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“You didn’t just make our dreams come true once, you made it come true 2 times.”- Kian

Westlife’s reunion is undoubtedly one of the best gifts bestowed upon the 80s and 90s kids. No matter how many new groups sprouted over the years, none is as good as old, for old is gold in our hearts.

Do these Irish guys still have it?

Oh yes, they absolutely do.

They age like the finest 1980s vintage wine. Looking as charismatic as yester-years, their vocals amazingly better, a tribute to Queen medley, a marriage proposal, a 48.75-second record breath-holding longest note for “Fool Again”, the thunderous cheers, massive karaoke session & white lights from a 22,000 strong crowd in the biggest indoor arena that they have ever played in their 20 years, pretty much summed up the reminiscence rendezvous.

You don’t need Infinity stones when you have Westlife. Their vocals have got healing and therapeutic powers which can soothe your hearts and minds.

“Eargasm” at its best.

Time came to a standstill when the quartet emerged on stage. We were channeled back to the early 2000s through a time tunnel.

The euphoric pleasures from yester years coming to life before you felt so surreal, making you feel young and old at the same time.

As they sang their new hit “Hello, My Love”, fluttering hearts screamed “Rehi, My Loves!”.

Yes, they are back to S̶W̶E̶A̶R̶ ̶I̶T̶ swoon us all over again with their melodious vocals. The lovelorn fans would no longer be flying without wings for Westlife’s reunion sparks hope and faith and have given them a pair of angel wings.

It was a dream come true twice for Westlife, and us.

The number of people sprouting on their feet, waving their hands, swaying along to their most renown hits, singing along as loudly as they could, screaming for these guys at the top of their lungs, the number of phone screens raised, was a clear indication how much Singapore fans miss Westlife.

The sound system at National Stadium is often described as “substandard”, but Westlife proved they could take full control with their strong vocals.

Classics are best served RAW.

This was most evident during their best hits like “Swear It Again”, “Uptown Girl” and “If I Let You Go”. The crowd reacted the most fervently during these timeless hits and past video snips on the LED screen brought back loads of adolescent memories.

“If I Let You Go” exuded the most Nostalgia vibes as I watched the “young lads” on screen. We could vaguely remember Jamie Teo right in making a guest appearance during “Uptown Girl” back in Westlife’s 1st SG concert.

We could still remember the lyrics of yester years by heart as we sang along line after line. Some things are just etched in the mind and heart.

You felt like a teenage girl once again, going gaga over your long-time-no-see high school beaus who have maintained themselves so well.

Westlife’s vocal has got a therapeutic effect.

Shane sounding as perfect as ever, Mark’s remarkably high notes reminded you of Divas, while Nicky and Kian had a chance to prove they could sing fairly well too. Even more surprising was how Kian managed to pull off “I want to Break Free” so well.

Weslife announced disbandment at the height of their music career in 2012. This decision broke million of hearts worldwide. No matter how fans petitioned for a reunion, how many blank cheques were offered to them, they stuck by their decision to have a go at their personal interests. They thought this was the end of Westlife, and we too, thought this was really it.

20 years passed us by & many things have changed in the course of our lives, including these guys who took a break to get back to normal routine lives.

“What makes a man” seems to be the most apt song for these guys who have tasted fame and popularity, but being able to let it all go at their peak. It takes more than pure courage and determination to stand by what they believed in and wanted so badly.

This was in exchange for a commoner’s life, for more time with their families.

As Nicky put it, they never knew what a “routine” life was. They have matured and nurtured into family men, loving husbands, daddies and pursued their solo interests. Now that they are ready to take on the world stage once more as Westlife, they made good their promise to return bigger and better.

These humble, down-to-earth, fun-loving guys didn’t change.

Their new collaborations with Ed Sheeran have seamlessly integrated them back to the current music scene. There’s an infusion of the latest pop elements in their new tracks. It affirms they did not just want to be a passé nostalgic act, but they still have what it takes to stay relevant now and all ready to move forth to the future.

