'HYBE CINE FEST' Featuring BTS, SEVENTEEN & More Coming To Malaysia This July!
Get ready to experience the biggest K-pop cinema event of the year! The 'HYBE CINE FEST' is launching across Asia this July, spotlighting movies and experiences from some of K-pop's biggest names.
Trafalgar Releasing and HYBE recently announced the 'HYBE CINE FEST IN ASIA sponsored by Weverse', a cinematic event celebrating some of K-pop's most iconic acts. From 10th to 13th July, over 350 cinemas across Asia will feature five events from BTS (방탄소년단), SEVENTEEN (세븐틴), TOMORROW X TOGETHER (TXT / 투모로우바이투게더), ENHYPEN (엔하이픈) and more. Each event will be available for multiple dates and showtimes throughout the four-day festival.
Adding to the celebrations in Malaysia is the Special Location set up at GSC LaLaport BBCC, with additional on-site activations. At the Special Location, fans can enjoy photo opportunities, exclusive merchandise sales and more. However, fans can still enjoy the 'HYBE CINE FEST' in other cinema locations throughout the country. Tickets for the screenings go on sale on 4th June 2025 (Wednesday).
The five events spotlighted at the 'HYBE CINE FEST' are BTS 'MAP OF THE SOUL ON:E' concert film, SEVENTEEN World Tour 'BE THE SUN' concert film, TOMORROW X TOGETHER World Tour 'ACT : SWEET MIRAGE' concert film, ENHYPEN World Tour 'FATE' concert film and the 'HYBE CINEMA NORAEBANG'. Check out the details of the HYBE CINE FEST and the Special Location below:
HYBE CINE FEST In Malaysia
Dates: 10th – 13th July (Thursday – Sunday)
Venues: Selected cinemas across Malaysia
Special Location: GSC LaLaport BBCC
Ticket Sales: Tickets for each event will be available on 4th June 2025 (Wednesday).
Check out the official 'HYBE CINE FEST' website for more information on this event. The festival is an exclusive invitation to come together and celebrate K-pop on the big screen – so mark your calendar and get ready to experience the music, energy, and passion of K-pop like never before!
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