K-pop girl group I-dle, Chinese singer Cai Xukun headline S'pore debut of Chinese music festival
K-pop girl group I-dle (above) and Chinese pop idol Cai Xukun will be headlining the Bubbling & Boiling Music and Arts Festival.
SINGAPORE - K-pop girl group I-dle and Chinese pop idol Cai Xukun will be headlining the upcoming Bubbling & Boiling Music and Arts Festival at Resorts World Ballroom.
The festival from China is making its overseas debut in Singapore.
According to the event's website and social media accounts, I-dle will be performing on Sept 13 and Cai on Sept 14.
The full artiste line-up and ticket information has yet to be announced.
I-dle, formerly known as (G)i-dle, consist of five members - Miyeon, Minnie, Soyeon, Yuqi and Shuhua. They rebranded themselves with the name change in May, and released a special EP, We Are I-dle, that same month.
They debuted in May 2018 and are famous for songs such as Latata (2018), Oh My God (2020) and Hwaa (2021).
The group last performed here at the Singapore Indoor Stadium in October 2023 as part of their I Am Free-ty World Tour.
Top stories
Swipe. Select. Stay informed.
Singapore Car that fell into Tanjong Katong Road South sinkhole removed; road remains closed for repairs
Singapore Workers used nylon rope to rescue driver of car that fell into Tanjong Katong Road sinkhole
Life Vet Talk: Pet owners and vets need to work together to prevent infectious zoonotic diseases
Singapore Benchmark barrier: Six of her homeschooled kids had to retake the PSLE
Singapore For Singapore to do well, PAP govt has to continue to hold its own: SM Lee
Asia S'porean trainee doctor in Melbourne arrested for allegedly filming colleagues in toilets since 2021
Singapore Mum at 15: More teens in Singapore gave birth in 2024
Business Already owning 5 properties, woman wanted elderly dad's 4 homes
Minnie, 27, was in town in June for the opening of American footwear brand Skechers' revamped flagship outlet at Bugis Junction and in January for the launch of Chinese milk tea chain Chagee's second flagship store at VivoCity.
Cai, 26, rose to fame in 2018 after taking part in Chinese reality show Idol Producer, in which he finished first. He then became the leader of temporary boy band Nine Percent, formed by the top nine-placed contestants of Idol Producer, before they disbanded in 2019.
He is known for songs such as Lover (2020), Hug Me (2022) and Deadman (2025), and was a regular cast member of Chinese variety show Keep Running between 2020 and 2023.
He previously performed in Singapore at Marina Bay Sands in July 2023 as part of his Kun 2023 World Tour.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Straits Times
a few seconds ago
- Straits Times
Star Wars creator George Lucas brings the force to Comic-Con in historic first visit
Find out what's new on ST website and app. US film-maker George Lucas arrives for the sneak peek of the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art panel at Comic-Con in San Diego, California, on July 27. SAN DIEGO – Comic-Con fans pulled out their lightsabers on July 27 to welcome Star Wars (1977 to present) creator George Lucas to the prominent pop culture convention for the very first time. Attendees lined up for hours to grab a seat inside the 6,500-person capacity venue, San Diego Convention Center, in San Diego, California, to see the legendary American director behind the Indiana Jones (1981 to 2023) franchise speak at the event on its final day. Comic-Con, which draws some 130,000 attendees, has become an important platform for movie studios and their stars to showcase the latest film and television offerings, especially those with a genre fan base. 'We've been waiting five decades for this,' said panel moderator and American actress-rapper Queen Latifah, who oversaw the discussion by Lucas and other film-makers. Instead of discussing his film works, however, he graced the convention to preview his latest project, the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art – opening in Los Angeles in 2026 – which he co-founded with his wife, businesswoman Mellody Hobson. An aerial view shows construction continuing at the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art in Exposition Park in Los Angeles, California, on June 2. PHOTO: AFP A first-of-its-kind institution dedicated to illustrated storytelling across time, cultures and media, the almost 4.5ha campus in Exposition Park will include a green space and a 300,000 sq ft building with galleries, two theatres, a library, restaurant, cafe, and retail and community spaces. 'I've been collecting art since I was in college,' Lucas, 81, told the crowd, adding that he has amassed tens of thousands of pieces in his collection. 'I've been doing this for 50 years now, and then it occurred to me that what am I going to do with it all because I refuse to sell it.' 'I could never do that, it's not what I think art is – I think it's more about an emotional connection,' he said. In his description of the museum, Lucas said the institution will feature a blend of works. They include illustrations by Normal Rockwell, Jessie Willcox Smith and N.C. Wyeth; artworks by Frida Kahlo, Jacob Lawrence, Charles White and Robert Colescott; and pieces by cartoonists and artists like Winsor McCay, Frank Frazetta and Jack Kirby. 