisers, Star Planet, did try to address this by re-releasing a small number of tickets. Though the event was officially sold out, many seats were visibly empty when the show began. This led people to believe that scalpers failed to resell the tickets, leaving gaps in the audience. Adding to the suspicion, fans saw lots of VIP lanyards left behind at the registration counter, still unclaimed even after the concert had started and though some of those seats were eventually filled, fans believed they were mostly taken by international visitors rather than Malaysians and upset the local crowd, who felt left out of their own country's event. Lack of excitement and energy during the show And another thing that disappointed fans was the lack of excitement and energy during the whole show. Usually, K‑pop concerts in Malaysia are full of loud cheers and a lively atmosphere but this time it's not the same even when G‑Dragon spoke a few lines in Malay to connect with the audience, the reaction was quite dull. Some believe this was because many of the people in the crowd were foreigners who didn't understand the language, which might explain the lack of response. Things got emotional As with most sold-out concerts, many fans who couldn't get tickets gathered outside the venue, just hoping to hear or see a bit of the performance. But this time, things got emotional. Videos on TikTok showed fans chanting and even booing, asking the organisers to let them at least peek inside. The mood turned emotional when members of G‑Dragon's team came out to meet the fans. They collected letters and messages for G‑Dragon from the people waiting outside. Some fans were even seen crying as they shared how much they loved him and how sad they were to miss the show. These emotional clips quickly went viral online, and many fans called out the organisers for not doing more to support local fans who had been waiting for years for G‑Dragon's comeback. Organisers have not responded to the criticism So far, the organisers, Star Planet Malaysia, have not responded to the criticism or released any official statement. Although G‑Dragon's performance and stage setup were praised, the overall experience left many Malaysian fans heartbroken. Now, fans hope that if G‑Dragon or BIGBANG ever return to Malaysia again, the organisers will ensure better planning and fairer treatment for local supporters.
