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Hype Malaysia
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hype Malaysia
(Video) DOLLA & KIIRAS Team Up For 'MWA' & 'ZILLER' Dance Challenges
Newly debuted K-pop girl group KIIRAS (키라스) received a warm welcome during their first visit to Malaysia. The trip also marked a special homecoming for leader Ling Ling (링링/黃羚棱), who hails from Klang. In addition to performing at their first international showcase during 'The Music Journey 2 Roadshow', the group took part in several activities, including meeting fashion designer Peony Sin Hui Wen (萧惠玟) and filming a dance challenge in front of their billboard in Bukit Bintang. Speaking of dance challenges, the girls also delighted fans by performing DOLLA's 'MWA' challenge during a recent stage appearance. So, it was only natural for them to do it again, this time with the artists themselves while they were still in town. Watch the collaboration below: Yesterday (Wednesday, 6th August), DOLLA and KIIRAS shared a video on Instagram of themselves doing the former's 'MWA' dance challenge. The clip was filmed at a futsal court, though the exact location was not disclosed. The two groups were divided into trios, with 2 KIIRAS members paired with 1 DOLLA member in each group. Luckily for fans, the two groups didn't just do 1 but 2 dance challenges, with DOLLA taking part in KIIRAS' 'ZILLER' dance challenge with the members. Fans were delighted by the collaboration, as it also helped shine a spotlight on more Malaysian talent on the global stage. While many were excited to see the two girl groups teaming up, Ling Ling also took part in a special collaboration of her own. On the same day, KIIRAS shared a video on their official Instagram account of their leader taking on the 'KILL MA BO$$' dance challenge with her sunbaenim, Isaac Voo (邬凯名/아이젝), a fellow Malaysian and K-pop idol from the boy group SKYE. Fun fact: Both Isaac and Ling Ling are known as the first male and female Malaysian K-pop idols, respectively. With Ling Ling leading KIIRAS, fans are hopeful for future musical collaborations with DOLLA, SKYE, or other Malaysian artists. There's no doubt that such projects have the potential to break records and make history. DOLLA & KIIRAS' 'MWA' challenge: DOLLA & KIIRAS' 'ZILLER' challenge: Ling Ling & Isaac Voo's 'KILL MA BO$$' challenge: Sources: Instagram (1)(2)(3)
AsiaOne
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- AsiaOne
'We bonded over kaya toast and kopi': SG60 film Kopitiam Days premieres with 14 cast members and President Tharman in attendance, Entertainment News
SG60 film Kopitiam Days held its gala premiere last evening (Aug 5) at The Sands Theatre at Marina Bay Sands with its six directors and 14 cast members. President Tharman Shanmugaratnam and Ms Jane Ittogi also graced the event with Minister for Digital Development and Information Josephine Teo and Senior Minister of State for Digital Development and Information Tan Kiat How. Local director Eric Khoo, who serves as the film's creative director and executive producer, said at the event that the inspiration for the film came to him one morning while he was having a local breakfast. "I was eating my soft-boiled eggs and drinking my kopi-o kosong (black coffee without sugar) and I thought I want to treat myself to something special for Singapore, and so we assembled these amazing directors to come onboard," the 60-year-old shared, adding that it's his "gift" to the nation. Kopitiam Days is an anthology which features Singapore in the past, present and future. While each of the six stories are independent, the kopitiam Heap Seng Leong — a real coffeeshop located at North Bridge Road — is a familiar place in all the characters' lives. The movie opens with director Yeo Siew Hua's Dragon Gate Assembly, which is an action-packed love story set in the kopitiam in 1975 that serves as a tribute to the wuxia genre and ode to the heartland uncles and aunties. It stars Richie Koh, Xenia Tan, Tay Ping Hui, Chen Tianwen, Douglas Kung and Tang Fu Kuen. Siew Hua said during event that the inspiration came from his love for the wuxia genre: "I was thinking, what if I mix the idea of a kopitiam and inn... the idea is that there are always very interesting characters that appear in the inn [in wuxia stories], and just like in our kopitiam where there are many interesting characters — rich and poor and