'This is sort of a temple to the people's art,' he said in summation. The museum, housed in a sleek, curved building, will also feature items from Lucas's films and other exclusive pieces. For the Star Wars mastermind, the space aims to be a tribute to the importance of narrative art. 'When you're born, the baseline is fear. And as you go through life, you're curious about things, but you're especially curious about things you don't understand, and therefore that's a threat to you. 'And as a result, you make up stories to make it feel good,' he continued. 'Science fiction is a myth... but we've made it real because of science-fiction books and art.' Among the other members of the panel were Oscar-winning Mexican director Guillermo del Toro and American production designer Doug Chiang, who shaped the aesthetic of the Star Wars universe for decades. 'What's remarkable about George is that he leads from the heart, and this museum is him,' Chiang said. Del Toro, who will release his latest film Frankenstein in November, said many of the museum's pieces will celebrate freedom of speech. US film-maker George Lucas (left) speaks as Mexican film-maker Guillermo del Toro looks on during the sneak peek of the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art panel at Comic-Con in San Diego, California, on July 27. PHOTO: AFP 'We are in a critical moment in which one of the things they like to disappear is the past, and this is memorialising a popular, vociferous, expressive and eloquent moment in our visual past that belongs to all of us,' Del Toro said. He also described comics as a medium with 'a lot of social conscience' and joked that comic artists 'were the first one to punch a Nazi' in their works. 'What a panel,' gushed attendee Jesse Goldwater, who travelled to San Diego from Los Angeles. 'They are the embodiment of Comic-Con itself – without them, Comic-Con wouldn't exist.' AFP/REUTERS
Straits Times
a few seconds ago
- Straits Times
Malaysian rock band Wings to celebrate 40th anniversary with Singapore Indoor Stadium concert
Find out what's new on ST website and app. Malaysian rock veterans Wings are fronted by popular singer-actor Awie (second from left). SINGAPORE – One of Malaysia's most popular bands, rock quintet Wings, will celebrate their 40th anniversary with a concert at the Singapore Indoor Stadium on Dec 24. Tickets priced from $88 to $248 are on sale via ticketing agency Sistic. While the group have performed several shows in Singapore – including a set at The Star Theatre in 2023 – the upcoming gig will be the first time they are staging a solo one at the Singapore Indoor Stadium. In 2012, Wings were part of a double-bill show at the same venue with fellow Malaysian rock veterans Search. In 2022, they were the first act from South-east Asia to perform at the Formula One Singapore Airlines Singapore Grand Prix's biggest stage at the Padang. Formed in 1985, they are one of the most successful bands from across the Causeway, known for their evergreen rock ballads such as Misteri Mimpi Syakilla (1988) and Sejati (1990). Fronted by singer Awie, they have released more than 20 studio and live albums, including their 1987 debut Belenggu Irama. Wings will also stage a 40th anniversary concert in Selangor, Malaysia, on Nov 28. Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Singapore Tanjong Katong sinkhole backfilled; road to be repaved after LTA tests Singapore MRT platform screen doors at 15 underground stations to undergo renewal Singapore 'Medium risk' of severe haze as higher agricultural prices drive deforestation: S'pore researchers Singapore Jail for former pre-school teacher who tripped toddler repeatedly, causing child to bleed from nose Singapore Police statements by doctor in fake vaccine case involving Iris Koh allowed in court: Judge Singapore Authorities say access to Changi intertidal areas unaffected by reclamation, in response to petition Singapore No change to SIA flights between S'pore and Cambodia, S'pore and Thailand, amid border dispute Singapore Not feasible for S'pore to avoid net‑zero; all options to cut energy emissions on table: Tan See Leng In April, Awie announced that a documentary film based on the band's 40-year journey is in the works. They are also planning a concert in London as part of their anniversary celebrations. The 56-year-old vocalist staged his solo concert at The Star Theatre in 2024. He is also an established actor who has appeared in box-office hits such as romantic drama Sembilu (1994) and action flick Rebel (2024). The Wings concert will come a few months after another Malaysian music powerhouse, pop queen Siti Nurhaliza, performed at the Singapore Indoor Stadium on July 26. Book It/Wings 40th Year Anniversary
Straits Times
an hour ago
- Straits Times
Concert review: Asian Grand Prix concert showcases choral excellence and diversity in harmony
Find out what's new on ST website and app. Indonesia's lively Gita Maizan Choir was named the winner of the 2025 Asian Grand Prix. Grand Prix Concert & Award Ceremony Esplanade Concert Hall July 27, 7.30pm The culmination of the 9th Singapore International Choral Festival organised by One Choral Company and Rave Group International was its Grand Prix concert on July 27.
