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From left: Chanyeol, Suho, Sehun, Kai and DO at their KSPO Dome concert. – PIC FROM INSTAGRAM @WEAREONE.EXO

Git it up for Exo o K-pop powerhouse returns to Malaysia

S HIMMY, shimmy ko ko bop your way to the National Hockey Stadium in Kuala Lumpur this June 20 because Exo is landing in Malaysia for a long-awaited concert since its 2019 sold-out tour. Ready to set the Tempo for Malaysian Exo-Ls (fandom name), Exo Planet #6 – EXhOrizon is inspired by the horizon where the sky meets the earth, symbolising new beginnings and an infinite future. The tour coincides with the drop of Reverxe , the K-pop powerhouse’s eighth full-length. Fans can expect a nostalgic, spectacular setlist from Exo’s current to its era-defining hits such as Growl , Monster , Ko Ko Bop , Tempo and Love Shot . The tour kicks off at the KSPO Dome in Seoul before sweeping across major Asian hubs. The Kuala Lumpur stop will feature electrifying choreography and smooth vocals that have earned the group its awards at the Mnet MALAYSIAN’S street dance scene will send two representatives to the regional stage in Singapore on April 25 after the Red Bull Dance Your Style Asia Tour stop in Kuala Lumpur named its local wildcards. Lim Yeow Hwee, also known as Marcus, 26, and Kayllash Thiagarajan, 19, were selected to represent the country. The Singapore finals will see the Malaysian duo compete against dancers from across Southeast Asia, including Brunei, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Timor-Leste, Vietnam and Singapore. Winners will progress to the Red Bull Dance Your Style World Final in Zurich, Switzerland, scheduled for October. The recent Red Bull Dance Your Style Asia Tour stop in Kuala Lumpur marked the tour’s first stop in Malaysia, bringing international dancers Majid, Waackxxxy, Poppin’ C and The D Soraki to the city for workshops and live showcases. Beyond performances, the visiting dancers explored local culture, including a visit to Batu Caves and a session learning the traditional Mak Yong dance alongside representatives from the National Department for Culture and Arts.

The concert will be held at the National Hockey Stadium.

have sat out most of Exo’s activities, only participating in comebacks, because of his busy schedule in China. Baekhyun, Chen and Xiumin, on the hand, have since been absent from group activities following their renewed legal battle against SM, centering on contract disputes, revenue transparency and a contested 10% fee from their independent label INB100. Jointly organised by Star Planet and E2W, the ticket presale will take place on April 21 but for Exo-L Weverse members only. Ticket prices range from RM388 to RM1,088.

Asian Music Awards and Golden Disc Awards. The group, which debuted under SM Entertainment, comprises nine members Suho (leader, lead vocalist, visual), Xiumin (sub-vocalist, sub-rapper), Lay (main dancer, sub-vocalist, sub-rapper), Baekhyun (main vocalist), Chen (main vocalist), Chanyeol (main rapper, sub-vocalist, visual), DO (main vocalist), Kai (main dancer, sub-rapper, sub-vocalist, centre, visual) and Sehun (lead dancer, lead rapper, visual). However for this concert, only five members Suho, Chanyeol, DO, Kai, Sehun will be participating. Lay

From left: DO, Sehun, Chanyeol, Kai, Lay and Suho for their comeback Crown , from the album Reverxe . – PIC FROM INSTAGRAM @WEAREONE.EXO

Two Malaysians head to regional finals, facing Southeast Asia’s top dancers

This puthandu brings new shows, telemovies for viewing

ASTRO is marking Tamil New Year ( puthandu ) with a curated line-up of festive programming, bringing together local and international content for Malaysian audiences to enjoy across TV, Astro Go, On Demand and Sooka. Observed as a time of renewal and reflection, the new year signifies fresh beginnings within the Tamil community, often centred on family, tradition and shared experiences. In line with this, Astro’s festive slate aims to bring households together through a mix of entertainment spanning telemovies, talk shows, magazine programmes and films. On the local front, it is presenting a series of Tamil premieres on Astro Vinmeen (Ch 202), including telemovie Azhaikkaamal Vanthaai , directed by Aidilfitri Mohamed Yunos. The story follows a man who creates an AI-powered companion, only for the situation to spiral when the creation develops emotional

awareness, blurring the line between technology and human relationships. Azhaikkaamal Vanthaai premieres on April 18. It has also premiered Rasipalan Chithirai Special , an vedic astrology-based programme offering insights for all 12 zodiac signs, and Sanjigai New Year Special , a magazine show exploring the cultural significance of Tamil New Year earlier this week. On the international front, a range of Tamil programmes is airing on Astro Vinmeen, including a talk show centred on historical themes, a tribute to veteran filmmaker K. Bhagyaraj, as well as film and music showcases. Viewers can also tune in to Hindi titles on Zee Cinema (Ch 251), including Gadar: Ek Prem Katha and Singh Saab the Great . Meanwhile, Astro Vaanavil (Ch 201) features Malayalam films such as Marakkar and Aavesham .

From left: Lim and Kayllash will represent Malaysia at the regional finals in Singapore. – PIC BY WILL HSU / RED BULL CONTENT POOL

The Kuala Lumpur stop highlights the exchange between traditional and modern dance forms, positioning Malaysia’s scene within a broader global context.

The Tamil New Year opens an opportunity to reconnect with family, through shared traditions, values and faith.