While K-pop bands are busy conquering the world, let’s take a look at the latest entry into the lesser known K-rock genre.

Meet Alice Syndrome (앤리스신드롬) — a brand new four-member all-female rock band from Korea that just dropped their debut single Deep Dive on July 25, 2026.

No matching outfits. No manufactured pop gloss. Just four young women, their instruments and a sound that hits hard from the very first note.

What sets Alice Syndrome apart is their traditional rock band setup — one lead vocalist supported by dedicated instrumentalists on guitar, bass and drums. Every member has their role, every member owns it. No choreography, no dance formations. Just a band that lets the music do the talking. And with Japanese-born Taira on lead vocals, the band has an international dimension that adds to their distinctive identity.

First Single — Deep Dive

The debut single — which also includes a second track, Play Girl — centres around the title track Deep Dive. Sung predominantly in English — with just a single Korean word slipped into the chorus — the song is immediately accessible to international listeners. Deep Dive is about confronting a toxic relationship — calling someone out for not listening, the exhaustion of constant fighting, and ultimately having enough. It’s raw, relatable and delivered with conviction.

Produced under Vanilla Man — the same producer behind beloved Korean duo Bolbbalgan4 — the single blends heavy guitar-driven rock with pop sensibility, giving it the accessibility of K-pop with the raw energy of rock.

Meet the Members

TAIRA (Vocals)

Japanese-born lead vocalist and the face of Alice Syndrome. Her raw, emotive delivery is the centrepiece of the band’s sound. Officially revealed as a member in December 2025.

AWON (Guitar)

South Korean singer-songwriter born August 11, 2006, making her just 19 at debut. Awon joined the lineup in April 2026 after an earlier lineup change. She’s no newcomer to the industry though — she had already released her solo single Winter Diary P.2 in December 2024.

SEBEEN (Bass)

South Korean musician, model and photographer. Revealed as one of the founding members in November 2025, Sebeen brings both creative depth and visual identity to the group.

JEONGMIN (Drums)

South Korean drummer whose powerful playing anchors the band’s live sound and gives Deep Dive its driving, relentless energy. Also revealed as a founding member in November 2025.

Make Up Your Own Mind

Unlike most K-pop debuts which come with months of heavy marketing, teaser campaigns and pre-debut variety show appearances, Alice Syndrome arrived quietly — no big label machine behind them, no prior idol group experience among any of the members. Just the music, released and left to find its own audience.

So what do YOU think? Judge for yourself — watch the official Deep Dive music video below and let us know in the comments!

Malaysian Productions

• Upin & Ipin: Season 19 (TV, Returning) [Kids & Family] — Premiering 7 August
• Mikael: Pemburu Dua Alam (Film, New) [16+] — Premiering 2 August
• Libang Libu (Film, New) [General] — Premiering 23 August

Korean

• Our Sticky Love (Series, New, 7 August) [Teen/Adult] — An ambitious prosecutor loses her memory and moves in with a boxing coach who claims to be her boyfriend. Can this sticky situation turn into real love?
• Four Hands, Two Sonatas (Series, New, 29 August) [Teen/Adult] — At an elite arts school, piano prodigy Kang Pi-o’s world is shaken by rival Choi Jeong-yo, their contrasting lives intertwining through music, rivalry and emotion.
• Mousetrap (Series, New, coming soon) [Mature] — A reclusive writer wakes to find his identity stolen, and must ally with a ruthless loan shark to reclaim his life from a man known as “The Rat.”

English Movie

• The Last House (Film, New, 7 August) [Mature] — A family mysteriously sealed inside their home must work together to survive dwindling resources and the ominous force keeping them trapped.
• Don’t Say Good Luck (Film, New, 14 August) [Teen] — Sophie Birenbaum is ready for the spotlight as the lead in her high school musical, until she’s suddenly facing more drama at home than on the stage.
• The Whisper Man (Film, New, 28 August) [Mature] — When his young son vanishes, a widower enlists help from his estranged father, a retired detective who put away the serial killer now linked to the case.
• Four Weddings and a Funeral (Film, Library title) [General] — 7 August

English TV

• Ricky Gervais Alley Cats (Series, New, 7 August) [Adult] — Outrageous misadventures run wild as feral cats cause chaos on the streets in this no-holds-barred animated comedy from Ricky Gervais.
• Outer Banks: Season 5 (Series, Returning, final season) [Teen/Adult] — 28 August
• Let’s Marry Harry (Series, New) [Adult] — 5 August
• Dr. Seuss’s Red Fish, Blue Fish: Season 3 (Kids & Family, Returning) [Kids] — 10 August
• Danny Go!: Season 2 (Returning) [Kids] — 24 August

Sports

• WWE SummerSlam: 2026 (Live Event, Returning) [General] — 2 August
• MOURINHO (Documentary, New, 11 August) [General] — A trophy-packed, insider-fuelled documentary charting José Mourinho’s rise as one of football’s top managers.

Documentary

• Freefall: A Reckoning for Boeing (New, 19 August) [Adult] — Alarming whistleblower testimony alleges Boeing’s culture of cost-cutting and coverups led to fatal aviation safety failures.
• Big Chicken: A Fast Food Conspiracy (New, 5 August) [General] — Comedian Mo Gilligan tours the UK and US on a 28-day fried chicken diet to uncover the industry behind the craving.

