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AsiaOne
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- AsiaOne
Ayumi Hamasaki turns first solo Singapore concert into full-blown musical spectacle, Entertainment News
Ayumi Hamasaki lit up the Singapore Indoor Stadium in a rare one-night-only spectacle on Saturday (July 5), marking her long-awaited return after over a decade - and proving the queen of J-pop hasn't lost her crown. As the red curtains lifted on her first solo concert in Singapore, so did the roar from a sea of pink light sticks. The 360-degree arena setup for I am Ayu - Ep. II ensured that no seat was a bad one, and no moment felt out of reach. But this wasn't just a concert - it played more like a theatrical production, with choreographed transitions, cinematic interludes, and a narrative arc that turned the night into a pop-powered musical journey. A production beyond pop From the moment Ayumi opened with Inspire in her gold Cleopatra-like fit, it was clear this wasn't a typical pop concert, but more like a Broadway set. Each performance had its own mood and costume, ranging from high-gloss futurism to soft, string-led ballads. Songs like Moments and Voyage were reinterpreted with theatrical flair, with one sequence featuring dancers in flowing robes moving around her like a living sculpture. Between songs, short video interludes carried forward a loose storyline - part dream, part memory - giving the entire show a structured, almost operatic feel. J-pop reinvented While nostalgia was baked into the setlist - with staples like Heaven and Boys & Girls drawing the biggest reactions - Ayumi made room for new material too. Her 2025 single Mimosa was performed with stripped-back lighting and a minimalist arrangement, allowing her vocals to take centre stage. Long-time followers would know of the pop star's hearing loss and vocal challenges since 2008 and how she has scaled back her international performances in recent years. But the 46-year-old's performance on Saturday was steady and, at times, impressively restrained. Rather than overpower, she leaned into emotional delivery, especially during the encore ballads. In a brief address mid-show, she acknowledged the long gap and thanked fans in English, saying, "It's been too long. I've missed you." A one-night-only affair Despite demand, there are no additional Southeast Asia dates confirmed on this tour. That didn't stop fans from across the region - Malaysia, Thailand, even China - from flying in for the show, many dressed in official fanclub gear or recreations of her iconic outfits from past tours. Outside the stadium, merchandise queues snaked around the concourse hours before doors opened, and inside, pink light sticks blinked in sync - a sign of just how tightly knit the Team Ayu fandom remains. Ayumi's night in Singapore was pure J‑pop grandeur - and if this is episode two, we're already counting down to the next chapter. @ayu_19980408 #ayumihamasaki makes her grand entrance in Singapore! 😍#ayuasiatour2025#AyumiHamasakiinSG#浜崎あゆみ — AsiaOne (@asiaonecom) July 5, 2025 lynette@ No part of this article can be reproduced without permission from AsiaOne.
AsiaOne
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- AsiaOne
'Let's do something fun together': Ayumi Hamasaki gives fan service after missing out on waiting fans at Singapore airport, Entertainment News
J-pop star Ayumi Hamasaki has responded after hearing about fans who waited for her in vain at Changi Airport. In an Instagram Story last evening (July 3), the 46-year-old recorded a voice letter to her fans while showing a view of Marina Bay Sands. "Hi my beautiful TA (fandom name Team Ayu), I heard that you guys were waiting and all lined up at the airport today. I am so sorry that I couldn't meet you guys, I just didn't know. "But, you guys might know where to meet me tomorrow. Let's do something fun together, okay? Don't worry, I will see you guys tomorrow. Have a good rest, okay? Goodnight Singapore. Goodnight beautiful TA, love you." In multiple Xiaohongshu posts yesterday, fans posted that they waited at Changi Airport for Ayumi, but didn't get to meet her. Despite that, all is well, as they gathered for a group photo holding banners and Ayumi's albums. A fan who posted the photo wrote: "This is my first time welcoming an idol at the airport. Although I didn't get to meet her in the end, I got to know new friends." Another fan, who is believed to have travelled from Hong Kong, thanked Singapore TA for treating them to drinks while they waited for their idol to appear. As promised, Ayumi gave fan service as she left Mandarin Oriental hotel this afternoon, believed to be for rehearsal for her concert at the Singapore Indoor Stadium tomorrow evening. From multiple fancams posted on Xiaohongshu, Ayumi headed for the crowd of fans who had gathered at the entrance of the hotel to meet her. She took a marker pen and tried to give as many autographs as possible as fans swarmed around her and extended their albums and notebooks for her to sign. Ayumi even took a group selfie with some lucky fans. After that, she waved to them before swiftly boarding a black SUV waiting for her. [[nid:719831]] No part of this article can be reproduced without permission from AsiaOne.