National Stadium may be the biggest and hottest sauna they have ever played in, but they are just like the bubble tea that quenched our thirst in this humid weather.

We bet Shane wasn’t just talking about the weather when he said it was BURNING HOT. Mark exclaimed it was hard to believe that halfway across the way, people know their songs and names.

Nicky quipped that their lives totally changed when their band enjoyed worldwide popularity. They were grateful for the love and support for the past 20 years, even when they split up, got married and did different things.

Kian confessed they were really worried if they still had it if they were to make a comeback. We didn’t even need to hear the resounding “YES” from the audience to know that’s not a cause for worry at all. Even when the guys had their reservations, we never doubted it.

Kian shared that “You Raise Me Up” was what they sang at his dad’s and Nicky’s dad’s funerals. This song is about family, their beloved departed, the ones that are still here and for all their loved ones around the world.

It was an impactful, heartfelt moment when their soulful rendition comforted our hearts. It was a poignant moment to reflect. The resounding backup vocals from the audience raised goose bumps.

While some may feel it’s a drastic twist from their usual “acapella” performances, I simply love their “Tribute to Queen” segment. How smooth Kian sounded in “I want to break free” caught us by sheer, pleasant surprise. We loved his solo on the electric guitar. It didn’t matter if their butt shaking was a little awkward.

We love how Westlife unleashed the little wild side in them. That clamping and thud-thumping during “We Will Rock You” never gets old. They did a splendid job for “We are the Champions” too.

When it was time for Encore, the silhouettes of these guys walking up the stage was Déjà vu at its best manifestation.

Clad in white suits, they looked like angels descending from heaven, when they began crooning to the all-time classic “Flying without wings”. It reminded us of them donning similar but longer-flowing white suits back in 2001.

Time has been kind to these lads-turned-dads. They are still oozing with charisma; they still make butterflies flutter in our stomachs.

The last song “World of Our Own” depicts their take on life the most. No matter what people say, they held on to their beliefs, without yielding in to allow the world to change them, but for them to build a world of their own.

Now, we are glad that they have let us back in again to their world.

Thank you Westlife for the awesome performance, swooning us with your amazing vocals & positive vibes.

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在韩流崛起之前的年代，曾有个台湾男子团体，凭着数字的团名在亚洲各地，刮起一阵极大的旋风。

他们像”神话”般的崛起，让低迷的唱片市场”风云变色”，也创下了无数的”奇迹”。即便起初的不被看好，被称为是台湾”土鸡”团体，但他们秉持着”赌一口气”的精神，在戏剧，歌唱，主持方面，创下了傲人的成绩。

事过境迁，”传说”再现后，变得悠然自得，皆因他们见过”世界最美的风景”。他们是2000年代表性的台湾天团 – 5566。

5566这个团名，不知承载了多少人的青春岁月。

2019年7月6日这一夜，仿佛是场大型的老友KTV聚会。

除了无数的综艺梗和互相调侃的环节和首首动人的金曲，最窝心的就是。。这场演唱会充满了无限的用心，诚意，认真，真诚，真挚的情感和那相互应的感动，满满的感谢和感激。56不知在台上说了多少遍谢谢台前幕后工作人员，前来的粉丝，也播放了许多和粉丝们的合照。56感激大家对他们的不离不弃，粉丝们也感激56依然在他们的生命里。

首首动听的经典歌曲，寒暄，没”营养”的谈话内容，和那诚意满满的舞台设计，编曲，runway，以及载歌载舞，都令8000粉丝始终热情。 这是场甘中带苦，苦中带甜，感激，感谢和感慨，非常得来不易的演唱会。

