KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 24 -- Thousands of fans flooded Pavilion Kuala Lumpur yesterday, transforming the mall into a sea of anticipation for the arrival of the cast of the Hong Kong blockbuster Back to the Past, including stars Louis Koo, Raymond Lam, and Jessica Hsuan.

The event, held to celebrate the success of the long-awaited sequel to the 2001 TV series A Step into the Past, saw the mall's Centre Court packed wall-to-wall, with queues snaking from the entrances.

Many fans, some of whom had travelled from as far as Sarawak and Singapore, waited for hours, proudly waving handmade signs.

The excitement was a testament to the deep emotional connection Malaysians have with the franchise.

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