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The Star
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Star
Mandopop superstar Jam Hsiao is back in KL after six years; star singer's concert all set for Aug 2 at Axiata Arena
The stage is set for a sonic eruption as the one and only vocal powerhouse Jam Hsiao makes his thunderous return to Kuala Lumpur after six long years. And fans can prepare to be electrified by his brand-new "WILD/MILD" World Tour, hitting the iconic Axiata Arena on Saturday, 2 August 2025, at 8pm in Bukit Jalil. Fans can dive headfirst into the captivating universe of Jam Hsiao's latest album with the "WILD/MILD" World Tour – a breathtaking exploration of nature's majesty, the depths of human emotion, and the untamed energy of live music. "Brace yourselves for a sensory explosion where cutting-edge stage design, mesmerizing lights, and genre-defying musical arrangements collide in a spectacle of raw beauty and profound feeling. Each note and every beat will take you on an unforgettable journey through contrasting moods, igniting a primal, personal connection within," announced the organisers. The tour's bold official poster offers a compelling preview of its artistic direction. The tour's key visual poster has been meticulously designed, featuring a striking concept inspired by René Magritte. Within Jam Hsiao's eyes, wisps of white clouds and blue sky emerge—playing with the duality of "seeing" and "being seen." The artwork exudes a bold, cool intensity, charged with tension, while delivering a compelling call to action: "Why settle for hearing about Jam Hsiao when you can witness his wild energy live?" Having already ignited stages across major cities in China, North America, Hong Kong, Macau, and South-East Asia since its spectacular launch in Shanghai on 3 August 2024, the "WILD/MILD" World Tour is gearing up for a phenomenal Kuala Lumpur stop. "Get ready to be swept away by a concert experience that will reignite your passion and linger in your memory long after the final note fades." A Mandopop Titan Unleashed Celebrating an incredible 17 years of musical brilliance, Jam Hsiao stands tall as one of the most dynamic and versatile forces in the Chinese music scene. His unforgettable breakout performance of 'New Endless Love' on One Million Star in 2007 was just the beginning of an inspiring journey marked by his instantly recognizable vocals and deeply emotive interpretations. His self-titled debut album, 'Jam Hsiao' (2008), dominated charts and gifted the world with timeless anthems like 'Princess,' 'I Can Only Miss You,' and 'How to Say I Don't Love You'—beloved karaoke staples across the region. Renowned for his electrifying stage presence, Jam Hsiao consistently delivers concerts that fuse exceptional musicality with an undeniable emotional connection. Throughout his illustrious career, he has amassed numerous prestigious accolades, including honors from the KKBOX Music Awards, Hito Music Awards, Global Chinese Golden Chart Awards, and QQ Music's Artist of the Year, solidifying his iconic status in the realm of contemporary Mandopop. The 2025 "WILD/MILD" tour draws its spirit from Jam Hsiao's album of the same name—a tribute to the raw, unrestrained energy of life. It reflects his deep fascination and love for the untamed wonders of the world, inviting audiences to embrace that same wild vitality. Alongside fan favorites, the tour will debut electrifying new tracks from the album, including 'White Night' and 'Fusion/Diffusion'. Ticket Details Organised by Star Planet, in collaboration with Live Nation as co-organiser, tickets for the Jam Hsiao 'WILD/MILD' World Tour in Malaysia will go on sale starting May 19 at 12pm via Tickets are priced from RM298 (excluding a RM4 processing fee). For more information, head to the official websites at
The Sun
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Jam Hsiao's ‘Wild/Mild' World Tour returns to KL on Aug 2
TAIWANESE vocal powerhouse Jam Hsiao is making his return to Malaysia after six years with his new 'Wild/Mild' World Tour hitting Axiata Arena on Aug 2, 2025 at 8pm. Dive headfirst into the universe of Hsiao's latest album with the 'Wild/Mild' World Tour – an exploration of nature's majesty, the depths of human emotion and the untamed energy of live music. With cutting-edge stage design, mesmerising lights and genre-defying musical arrangements, each note and every beat will take you on a journey through contrasting moods, igniting a primal, personal connection within. The tour's poster, which offers a preview of its artistic direction, features a striking concept inspired by René Magritte. Within Hsiao's eyes, wisps of white clouds and blue sky emerge — playing with the duality of 'seeing' and 'being seen.' The artwork exudes a bold, cool intensity, charged with tension, while delivering a call to action: 'Why settle for hearing about Hsiao when you can witness his wild energy live?' Having performed across major cities in China, North America, Hong Kong, Macau and Southeast Asia since its launch in Shanghai on Aug 3, 2024, the 'Wild/Mild' World Tour is gearing up for a Kuala Lumpur stop. Mandopop titan Celebrating 17 years of musical brilliance, Hsiao stands tall as one of the most dynamic and versatile forces in the Chinese music scene. His unforgettable breakout performance of New Endless Love on One Million Star in 2007 was just the beginning of an inspiring journey marked by his instantly recognisable vocals and deeply emotive interpretations. His self-titled debut album Jam Hsiao (2008) dominated charts and gifted the world with timeless anthems like Princess, I Can Only Miss You and How to Say I Don't Love You — beloved karaoke staples across the region. Renowned for his electrifying stage presence, Hsiao consistently delivers concerts that fuse musicality with emotional connection. Throughout his illustrious career, he has amassed numerous accolades, including honours from the KKBox Music Awards, Hito Music Awards, Global Chinese Golden Chart Awards and QQ Music's Artist of the Year, solidifying his status in contemporary Mandopop. The 2025 'Wild/Mild' tour draws its spirit from Hsiao's album of the same name — a tribute to the raw, unrestrained energy of life. It reflects his deep fascination and love for the untamed wonders of the world, inviting audiences to embrace that same wild vitality. Alongside fan favourites, the tour will debut new tracks from the album, including White Night and Fusion/Diffusion. Organised by Star Planet, in collaboration with Live Nation as co-organiser, tickets for the concert will go on sale starting May 19 at 12pm. Tickets are priced from RM298.
