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Lai Kuanlin Truly Shone “Like A Star” at the Singapore Stop of His Fanmeet Tour

K-pop star Lai Kuanlin was in Singapore last Tuesday (30 April) for the Singapore stop of his “Good Feeling” fanmeet tour. The show was held at Zepp@BIGBOX and it was the idol’s fourth visit to Singapore, with the first three being his time as a Wanna One member.

Prior to the start of his solo fanmeet tour, Kuanlin promoted as a duo with Pentagon’s Wooseok under the name “Wooseok x Kuanlin”. At the fanmeet, fans were able to watch Kuanlin perform some of the songs from the unit album.

As this was Kuanlin’s first visit to Singapore as a solo artiste, fans were able to get to know him even better and see the various sides of him that they had never seen before.

The fanmeet started on a high with Hypey, a track with deep pulsating beats which originally features GOT7’s Jackson.

After greeting his fans, Kuanlin expressed his gratefulness for being able to meet his Singapore fans, adding that he wanted to make memories that will last a lifetime. He also revealed that he loves chicken rice and wishes to visit Singapore again for a vacation in the near future.

Hailing from Taiwan, Kuanlin displayed his multilingualism as he spoke in a mix of English, Mandarin and Korean, choosing mainly to stick to English as he knew that it would be easier for local fans to understand.

During the “Lai Kuanlin’s Best Four Pictures in Life” segment, Kuanlin shared a photo from his school days and talked about his love for basketball, which fans were already well aware of. When asked to rate his basketball skills on a scale of 1 to 10, he gave himself a 5 even though fans were telling him that he deserves a 10 instead!

Known for his tall height and long legs, Kuanlin revealed that he grew an incredible 14 centimetres in just 2 years, as he smiled cheekily and thanked his mother for her genes that gave him good proportions.

During his time as a Wanna One member, Kuanlin was seen as rather quiet and reserved. However during this fanmeet, he showed that he has a cheeky side to him as well. Fans especially loved the game segments as they could see a relaxed side of the idol star.

Moving on, Kuanlin performed more songs such as Like A Star, the title track from the Wooseok x Kuanlin album, as well as a cover of Let You Go by Machine Gun Kelly.

During his rendition of Shape Of You by Ed Sheeran, Kuanlin surprised fans by coming down to where they were seated, giving fans a chance to see him even more up-close. The fanmeet ended on an explosive note with Good Feeling, another song from his unit album, which definitely left fans longing for more.

Sharing that his main goal is to tell stories through his lyrics, Kuanlin thanked his fans for listening and enjoying his music, promising that he’ll work even harder and return better in the future.

It was certainly heartwarming to see the mutual love and consideration that Kuanlin and his fans have for each other, and we hope he will continue to shine bright wherever he goes.


(Article by Sarah | Photos by Nicole)

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Upcoming Events Taking Place in April 2019

April has got to be one of the busiest months for K-pop events taking place in Singapore because it seems like there will be something going on every other week. In case you missed out any event announcements, check out which Korean stars and idol groups will be visiting Singapore this month for their fan meeting or concert!

1) Ong Seong Wu 1st Fan Meeting [Eternity] in Singapore (April 6, 2019)

Former member of Wanna One, Ong Seong Wu will be holding his solo Fan Meeting this April 6 at ZEPP@BIGBOX. The meaning behind ‘Eternity’, his Fan Meeting title, is said to express the unchanging eternal moments between Ong Seong Wu and his fans. Tickets are available from S$98 to $248, and all fans will be entitled to a Hi-Touch session with the artiste, as well as receive an official poster to commemorate the event. Find out more here.

2) Sketchers Sundown Festival Ft. MFBTY and iKON (April 19-21, 2019)

Sketchers Sundown Festival is back in Singapore for its 10th edition featuring some of Asia’s biggest acts. This year’s music festival will stretch over 3 days and is scheduled to take place from April 19-21 at Siloso Beach, Sentosa. The Korean acts include MFBTY and iKON as headliners, where they will perform on April 20 and 21 respectively. Advanced tickets start from S$70 (1-day), whereas tickets at door will cost $85. Find out more here.

3) 2019 CHUNG HA Fan Meeting in Singapore (April 21, 2019)

South Korea’s most promising female soloist, Chung Ha will be making a visit to Singapore this April 21 to hold her first ever Fan Meeting at ZEPP@BIGBOX. After achieving much success in her career as a member of the project group I.O.I, Chung Ha made a seamless transition from a girl group member to a flourishing solo artiste and truly showed her potential as she has gone on to become one of Korea’s best female solo acts, topping various charts every time she releases a song.

Tickets to her Fan Meeting are priced from S$98 to $228 (VIP), and the fan benefits are pretty awesome. Find out more info here.

4) MAMAMOO 2019 [HELLO! MOOMOO] Asia Fan Meeting in Singapore (April 27, 2019)

One of the most talked about girl groups in South Korea, MAMAMOO will be staging their Asia Fan Meeting Tour in Singapore on April 27 at ZEPP@BIGBOX. The quartet is most well known for their powerful vocal performances, where they have released hits after hits that chart at the top across various music streaming platforms.

Prices range from S$108 to $248 for their Fan Meeting tickets, and all ticket holders will receive an official poster as well as stand a chance to play games with the group on stage. Find out more here.

(Photo Credit: CUBE Entertainment)

5) 2019 Lai Kuanlin Fan Meeting [Good Feeling] in Singapore (April 30, 2019)

Come April 30, Lai Kuanlin will be making his way to Singapore for a Fan Meeting at ZEPP@BIGBOX. Though this isn’t his first visit to Singapore, it will be the idol star’s first Fan Meeting as a solo artiste after the disbandment of Wanna One. All ticket holders will be entitled to a Hi-Touch session with Lai Kuanlin and tickets (priced from S$120 to $236) are available for sale from March 30. Find out more here.

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Lai Kuan Lin Announces 2019 Asia Tour, Includes Bangkok, Singapore, Taipei and Hong Kong

Lai Kuan Lin will soon be embarking on his solo Asia Tour titled, “2019 LAI KUANLIN Fan Meeting [Good Feeling]“. The Asia Tour will kick off with the first stop in Seoul on April 6, followed by Bangkok (April 20), Singapore (April 30), Taipei (May 4) and Hong Kong (May 11).

This Fan Meeting Tour is being planned in order to reciprocate the love received from fans all over the world, and at the same time allows the K-pop idol to interact with his fans closely through various stages and performances.

(Photo Credit: CUBE Entertainment)

Following Ong Seong Wu, Yoon Ji Sung, Bae Jin Young, Park Ji Hoon and Ha Sung Woon, Lai Kuan Lin is the 6th (former) member of Wanna One to announce his solo Asia Tour. Check out the details below:

Details of 2019 Lai Kuan Lin Fanmeeting in Singapore:
Date: April 30, 2019 (Tuesday)
Venue: ZEPP@BIGBOX
Time: 7:30pm
Ticket Pricing: (before booking fees)
S$236 | $172 | $150 | $120

All ticket holders will be entitled to a Hi-Touch session with Lai Kuan Lin. Tickets will be available for sale on March 30, 10am onwards via SISTIC. Stay tuned for any further updates!