K-pop group Mamamoo’s Solar serenades local fans with NDP classic Home
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K-pop idol Solar poses with fans at the Capitol Theatre on July 27 during her concert in Singapore.
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SINGAPORE – K-pop idol Solar won the hearts of Singaporean fans with a surprise song during her first solo concert here at Capitol Theatre on July 27.
The 33-year-old powerhouse vocalist, who is part of the K-pop girl quartet Mamamoo, got the crowd cheering when she sang the English version of the National Day classic Home (1998).
In videos posted on TikTok, the crowd erupted into screams and cheers when Solar began the song, and then sang along.
Solar’s gig was staged on the same day as one of the National Day Parade previews at the Padang. In another video posted, she wished Singapore a happy birthday.
The singer, whose real name is Kim Yong-sun, also flaunted some Singlish she had picked up: the Hokkien phrase “walao” (used to convey frustration), “shiok lah” (used to express delight) and even called herself and her fans “chio bu” (attractive women).
During a soundcheck party that took place before the concert, she also used Hokkien phrases such as “swee lah” (nicely done) and “paiseh” (embarrassed).
On Instagram, Solar posted some photos of her time in Singapore – of herself getting done up backstage as well as of the chilli crab she enjoyed.
The singer was last here for a concert with fellow Mamamoo member Moonbyul. The two form a sub-unit called Mamamoo+ and they performed at The Star Theatre in November 2023. Solar revealed her love for chilli crab then, but joked that the dish was too expensive and pleaded with Singapore vendors to make it cheaper.
Solar also appeared at a signing event for fans at a K-pop mechandise store at Suntec City on July 26. Her solo tour will end in Macau in October.
