K-pop Fever vs. Local Rules: How Concert Guidelines Shape Malaysia’s Live Music Scene？
Hyolyn performed at the Yello Concert in Malaysia. Photo credits to Wucha Channel (YouTube) When the Beat Meets the Boundaries Lights dimmed in Idea Live Arena as the crowds roared and swelled like a rising tide. Thousands of glowing light sticks shimmered in the dark, like a restless sea of stars, waiting for the brightest star, their favorite K-pop idol Hyolyn, to take the stage. “I couldn’t believe it was real,” recalled fan Xin Yuan. “My heart was racing so fast, I felt like it was about...
