KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 2 -- It was homecoming for Klang-born K-pop idol Lingling, as she and her group KIIRAS dropped by Malaysia this weekend for the first time since their debut as part of The Music Journey 2 roadshow, which is a live, free-entry musical showcase organised by Astro.

In an interview with Malay Mail yesterday, Lingling admitted to an emotional return home, with fans on social media showing their love and support.

"We've debuted for two months now, but before going overseas, we didn't really feel like celebrities," Lingling told Malay Mail.

"But when we met our fans in Singapore and Malaysia, that's when it finally hit us - we're celebrities now."

She also reflected on how life in Korea differs, especially when it comes to...