那一夜，美的不像话。

除了歌迷亮起的”星海”，呐喊声，56的歌声，和那句”大家好，我们是5566!”，不知已红透了多少眼眶。他们和歌迷话语间的欢笑声，笑容都是发自内心的。

拼了命的演出，不只是为了”赌一口气”，而是为了让默默等待和守候他们多年的歌迷，创造一个新的回忆。 就像歌迷手上的边幅写着，”我们一起再创 memories”.. 除了岁数和小小的身形变化，在个性上就是变得更沉稳，成熟，更有歌迷的心，但也不失那幽默和调侃的功力。

岁月带不走思念，更带不走那股热忱。

开场曲”传说”的过门一下，所有的回忆都如惊涛骇浪般涌现。当初的感觉，记忆，酸甜苦辣，至今仍历历在目。16年似乎就在眨眼间。回忆是那么真切地可怕。听到他们那再也熟悉不过的歌声，就像是喝了杯曾最爱的温拿铁，依旧那么暖胃，那么对味。他们在舞台上依然霸气和气势十足。

岁月磨去了年少轻狂的棱角，让他们变得和我们更加地亲近。

虽然当年的”西街少年”都已变中年了，但仍那么卖力地为粉丝表演，一点也不输当年的气势和韵味。不管时光改变了什么，不变的还是那份感觉。我喜欢他们现在所散发的魅力。不是事事都要争第一，而是争取舞台和喜欢他们的人再次相遇。

虽然他们偶尔会落拍或在音准上没那么完美，但比想像中好很多。毕竟那么多年没上舞台表演，还要30几40岁的他们跳舞，其实是挺考验体力和耐力的。仁甫的声线依然保持着那柔和清澈的水准。协志依然帅气，颜值能力压许多20几岁的”小鲜肉”。孟哲 is at his prime age, 所以是长得最好看的时期了。

很喜欢这次的舞台设计，尤其是那环绕360度的跑道。制作团队也在舞台的灯光效果下足了心思，有倾斜的”5566″LED 灯泡. 他们精心地为一些歌曲重新编曲。更欣慰的是看见蓝波老师仍和他们并肩作战。

56知道歌迷们有多爱”我难过”，贴心地唱了3个版本。歌迷要的不是多完美的演出或新曲，而是和56一起庆祝共同存在的岁月。有56的相伴就是歌迷们里的10全10美。。

他们自娱自夸的能力也不是盖的。这群人一向都不走偶像路线，而是搞笑亲民的谐星路线，不按牌理出牌，没偶包, 所以总能让人捧腹大笑。你的潜意识会把他们的出现和”带来欢乐”画上等号。

不管是”神话”，”无所谓”，”风云变色”，”传说”等，这些歌曲都是在他们巅峰期”夯”及一时的电视剧主题曲。看着那熟悉的舞步和感觉肾上腺素飙升的状态而言，岁月似乎不曾流逝。

仁甫逗趣地问歌迷们，如过他们60岁还在跳”神话”，粉丝是会欢呼还是会笑? 孟哲开玩笑说歌迷应该会连署不要他们跳”神话”，因为担心他们的骨头会散。其实不难想像他们到时的模样。舞姿应该就像是在做复建，而且一定跑拍。=P 仁甫感性地补了一句: “我们的开始有你们。。接下来的每一天也要有你们。”

56依然在台上活蹦乱跳，散发着 Happy Virus. 很喜欢他们精心准备的一连流行组曲。他们巧妙地运用环绕舞台和歌迷近距离接触，炒热气氛。看到他们现在眼里都闪烁着发自内心的喜悦，那也就是我们身为粉丝的慰藉。

看着大家摇曳着的边幅印着 “我们再一起再创 memories”， 全场亮起白色的手机灯变成一片白色灯海和星空，齐声合唱，一阵暖意钻进心底，泪珠在眼眶里打转着。 或许我们是他们见过最美的风景，因为任凭时光飞逝，那份爱始终存在着。 他们犹如”白色花漾”的旋律一样动听，永远是我们青春里的一首经典歌曲。

