KUALA LUMPUR, 24 May 2026 (The Capital Post) — Rising Malaysian M-Pop boy group THE NEXT is set to make its Kuala Lumpur showcase debut this Saturday at the Borneo Native Festival “Reunited” at Central Market Kuala Lumpur.
Scheduled to perform at 4pm on 23 May 2026, the showcase marks a significant milestone for the Sarawak-based five-member group as they continue expanding their presence and introducing their multicultural music identity to audiences across Malaysia.
Presented by K-Verse MY, THE NEXT consists of members Mikey, Bryx, Rizze, Elvis and Fiv, each bringing diverse cultural backgrounds and artistic strengths into the group’s identity.
Leading the group is Mikey, whose Kenyah and Iban heritage has helped shape the group’s East Malaysian identity. He previously gained international exposure after participating in the Korean survival programme “Universe League” and was also recognised in competitions including One In A Million Top 100, Bintang RTM and Biu Biu Superstar 2026, where he emerged as first runner-up.
Bryx, the group’s main dancer and lead rapper of Bidayuh and Iban descent, previously placed in the Top 5 of Sarawak Got Talent for modern dance and won Most Popular at the Be A Star Dance Competition 2024. He has also worked as a choreographer and appeared in productions for TVS and PETRONAS.
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Meanwhile, Rizze contributes as the group’s main rapper and lead dancer, while Elvis has performed at several major government and cultural events across Sarawak, including the Sarawak Governor’s 86th Birthday Celebration and Program Madani Rakyat 2024. Fiv, the group’s visual and center member, was also a finalist in Kuching Got Talent 2025 and performed during the SUKMA 2024 opening ceremony.
THE NEXT released its debut single titled “The Next” on 17 April 2026. The multilingual track, composed by Van Kelvin and produced by DJ Yosh, combines Malay, English, Iban, Bidayuh and Korean lyrics while blending pop, Afrobeat, R&B, Latin and ballad influences into a distinctive musical style.
Audiences attending the showcase can expect a 30-minute performance featuring the group’s debut single as well as several specially prepared K-pop cover performances highlighting their choreography, vocals and stage presence.
The Borneo Native Festival “Reunited” will take place at Central Market Kuala Lumpur and admission is open to the public. – The Capital Post
