Insomniacks Vocalist Iqie: 'Angel and I are Just Friends'
Translated from Malay, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Iqie, vocalist of Insomniacks, clarified that his close relationship with Angel from the group Dolla is strictly platonic.
- He stated they have been long-time friends and their closeness is normal given their history.
- Iqie declined to comment further on dating rumors, preferring to maintain their friendship.
Iqie, the vocalist of the Malaysian band Insomniacks, has addressed persistent rumors about a romantic relationship with Angel, a member of the girl group Dolla. He firmly stated that their connection is purely platonic, emphasizing they are close friends.
I have no comment. We have been friends for a long time. We have been friends from the past until now.
"We are just friends," Iqie said when asked about the speculation. He explained that his familiarity and closeness with Angel stem from a long-standing friendship that began long before their respective careers took off. This comfortable rapport, he noted, is a natural consequence of their shared history.
While acknowledging that some fans hope for a romantic relationship between them, Iqie chose not to elaborate further on the matter. He expressed his comfort and preference for their current status as close friends. "Thank you, but we are just friends," he reiterated.
Thank you, but we are just friends.
Their apparent closeness, often showcased through social media posts, has fueled fan speculation and discussion. Beyond addressing the rumors, Iqie also shared details about Insomniacks' upcoming performance at the Latihan Pestapora Music Festival in June. The band hopes this opportunity will pave the way for them to perform in Indonesia, a market they aimed to penetrate last year.
This is the first time we are participating in Latihan Pestapora and we hope to participate in this music festival in Indonesia as well.
Originally published by Utusan Malaysia in Malay. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.