Ex K-pop idol Jang Han-byul on starting a career in Malaysia, calls the country his second home

By ANNDREA A. WEBBER

Born in Australia to South Korean parents,Jang Han-byul hopes to connect better with fans in Malaysia. Photo: Handout

When former K-pop sensation Jang Han-byul came to Malaysia in 2019 to compete in the second season of popular singing competition, Big Stage, he had unknowingly embarked on an adventure that would change his career forever.

Entertaining audiences with a rap number, Eminem’s Lose Yourself, and Bahasa Malaysia ballad, Luka Dan Bahagia, Jang was crowned champion with a total score of 70.33%.

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