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Healing power of music

F OLLOWING her emotionally charged performance in May, international singer JessC (Jessie Chung) returns with the next stop of her My Style world tour. The show will take place on Aug 23 at 7pm at Mega Star Arena, Kuala Lumpur, promising a night of emotional awakening and harmonic resonance. My Style is more than just a concert – it is said to be an immersive therapeutic experience that blends music, art, psychology and medical insight. Centered around the symbolic theme of “Light”, the performance represents awakening, release and healing. Through meticulously designed sound frequencies, rhythms and stage visuals, the concert aims to create an emotionally resonant and transformative space. During the May concert, JessC pushed artistic boundaries, performing 33 trilingual songs over three hours and 20 minutes. The audience of nearly 5,000 spontaneously joined in chorus and that night, music became a gentle light. JessC will once again showcase her o JessC returns with her brand of therapeutic tunes w o L e r s e b

multilingual artistry, performing in four languages. From high-energy rock anthems to tender ballads, each song transcends linguistic barriers and speaks directly to the soul. This unique multilingual presentation not only makes the concert more inclusive but also exemplifies music’s universal power to connect hearts beyond culture or background. In the healing segment, JessC will perform live with four different instruments – piano, synthesiser, electric organ and keytar – using raw, heartfelt expression to channel emotion into melody. The result aims to be not only a captivating auditory journey, but a soulful healing experience that invites the audience to reconnect with their inner selves and release emotional burdens. The overall production of the concert aims for an international standard, led by an award-winning creative team from the US. Lighting, sound, stage design and visual systems are seamlessly integrated, with each song featuring a uniquely tailored stage atmosphere. Whether it is a powerful high-tempo sequence or a soft and vulnerable moment, the entire concert promises a sensory experience, immersing every attendee in waves of sound and light. Adding even more excitement to the night, Malaysian music legend Fauziah Latiff will join as a special guest. And that is not all – a mystery guest will also make a

JessC’s world tour is centered around the symbolic theme of ‘Light’.

One or Eight drops new single ONE or Eight has released its latest single 365 . This is the first release from the eight-member group following its recent announcement of a partnership with major record label Atlantic Music Group. The Japanese boy band consists of Mizuki, Neo, Reia, Ryota, Souma, Takeru, Tsubasa and Yuga. Its name is derived from the Japanese idiom “ ichi ka bachi ka ” (meaning “all or nothing”), and under the tagline “bet on yourself”. The group made its debut on Aug 16 last year with the single Don’t Tell Nobody , produced by Ryan Tedder of OneRepublic. This was followed by the release of Kawasaki (with Big Sean) on Dec 6 last year, including a series of remixes featuring Felip (Ken of Filipino P-Pop boy band SB19), Vietnamese-American R&B sensation Thuy and Korean hip-hop artiste pH-1, showcasing the band’s ability to push musical boundaries through multi-cross-border collaborations. The new single features acclaimed songwriter Nasri, known for his work with artistes such as Justin Bieber. Honest and emotional, the track blends a captivating melody with a distinctive, resonant beat as it expresses a heartfelt desire to be by a loved one’s side every day of the year. At its core, 365 is also a tribute to the band’s fans 1Derz (fandom name) – a vow to maintain an unbreakable bond that will carry far into the future. Accompanying the single’s release is the music video, unfolding as a passionate and poignant recollection of every moment within 365 days spent thinking about a loved one and the feelings shared. The video was directed by Osrin, one of Japan’s leading creative talents and a founding member of the creative label Perimetron, who has worked with major artistes, including King Gnu, Millennium Parade, Mr Children and Glay.

JessC will perform at Mega Star Arena in KL on Aug 23.

surprise appearance. Tickets for the Aug 23 concert at Mega Star Arena in Kuala Lumpur start from RM158.

During the concert, each song will feature a uniquely tailored stage atmosphere.

Ateez releases 12th EP Golden Hour: Part 3

K-POP group Ateez has released its 12th EP Golden Hour: Part 3 while announcing the new In Your Fantasy world tour, which will start in Incheon, South Korea on July 5 before progressing to the US, Mexico and Japan. The mini album marks a new beginning for the boy band, as Part 3 explores how youth confront raw emotions by taking listeners on a journey of temptation, rebellion and wavering. Part 3 features five songs, with members Hongjoong and Mingi writing the lyrics for four out of the five tracks. The lead track Lemon Drop is a seasonal song crafted for summer. Like a refreshing Lemon Drop cocktail, Ateez’s sweet and cool confession infuses hot summer days with excitement. A music video was released to accompany the song. The EP comes after the previous two parts of Golden Hour released last year. Part 2 ’s Ice On My Teeth topped the Billboard 200 and made history with another top five ranking on the UK Official Charts, while Part 1 captured the second spot on the Billboard 200 and ranked seventh on the Billboard 2024’s Midyear Top 10 Selling Albums in the US.

One or Eight is a Japanese boy band that debuted in August last year.

Ateez’s latest EP Golden Hour: Part 3 explores how youth confront raw emotions.