Golden Moment

Amid the success of animated film KPop Demon Hunters, a wave of South Korean girl groups are en route to Singapore

- Benson Ang

The season of K-pop girl groups is officially upon Singapore.

Not only have fictional trio Huntrix from the hit animated movie KPop Demon Hunters become the first girl group to hit No. 1 on US Billboard's Hot 100 singles chart for their ubiquitous banger Golden since America's Destiny's Child almost 25 years ago, but a slew of South Korean all-female acts are also set to perform in Singapore every month until the end of 2025.

Le Sserafim and Stayc lead the charge on Aug 16 at the Singapore Indoor Stadium and The Star Theatre respectively.

The 2025 edition of music festival Waterbomb Singapore features five girl groups — 2NE1, Exid, Team Bebe, Jam Republic, and Sorn and Seungyeon, formerly from CLC — at Sentosa's Siloso Beach on Aug 30 and 31.

I-dle will take the stage at the Bubbling & Boiling Music and Arts Festival Singapore at Resorts World Ballroom on Sept 13, while Twice's two-night gig will be held at the Singapore Indoor Stadium on Oct 11 and 12.

The monthly K-pop girl group takeover in Singapore culminates in Blackpink's two sold-out concerts at the National Stadium on Nov 29 and 30.

Singaporean polytechnic student Qti Tan cannot wait. The 17-year-old nabbed $308 Cat 2 tickets for Blackpink's Nov 29 show, and is trying her luck for the second date.

In addition, she is hoping for some last-minute luck to attend Le Sserafim's upcoming sold-out gig and wishes to see Twice — tickets to which will be released from Aug 14.

Qti tells The Straits Times: "There are so many girl groups coming, it is hard to choose. I am super excited, and it feels like I'm spoilt for choice, but my wallet is crying."

Over-the-top video-streaming service Viu Singapore, the organiser of Waterbomb Singapore 2025, has noticed a resurgence in the popularity of K-pop girl groups in 2025, says Mr Anson Tan, country head for Viu Singapore.