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New Straits Times
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- New Straits Times
#SHOWBIZ: Malaysia's first female K-pop idol Lingling impresses in debut with girl group KIIRAS
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's first female K-pop idol, 20-year-old Alicia Wong Lingling, has officially made her industry debut with the release of her girl group KIIRAS's first single, 'Kill Ma Bo$$'. The music video, launched by the group's agency Leanbranding yesterday, has already amassed an impressive 1.17 million views and over 34,000 likes on YouTube. The pop song, which blends elements of R&B and country music, is a playful anthem celebrating freedom from authority, encouraging individuality and out-of-the-box thinking. In the music video, Lingling, as the lead singer, captivates viewers in a denim vest and cowboy hat, leading the group through compelling dance sequences set to hard-hitting music. A week prior to the single's release, the group uploaded a promotional video featuring renowned singers and actors Eum Moon-suk and Seo In-guk, known for their roles in 'Death's Game' and 'Law Of The Jungle'. Beyond Lingling, KIIRAS's line-up includes Harin (17), Kurumi (18), Kylie (16), Doyeon (16), and Roah (13). The group was formally announced earlier this month and first performed their debut track on the South Korean weekly music show M Countdown. Lingling, a native of Klang, is fluent in Malay, English, Mandarin, and Korean. A devoted fan of the girl group 2NE1 and a trainee under YG Entertainment, one of South Korea's most renowned talent agencies, she first garnered widespread attention as the sole Southeast Asian contestant on the South Korean reality show 'I-LAND 2: N/A'.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Lingling makes history with debut as Malaysia's first K-pop idol, stuns in KIIRAS debut with ‘Kill Ma Bo$$' (VIDEO)
KUALA LUMPUR, May 30 — The wait is over! Malaysia's first K-pop idol Alicia Wong Lingling has finally made her industry debut last night, with the release of her group KIIRAS' first single. Yesterday, its agency Leanbranding officially released the music video for Kill Ma Bo$$, which is currently racking up 262,151 views and over 28,000 likes on YouTube. It has also received positive reviews for its fresh Americana and Country R&B concept, riding at the back of the popular musical trend. Taking centre stage was none other than group leader Lingling, donning a denim vest, cowboy hat and riding a horse. She radiates youthful charm and lively energy, while alongside her, KIIRAS members captivate viewers with dynamic choreography and colourful styling. A promotional video was uploaded weeks prior, which featured singer-actor Eum Moon-suk and Seo In-guk, whom K-drama fans might recognise from Death's Game (2023) or the South Korean reality-documentary show Law of the Jungle. The official teaser for the music video was released shortly after, further building anticipation ahead of the full release. The music video was supposed to be a pre-release, but it changed to a debut, and it continues to gain views and spark conversations on social media, as fans eagerly await what's next for this newly formed six-member girl group. Together with Lingling, the full line-up of KIIRAS — Harin, Kurumi, Kylie, Doyeon, and Roah — was officially announced earlier this month, and they have since performed the song in M Countdown, the weekly music show at Korean broadcaster Mnet. Recommended read: Alicia Wong Lingling named leader of KIIRAS — who is the up-and-coming Malaysian idol and how did she get into K-pop?
Malay Mail
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Malay Mail
Lingling makes history with debut as Malaysia's first K-pop idol, stuns in KIIRAS debut with ‘Kill Ma Bo$$' (VIDEO)
KUALA LUMPUR, May 30 — The wait is over! Malaysia's first K-pop idol Alicia Wong Lingling has finally made her industry debut last night, with the release of her group KIIRAS' first single. Yesterday, its agency Leanbranding officially released the music video for Kill Ma Bo$$, which is currently racking up 262,151 views and over 28,000 likes on YouTube. It has also received positive reviews for its fresh Americana and Country R&B concept, riding at the back of the popular musical trend. Taking centre stage was none other than group leader Lingling, donning a denim vest, cowboy hat and riding a horse. She radiates youthful charm and lively energy, while alongside her, KIIRAS members captivate viewers with dynamic choreography and colourful styling. A promotional video was uploaded weeks prior, which featured singer-actor Eum Moon-suk and Seo In-guk, whom K-drama fans might recognise from Death's Game (2023) or the South Korean reality-documentary show Law of the Jungle. The official teaser for the music video was released shortly after, further building anticipation ahead of the full release. The music video was supposed to be a pre-release, but it changed to a debut, and it continues to gain views and spark conversations on social media, as fans eagerly await what's next for this newly formed six-member girl group. Together with Lingling, the full line-up of KIIRAS — Harin, Kurumi, Kylie, Doyeon, and Roah — was officially announced earlier this month, and they have since performed the song in M Countdown, the weekly music show at Korean broadcaster Mnet.
New Straits Times
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- New Straits Times
#SHOWBIZ: Lingling becomes Malaysia's first female K-pop idol
KUALA LUMPUR: At just 19, Alicia Wong Ling Ling or Lingling is making waves as Malaysia's first homegrown female K-pop idol. The Klang-born beauty is now ready to take her place in the global K-pop music industry. In a recent news report, Lingling said that her breakthrough came via Mnet's hit survival show I-Land 2. "I quickly became a fan favourite and they praised me for my charm, stage presence and ability to juggle multiple languages with ease," she said. In fact, Lingling's fluency in Chinese, Malay, English and Korean wowed the judges and audiences. She finished second in the preliminary voting rounds and secured a spot in the agency Leanbranding's first global girl group, slated to debut at the end of May. Lingling's Instagram account went live on April 18, and she is fast amassing a strong following on social media. Before I-Land 2, Lingling was also a trainee at YG Entertainment, one of South Korea's most prominent agencies responsible for the likes of BlackPink, 2NE1, Winner, and Babymonster. "That early experience helped sharpen my skills and deepen my understanding of the industry," she said.
The Sun
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Malaysia's first K-Pop idol from Klang set to debut
Malaysian K-pop enthusiasts have a rising star to root for — Alicia Wong Lingling, known simply as Lingling, is set to become the first Malaysian to officially debut in a K-pop girl group. The 19-year-old from Klang, Selangor, first captured hearts during her run on Mnet's I-LAND 2: N/a, where her poised performances, multilingual fluency and bright personality stood out. Her journey reached a new high after she placed second in the show's preliminary voting, securing her a spot in Leanbranding's upcoming global girl group. While the group's name and official debut date remain under wraps, Leanbranding has confirmed that the debut is slated for late May — and Lingling is officially part of the lineup. Fans welcomed another exciting milestone today as Lingling launched her personal Instagram account, symbolising her transition from trainee to K-pop idol. Her past as a YG Entertainment trainee and her fluency in Chinese, Malay, English, and Korean earned her affectionate nicknames online such as #PolyglotGenius and #WakeOneInterpreter. Beyond her debut, Lingling's success marks a proud moment for Malaysian representation in the global K-pop scene. As anticipation builds, Leanbranding promises more details to be revealed soon via its official social media platforms, Korea JoongAng Daily reported.