他们用心地表演，只因不想愧对等待他们多年的歌迷，也不知下次的相聚会在。台上的人为了台下的观众尽情，卖力，很快乐地表演，台下的也为台上的热烈喝采。那是相互应的快乐。这全都是因为爱。

人生也不过就如此。我们都是为了我们爱的，和爱我们的人奋斗。

仁甫依然”疯疯癫癫”，蹦蹦跳跳，就像时间不曾流逝一样。处女座的仁甫对工作一直都是秉持着”认真”的态度。 因为能重回舞台，于是献唱了一首”Thank You for Loving Me” 献给所有的粉丝们，还在荧幕上投影着许多和歌迷从以前至今的合照。

“赌一口气”就是56的slogan。 仁甫希望在女儿心里，爸爸和BTS一样帅气。以处女座龟毛且不服输的个性， 仁甫还是硬着头皮把所有的精力投入在这一段舞蹈。只要用恒心和毅力，他还是能克服一切障碍，把事情做好。口才一流的仁甫苦说还是歌迷最好，不论他是什么身形，都不会唾弃他，依然那么支持他。

孟哲外表依旧有稚嫩的成分，但多了份英俊挺拔，有担当的感觉。30而立过后的他赫然发现自己是被5566耽误的”饶舌歌手”。他变得更有自信，也能滔滔不绝地表达自己的想法。狮子座的他也证明了，他是有理想抱负的，也很清楚自己该走的方向。

双鱼天生浪漫，却也多愁善感。 身为团长的协志，以前老是被团员嫌爱”碎碎念”。但时隔多年，能听他语重心长地娓娓道出这些年来的大起大落，你不得不佩服这双鱼男的韧性。

协志感性地说他们等了好久才能办这场演唱会，在新加坡也拥有好多回忆，感谢大家2003年以来喜欢着他们，才有了当晚的重逢。他表示不知道还会不会有下一场演唱会，所以他们都把每一场都当最后一场来进行。 他语重心长地说，即使有人喜欢，也要有别人给予表演的舞台。 协志一番感性的话，却是很到位地把现实钻入你的心坎里。人生有起，也有落。他们走过了最辉煌的一段旅程，也熬过了最低潮的时期，如今更懂得珍惜。

小刀一出现就把现场气氛搞得很High，又笑声连连，让团员们有些许吃味。他的出现无疑给了他们一针强心剂。能够看他们一起表演”无所谓”和原版的”我难过”，似乎是了了大家许久的心愿。

16年过去了，却看到他们对人生的悠然自得。他们虽然重复唱着”失去的不能重來”,但像这次失而复得的机会，大家都会额外珍惜。能夠重新编织新的回忆是一种幸运，所以我们要惜福。

我好像没见过他们在台上那么开心过，是那种发自内心的开心。

这晚”星空”的璀璨，会在56和歌迷们的心中珍藏着。那份感动，会一直烙印在大家的心里。

56不会亡，因为有庞大歌迷的”守候”。
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Why a SUJU Special?

Simply because the legends are back, and this teases a long-anticipated reunion for the upcoming Super Show 8..

If 15 years in the KPOP scene weren’t enough to show you what they are capable of, just look at the source of immense strength behind them – that sea of sapphire blue which weathered through the storms. It’s been an extremely long wait for ELFs since 2010 for all SUJU members to be discharged from military service. That unwavering love is worth applauding for.

Much talk has been going on about SUJU appearing as a complete group in the 2nd half of 2019. To our dismay, they were lacked of Kyuhyun, Siwon & Heechul at the Hallyupop Fest 2019.

As the hall turned into a bobbing sea of sapphire blue when the intro music started playing, the flashing red lights and silhouette of these guys rising on stage, it propelled you into a moment of Déjà vu. That familiar moment when they emerged on stage to perform the 1st song “Superman” during Super Show 4, sprung back to mind instantaneously.

A voice inside of you would go “The Kings are back!”

