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Show Picks: Performances by K-pop acts Xdinary Heroes, Daesung and Tiot
Xdinary Heroes Beautiful Mind World Tour In Singapore
South Korean rock band Xdinary Heroes first performed here in 2024 at the Esplanade Theatre, and are now moving onto the bigger The Star Theatre for their second Singapore gig.
Th e band – comprising Gun-il, Jungsu, Gaon, Jun Han and Jooyeon – debuted in 2021 with the banger Happy Death Day. It remains their most popular song, and is about the shadow of death felt on one's birthda y.
Since their last show here, they have also released two EPs – Live And Fall (2024) and Beautiful Mind (2025) – and the studio album Troubleshooting (2024), so they have plenty of fresh material to jam along to.
Where: The Star Theatre, 04-01 The Star Performing Arts Centre, 1 Vista Exchange Green
MRT: Buona Vista
When: July 26, 6pm
Admission: $158 to $298 via Ticketmaster (go to
or call 6018-7645)
2025 Tiot Fancon In Singapore: Flex Zone
South Korean boy band Tiot comprise (from left) Keonhee, Junhyeon, Yechan, Minseoung and Woojin.
PHOTO: UNION PICTURES
Tiot migh t have formed only in 2023, but they are ready to hit the road. The South Korean boy band will take the stage for the first time here on July 26, doing two shows in one day at Le Theatre at Alliance Francaise de Singapour. It is part of a 'fancon', which combines elements of a fan meeting and a concert.
Their group name is short for Time Is Our Turn and their five members are Minseoung, Junhyeon, Keonhee, Woojin and Yechan. Th ey have released three EPs – Frame The Blueprint: Prelude To Possibilities (2023), Kick-Start (2024) and Flex Line (2025) – and were nominated for the Rookie Award at the 33rd Seoul Music Awards in 2024.
Their most popular song on Spotify is Unbeatable (2023), a dance and hip-hop number which is a remake of the song Undefeatable (2001) by fellow K-pop boy band Click-B.
Where: Le Theatre, Alliance Francaise de Singapour, 1 Sarkies Road
MRT: Newton
When: July 26, 2 and 6pm
Admission: $178 to $268 via Ticketmaster
Daesung: D's Wave 2025 Asia Tour In Singapore
South Korean singer Daesung last performed here at the Yuewen Music Festival at Sentosa's Siloso Beach in December 2024.
ST PHOTO: ARIFFIN JAMAR
Two of K-pop group BigBang's three members are set to perform solo in the Lion City in 2025. And the first is the goofy but charming Daesung, whose D's Wave Asia Tour is set to make a stop here on Aug 2.
The South Korean singer, known for his soulful voice and high-energy performances, was last here in December 2024, when he performed a f ive-song set at the Yuewen Music Festival at Sentosa's Siloso Beach. During the gig, he sa id: 'You are so amazing, and I'm so happy to spend this time with you. Your happiness means the world to me.'
Since then , he has released his first Korean EP, D's Wave, in April, with tracks such as Universe and Us Before.
Those who want more of BigBang can catch their leader G-Drago n at the Formula One Singapore Airlines Singapore Grand Prix 2025 on Oct 3.