Foreign Movie/TV

• Moria (Series, New, Argentina, 14 August) [Adult] — A highly stylized fictionalization of Argentine icon Moria Casán’s life, told as a symbolic spectacle of fame, controversy and reinvention.
• Operation Safed Sagar (Series, New, India, 7 August) [Teen/Adult] — As the Kargil War erupts between India and Pakistan, the Golden Arrows squadron takes flight on a dangerous mission behind enemy lines.
• My Best Friend, His Girlfriend and Me (Film, New, Germany, 14 August) [Teen/Adult] — Olli and Matze are best friends planning to travel the world together, until Matze’s romance with Rebecca turns it all upside down.
• All the Truth in My Lies (Series, New, Spain, 28 August) [Teen/Adult] — Two roommates join a bachelorette road trip where unspoken feelings ignite, based on Elísabet Benavent’s novel.
• Blood Sacrifice (Series, New, Sweden, 20 August) [Mature] — Following the brutal murder of two police officers, a detective reluctantly joins forces with his estranged ex-cop father to catch the killer.
• The Ribbon Hero (Film, New, Japan, 8 August) [Kids & Family] — An anime feature based on the pioneering manga Princess Knight by Osamu Tezuka.

Age tags are a general guide based on each title’s synopsis and genre — always check the actual rating on Netflix before watching with the family.

Plenty to keep the watchlist full this month — happy streaming!

Held over two nights on 24 and 25 July, the event lit up the sky with 600 synchronized drones, paired with fireworks effects that turned the night into a full-on cinematic celebration ahead of the movie’s release. The performance featured iconic Spider-Man-inspired aerial formations and synchronized drone choreography — a fitting tribute to the world’s most beloved friendly neighbourhood hero.

Beyond the drone show, fans also got to explore a specially curated New York street-themed on-ground activation, inspired by Spider-Man’s iconic neighbourhood, complete with themed installations and photo opportunities for visitors to step into his world before the main show.

“We wanted to give Malaysian fans a celebration worthy of Spider-Man. From the New York-inspired activation to the groundbreaking drone and fireworks show, it was our way of celebrating Spider-Man: Brand New Day with fans in an unforgettable way,” said Catherine Chai, Marketing Director, Sony Pictures Entertainment Malaysia.

Catch it in cinemas soon

Spider-Man: Brand New Day officially premieres in cinemas nationwide on Thursday, 30 July 2026, with advance ticket bookings already open at all major cinemas.

It’s a brand new day for Peter Parker — fighting crime full-time as Spider-Man in a world that doesn’t remember him, while watching his old friends move on without him. That shift sparks a change in Peter he may not fully control, but it might also be exactly what’s needed to stop a new, unseen threat to the city and the people he loves.

Directed by Destin Daniel Cretton, the film stars Tom Holland, Zendaya, Sadie Sink, Jacob Batalon, Jon Bernthal, Tramell Tillman, Michael Mando, and Mark Ruffalo.

Check & Compare Showtimes here: https://tinyurl.com/COMY-SpiderManBrandNewDay

A Shop For Killers: Season 2 (22 July)

The one we’ve been waiting for. With Jian now in control of the shop and Jinman back from the dead, the team takes the fight directly to BABYLON — determined to end the threat once and for all. But BABYLON isn’t going down without a fight, bringing in overseas help and a fresh wave of deadly assassins to exact revenge. Starring Lee Dongwook, Kim Hyejun, Hyunri and Masaki Okada — this one is going to be intense.

The Devil Wears Prada 2 (29 July)

Twenty years later and Miranda, Andy, Emily and Nigel are back. Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt and Stanley Tucci return to the fashionable streets of New York City and the sleek offices of Runway Magazine — joined by newcomer Simone Ashley. One of the most anticipated sequels in years and it lands right at the end of July. Start planning your watch party now.

X-Men ’97: Season 2 (1 July)

The animated mutant team is back — and this time, divided and thrown across different eras in time as they struggle to find their way home. Back in the 1990s, meanwhile, suspicious foes and new strains of mutant intolerance are rising in their absence. Season 1 was a massive hit — Season 2 looks set to deliver more of the same.

The Husband: Season 1 (4 July)

What started as a marriage made in heaven quickly turned into four years of misery. When neurosurgeon Taeju finally asks for a divorce, his wife Seyun goes missing under suspicious circumstances the very next day — and suddenly he’s the prime suspect. Starring Namkoong Min and Lee Sul, this K-drama thriller has all the ingredients for a binge-worthy watch.

Pompeii: Out of Time with Tom Hiddleston (23 July)

Tom Hiddleston takes us back to one of history’s most dramatic events in this documentary series. If you’re into history with a side of drama — and who isn’t — this one’s for you.

Ready or Not 2: Here I Come (2 July)

The cult favourite is back! After surviving her murderous in-laws in the first film, Grace is back — and this time she’s not running, she’s coming for them. If you loved the dark humour and chaos of the original, this sequel lands on Day 2 of July and is the perfect way to kick off the month. Don’t miss it!

Full July 2026 Highlights on Disney+ Hotstar:

  X-Men ’97: Season 2 — 1 July

  Abandoned: Season 1 — 1 July

  Ready or Not 2: Here I Come — 2 July

  Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Runway Show — 3 July

  The Husband: Season 1 — 4 July

  Hammerhead Sharks Up Close with Bertie Gregory — 5 July

  The Fox Hollow Murders: Season 2 — 8 July

  Dancing with the Stars: Next Pro Dancer — 14 July

  Descendants: Wicked Wonderland — 17 July

  A Shop For Killers: Season 2 — 22 July

  Pompeii: Out of Time with Tom Hiddleston — 23 July

  Furious: Season 1 — 27 July

  The Devil Wears Prada 2 — 29 July

  The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder Season 4 — 29 July   2026 LoL KeSPA Cup — 30 July