Yahoo
13-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
UGG Launches New GoldenRise Sandal Featured on HANNI as Spring/Summer 2025 Global Brand Ambassador
Brand & Musician Join Forces for the Second Time to Debut New Spring Fashion Footwear in Global Campaign SANTA BARBARA, Calif., March 13, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Southern California-based global lifestyle brand UGG® (a division of Deckers Brands [NYSE: DECK]) evolves its sandal offering with the new GoldenRise, a three-in-one platform style. In a Spring/Summer 2025 global campaign fronted by HANNI, the musician returns to be the global face of the brand's new campaign, which highlights the wearability of the customizable silhouette throughout the ultimate summer day. Rooted in joy, renewal, vibrancy, and warmth, UGG® and HANNI explore the magnetic, effortless feeling that is "Big Spring Energy." HANNI brings the brand along as she takes the newest UGG® offering from day to night. A morning spent relaxing on an outdoor terrace, vibrant manicures, and pedicures adorned with the GoldenRise, to a night out with friends–Ayumi, Jenny, and Yoyo–shared on social media for fans to follow along. Bold, fun, and playful, the campaign evokes the light feeling HANNI emits. To further celebrate the global campaign and HANNI's ambassadorship, the brand has rolled out wild postings and exclusive, hand-painted wallscapes of UGG® Spring/Summer 2025 campaign images of HANNI to capture the attention of passersby. Starting on March 10, 2025, the eye-catching hand-painted images of HANNI can be seen in Los Angeles, CA (March 10) and New York City, NY (March 31). Additionally, digital displays via subways, tram wraps, billboards, taxi cabs, buses, and more, can be seen in key cities globally: London, England (May 5), Berlin, Germany (March 13), Paris, France (April 29), Harajuku, Japan (March 13), Incheon, South Korea (March 29), Seoul, South Korea (March 13), Taipei, Taiwan (March 13), and Taichung, Taiwan (April 1). Bringing the distinct feel of UGG® to spring, the brand unveils this season's iteration of the Golden Collection for warmer weather. The GoldenRise, a key style in the offering, features a customizable strap that can be worn in three ways: as a slide, slingback, or wrap sandal. Crafted to shine, the GoldenRise features 100% recycled polyester straps that offer adjustability across the top of the foot, while the back strap can be wrapped around the ankle, swapped for a shorter slingback, or removed completely to make a slide. The Sun Logo Shape, a vital brand code, is imprinted on the bottom of the sole. Paying homage to its California heritage, the Sun Logo Shape symbolizes the brand's key pillars of connection, community, and comfort. This is just one of the many ways the UGG® community leaves a mark and shines together. The GoldenRise sandal seen on HANNI in the global Spring/Summer 2025 campaign is available at UGG® stores, and select wholesale retailers nationwide. About UGG® Founded in 1978 by an Australian surfer on the coast of California, UGG® is a global lifestyle brand renowned for its iconic Classic boot. First worn by Hollywood royalty, fashion editors, and then the world, UGG® designs and retails footwear, apparel, accessories, and homewares with an uncompromising attitude toward quality and craftsmanship. Delivering more than $2 billion in annual sales, UGG® partners with the best retailers globally and owns concept and outlet stores worldwide in key markets, including New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Paris, London, Tokyo, Shanghai, and Beijing. For more information, please visit @ugg. About HANNI (She/Her) HANNI experienced sensational success with NewJeans immediately upon her debut milestone in July 2022, followed by continued success both in Korea and abroad with every subsequent song release. Consequently, the group swept the major awards ceremonies in Korea in 2023 and followed this up with a series of wins at renowned international events—including being named "Top Global K-Pop Artist" at the 2023 Billboard Music Awards and winning "Group of the Year" at the 2024 Billboard Women in Music Awards in the US. Their global influence and popularity are also demonstrated by their partnerships with top-tier international brands, with all members serving as ambassadors for luxury brands. About Ayumi (She/Her) Ayumi is half Columbian and Peruvian, and raised in Tokyo. With her natural beauty and well-toned body, she started her career as a model at the age of 18. She has been very active in a wide range of fields including sports brands, high-end brands, beauty, and lingerie shoots. Ayumi also has many fans as an influencer from her very unique creative content. About Jenny (She/Her) Jenny Park is a model with a multicultural background, being half Nigerian and half Korean. As Jenny dreamed of becoming a model when she was in primary school, she taught herself how to work on YouTube in the third grade. Her efforts were very successful, and she eventually received the Silver Play Button. Not only did she inspire teens to become successful models and creators, but she also motivated those from multicultural backgrounds to pursue success in the entertainment industry. About Yoyo (She/Her) Born and raised in Korea, I left for Australia in my early twenties. The three years I spent there became a turning point in my life, and it was a journey to discover the "Yoyo" persona that I am today. My experience in Australia completely transformed me. Surrounded by new cultures and people, I found myself and worked hard to achieve the life I had always dreamed of. The process was not easy, but now I walk confidently on the path I have chosen, no longer tied to the past. Now, I am moving toward my dreams, living a life that opens new possibilities every day. Every moment in this journey has made me stronger and taught me to love myself. Not only has Yoyo been modeling in Korea, but she has also appeared on Korean TV reality programs such as Physical 100 on Netflix and Kick a Goal on national television, showcasing the independence and strength of women. HIGH-RES CONTENT Campaign + product photography content credit: UGG® View source version on Contacts Press Contacts: UGG® Matty MagninSenior PR ManagerMobile: (917) Sarajane McQuaidAssociate PR ManagerMobile: (913) Karla Otto New York Erica MorelliSenior DirectorMobile: (917) Zachary LeisAccount Sign in to access your portfolio
