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Show Picks: Concerts by Chao Chuan, Nicholas Teo and Kai
Many of Taiwanese singer Chao Chuan's songs are told from the perspective of an average Joe, and have become timeless classics. PHOTO: MARINA BAY SANDS
Chao Chuan Live At Marina Bay Sands
Taiwanese singer Chao Chuan will return to perform at Marina Bay Sands for the second time. His 2023 gig was also at the integrated resort.
Known for his wide vocal range and emotive stage delivery, the star found fame with the self-effacing ballad I'm Not Good Looking But I'm Very Gentle (1988).
He then followed up with power ballads At Last I Have Lost You (1989), about a man whose girlfriend ran away just as he achieved professional success; and A Tiny Bird (1990), about a man who aspires towards success and love but cannot seem to find them.
Often told from the perspective of an average Joe, many of his songs have become timeless classics.
Where: Halls D & E, Level B2 Sands Expo & Convention Centre, 10 Bayfront Avenue
MRT: Bayfront
When: June 21, 8pm
Admission: $118 to $278 via Sistic (go to or call 6348-5555)
Nicholas Teo Chapter 21 Concert Tour – Singapore
Malaysian singer Nicholas Teo is likely to serenade the crowd with old favourites such as Loneliness (2004) and Tears Of Polaris (2006).
PHOTO: BIZ TRENDS
For the first time in 17 years, Malaysian singer Nicholas Teo will perform on the Singapore stage. He last held a concert here in 2008 at Suntec Convention Hall 6 as part of his From Now On concert tour.
Known for ballads such as Loneliness (2004) and Tears Of Polaris (2006), as well as his 2004 cover of the 1990s ballad Who Will U Think Of, the star is likely to serenade the crowd with old favourites, as well as tracks from his latest album White Night+ (2024), such as the ballads Unrequited Love and Being Lonesome Together.
Although he debuted in 2004, this is his first full-scale tour, with stops in cities such as Kuala Lumpur, Guangzhou and Shanghai.
Where: Halls D & E, Level B2 Sands Expo & Convention Centre, 10 Bayfront Avenue
MRT: Bayfront
When: June 14, 8pm
Admission: $98 to $258 via Bigtix ( BookMyShow (go to or call 6591-8871) or Marina Bay Sands' website (
2025 Kai Solo Concert Tour Kaion In Singapore
Known for his slick and suave moves, South Korean singer Kai is likely to dance up a storm at his first solo concert here.
PHOTO: SM ENTERTAINMENT
A member of South Korean boy band Exo, Kai is ready to own the stage. Known for his slick and suave moves, the singer is likely to dance up a storm at his first solo concert here.
The show is in support of his fourth EP Wait On Me, with its percussive Afrobeats title track and upbeat pop number Adult Swim, which was released in April. But also expected to make the set list is Mmmh (2020), an R&B pop song which went viral on social media that year, when netizens danced along to the choreography in its music video.
In interviews, Kai has revealed that his show might also include a medley of Exo songs.
Where: The Star Theatre, 04-01 The Star Performing Arts Centre, 1 Vista Exchange Green
MRT: Buona Vista
When: June 21, 5.30pm
Admission: $148 to $288 via Ticketmaster (go to or call 6018-7645)
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