old and young — so I think putting the two together kind of makes sense to me." Xenia, 30, who plays coffeeshop assistant Ling Ling, talked about the positive vibe on set. "I think the most memorable moments would be all the funny scenes, trying to hold my laughter, because I think Tianwen is a natural and Richie is really good with comedy. So, acting alongside him, the toughest part of my job is controlling my laughter and not having NG (no-good takes)." Richie plays Ling Ling's love interest Lim, and the 32-year-old shared that while they rehearsed most of the scenes before filming, they improvised a lot in the end when the cameras rolled. Ping Hui, whose character visits the kopitiam to hunt down Lim, said that while filming was done overnight in warm Singapore weather, he enjoyed the process of it. "If you watch it, you will realise that it's a very distinct kind of humour and it's the first time I'm doing something like this, so it was very interesting," the 54-year-old added. The second film in the anthology is director Shoki Lim's Meet Me At The Pavilion, which centres on Hainanese opera actress Chen Aihua (Hong Huifang) finding self-confidence and the possibility of romance with Mr Li (Zhu Houren) through opera in modern-day Singapore. Shoki shared that the story was inspired by his Hainanese relatives who were opera singers and one of his aunts served as a consultant for the opera performances in the short film. Huifang, 64, said about her experience: "I realised there's actually a difference between speaking Hainanese and performing in Hainanese and it's really not easy, so there's a need for [Shoki's aunt] to help in articulation." Director M. Raihan Halim's IZ-1 features an elderly woman (Zaliha Hamid) navigating life and relationship with her daughter Hannah (Siti Khalijah) in 2035 when the latter bought an android caregiver with the titular name to care for her. About the film, Raihan said: "It's a love letter to two women in my life, my mum and my grandma. They are getting older and it's very hard to actually convince them to have a helper or someone to stay home with them. And I thought, what if it's not human? Maybe they'll accept it as opposed to a human being, and the idea of a robot came to me." Siti, 40, shared the theme of the story resonates with her, as she is also living with her mum and her helper: "In terms of the mother-and-daughter relationship, the clashes that they have and their moments of connection, they're all very relatable to me." The anthology continues with director Tan Siyou's Red Plastic Chairs on Sticky Floors, which follows young Singaporean filmmaker Christina Goh (Iris Li) who works in the Netherlands and begin to miss home while working on sound design for her latest project. The short focuses on Christina trying to capture familiar and distinctive sounds — such as plastic chairs scraping on the floor — heard in a kopitiam. Siyou said at the event: "I think the film is about listening and about sounds and so that's why we pulled back on the dialogue to give it a bit more atmosphere and the sounds of the environment." Director Don Aravind's One Last Song is inspired by the 1986 Hotel New World tragedy and tells the story of forbidden and everlasting love between Michael (Stephen Zechariah) and Latha (Keerthana) that persists after unspeakable loss. Don shared: "I think when we talked about SG60, the common theme that we all resonate with is home and of course, what is closest to home is love, so this film encompasses that." The film comes full circle with director Ong Kuo Sin's The Morning Call, which centres on the blossoming relationship between May (Jennifer Wilkinson) and her grandfather Lim (Yang Shi Bin) when she returns to Singapore with her mother Chui Hoon (Yvonne Lim) and accidentally loses her grandfather's orange payphone from his kopitiam. Yvonne said the film resonated a lot with her as she had just returned to Singapore this January after living in Taipei for a decade with her family. The 48-year-old added: "It's so much fun and even though it was a short period of filming, we bonded somehow, we bonded over kaya toast and kopi, so this is a very local [experience] for us and it's an honour to be part of this SG60 film." Kopitiam Days will be released through community screenings and on streaming platforms. [[nid:716777]] No part of this article can be reproduced without permission from AsiaOne.