Performance List
• Sorry, Sorry
• Bonamana
• One More Chance
• It has to be You (Yesung’s Solo)
• Drunk in the Morning (Ryeowook Solo)
• ‘Bout You – D&E
• Miracle

The sextet took the stage with their most classic hits “Sorry, Sorry” and “Bonamana”. The one thing you will love about a Super Junior performance is that ELFs know exactly when to execute their fan chants so perfectly.

即使卸下了王冠，那锋芒依然四射。他们是创造”韩流帝国”的元老，有着数不尽的光辉史，却也饱受无数风霜。从古至今，没有不老的人们，只有不老(甚至幼稚)的心，所以他们才会被粉丝称为”老少年”。他们现在都以比较”优哉”的姿态，在夹缝中求存的韩国音乐市场继续行走着。这或许就是他们屹立不倒的秘诀。这走尽坎坷路的团体，究竟有什么大风大浪没见过的呢?

可以看他们那么悠然自得地瞎胡闹，闲聊着，其实对粉丝来说，是一大欣慰和快乐。

他们扛得起，也懂得如何应对这世上无常的变化。

It was apparent they were not on form that day as there were varying pitches or notes that they couldn’t hit well. Age has certainly caught up with them as they panted heavily after 2 dance tracks, but their will power is commendable.

What’s a Super Junior performance without their impromptu, funny banter? That’s one of the main highlights. They just couldn’t stop talking once they open up their chatter box.

Can we have a Super Talk Show series coming up too? We can just listen to them talk about anything under the sun and laugh for 3 hours.

From how they attempted English, Mandarin, professing their love for chili and pepper crabs and asking one another to smell their fingertips, attempted quirky dance moves, you would just shake your head but smile in agreement that “Dorks will be Dorks”.

嘴巴最甜的 Donghae started addressing the fans as “亲爱的，宝贝” etc and praising them to be “漂亮，可爱，Sexy”. What a sweet talker he is! It undoubtedly melted many ELFs’ hearts.

Yesung was in an exceptionally bright mood that day, as he could be seen beaming from time to time and responding to fans who shouted his name. Eunhyuk started speaking in English, saying a Big Hello and how much he misses Singapore and sending some flying kisses, while an unimpressed Yesung mimicked him with an annoyed “Tsk”.

After a few good minutes about eating crabs, Lee Teuk tried to pacify the audience saying that they are better than any of the crabs that they had. Should fans feel happy being compared to a delicious local dish?

The Tom & Jerry Duo (Yesung and Eunhyuk) who were nearest to Lee Teuk, began loosening the laces on Teuk’s top to reveal some chest muscles and cleavage, while Teuk proudly said “big size”.
These guys are just one of the most hilariously funny lot.

Teukkie took the longest time to say his heartfelt words on stage, but he also let the cat out of the bag that Eunhyuk would extend his stay to tour around SG. Ain’t he such a SABO King or BAOTOH King?

Donghae described “One More Chance” as an emotional song and requested fans to switch on their mobile phones’ flash light, while Eunhyuk added on “If your cell phone’s battery is OK”. While the sea of blue and white “starlight” is not uncommon during “One More Chance” performances, it still warmed your hearts as the hall lit up in a sea of blue and white, just for these guys.

As KPOP fans may know, “Bout You” is a lively and chirpy track from Super Junior D&E’s previous album. There’s one part of the dance that got the crowd laughing in stitches, especially when you watch how Ryeowook and Lee Teuk execute those moves in the quirkiest manner.

While Leeteuk was expressing his gratitude to the fans for being with them all these years, he quipped that “Hallyupop Fest 2000” is an important event whereby artistes would showcase their best works. He said “Two Thousand” so confidently in English. It was not long before the members burst into laughter as he realised that it should be “Twenty Nineteen”! It appeared that Leader was too head over heels with the crabs in Singapore, that he had lost track of the year we are currently living in.

