Singapore, 2026 – Two years was a long time to wait, but the moment Byeon Woo Seok stepped onto the stage in Singapore, it was as though no time had passed at all.

On 18 September 2026, The Star Theatre welcomed Woo Seok for the Singapore stop of his 2026 Byeon Woo Seok Asia Fanmeeting Tour <The Secret Library>, where he reunited with his Singapore Tongtongies and opened a new collection of memories together.

Making his entrance seated casually on a bench, Woo Seok held a half-heart against his cheek before performing ‘Flower Road‘. The theatre immediately erupted into cheers, a fitting welcome for his first Singapore fanmeeting in two years.

“Hello~ Hello, I’m so excited to see you again after two years. Let’s have fun tonight, okay?” he greeted with a bright smile.

When asked about the possibility of returning to a larger venue, Woo Seok had a simple preference: being closer to his fans. “Don’t you like it when I’m closer to you?”

A Library Of Memories

The concept of The Secret Library centred around revisiting favourite memories while creating new ones with fans. Carrying a stack of books onto the stage, Woo Seok began the evening with The Librarian’s Secret Records, sharing little glimpses into his life and his relationship with Tongtongies.

He revealed that he had recently enjoyed looking back on each fanmeeting after his schedules ended. Compared with his previous visit to Singapore, he also felt more comfortable interacting with fans and was now more at ease looking around the audience and making eye contact with everyone.

The conversation soon turned playful, particularly when Woo Seok was asked about things he could and could not tolerate. His answer? Missing out on sleep. Even when he wanted to eat fruit at night, he admitted that he would choose sleep instead.

The Singapore Tongtongies were quick to offer their own solution, assuring him that fruits were always in season in Singapore. “If that’s the case, then I’ll go and eat some fruits,” he responded.

The sweetest moment of the segment came when Woo Seok was asked to share a secret with Woo Che Tong. After a shy pause, he confessed, “Compared to anyone else, I truly love and am grateful for Woo Che Tong more than anybody in this world. Really.”

He also revealed that hearts had become part of their way of communicating, saying, “I use a lot of ❤️. I send many ❤️❤️❤️.”

From The Stage To The Audience

The fanmeeting soon shifted into a series of interactive segments. Two lucky fans joined Woo Seok on stage to reenact iconic scenes and take Polaroids together, while Woo Seok himself took on a Singlish challenge, attempting “Okay lah~” in different emotions.

He later performed ‘Sudden Shower’ and ‘No Fate‘ before teasing the audience with the words, “I’m coming to see you now,” just before ‘Loveholic.’ Moving around the venue as much as possible during ‘Loveholic,’ he made his way around the theatre to interact with fans, including those seated on the upper levels.

He explained that the lyrics of ‘No Fate‘ had contained a little message for the audience — that he would come to see them. Although he had hoped to visit the second and third floors, safety restrictions prevented him from doing so.

Missions, Chilli Crab And An Egg Roll

The second chapter of the evening brought a series of missions, with Woo Seok embracing the Singapore spirit once again. “Okay lah. Swee lah~” he confidently declared before taking on challenges inspired by his dramas and viral trends.

One of the highlights was the “Catch The Chilli Crab” challenge, a playful nod to the three chilli crabs he had eaten the previous day. “Catch the chilli crab? I ate it yesterday. Didn’t I catch it already?” Woo Seok joked, pointing to his stomach. “It’s inside here. I caught it. Three crabs.”

Using a hand fan, Woo Seok had to move the paper crabs onto plates without touching them. On his second attempt, with fans cheering him on throughout, he successfully landed six crabs on the plates. The challenge left him working up quite a sweat, and he immediately used the hand fan to cool himself down.

The evening then took an even more unexpected turn as Woo Seok became a chef for three lucky fans. Before he started cooking, however, fans had another surprise waiting for him. A bag of clover confetti contained messages written especially for Woo Seok. He began reading the heartfelt notes, including messages thanking him for existing, wishing him happiness and looking forward to his future work. He carefully placed the messages to one side, making sure they were safe.

Dressed in chef attire, he then prepared his signature egg roll while attempting to keep his composure despite a few mishaps along the way.

The first egg immediately betrayed him when he found a piece of eggshell in the bowl. Rather than let everyone see what had happened, he tried to hide it from the camera, prompting laughter from the audience. He admitted that he normally did not make mistakes like that, only to realise that he was making quite a few that night. From the eggshell to a toppled cup, the cooking segment kept the audience laughing, with fans constantly cheering him on as he remained determined to finish the dish.

When the egg roll was finally ready, he carefully served portions to the lucky fans, drawing hearts on their plates and reminding them to eat slowly. He later prepared a plate for himself, drawing a heart with Sriracha that turned out to be the nicest of all, before proudly giving his creation a “10/10”.

