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Hype Malaysia
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hype Malaysia
Translator Reveals Story Behind KIIRAS' Lingling's Trainee Days At YG Entertainment
Many local fans have been following the debut of K-pop girl group KIIRAS (키라스) and the group's leader, Lingling (링링). Since the idol is Malaysia's first female K-pop idol, it's no surprise that fans wanted to learn more about the 20-year-old. Recently, Lingling shared a new fact about herself, notably her time at YG Entertainment. For those unfamiliar with Lingling, the star first came onto the K-pop scene as a contestant in the survival show 'I-LAND2'. During her time on the show, there were rumours that the singer was a trainee at YG Entertainment, one of K-pop's most prominent labels. However, nothing much was known about her days at the label – until now. The idol recently attended an online fan-sign event, where she answered a fan's question about her time at YG Entertainment. Lingling confirmed that she was a trainee at the agency but was only there for about 4 months. She never disclosed why she left, but said it was because of her age. Following up on the video, a Twitter user who claimed to be a translator for YG Entertainment during their global audition in Malaysia shared another story about the star. The translator said she worked with Lingling during the audition, revealing that the idol was the only one who passed the audition in Malaysia. She also noted that the idol was only 16 years old when she got accepted into YG Entertainment. Surprisingly, the translator also revealed that Lingling once asked if she could return to Malaysia if she moved to South Korea to sit for her SPM examination. While it's unconfirmed whether Lingling did return to sit for the SPM exams, the revelation sparked praise for the star. Many commended Lingling for prioritising her education despite being accepted into a notable K-pop label, lamenting how even some local influencers look down upon the SPM certification. Others also highlighted how Lingling was the only one who passed the auditions, saying it's a testament to her skills as an idol. If what was shared was indeed true, then kudos to Lingling for putting her education before her idol career. Hopefully, we'll get to hear more anecdotes from the star soon. Sources: Twitter (1)(2) What's your Reaction? +1 0 +1 0 +1 0 +1 0 +1 0 +1 0
Malay Mail
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Malay Mail
Dolla members show love as Malaysia's first female K-pop idol Lingling and fellow KIIRAS members join viral ‘MWA!' dance challenge (VIDEO)
KUALA LUMPUR, June 12 — Malaysian girl group Dolla has shown support for K-pop group KIIRAS after three of its members took part in the viral MWA! dance challenge. KIIRAS members Lingling, Kylie and Roah uploaded a video on Instagram, TikTok, X and YouTube yesterday, performing the choreography to Dolla's hit comeback single, MWA!. 'LOVEEE! Support Lingling,' wrote Dolla member Angel on X along with a Malaysian flag emoji, reposting the video alongside fellow member Tabby. Lingling, Malaysia's first female K-pop idol hailing from Klang, joined two of her KIIRAS groupmates for the challenge. The video quickly gained traction online with over 67,300 views and rising at the time of writing. Fans on social media expressed excitement over the crossover, with several highlighting the Malaysian connection between Lingling and Dolla. Comments like 'MAKA KAMI RAKYAT MALAYSIA' and 'MENYALAHHH ORANG KLANGGG' appeared across X, referencing both the idols' heritage and energy. Fans also called for a collaboration between the two groups, with one user tweeting, 'Okeii KIIRAS x DOLLA crumbssss??' Fans also took to social media to make requests directly to Dolla, with one user tagging Dolla members Angel, Tabby and the official group account @dollaofficialMY in a post asking, 'KILL MA BOSS challenge please?' Kill Ma Bo$$ is KIIRAS' debut track, featuring a confident, country-western concept with bold visuals and strong choreography, marking a departure from their pre-debut image and positioning the group as a rising force in the K-pop scene. Dolla, formed in Malaysia in 2019, has been making waves in the regional music scene with its blend of pop, R&B and powerful visuals, with MWA! being their latest release. KIIRAS, which debuted earlier this year with multinational members, has gained attention — especially Lingling, who is breaking new ground as a Malaysian talent in K-pop.