It was then when he talked about how they have been through 15 years because of their fans. They created a miracle back then called “Super Junior” and here they are still shining like a miracle.

We can’t say that SUPER JUNIOR is just a miracle without their hard work or ups and downs. They have been through much pain and sacrifices over the years, received tremendous love but also hurt and scrutiny with much fame.

As they bounced energetically around on stage and running across the runway, it felt as if time had stood still. They are still the young guys at heart that we know.

Whenever you see Lee Teuk going to every single little corner to make a 90-degree bow and thank the fans, it still warms your heart.

Nothing’s changed.

You will love Super Junior, not just for their performances, funny banter, sportsmanship, dorkiness, but also sincere nature. Not forgetting, they are the Kings of Fan Service.

They may not be the HOTTEST in town right now, but it is unlikely that those who are into KPOP have never heard about Super Junior. They have always kept their promises to leave no one behind.

While we hope to see a COMPLETE SUPER JUNIOR for Super Show 8, their label confirmed recently that it would only be a 9-member comeback.

Despite all that SJ is going through, there’s no obstacle that SUJU could not handle. To see SUJU complete and whole again, is the biggest wish that ELFs have all these years.

Someday, it will happen.

But for now, we will hang on tight till we see you guys back in Super Show 8.
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一提起”A-Lin”的名字，许多人的脑海里会浮现几首经典歌曲。

“失恋无罪”，依然让你理直气壮地捍卫单身的美好。。
“有一种悲伤”，让你刻骨铭心地体会相爱却不能在一起的忧伤
“幸福了，然后呢”，是提醒我们在爱情里，不要把一切当作理所当然。
“以前，以后”，令人对于理想和现实中的爱情之间的差异不禁感慨，
“给我一个理由忘记”，顿时令你忆起原以为放下的那个人。。
“好朋友的祝福”，依旧虐心和揪心。。

就像歌词里写的”你的快乐，我凭什么感觉残忍?”

生命里的许多大小爱情议题，都在这些歌曲的字里行间。A-Lin就像是魔法师，带我们走了一趟酸甜兼苦涩的回忆之旅，却也让我们能开心的庆祝，此刻的我们，依然还是可以过得很美好。

如果说”失恋无罪”是A-Lin的成名曲，”我是歌手”再度让她成功翻红，那”有一种悲伤”就是让A-Lin持续稳坐这”天生歌姬”宝座和知名度更上一层楼的最佳代表作。电影的成功，除了故事情节以外，一首经典的OST插曲也会在大众的脑海里和心里，盘旋很久，很久。

继 A-Lin 在2015年举办的” 声呐”世界巡回演唱会之后，”A-Lin Show” 是她在狮城举办的第4场个唱。演唱会是以她的一贯 Live Band 形式，简单的舞台设计和3套服装来进行。这为的是要拉近与观众之间的距离。除了少用手机”拍摄”，也是要更贴切主题 “A-Lin Show”，把注意力放在她的歌声上。

她一开唱，就能吸引所有人的视线和注意力。那具有爆发力的嗓音回荡在空气里，穿进你的心里，简直是比鸡皮疙瘩掉满地还要奇特的感觉。不管是飙高音，拉尾音或低音，A-Lin 稳健的台风和唱腔，都成功地俘虏了观众的耳膜。那独特的体验仿佛是顿时加入了特大规模的”情感交流站”。还是会被她的浑厚，高亢，撩人，勾魂和”锁魂”的嗓音，给迷倒。或许以现今的流行语来说，这就是所谓的”能让耳朵怀孕”的嗓音。

虽然只有短短的2小时，但这是场绝对值回票价的演唱会。可以有荣幸听 A-Lin 现场飙歌真的很 Shiok! 那仿佛能帮你消除疲劳和抒发所有的负面情绪。

气势如泓的她，气场强，状态佳，心情超优，加上很有实力的乐队和合音老师们来助阵，简直是如虎添翼。如此厚实的阵容，足以令平时较害羞的新加坡观众，顿时High了起来。也正因抓到了这个”点”，A-Lin和合音老师们就成功地把闷骚的观众站起来摇摆。

若称她与生俱来的”铁肺”或”巨肺”是种天赋， 那她可算是一位功力非常深厚的 Super Hero. 她拿捏情感和演绎的方式都恰到好处，不会过分煽情。

She’s a powerhouse who requires only the love and passion from her audience to power charge. She’s generated by the amazingly, incredulous strengths of her vocals.