The three fans also received Polaroid photos taken with him and signed posters, making the cooking mission a memorable highlight of the evening.

A Promise To Return

As the final pages of The Secret Library approached, the atmosphere became more heartfelt.

During the fan banner project, Tongtongies lifted their banners and sang ‘Sudden Shower‘ for Woo Seok. One banner thanked him for keeping his promise to return to Singapore — a promise he had made during his previous visit.

Woo Seok responded with another promise of his own. “I’ll come back next time, so let’s hang out again. Thank you. I love you.”

After performing ‘Fate Line‘, Woo Seok reflected on his return to Singapore and expressed how much he had enjoyed the evening. “This time without a doubt I had an amazing time.”

He also shared that he had been keeping an eye on the weather, relieved that the expected rain had not disrupted the evening for fans travelling to and from the venue. With a new drama currently in production, Woo Seok asked fans to look forward to his upcoming work and promised to return as soon as he could.

“Let’s see each other again soon. I’ll go off now. Bye bye.”

The library may have closed for the night, but after two years of waiting, Singapore Tongtongies left with a new collection of memories — and another promise from Woo Seok that their next chapter may not be too far away.

We would like to thank CK Star Entertainment for the invitation to 2026 Byeon Woo Seok Asia Fanmeeting Tour <The Secret Library> in Singapore.

Photos Credits: CK Star Entertainment

Article: Charmaine

Singapore, 2026 – “I say mama mama moo~” This unmistakable greeting rang through the arena once more, as MAMAMOO made their long-awaited return to the Lion City as part of their <4WARD> World Tour, delighting Singapore Moomoos with a night packed with powerhouse vocals, playful banter, and heartfelt moments.

The quartet opened strong with ‘Mr. Ambiguous’, the very track that marked the beginning of their journey as a group, sending the arena into an early frenzy as fans sang along from the first note. ‘Destiny’ and ‘Egotistic’ quickly followed, setting the tone for a night that would move seamlessly between nostalgia and full-throttle energy.

Leader Solar took a moment to welcome the crowd, thanking Moomoos for coming out and hoping everyone would leave without any regrets. She also shared the meaning behind the tour’s name, explaining that <4WARD> reflects the group’s wish to keep moving forward together with their fans, a line that drew loud cheers before the group launched into ‘4x4ever’ and ‘Piano Man’.

The vocal highlight of the night’s early stretch came with ‘Décalcomanie’, where the members’ harmonies filled the arena as Moomoos sang every word back to them. In an unscripted moment of charm, the timing briefly slipped mid-song, yet the members stayed perfectly in sync with each other even while off-beat, catching each other’s eye and laughing before carrying the song through to the end.

Between songs, the group paused to soak in the size of the crowd. Moonbyul pointed out the sea of fans stretching across the venue, while Wheein admitted she was taken aback that every single seat was filled. Moonbyul made sure to greet Moomoos seated all the way up on the third floor, ensuring no corner of the arena was left out of the celebration, before the group pushed on with ‘I Miss You’ and ‘Starry Night’.

A short animated VCR, “Little Fairy Friends,” gave fans a glimpse of the members voicing their own animated characters, a segment Solar later teased as the only time all night Moomoos would get to see their “cute side.” The group then shifted gears with a trot rendition of ‘Taller Than You’ in shimmering blazers, ‘Sleep In The Car’, and a nostalgic medley of ‘AZE GAG’, ‘Waggy’, ‘NEW YORK’, ‘Freakin Shoes’ and ‘Baton Touch’. ‘Waggy’ brought out the group’s playful side in full force, with the members donning quirky headbands and cute backpacks. Moonbyul couldn’t resist pointing out Hwasa’s crab-shaped headband with a cheeky “chilli crab,” which Solar happily co-signed with her own “I love chilli crab,” sending the crowd into laughter.

The banter continued as Moonbyul brought back the familiar Singapore song “Singapura~ Singapura,” prompting fans to sing it back in unison. The unexpected response left Wheein and Moonbyul laughing, as they discovered that Singapore Moomoos knew just as little of the lyrics as they did. Before moving into ‘Baton Touch’, Solar revealed it held special meaning as a track from the group’s debut album, playfully swearing the crowd to secrecy with an emphatic “please shh.” Moonbyul immediately pointed out that it sounded “very polite yet very firm,” then repeated Solar’s “please shh” in her own playful way, drawing laughter from both the members and the crowd.

The night’s solo stages gave each member room to shine individually. Hwasa made a striking entrance from the crowd for ‘So Cute’, Wheein brought raw emotion to ‘The Symphony of Fxxkboys’, Moonbyul started her performance for ‘Hertz’ from the middle of the audience, and Solar closed out the segment with the powerful vocals of ‘Blues’. Following the solo stages, one part of the VCR featured the members taking on a signature pose challenge. Whenever a member’s name was called, everyone had to quickly strike that member’s signature pose. The chaotic mix of mismatched and half-remembered poses had the crowd laughing throughout.

