South Korean and Japanese Celebrities Spotted in Malaysia for New Reality Show Filming

South Korean and Japanese Celebrities Seen Enjoying Malaysia: Lee Seung Gi, Amotti & More

By Tamara Jayne — 29 Aug 2024, 10:18 AM

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Recently, several high-profile South Korean and Japanese stars were spotted exploring Sabah, Malaysia. In a series of TikTok videos, fans eagerly shared their excitement upon seeing some major celebrities up close. These stars included South Korean singer and actor Lee Seung Gi, Kim Dong-jun, Amotti from Physical 100, Olympic gold medalist swimmer Park Tae-hwan, and Japanese mixed martial artist Choo Sung-hoon. The group was seen casually taking a ferry from Menumbok to Labuan, enjoying meals at a local food court, and walking around Financial Park in Labuan.

Watch the thrilling moments captured by fans:

@nxx_19_
“I breathe the same air as the oppas! They look even better in real life. Choo Sung Hoon (Sarang Appa), Lee Seung Gi, Amotti, Park Tae Hwan, Kim Jae Hong & Chong Tese.”

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@luvp0tato
“They’re in Labuan, Malaysia! So random to see them in person! #chosunghoon #amotti #parktaehwan #leeseunggi #survivalking #random #fyp”

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It turns out that these stars are in Malaysia to film a new reality TV show titled King of Survival. This outdoor survival game show features 12 contestants who will battle it out in the wild. Locations such as Batu Punggul, Nabawan, and Labuan have been chosen for filming.

Here’s a snapshot of Lee Seung Gi posing with staff members from Taman Bandukan Riverside Resort in Keningau.

Image via Taman Bandukan Riverside Resort (Facebook)

Another video shows the cast and crew leisurely strolling through Financial Park in Labuan:

@shafikaazlin
“Welcome to Labuan FT, Malaysia! They were eating at Food Court Ujana Kewangan earlier! #kingofsurvival #koreanvarietyshow #leeseunggi #parktaehwan #choosunghoon #netflix #malaysia #kimbyungman #kimdongjun #zea #korea #sabah #labuan”

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A lucky TikTok user managed to capture the moment when the group boarded a ferry from Menumbok to Labuan and even snapped a photo with Kim Dong Jun!

Image via @arynna_maria (TikTok)

Another fan caught the crew grabbing coffee together, making it a memorable day for the barista!

@qieylalaa
“Shaking while making drinks for them! #parktaehwan #choosunghoon #amotti #kingofsurvival #fyp”

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While there’s no official release date for King of Survival yet, stay tuned for updates! This exciting show promises to be a thrilling addition to reality TV.

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