喜欢 A-Lin 爽朗的个性和幽默感。因为不想观众们只专注于对着手机看她的演出，于是就”命令”大家”放下手机，立地成佛”。这还真的戳到大家的笑点。看来这句很受用，会被列入A-Lin的经典名言之一。

她的歌声不只传递了喜怒哀乐，也承载着许多歌迷们人生所经历的事迹，”锁魂”的功力也不容忽视。除了满满的情感释放在歌声中, 那歌声弥漫在空气里，也渗入我们的血液和心坎里。那是一种可以把大家锁在当下的魔法，也是一种很值得回味的互动。

观众的热情可谓是满顶，不只大声合唱，也大声喊出他们对A-Lin爱的宣言。面对着座无虚席的观众，A-Lin难掩内心的亢奋和激动。A-lin 在台上数度哽咽的原因有几个，被新加坡歌迷的热情感动，很开心，也很兴奋。大伙儿的热情却也让她泪撒了好几回。她或许也是被自己的歌曲所感动或想起一些自己经历过的故事。

她的歌声就是有股魔力，能让你听得痛快，令人陶醉的当而，也让身体所有紧绷的情绪，都随着每个音符，旋律和那高亢的嗓音，释放出来。

就是不需要太多的话语，只需要用心感受。或许你觉得她几乎每个周末都在演出，应该早已是列入”日常”， 但每一场的观众给的感动会令表演者有股莫名但不一样的感动。

就如A-Lin说的，观众的热情，就是表演者前进的动力，让他们把内心的所有和能量都掏出来，把表演做到最好。

这就是用生命在歌唱的铁证。

我喜欢这样的互动，也喜欢那么谦卑，不会自满的歌手。

她那开朗的个性具有感染力，也让大家度过了个愉悦温馨的夜晚。她会用大笑和哈哈声来为自己化解尴尬，也会自我调侃。人生也不就如此? 笑一笑，一切都会过去。

由于观众反应热情，A-Lin心情大好，一时兴起便开放点歌。 只是可惜实力派歌姬也会有忘词的时候。她很能为自己圆场,依旧哈哈大笑来化解忘词的尴尬和承诺下一次会唱给粉丝们听。但她也很爽快地唱了”天若有情”和”今晚你想念的是不是我”。就到最后的关键2首歌曲”给我一个理由忘记”和”好朋友的祝福”，现场变成了一片白色灯海。

总得来说，大家都玩得很开心，只是还是意犹未尽。希望下次能会是个2。5小时的演出。

It’s been a great nite~

P.S 新加坡爱你， A-Lin!
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BLΛƆKPIИK is a force to be reckoned with.

With only 9 Korean singles (+1 song collaboration with Dua Lipa) & 1 Japanese studio album on their discography, these lasses have swept up a storm in Asia and are now stirring a hurricane in the United States.

The quartet showcased spectacular showmanship and remarkable energy, lashing out hit after hit with their high-octane vocals & impressive dance grooves at their 1st sold-out SG concert, to a 9500-strong crowd.

Decked in shimmery pink outfits and white knee-length boots, the quartet blew the audience away with the immensely popular “Ddu-Du Ddu-Du”.

SG BLINKS’ response was more than overwhelming with the resounding roars of cheers. The quartet was greeted by thunderous cheers & hoot calls, bobbing pink heart-shaped light sticks, with fans singing aloud to their dance hits, shouting fan chants as these lasses lapped it up with their energetic, sexy, feisty dance moves.