Yahoo
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Dolla members show love as first Malaysian K-pop idol Lingling and fellow KIIRAS members join viral ‘MWA!' dance challenge (VIDEO)
KUALA LUMPUR, June 12 — Malaysian girl group Dolla has shown support for K-pop group KIIRAS after three of its members took part in the viral MWA! dance challenge. KIIRAS members Lingling, Kylie and Roah uploaded a video on Instagram, TikTok, X and YouTube yesterday, performing the choreography to Dolla's hit comeback single, MWA!. [] MWA! #키라스 #LingLing #링링 #Kylie #카일리 #Roah #로아 #DOLLA #MWA — KIIRAS_official (@official_KIIRAS) June 11, 2025 'LOVEEE! Support Lingling,' wrote Dolla member Angel on X along with a Malaysian flag emoji, reposting the video alongside fellow member Tabby. LOVEEE! support lingling — angel *:･ﾟ (@bbyqngels) June 11, 2025 Lingling, Malaysia's first female K-pop idol hailing from Klang, joined two of her KIIRAS groupmates for the challenge. The video quickly gained traction online with over 67,300 views and rising at the time of writing. Fans on social media expressed excitement over the crossover, with several highlighting the Malaysian connection between Lingling and Dolla. Comments like 'MAKA KAMI RAKYAT MALAYSIA' and 'MENYALAHHH ORANG KLANGGG' appeared across X, referencing both the idols' heritage and energy. Fans also called for a collaboration between the two groups, with one user tweeting, 'Okeii KIIRAS x DOLLA crumbssss??' Fans also took to social media to make requests directly to Dolla, with one user tagging Dolla members Angel, Tabby and the official group account @dollaofficialMY in a post asking, 'KILL MA BOSS challenge please?' @bbyqngels @babytabbypuff @dollaofficialMY, KILL MA BOSS challenge please? — c-ta (@sita96_official) June 11, 2025 Kill Ma Bo$$ is KIIRAS' debut track, featuring a confident, country-western concept with bold visuals and strong choreography, marking a departure from their pre-debut image and positioning the group as a rising force in the K-pop scene. Dolla, formed in Malaysia in 2019, has been making waves in the regional music scene with its blend of pop, R&B and powerful visuals, with MWA! being their latest release. KIIRAS, which debuted earlier this year with multinational members, has gained attention — especially Lingling, who is breaking new ground as a Malaysian talent in K-pop.
Malay Mail
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Malay Mail
Dolla members show love as first Malaysian K-pop idol Lingling and fellow KIIRAS members join viral ‘MWA!' dance challenge (VIDEO)
KUALA LUMPUR, June 12 — Malaysian girl group Dolla has shown support for K-pop group KIIRAS after three of its members took part in the viral MWA! dance challenge. KIIRAS members Lingling, Kylie and Roah uploaded a video on Instagram, TikTok, X and YouTube yesterday, performing the choreography to Dolla's hit comeback single, MWA!. 'LOVEEE! Support Lingling,' wrote Dolla member Angel on X along with a Malaysian flag emoji, reposting the video alongside fellow member Tabby. Lingling, Malaysia's first female K-pop idol hailing from Klang, joined two of her KIIRAS groupmates for the challenge. The video quickly gained traction online with over 67,300 views and rising at the time of writing. Fans on social media expressed excitement over the crossover, with several highlighting the Malaysian connection between Lingling and Dolla. Comments like 'MAKA KAMI RAKYAT MALAYSIA' and 'MENYALAHHH ORANG KLANGGG' appeared across X, referencing both the idols' heritage and energy. Fans also called for a collaboration between the two groups, with one user tweeting, 'Okeii KIIRAS x DOLLA crumbssss??' Fans also took to social media to make requests directly to Dolla, with one user tagging Dolla members Angel, Tabby and the official group account @dollaofficialMY in a post asking, 'KILL MA BOSS challenge please?' Kill Ma Bo$$ is KIIRAS' debut track, featuring a confident, country-western concept with bold visuals and strong choreography, marking a departure from their pre-debut image and positioning the group as a rising force in the K-pop scene. Dolla, formed in Malaysia in 2019, has been making waves in the regional music scene with its blend of pop, R&B and powerful visuals, with MWA! being their latest release. KIIRAS, which debuted earlier this year with multinational members, has gained attention — especially Lingling, who is breaking new ground as a Malaysian talent in K-pop.
Daily Express
04-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Express
Malaysia's K-pop princess Lingling saddles up for a fierce debut
Published on: Wednesday, June 04, 2025 Published on: Wed, Jun 04, 2025 By: Ian Jeremiah Patrick, Malay Mail Text Size: Lingling (third right) was named leader of K-pop group KIIRAS. - Pic by social media KUALA LUMPUR: The wait is over! Malaysia's first female K-pop idol Alicia Wong Lingling has finally made her industry debut recently, with the release of her group KIIRAS' first single. On May 29, its agency Leanbranding officially released the music video for Kill Ma Bo$$, which is currently racking up 262,151 views and over 28,000 likes on YouTube. It has also received positive reviews for its fresh Americana and Country R&B concept, riding at the back of the popular musical trend. With an overdriven guitar line at the background, the song is a fierce, playful anthem about taking control, breaking free from authority, and owning one's power with confidence, charm, and a rebellious killer attitude. Taking centre stage was none other than group leader Lingling, donning a denim vest, cowboy hat and riding a horse. She radiates youthful charm and lively energy, while alongside her, KIIRAS members captivate viewers with dynamic choreography and colourful styling. A promotional video was uploaded weeks prior, which featured singer-actor Eum Moon-suk and Seo In-guk, whom K-drama fans might recognise from Death's Game (2023) or the South Korean reality-documentary show Law of the Jungle. The official teaser for the music video was released shortly after, further building anticipation ahead of the full release. The music video was supposed to be a pre-release, but it changed to a debut, and it continues to gain views and spark conversations on social media, as fans eagerly await what's next for this newly formed six-member girl group. Together with Lingling, the full line-up of KIIRAS — Harin, Kurumi, Kylie, Doyeon, and Roah — was officially announced earlier this month, and they have since performed the song in M Countdown, the weekly music show at Korean broadcaster Mnet. - Malay Mail * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
