The latter half of 2024 is gearing up to be a busy season for all things K-pop — check out the full list here.
The first half of 2024 had much in store for the K-culture fan. Supernova phenomenon Aespa, “face genius” Cha Eun-woo, and K-pop veterans like SHINee and FT Island have already graced our shores this year in concert or fan meet. There were even some viral interactions — like from the Sticky and Midas Touch singers Kiss of Life — which saw the idols offering some memorable fan service for their local KISSYs during their fan meet on June 2nd. But, as far as K-pop fans are concerned — more is always more — and luckily, there is more to come.
From Korea’s biggest water music festival, Waterbomb, to the world tours of some of K-pop’s biggest groups like Stray Kids and TXT, it’s safe to say that the Hallyu wave has much more in store for Singapore in the months to come.
Below, gear up for a season of K-celebrity with Men’s Folio’s comprehensive guide to all the K-happenings in the rest of 2024.
August
Doh Kyung Soo Asia Fan Concert Tour “BLOOM” in Singapore
When: Thursday, 8 August 2024
Where: Singapore Indoor Stadium
What: Introduced to the world as the D.O., the main vocalist of the beloved K-pop boyband EXO, the singer and actor is now set to embark on his first solo Asian tour, as Doh Kyung Soo. The tour comes after the release of his third EP “BLOSSOM” and its single Mars, and includes stops in Taipei, Hong Kong and Bangkok. The final stop of his tour is excitingly slated for our shores. Tickets can be purchased here.
Waterbomb 2024 Singapore
When: Saturday & Sunday, 24 & 25 August 2024
Where: Siloso Beach, Sentosa
What: Prepare your swimsuits and water guns — Korea’s premier water festival is making its debut in Singapore this August at none other than Siloso Beach! Featuring a line-up stacked to the brim with K-entertainment’s finest like Rain, 2NE1’s CL, Jay Park, Jessi and Southeast Asia’s own BamBam and Sorn, the two-day festival is definitely one to consider splurging a little for. Tickets can be purchased here.
September
Tomorrow X Together World Tour “ACT : PROMISE” In Asia
When: Saturday, 9 September 2024
Where: Singapore Indoor Stadium
What: The first K-pop group to headline Lollapalooza is bringing their third world tour to Singapore this September at the Singapore Indoor Stadium. TXT’s Soobin, Yeonjun, Beomgyu, Taehyun and Hueningkai have long since established themselves as one of K-pop’s biggest boy bands, with their wildly successful “ACT: LOVESICK” and “ACT: SWEET MIRAGE” world tours in 2022 and 2023 respectively. This time, they will perform their latest EP “minisode 3: TOMORROW” in concert. More information can be found here.
BABYMONSTER Singapore Grand Prix 2024
When: Saturday, 21 September 2024
Where: Zone 4 Padang Stage
What: Sheesh! BAEMON’s coming to town. YG’s latest girl group made their debut late last year but have already earned the title “Rookie Monsters” with their signature explosive hip-hop sound. With the release of their first EP “BABYMONS7ER” earlier this year in April and their latest comeback Forever, the girls of BABYMONSTER are sure to rock the Padang Stage at this year’s Formula 1 Night Race. Tickets for the event can be purchased here.
2024 ZEROBASEONE The First Tour “TIMELESS WORLD”
When: Saturday, 28 September 2024
Where: Singapore Indoor Stadium
What: Get ready to Feel the POP with ZB1! The boys of Boys Planet are making the first international stop of their world tour “TIMELESS WORLD” in Singapore this September! ZEROBASEONE will perform songs from their third EP “You had me at HELLO” for the Singaporean ZEROSE, and if their K-CON setlists are anything to go by — throwbacks to newly-cemented classics from their survival show like Jellypop. Tickets can be purchased here
Stray Kids “dominATE” Tour In Singapore
When: Saturday, 28 September 2024
Where: National Stadium
What: STAYs showed up and Stray Kids listened. After their sold-out show at the Singapore Indoor Stadium in February last year, the 8-member boy group is set to return to Singapore once again — this time at our larger National Stadium. With the release of their ninth EP “ATE” which boasted the explosive title track Chk Chk Boom in July, the boys are set to light up the stage with their unparalleled energetic performance in a few months. Tickets can be purchased here.
October
2024 Yugyeom Tour Trusty
When: Saturday, 5 October 2024
Where: Capitol Theatre
What: Introduced to the world as the main dancer and maknae of GOT7, Yugyeom has quickly established himself as a force to be reckoned within the Korean R&B and Rap scenes. His “Trusty” tour follows the release of his first full-length album “Trust Me” which includes features from other K-royalty like LeeHi and Sik-K. Tickets range from $158 to $298 and can be purchased here.
Lee Young Ji World Tour “ALL OR NOTHING” Singapore
When: Saturday, 19 October 2024
Where: Capitol Theatre
What: Winner of “Show Me The Money 11” and Korean hip-hop phenomenon Lee Young Ji will be bringing the heat to Capitol Theatre this October in her first world tour. Not long after the release of her highly-anticipated debut album “16 Fantasy” which featured the likes of vocalist D.O. on the title track “Small girl”, the tour will mark her second performance in Singapore. Tickets range from S$138 to S$208 and can be purchased here.
November
2024 TAEMIN “Ephemeral Gaze” World Tour
When: Saturday, 9 November 2024
Where: TBC
What: After performing with the rest of SHINee earlier this year in March at the Singapore Indoor Stadium, TAEMIN will make his way back to Singapore for the Asian leg of his solo world tour this November. Known for his sultry tracks and dance, TAEMIN’s fourth mini-album “Guilty” spawned the hit title track of the same name as well as The Rizzness, both of which TAEMates can be sure to look forward to at his show. More details to come.
December
DPR Presents “THE DREAM REBORN” World Tour 2024 In Singapore
When: Thursday, 12 December 2024
Where: Singapore EXPO Hall 7
What: The DPR boys are set to make a stop in Singapore for their “THE DREAM REBORN” world tour this December. DPR Ian, Artic and Cream will take the stage to represent the Dream Perfect Regime entertainment collective with performances that are sure to take our breaths away. More details to come!
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