Their vocals are entrancing, dance moves bewitching. You will find yourself grooving along with the infectious rhythm of the songs.

Indoor Stadium was filled with fervent BLINKS of all ages, many clad in BLACKPINK Official Tees, holding placards to honour the arrival of their Queens.

The general association of pink is demure & feminine, while black amps up the fiercely cool images with a tinge of suaveness. Black is bold & distinctive, which perfectly sums up how these girls create a unique style, amidst the cutesy-girl-groups-dominated KPOP scene.

Their appeal lies in their dominant, distinctive flavor – flaming hot like chili, yet (not overly) sweet like dark chocolate-coated strawberry. It’s no easy feat to be different, while maintaining a strong foothold. These girls have fiercely dominated music charts since.

There is an uncanny resemblance between 2NE1 & BLACKPINK, in terms of their hip hop, funk & pop music genre & members’ international backgrounds. To avoid being labelled as “2NE1 Version 2.0”, BLACKPINK needs more original songs to distinguish themselves.

What’s lacking is the number of songs to uphold a barely 2-hour long concert. While it’s not uncommon for YG artistes to repeat songs for Encore, we sincerely wished a deserving girl group like BLACKPINK, can have more songs to call their own.

These ladies have unleashed their potential and versatility, to grow into something bigger in the music industry. They can carry off sexy, edgy, punk, clubbing or dance tunes but at the same time also being cutie pies & sweethearts.

BLACKPINK’s dance choreographies are not overly provocative, done with a tasteful demeanor that both male & female audiences would find it attractive and alluring. 他们的台风稳健，气场和气势都非常霸气，很有女王风范。They were brimming with comfort & confidence on stage.

They shone even in their solo performances. Jisoo showed her prowess with a powerful rendition of Zedd’s ‘Clarity’, Lisa slay as she twisted and swayed her way to MISO’s ‘Take Me’ and Jason Derulo’s ‘Swalla’, Rosé performed a lovely medley of The Beatles’ “Let It Be”, Park Bom’s “You And I” and Taeyang’s “Only Look At Me”, while Jennie rocked the stage with “SOLO”.

Their vibrant, exuberant, youthful energy can be felt and transmitted to all present. Such is youth and living your dreams.

The members spoke of their excitement to be in SG for their very 1st concert. The very thoughtful Rosé assured that they could see everyone and hope that fans would stay safe. Jennie expressed her wish for fans to put down their phones, so that they can enjoy the concert and see one another’s faces.

Jisoo proclaimed her love for our famous Chili Crab. Rosé suggested for the big crowd to do a Mexican wave, which they gladly obliged. BLINKS also sang a surprise BD song for Rosé whose birthday was on 11 February.

After watching Jisoo perform Zedd’s “Clarity”, you would agree that her slightly husky voice is pretty sexy & alluring.

Lisa the “Dance Queen” was feisty & sassy with her enchanting dance moves & sleek punches. That overflowing sense of confidence in owning the stage and capturing all of the audience’s attention.

Rosé’s distinctive honey, sweet voice allows one to distinguish her quite easily. She’s got a demure & gentle disposition. Listening to her sing was an enjoyable heart & mind soothing process.

Jennie the fashionista, exudes a very cool “icy princess” image, but swoons many with her adorable smiles and strong stage presence.

We do not need something too polished from BLACKPINK at the moment, such as Mariah Carey’s high-octaves dolphin pitch range. They are awesome as it is for their maiden concert.

We look forward to new tracks with stronger BLACKPINK flavor & a more “complete” world tour.

There’s no reason why these ladies with high-spirited performances, zestful vigor and distinctive stage presence, would not sell out albums or concerts.

So here they are, to take the world, step by step.

Make way cutesy girl groups, the BLACKPINK era has arrived.

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