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Tokyo x Seoul: Icons & Idols

Show type

Live show
Presented byThe Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre (klpac) & The Actors Studio (TAS) with The Young KL Singers (YKLS)

Showtimes

11 Jun 2026 (Thu) @ 8pm - Preview Night with photographers & videographers on stage.
12 Jun 2026 (Fri) @ 8pm
13 Jun 2026 (Sat) @ 8pm
14 Jun 2026 (Sun) @ 3pm

Venue

Pentas 1, klpac

Duration

95-minute show including a 15-minute intermission
GenreMusic

Advisory

If your child is restless / crying, please bring them out of the hall. After they’ve calmed down, you can re-enter with the assistance of our ushers.

From the Land of the Rising Sun 🇯🇵 to the Land of the Morning Calm 🇰🇷, this concert by the award-winning Young KL Singers (YKLS) brings you on a journey through some of the greatest and most iconic pop songs from Japan and South Korea across four decades.

One can’t deny the huge influence K-pop and J-pop have had and continue to have across the globe, reaching billions of people, shaping trends from culture and lifestyle to fashion, media to diplomacy.

From the early days when Sukiyaki was a karaoke staple to the time when Hikaru Utada’s First Love redefined what J-pop could offer, artists have continued making waves including EXO, IU, Rosé’s hit APT. with Bruno Mars and, most recently, the Grammy-award winning Golden from KPop Demon Hunters.

From social commentary to ideology, relationships to fantasy, these songs touch on many different facets of life, offering a glimpse into ourselves, celebrating the colours of our humanity through a youthful and vibrant lens. 

Helmed by Director Ian Chow, Tokyo x Seoul: Icons and Idols showcases these iconic songs with an almost 40-strong choir led by Mak Chi Hoe (Co-Director / Music Director), beatboxer JP, dancers led by Kenny Shim (Co-Director / Choreographer) with styling by the renowned Beatrice Looi, visual and set design by Gan Cynthia, lighting design by Lim Ang Swee and sound engineering by JJ Tan.      

Join us for this mega celebration of J-pop and K-pop that is sure to bring smiles and warm the hearts of audiences.

Supported by The Japan Foundation, Kuala Lumpur. Licensed by MACP.


TICKETS

CategoryPreview Night (11 Jun show)***Early Bird (Ends 17 May, limited quantity)Regular Price (from 18 May onwards)
Cat 1: Patron of The Arts (POTA)*RM 150RM 150RM 150
Cat 2: GeneralRM 58RM 58RM 78
Cat 3: Concession (Students / PWDs / Seniors > 60)**RM 58RM 58RM 68
● *POTA are arts patrons who wish to make a monetary gift on top of the ticket value. POTA ticket holders will be acknowledged on klpac’s website.
● **Concession Booking – Please WhatsApp us at +6018 227 7212 with the necessary details (name, student’s ID / IC, school name & department, phone and email for verification). 
 *** Preview Night (11 Jun 2026): numbered seating, photographers / videographers present.
● Accessible Seating – Please WhatsApp us at 6018 227 7212 to discuss the availability of accessible theatre seats and to book.
● Early bird promotion will be closed when the planned number of tickets is reached

PROMOTIONS

CategoryRegular
Eslite Malaysia White Card Members# / Yamatatsu Customers5% off regular-priced ticket
Eslite Malaysia Gold / Black Card Members# / Sonata Malaysia10% off regular-priced ticket
● #Eslite members: WhatsApp us at +6018 227 7212 with a screenshot of your eslite member card to get a promo code. 
● Group booking (> 15 tickets):  Please fill in the details here, our box office staff will reach out to you soon.  

About klpac Connect
klpac Connect is an access and development initiative supported by Yayasan Sime Darby aimed at improving access to the arts through various amenities and programmes for families with young children, students / schools, persons with disabilities, talents and the general public. Find out more at bit.ly/klpacconnect.

Sponsored Student Tickets (part of klpac Connect)
Under klpac Connect, schools may register their interest to obtain sponsored student tickets for selected shows free of charge. Due to limited availability, tickets are not guaranteed – first-timers from public schools and those from rural / out-of-state locations prioritised. This show is part of the klpac Connect programme. Register your interest here bit.ly/klpacconnect-registration.

Buy Tickets
Online Purchase: https://www.cloudjoi.com/
No phone sales and over the counter sales. E-tickets only.

Enquiry / Concession Booking
WhatsApp +6018 227 7212


THE TEAM

Creative & Production Team
Executive Producer: Dato’ Dr. Faridah Merican
Artistic Director: Joe Hasham OAM

Music Director / Co-Director: Mak Chi Hoe
Director: Ian Chow
Choreographer / Co-Director: Kenny Shim
Pianist: Jacqueline Lam
Beatboxer: JP
Set / Multimedia Designer: Gan Cynthia
Stylist: Beatrice Looi
Lighting Designer: Lim Ang Swee
Sound Engineer: JJ Tan
Production Stage Manager: Hafiza Husna
Production Stage Assistant: Ee Mynn
Stage Assistant: Intan Delaila

Featuring Members of The Young KL Singers and Kenny Shim Dance Collective

2026_06_Tokyo x Seoul - Icons & Idols_YKLS__A4 763x1080

Show type

Live show
Presented byThe Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre (klpac) & The Actors Studio (TAS) with The Young KL Singers (YKLS)

Showtimes

11 Jun 2026 (Thu) @ 8pm - Preview Night with photographers & videographers on stage.
12 Jun 2026 (Fri) @ 8pm
13 Jun 2026 (Sat) @ 8pm
14 Jun 2026 (Sun) @ 3pm

Venue

Pentas 1, klpac

Duration

95-minute show including a 15-minute intermission
GenreMusic

Advisory

If your child is restless / crying, please bring them out of the hall. After they’ve calmed down, you can re-enter with the assistance of our ushers.

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