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LYFE FRIDAY | JAN 23, 2026

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Night of shining stars

K UALA LUMPUR is set to host one of Asia’s biggest K-pop concert brands as K-Spark makes its Malaysian debut later this month, with G-Dragon heading the line-up. After successful runs in countries such as Thailand and Vietnam, the large-scale concert arrives in the capital with a high-energy showcase scheduled for Jan 31 at Stadium Merdeka. G-Dragon will mark a much-anticipated return to the Malaysian stage. He will be joined by a strong mix of global favourites, including Hwasa, Itzy and DPR Ian, promising a night packed with chart-topping hits and dynamic performances. Local acts will also take the o K-Spark mega K-pop concert to be held in Stadium Merdeka this month Ű BY SHIVANI SUPRAMANI AFTER a decade-long hiatus, Singapore’s Mandopop icon Stefanie Sun will make her return to Kuala Lumpur with the “Aut Nihilo” Sun Yanzi in Concert on April 25 and 26 at Axiata Arena, Bukit Jalil. This marks her first large-scale solo concert in the city since her acclaimed “Kepler” World Tour in 2014, promising a reunion between the singer and her fans in Malaysia. Following a triumphant run of the “Aut Nihilo” concert across Singapore, major cities in China and Kaohsiung, the tour has achieved an impressive streak of sold-out shows and earned enthusiastic praise from audiences. With the tour now heading to Kuala Lumpur, fans can look forward to a performance that seamlessly blends Sun’s timeless hits with her latest musical explorations. The curated setlist will feature classics such as Yu Jian (Encounter) , Wo Huai Nian De (What I Miss) , Lv Guang (Green Light) and Tian Hei Hei (Cloudy Day) , alongside newer favourites, showcasing Stefanie’s ongoing artistic evolution and promising a truly phenomenal live experience. “Aut Nihilo”, loosely translated from Latin as “or nothing at all”, echoes famous Latin maxims such as “Omnia aut nihil” (all or nothing) and “Aut optimum aut nihil” (the best or nothing at all), conveying focus, determination and a bold proclamation to move onward. At the same time, taken simply as “nothing”, it invites reflection on endings, pauses and the hope for something new. The theme evokes the anticipation of a sunset, acceptance of the inevitable and the promise of

conference to clarify the incident. He said the decision to stop the concert abruptly was made without the organiser’s consent and that there is no legal provision allowing a venue owner to suddenly switch off the sound system while a performance is ongoing. “The Entertainment and Places of Entertainment Enactment (Selangor) stipulates that entertainment events held indoors are allowed to operate until 1am. Switching off the sound system at midnight was baseless and contradicts the approved operating hours,” he said, adding that the disruption was also not due to any issue of the artistes failing to adhere to the schedule. Earlier, the media reported the RadjaWali concert had to be stopped exactly at midnight after the sound system was suddenly shut down, leading to heavy criticism on social media from dissatisfied fans, as Wali had not yet performed more than four of their hit songs. – Bernama The large-scale concert makes its Kuala Lumpur debut on Jan 31 at Stadium Merdeka after successful runs in Thailand and Vietnam. – PIC FROM INSTAGRAM @KSPARKMY2026 spotlight, with girl group Dolla and hip-hop outfit 3P performing alongside the international names – a nod to the growing visibility of Malaysian artistes on major regional stages. The concert is organised by Machi Production Sdn Bhd and produced by Klook, signalling a large-scale production aimed at delivering a memorable live experience for fans. Tickets are available via Klook, with prices from RM388 to RM988.

Dolla is set to perform at K-Spark, sharing the stage with Hwasa, Itzy, G-Dragon and DPR Ian. – BERNAMAPIC

Stefanie Sun returns with two consecutive shows of ‘Aut Nihilo’ Sun Yanzi in KL

After concert disruption, Wali band to return May 1

FANS’ disappointment following the sudden stoppage of Wali band’s performance during the second segment of the recent RadjaWali concert is set to be eased with the organisation of a special concert on May 1. As an effort to appreciate affected concertgoers, the organiser is also offering a 20% discount to those who purchased RadjaWali concert tickets on Jan 10, with the upcoming show to be held at a larger venue compared with the previous location at Idea Live Arena, Petaling Jaya. Elaborating further, organiser representative Mubarak Akhtar from Impian Al Fateh Sdn Bhd said his party will also take legal action against the venue management for negligence and breach of agreement. “Once again, we apologise to the audience for the inconvenience caused and promise to seek justice in order to restore the dignity and rights of the fans,” he said at a press

Sun will perform her latest single Ri Luo (Afterwards) at the concert. – PICS FROM IMC LIVE GLOBAL

renewal, embodying strength and introspection. In line with the concert’s narrative, Sun will perform her latest single Ri Luo (Afterwards) – a reflective piece that echoes the emotional depth of her earlier works while showcasing her continued artistic growth. As anticipation builds for the upcoming concert, the moment has finally arrived for fans in Malaysia after 12 long years. With a repertoire that spans beloved classics and fresh new works, “Aut Nihilo” Sun Yanzi in Concert – Kuala Lumpur will be a heartfelt reunion with cherished memories, a combination of powerful celebration of music, introspection and emotional connection that transcends time. Ticket prices range from RM288 to RM1,088, with the public sale commencing on next Monday.

Mubarak apologises to the audience for the inconvenience caused. – BERNAMAPIC

Sun brings two shows to Kuala Lumpur.