KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA -
Media OutReach Newswire - 23 October 2026 - Xing Yu Group and VYBE will introduce the VYBE Ai SHOW Talent Competition at a launch and media gathering in Kluang, Johor, on 13 November 2026. The programme forms part of the group's development of creator training, digital entertainment and film production activities, with opportunities spanning livestreaming, music, short videos and screen content.
The launch will coincide with an invitation-only appreciation dinner at Kluang De Jiao Hui Zi Luan Ge, bringing together creative teams, business partners and community guests. The event will present the group's film projects, creator platforms and collaborations, including The Day We Start Again, a film jointly presented by Xing Yu Group and VYBE and produced by Lomo Pictures.
VYBE Ai SHOW Opens Six Categories for Emerging Creators
According to the organising team's schedule, the competition officially starts on 11 November 2026, followed by the Kluang launch on 13 November. Entries close on 11 January 2027, with the champion and final results planned for 22 February 2027. The six categories are singing, dance, musical instruments, rap, variety talent and creative short videos.
The programme aims to connect entrants with training, content production and commercial partnerships. Promotional materials list a fully paid electric vehicle valued by the organiser at RM99,800, Maldives travel opportunities for 15 winners, VYBE GOLD rewards and partner gifts. Rewards, travel arrangements and eligibility are subject to the official competition and platform rules.
Dr Kervis Soo, founder of Xing Yu Group and VYBE, said the programme is intended to create pathways beyond a single performance, including opportunities in personal IP development, music, publishing and business collaboration. The Ai SHOW name draws on a talent contest he participated in at Kluang Chong Hwa High School in 2009.
From ZOCCO to VYBE Developing an MCN and AI Creator Ecosystem
According to the group's business history, 2026 marks its seventh year of business and brand development. Xing Yu Group Berhad serves as the headquarters and business-coordination entity for activities spanning multi-channel networks (MCNs), AI technology, entertainment platforms, media communications, education and film and video content.
Within the group's ecosystem, Zocco Group Sdn. Bhd. runs ZOCCO's MCN and livestreaming activities, including creator recruitment, training, talent representation and livestream operations. ECA Global (M) Sdn. Bhd. operates the VYBE application and website. VSTAR Media Sdn. Bhd. participates in the platform's co-founding and development, while AIMCN Sdn. Bhd. focuses on AI, MCN and creator training.
XY Code provides IT and AI development support, while PRISM MEDIA works in media, public relations, SEO and brand communications. Prism Media Hub is a partner of BrandThirty Sdn Bhd and is managed by Desmond Chen and Chali Tew.
ZOCCO's creator operations provide equipment, studios, training and operational support for newcomers. Building on this experience, AIMCN combines creator development and content production with AI applications across short dramas, films, music and digital platforms. VYBE is intended to connect these activities with talent development and commercial partnerships.
VYBE Malaysia officially launched on 16 September 2026 at the XingYu Grand Honours Ă— The Shining Award 2026 event. The platform has collaborated with Lincoln Professional Academy (LPA) on education, creator training and AI applications. Event materials also outlined education-related cooperation directions involving UM-Wales and named partners including Yayasan Dato' Malaysia, TNCSEA, Media Prism, AI Robo, V-STAR, WaveMind, Monochrome and QR Fashion.
Film Projects Connect the Group with Production Partners
The Day We Start Again began filming on 6 October 2026 and is targeting a 2027 release. Filming is planned in Kuala Lumpur and Kluang, with additional filming proposed for Luang Prabang, Laos. Presented by Xing Yu Group and VYBE, the production draws on themes of business setbacks, fresh starts and personal relationships, with Dr Kervis contributing to overall planning and script co-creation.
According to project records supplied by the team, Dr Kervis and associated companies have participated since 2023 in six titles: Indera, The Missing Child, Blooms of Happiness, Kungfu Juniors, Mad Mad World and The Day We Start Again. Their roles differ by project and include investment, presentation, producing, co-production, distribution support and story development.
The group's collaboration with Lomo Pictures has also extended into short-form content. At the third Malaysia-China Film Exchange Festival in June 2026, Lomo co-founder Ryon Lee signed an MOU with Dr Kervis for a strategic collaboration involving 100 Malaysia-China short dramas, combining live-action performers, creators and AI technology. The proposed collaboration links professional production resources with the group's creator and technology operations.
At Hong Kong FILMART in March 2026, the team presented film concepts, music, AI imagery and original IP. A China Daily website report credited to Eastday recorded a strategic partnership between AIMOTION and Xing Yu Group's VSTAR platform at the AIMOTION Global Strategy Launch on 19 March.
Group Leadership and Creative Development
According to the group, Dato' Kamil Othman serves as chairman of Xing Yu Group and VYBE. His experience includes leadership roles at the National Film Development Corporation Malaysia (FINAS) and the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC). The group aims to strengthen project management and coordination across filmmaking, digital content and talent development.
Alongside screen productions, the team has developed original songs, including The Day We Start Again and After Waking Up, and visual IP such as Xiao Shi and the ZOCCO mascot. Dr Kervis's first book, The Day We Start Again, was printed on 5 October 2026, with POPULAR bookstore arrangements under preparation according to the supplied publication schedule.
Kluang Gathering Brings Together Partners and Community Guests
The 13 November appreciation dinner will showcase film projects, creator initiatives, music, publishing and community activities. Invited guests include industry partners, family members, teachers and former classmates. Dr Kervis, who grew up in Kluang, intends the gathering to acknowledge those who supported his work while introducing the group's next phase of creative projects.
The invitation-only dinner takes place at Kluang De Jiao Hui Zi Luan Ge, Jalan Lambak, 86000 Kluang, Johor. Seating begins at 7 p.m., followed by appreciation speeches, networking and performances from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., with vegetarian hospitality. The VYBE Ai SHOW launch and media gathering are scheduled for the same day, with interview arrangements subject to organiser confirmation.
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