Economic Times
25-04-2025
- Business
- Economic Times
Tencent Music eyes podcast startup Ximalaya for $2.4 billion
Reuters The logo of China's Tencent Music Entertainment Group (file image) Tencent Music Entertainment Group is in advanced talks to buy Chinese podcasting startup Ximalaya Inc. in a $2.4 billion deal that would accelerate its push to become China's answer to Spotify Technology SA, according to people with knowledge of the Music, controlled by Chinese tech firm Tencent Holdings Ltd., plans to use a combination of cash and shares for the acquisition, said the people, asking not to be named because the information is private. An agreement could be reached as soon as the coming weeks, the people said. Talks are ongoing and no final decisions have been made, the people said. A representative for Tencent Music didn't immediately respond to a request seeking comment, while Ximalaya declined to comment. Closely held Ximalaya counts Tencent, Baidu Inc. and Sony Group Corp.'s music entertainment unit as backers. The company filed for a Hong Kong initial public offering in 2021, but it pushed back the plan. The app-based online audio platform had 303 million monthly active users as of 2023, according to a separate listing application it filed last year. Tencent Music is one of the biggest online music entertainment platforms in China, with apps such as QQ Music, Kugou, Kuwo and WeSing, according to its website. It has grown both organically and via acquisitions, and got listed in the US in a $1.1 billion IPO in 2018. Its shares have climbed about 17% this year, giving it a market value of about $20.6 billion.
Time of India
25-04-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Tencent Music eyes podcast startup Ximalaya for $2.4 billion
Tencent Music Entertainment Group is in advanced talks to buy Chinese podcasting startup Ximalaya Inc. in a $2.4 billion deal that would accelerate its push to become China's answer to Spotify Technology SA , according to people with knowledge of the matter. #Pahalgam Terrorist Attack India pulled the plug on IWT when Pakistanis are fighting over water Pakistan alleges terror charge on India in its statement What makes this India-Pakistan standoff more dangerous than past ones Tencent Music, controlled by Chinese tech firm Tencent Holdings Ltd., plans to use a combination of cash and shares for the acquisition, said the people, asking not to be named because the information is private. An agreement could be reached as soon as the coming weeks, the people said. Talks are ongoing and no final decisions have been made, the people said. A representative for Tencent Music didn't immediately respond to a request seeking comment, while Ximalaya declined to comment. Closely held Ximalaya counts Tencent, Baidu Inc. and Sony Group Corp.'s music entertainment unit as backers. The company filed for a Hong Kong initial public offering in 2021, but it pushed back the plan. The app-based online audio platform had 303 million monthly active users as of 2023, according to a separate listing application it filed last year. Tencent Music is one of the biggest online music entertainment platforms in China, with apps such as QQ Music , Kugou, Kuwo and WeSing, according to its website. It has grown both organically and via acquisitions, and got listed in the US in a $1.1 billion IPO in 2018. Its shares have climbed about 17% this year, giving it a market value of about $20.6 billion. Live Events
Korea Herald
13-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
Hoshi X Woozi dominate Chinese and Japanese charts
"Beam" tops QQ Music's Digital Best-Seller chart in just three days Seventeen's special subunit, Hoshi X Woozi, is making a strong presence on the Chinese and Japanese charts with their first album, "Beam." "Beam" topped the daily and weekly "Digital Best-Selling Album" single category on China's largest music streaming platform, QQ Music, on Wednesday, and secured the No. 2 spot on the annual chart. QQ Music ranks annual charts based on digital album downloads over the past year as of the chart announcement date, and "Beam" soared to the top ranks in just three days after its release. The No. 1 album on this chart is "Teleparty," released in January by another Seventeen subunit, BSS. On the same day, "Beam" also entered Japan's Oricon "Daily Single Ranking" at No. 3, showing a strong performance on Japanese music charts as well. The music video for the album's title track, "96ers," has also gained traction, making it to YouTube's trending videos in multiple countries and regions, including South Korea, Japan, the US and the UK. With this momentum, it has secured a high position in YouTube's "Music Video Trending Worldwide" rankings. Hoshi and Woozi will participate in Seventeen's full-group fan meetings in two Japanese cities from April to May, with a total of five shows. Before that, they will meet fans at Seventeen's ninth fan meeting "Seventeen in Carat Land" at Incheon Munhak Stadium March 20-21.
