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Show Picks: Doh Kyung-soo concert, A Date With Friends series, Jeremy Monteiro's live album recording
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K-pop star and Exo member Doh Kyung-soo's show in Singapore is part of his solo Asia tour.
2025 Doh Kyung Soo Asia Concert Tour – Do It! In Singapore
South Korean singer Doh Kyung-soo, also known as D.O. when performing with K-pop group Exo, will be back in Singapore for another solo show.
His return to the Singapore Indoor Stadium, the same venue he played at in 2024, is part of Do It!, his Asian tour that kicked off in Seoul in July and includes dates in Taipei, Jakarta and Manila.
The 32-year-old has had considerable success with his solo outing. His debut EP Empathy (2021) topped South Korea's Gaon Album Chart and spawned streaming hits such as I'm Gonna Love You, which has clocked more than 108 million plays on Spotify.
He has also released two more EPs, Expectation (2023) and Blossom (2024).
Where: Singapore Indoor Stadium, 2 Stadium Walk
MRT: Stadium
When: Aug 23, 6pm
Admission: From $198 via Ticketmaster (go to
or call 6018-7645)
A Date With Friends 2025
Veteran Singaporean rock singer Hanafie Warren (left) will perform at the Esplanade with his son Hafidz (right).
PHOTO: SILVERSTREAK EDITORIAL TEAM
The Esplanade's A Date With Friends 2025, an annual series that spotlights artistes and music from yesteryear, is back with free and ticketed gigs across the arts centre this weekend.
The ticketed shows include a gig by Singaporean rock stalwart Hanafie Warren, who will perform with musicians including his son Hafidz and guitarist Addy Cradle at the Esplanade Recital Studio on Aug 24.
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Siblings Mel and Joe Ferdinands will celebrate their 55th anniversary with a show at the Esplanade Concert Hall on Aug 23, while local quintet Rock Rosettes will play rock hits from the 1970s and 1980s at the Esplanade Annexe Studio on Aug 22.
There will also be a tribute show to Hong Kong icons Leslie Cheung and Anita Mui, featuring performances by local singers Jason Chung and Jessica Tan, at the Esplanade Concert Hall on Aug 24.
Where: Various venues in Esplanade, 1 Esplanade Drive
MRT: Esplanade
When: Aug 21 to 24, various timings
Admission: Free and ticketed, go to
for details
Jeremy Monteiro Quintessential Quartet @ The Jazz Loft
Jazz stalwart Jeremy Monteiro's show at The Jazz Loft @ Blu Jaz will be recorded for an upcoming album.
ST PHOTO: DESMOND WEE
Those attending this gig at Blu Jaz might just find themselves being part of jazz maestro Jeremy Monteiro's upcoming album.
The performance by the Jeremy Monteiro Quintessential Quartet, which also comprise Sean Hong Wei, Siriwat Tae Pliansanthia and Hong Chanutr Techatananan, will be recorded for a future album.
The applause and reaction from the audience will be heard in the release.
The set list at the one-night show will be a mix of timeless jazz standards and Monteiro's original compositions.