The group then barreled through the back half of the setlist with ‘4 Flowers’, ‘AYA’ and a fierce rendition of ‘HIP’ that had the whole arena on its feet, followed by fan favourites ‘Dingga’ and ‘gogobebe’, both of which saw MAMAMOO move closer to the crowd for up-close interaction. Solar checked in with the audience throughout, at one point reminding fans that “our concert is really never over until it’s over” as the group kept the momentum alive through ‘Wind Flower’. This was followed by a sing-along of ‘Girl Crush’ and ‘L.I.E.C’, where Moomoos sang along with lyrics displayed on screen while joining in with the Moobong choreography. MAMAMOO then returned for ‘You’re the Best’, starting the song from the opposite end of the venue and bringing the show closer to fans seated on the upper levels before making their way through the crowd while performing and returning to the main stage.

As the night edged toward its close, Solar reflected on the bond built with Singapore Moomoos over the evening and invited fans to mark the moment with a group photo. Singapore Moomoos, in turn, surprised the group with a fan project video, a slogan banner project, and a cake with the message “Welcome back, our 4Flowers! May you bloom beautifully in Singapore!” Wheein admitted she nearly teared up watching the fan-made video, while Solar got visibly flustered by the flower-shaped cake, laughing “Also, it’s a flower cake. Thank you. I’m sorry, I don’t really know,” clearly unsure how to react to the sweetness of it all. Moonbyul and Hwasa each took turns expressing their thanks too, with Hwasa closing with a warm “Love you lah~” that had the crowd cheering.

MAMAMOO brought the main set to a close with ‘Um Oh Ah Yeh’, with Solar and Hwasa delivering their final goodbyes to the crowd. But Moomoos weren’t ready to let go just yet, and the encore chants genuinely seemed to catch the members off guard. Moonbyul froze and asked “What did you say?” as if she couldn’t quite believe her ears, while Solar broke into disbelieving laughter once it clicked. “Oh, encore. What should we do? Oh my gosh, we have something unexpected happened,” she said, before dramatically declaring, “We’re in trouble,” as if the four of them hadn’t planned on giving Moomoos exactly what they wanted all along. After a mock huddle to “decide,” Solar threw the question back to the crowd, “Shall we do an encore? Are you ready!!” MAMAMOO then returned to the stage for one last song, ‘Yes I Am’, sending the night off on a high note. After the performance, the members shared a heartfelt moment with Singapore Moomoos, expressing their gratitude for the love and memories they had created together throughout the night.

The evening closed with one final VCR, showing behind-the-scenes footage of the members recording voiceovers for their animated segments earlier in the show, a fittingly cute and funny send-off to a night defined by powerhouse performances, easy humour, and the clear warmth between MAMAMOO and their Singapore Moomoos.

We would like to thank CK Star Entertainment for the invitation to MAMAMOO 2026 World Tour <4WARD> in Singapore.

Photos Credits: CK Star Entertainment

Singapore, 2026 – Three years after his last solo concert, Yang Yoseop finally brought <Fade In> to Singapore for the very first time—and it was well worth the wait. Held before a hall filled with eager Singapore Lights, the HIGHLIGHT vocalist delivered an evening that showcased everything fans have come to love about him. Beyond his impeccable live vocals and emotional performances, it was Yoseop’s effortless humour, quick wit and genuine affection for his fans that transformed <Fade In> into something far more intimate than a typical concert.

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Singapore, 2026 – For many Singapore fans, XIA Junsu’s 2026 XIA 6TH ASIA TOUR CONCERT “GRAVITY” was never just another concert stop. It was an emotional reunion that had been more than a decade in the making.

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Singapore, 2026 – Opening with ‘Like A Flower‘, the elegant title track from her solo debut album, Red Velvet’s Irene immediately captivated Singapore Luvies as she took to the stage for IRENE Asia Tour [I-Will] on 4 July, delivering an evening that beautifully balanced elegant performances with the candid, playful personality that fans have come to love.

The concert also marked Irene’s return to Singapore exactly one year after her previous visit with fellow Red Velvet member Seulgi. During one of her opening ments, Irene smiled as she spotted many familiar faces in the crowd after asking how many had attended last year’s concert, warmly thanking Singapore Luvies for returning to spend another special evening with her.

Beyond showcasing tracks from her solo album, Irene also delighted fans with exciting news about Red Velvet, revealing that preparations for the group’s long-awaited comeback are currently underway. “As you all know, I’m working hard on preparing for Red Velvet’s comeback. Are you looking forward to the comeback? Me too.”

