28-07-2025
GrabFood rider delivers stunning piano performance at Tanjong Pagar MRT
A video of a GrabFood delivery rider who stopped to deliver a showstopping performance on a piano at Tanjong Pagar MRT Station has warmed the cockles of netizens' hearts.
The rider's rendition of From The Beginning Until Now from the soundtrack of popular 2002 K-drama Winter Sonata was shared in a reel by TikTokker binbin6364 on July 25 and has been viewed almost 360,000 times.
It has also received 22,000 reactions and 1,960 comments at press time, and was subsequently shared on Reddit.
In the first two minutes and 43 seconds of the clip, he misses a few notes, falters at one stage and repeats a phrase
However, the blunders were more indicative of a lack of practice than proficiency, and the performance clearly touched the small crowd which had gathered.
Most netizens seemed impressed and many commented that they loved the piece.
TGIFTGIFTGIFTGIFTGIF said on TikTok: "There are lots of degree holder(s) and talented guys in Singapore do grab."
Tianmingren82 suggested he could play in a hotel lounge: "Actually this guy if he tries to apply to work in a hotel as a live pianist, he might get accepted, better income, better working environment. His talent will be fully appreciated. I wish him all the best."
Others recognised the plight of the struggling artist or felt he was wasting his talent delivering food instead of playing music.
"This proves that delivering food is more profitable than being a musician," said superboss2727, also on TikTok.
chimed in: "Whoever You Are Thank You For The Wonderful Piece. It's Sooo Beautiful."
There were humorous comments as well.
Redditor sphqxe, in reference to the GrabFood pianist's crash helmet, mask and gloves, remarked: "Good to see that he was wearing the appropriate protective gear for playing piano."
Or this one from resilent83: "No wonder my order always delay."
And a variation on the same theme from Mohamed Fauzan: "Bro where is my order?"
Commenter nurazmeonly4 provided the counterpoint: "I think he have stack orders so while waiting for another order to process and ready for pick up... he just went next door to play piano first lah.. don't criticise him for his talent."
There were words of encouragement too.
Kelvin Duke offered: "While working in GrabFood. Please pursue your dream and go for your passion. Don't lose your dreams! I believe you have hidden talents! Keep it going! All my best wishes for you Bruh."
And user4431348358166 said: "His parents must have invested in his piano learning sessions for him to play so well…. THANKS FOR THE LOVELY N BEAUTIFUL MAN."
