Ever since her debut, KIIRAS (키라스) leader LingLing (링링) has received lots of love from Malaysians for being the first female K-pop idol from the country. Recently, the star went viral amongst locals again for one simple gesture.
Yesterday (28th July 2025, Monday), the KIIRAS members were spotted at Incheon International Airport, heading to Singapore and Malaysia. Since this is their first overseas schedule since their debut in May 2025, all eyes were on the girls for their airport fashion. As shared on KIIRAS’ official social media pages, the six idols dressed in casual yet cute clothing, perfect for the tropical Southeast Asian weather.
More photos of the members also made their way online. However, it was leader LingLing who received the most interest for her airport appearance. In a photo taken by a fan, the 20-year-old was holding her passport. The striking red Malaysian passport with its recognisable coat of arms immediately caught Malaysian netizens’ attention. The Twitter post soon went viral, raking in hundreds of comments.
Most of the comments were from locals who said they feel proud to see a K-pop idol carry the Malaysian passport. Some also said the photo made them feel proud to be Malaysian. At the same time, many fans also quipped that LingLing was flexing her Malaysian passport, which is one of the strongest passports in the world. According to the Henley Passport Index, the Malaysian passport currently ranks in 11th place globally, with 181 visa-free destinations.
Speaking of Malaysia, LingLing will make her first public appearance as a K-pop idol in her home country later this week. KIIRAS will make an appearance at UOW University on 1st August 2025 (Friday) for the Astro “The Music Journey 2” roadshow. The girl group is also reportedly making an appearance at a brand event at a local mall on 2nd August 2025 (Saturday). They will conduct interviews with local radio stations.
Hopefully, we get to see more of LingLing’s proud Malaysian moments when she’s in her home country. Are you excited to welcome KIIRAS to Malaysia?
Sources: Twitter (1)(2), Instagram
