KRU

For other uses, see Kru (disambiguation).

KRU
OriginKuala Lumpur, Malaysia
GenresPop, R&B, hip hop
Years active
  • 1992–2018
  • 2024–present
LabelsEMI, KRU Studios
Past membersNorman Abdul Halim
Yusry Abdul Halim
Edry Abdul Halim
Websitewww.krustudios.com

KRU were a Malaysian pop boy band formed in 1992. The group comprised three Abdul Halim brothers, namely Datuk[1] Norman Abdul Halim, Datuk Yusry Abdul Halim and Edry Abdul Halim'. Apart from revolutionising[peacock prose] the Malaysian music scene with their blend of pop, R&B and hip hop, Dato' Norman Abdul Halim heads a successful business empire, KRU Studios, with Dato' Yusry Abdul Halim specialising in film, media content and live events, whilst Edry Abdul Halim is a successful composer/producer.

On 18 April 2018, the group announced that they would disband after 25 years being together after their last concert, Konsert Gergasi KRU 25, held from 4 to 6 May.[2] In addition to the band, the KRU group of companies include the vocational college KRU Academy, KRU Music, KRU Media, KRU Entertainment, KRU Singapore, Prodigi Lab, Hot Jam Cafe, Showbiz Productions, Kartun Studios, Music Unlimited, and United Studios.[3]

In 2024, the group reformed after 6 years of hiatus and will released a new album, titled Kaset.[4]

  1. ^ Atak, Feride Hikmet (7 February 2016). "Gelaran 'Datuk', Norman (KRU) Mahu Tingkatkan Industri Kreatif Di Pahang". mStar Online (in Malay). Star Media Group Berhad. Retrieved 4 July 2016.
  2. ^ Othman, Kemalia (18 April 2018). "Tiga beradik akhirnya bubar KRU selepas 25 tahun ditubuhkan". mStar Online (in Malay). Retrieved 18 April 2018.
  3. ^ "KRU Group of Companies". Krustudios.com.
  4. ^ "#SHOWBIZ: KRU returns with 'Kaset'". NST Entertainment. New Straits Times. 14 October 2024. Retrieved 14 October 2024.