BusinessToday
30-07-2025
- Entertainment
- BusinessToday
KIIRAS Joins Star-Studded Lineup for Malaysia's Music Journey 2 Roadshow in August
The excitement is building for K-pop enthusiasts in Malaysia with the announcement that KIIRAS, featuring Malaysian leader Ling Ling, will perform live for the first time outside South Korea. The Klang-born singer is making waves as the leader of the new group, and fans will get the rare chance to welcome her and KIIRAS during 'The Music Journey 2 Roadshow' this August. The announcement was made on July 24 by Multimedia Entertainment and Astro 本地圈, who revealed the lineup for the upcoming 'The Music Journey 2 Roadshow.' Alongside other artists like Priscilla Abby, Uriah, RYOTA, and Haoren, KIIRAS will take to the stage, much to the delight of eager fans. The showcase is set for August 1, 2025 at 3pm, and will be held at the Dato' Teo Hang Sam Auditorium, Level 3A, UOW Malaysia. Entry is free, so fans are encouraged to arrive early to secure a good spot and catch all the live performances. While the details of their itinerary remain under wraps, supporters are already sharing ideas about what the idols could do together locally. Hype Malaysia Related
Hype Malaysia
29-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hype Malaysia
KIIRAS' LingLing Goes Viral For Flexing Malaysian Passport
Ever since her debut, KIIRAS (키라스) leader LingLing (링링) has received lots of love from Malaysians for being the first female K-pop idol from the country. Recently, the star went viral amongst locals again for one simple gesture. Yesterday (28th July 2025, Monday), the KIIRAS members were spotted at Incheon International Airport, heading to Singapore and Malaysia. Since this is their first overseas schedule since their debut in May 2025, all eyes were on the girls for their airport fashion. As shared on KIIRAS' official social media pages, the six idols dressed in casual yet cute clothing, perfect for the tropical Southeast Asian weather. More photos of the members also made their way online. However, it was leader LingLing who received the most interest for her airport appearance. In a photo taken by a fan, the 20-year-old was holding her passport. The striking red Malaysian passport with its recognisable coat of arms immediately caught Malaysian netizens' attention. The Twitter post soon went viral, raking in hundreds of comments. Most of the comments were from locals who said they feel proud to see a K-pop idol carry the Malaysian passport. Some also said the photo made them feel proud to be Malaysian. At the same time, many fans also quipped that LingLing was flexing her Malaysian passport, which is one of the strongest passports in the world. According to the Henley Passport Index, the Malaysian passport currently ranks in 11th place globally, with 181 visa-free destinations. Speaking of Malaysia, LingLing will make her first public appearance as a K-pop idol in her home country later this week. KIIRAS will make an appearance at UOW University on 1st August 2025 (Friday) for the Astro 'The Music Journey 2' roadshow. The girl group is also reportedly making an appearance at a brand event at a local mall on 2nd August 2025 (Saturday). They will conduct interviews with local radio stations. Hopefully, we get to see more of LingLing's proud Malaysian moments when she's in her home country. Are you excited to welcome KIIRAS to Malaysia? Sources: Twitter (1)(2), Instagram
Hype Malaysia
25-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hype Malaysia
K-pop Group KIIRAS Joins Artist Line-Up For 'The Music Journey 2 Roadshow' This August
Malaysian fans have shown overwhelming support upon learning that Klang-born Ling Ling was appointed leader of the newly debuted K-pop group KIIRAS (키라스), making her the first Malaysian to lead a group in the industry. Since the release of their single 'Kill Ma Bo$$', many have been eager to know if the girls will be visiting their leader's home country. It appears that the chance to finally meet the idols is finally happening! It was recently announced that KIIRAS will be making a special appearance in Malaysia later this August. Here's what you need to know: Yesterday (Thursday, 24th July), Multimedia Entertainment and Astro 本地圈 announced the artist lineup for their upcoming 'The Music Journey 2 Roadshow' event happening next month. Stars who will take part in this include Priscilla Abby, Uriah, RYOTA, Haoren and KIIRAS! This upcoming music event will be the K-pop group's first overseas performance, and fans are already looking forward to seeing them live and welcoming Ling Ling home. Details for the show are as follows: The Music Journey 2 Roadshow Date: 1st August 2025 (Friday) 1st August 2025 (Friday) Time: 3pm 3pm Venue: Dato' Teo Hang Sam Auditorium, Level 3A, UOW Malaysia. Dato' Teo Hang Sam Auditorium, Level 3A, UOW Malaysia. Ticketing: FREE ADMISSION! Are you excited to finally see KIIRAS perform live on stage? We're sure that Ling Ling will show her members around during their visit, but what would you like to see the idols do together here? While we wait for their upcoming appearance, let's enjoy their performance video of their song 'ZILLER': Source: Instagram
