82MAJOR To Return To Malaysia For '82 SYNDROME' Concert This October
Since then, fans have been eagerly waiting for the group to return for a full concert. Well, get ready to sing and dance along to their hits, as 82MAJOR are set to embark on an Asia tour, with Malaysia included as one of the stops. Here's what we know so far:
82MAJOR has been busy with their '82 SYNDROME' tour across North America since May, performing in 25 different cities. Their final stop will be in Los Angeles on 19th July, after which the group is expected to take a short break before hitting the road again. While there has been no official announcement of an Asia tour just yet, it has been confirmed that the members will be coming to Malaysia this October. Here are the confirmed details:
82MAJOR's 82 SYNDROME Concert in KUALA LUMPUR
Date: 4th October 2025 (Saturday)
4th October 2025 (Saturday) Time: 7pm
7pm Venue: Idea Live Arena
Idea Live Arena Organiser: iMeMalaysia
iMeMalaysia Ticketing: TBA
Details on ticket prices and the seating plan will be announced at a later date, and tickets will be available for purchase via BookMyShow. Since it will be a while until their KL show, it's possible that 82MAJOR will be releasing new music by then. Regardless, Malaysian fans will surely be thrilled to finally see the boys perform live for the first full concert here.
While we wait for more updates, let's check out their latest single 'TAKEOVER':
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