The announcement immediately drew one of the loudest cheers of the night, highlighting just how eagerly fans are anticipating the group’s return.

The concert showcased Irene’s versatility, effortlessly moving between graceful, emotional performances such as ‘Summer Rain‘ and ‘Face To Face‘ before transitioning into the darker, charismatic stages of ‘Black Halo‘ and ‘Spit It Out‘. The latter proved to be one of the evening’s most anticipated performances, marking the first time Singapore fans had the opportunity to experience the song live.

While fans loudly complimented Irene’s striking new hairstyle throughout the night, the singer laughed as she confessed that cutting her fringe had been an impulsive decision, one her hairstylist wasn’t particularly thrilled about.

Explaining that bangs become difficult to manage while performing because they often stick to her forehead or even flip upwards during choreography, Irene joked that although she had considered bleaching and perming her hair, all she ultimately ended up doing was getting bangs.

Her natural humour continued to shine throughout the evening. At one point, fans erupted into screams after Irene casually flipped her hair while adjusting her in-ear monitor—a gesture that looked effortlessly glamorous despite being entirely unintentional. Laughing at the crowd’s reaction, she quickly clarified that she had simply been trying to find her in-ear monitor rather than deliberately trying to look “sexy.”

Another memorable highlight came when Irene spoke about Singapore’s famous fruits. Having tried both durian and jackfruit earlier that day, she happily declared herself a fan of both, learning from the audience that it was currently durian season.

While many fans proudly raised their hands when asked if they liked durian, Irene was surprised that far fewer admitted to enjoying jackfruit. Describing it as chewy and surprisingly delicious despite its distinctive aroma, she encouraged those who had never tried it to give it a chance.

Food remained a recurring topic throughout the night, with Irene revealing that she would once again be enjoying chilli crab before flying straight back to Korea after the concert. Although fans enthusiastically recommended local favourites including kaya toast, laksa, bak kut teh and satay, she laughed that she had already made dinner reservations and would have to save those suggestions for another visit.

As the concert progressed into fan favourites such as ‘Ka-Ching‘, the atmosphere inside the venue became increasingly energetic. Irene shared that watching fans enthusiastically perform the fanchants always gave her extra strength on stage, adding that seeing everyone genuinely enjoy the performances motivated her to give even more in return.

Perhaps the biggest surprise of the evening arrived during her closing ment when Irene appeared to accidentally reveal news that many Red Velvet fans had been waiting years to hear. Irene excitedly announced that Red Velvet would finally release a new version of their official lightstick and doll plushies! She even teased that it would feature adorable accessories that fans could attach to it, prompting loud cheers throughout the venue.

The excitement continued into the encore as Irene returned to perform beloved Red Velvet songs including ‘Attaboy‘, ‘Red Dress‘, ‘Rookie‘ and ‘Russian Roulette‘. Returning to the stage slightly out of breath, she laughed that she had rushed back as quickly as possible after hearing Singapore Luvies passionately chanting for an encore.

Fans also attempted to get spoilers about a possible world tour following Red Velvet’s comeback, but Irene playfully admitted there was nothing, joking that there were unfortunately no tickets to hand out either.

Irene confessed that she got distracted with fans collecting and waving the blue confetti at her. She kindly also noted that fans from the upper floors are not able to receive any, so she encouraged Luvies seated in the front sections to collect some and pass it along to those watching from the higher levels. Such a thoughtful gesture! 

One of the evening’s most touching moments came when Singapore Luvies effortlessly chanted the names of all five Red Velvet members during one of her performances. Smiling brightly, Irene shared that hearing those familiar fanchants always reminded her of the special bond between Red Velvet and their fans, making every performance feel like something they experienced together.

Before closing the night, Irene noticed several fans wearing shirts featuring “Woo Yongsik”—the affectionate nickname she had previously given her fans. Teasing them that she thought they didn’t actually like the nickname despite proudly wearing it, Irene ended the conversation with words of encouragement that resonated throughout the venue.

“I hope you guys can face this world loudly and bravely. You guys can all do it.”

Before the commemorative photo session, Luvies also surprised Irene with a fan project, raising banners and singing the message printed on them in unison. The heartfelt gesture visibly touched her and created a warm, emotional atmosphere, serving as a fitting conclusion to an unforgettable evening.

With one final singalong during ‘Start Line’, Irene bid farewell to Singapore, promising she hoped to return again soon.

Through stunning performances, candid conversations and countless light-hearted interactions, IRENE Asia Tour [I-Will] was more than just a solo concert, it was an intimate celebration of the bond Irene shares with Luvies, leaving fans hopeful that they won’t have to wait another year before welcoming her back.

StarArena would like to thank FriedRice Entertainment for the invitation to IRENE Asia Tour [I-Will] in Singapore.

Photo Credits: FriedRice Entertainment