Viu is thrilled to unveil the initial line-up of K-pop and K-hip-hop stars ready to make waves at WATERBOMB SINGAPORE 2024. The highly anticipated music-and water-themed festival is proudly organised by Viu Scream Dates, in conjunction with co-organiser Evergreen Group Holdings and presenting sponsor UOB. The event will make its highly anticipated debut in Singapore on 24 and 25 August 2024, at Siloso Beach, Sentosa.
In line with Viu Scream Dates’ promise of extending the Viu experience beyond the screens, WATERBOMB SINGAPORE 2024 promises an electrifying extravaganza of music and entertainment, featuring over 10 popular South Korean artistes as well as DJs and performers from Hong Kong and beyond.
PRESS CONFERENCE FT. SANDARA PARK & HAVEN
Ahead of the WATERBOMB SINGAPORE 2024 festival happening on the 24 and 25 August 2024 at Siloso Beach, Sentosa, a press conference was held on the 6 May 2024 at Suntec City to unveil the first line-up of the festival. The public press conference, graced by honorables from Viu Scream Dates, Evergreen Group Holdings and UOB, also attracted many fans on a Monday afternoon as Sandara Park from popular K-Pop group 2NE1 was in attendance.
To celebrate the unveiling of the first line-up for WATERBOMB SINGAPORE 2024, local artiste HAVEN was invited to perform and share her thoughts on being part of the first ever festival in Singapore.
With it being her first time performing at WATERBOMB, Haven felt blessed and honoured to be invited to share the same stage with many K-Pop artistes, especially many that she grew up with. With her new album slated to release this year, she hopes fans can look forward to her new performance at WATERBOMB as well.
After HAVEN, the press conference moved on to Sandara’s section where the seasoned K-Pop artist performed her solo song ‘Festival’ and 2NE1’s mega hit ‘I Am The Best’ to the crazy cheers of the crowd. At the press conference, Sandara was also asked a series of questions pertaining to the WATERBOMB festival, her career as well as her personal journey.
WATERBOMB
Speaking from experience, Sandara, who performed at the WATERBOMB festival in Korea last year, quipped that the energy in the festival was totally different. Sandara found a different side of herself as she soaked in the hot and sexy atmosphere, enjoying herself thoroughly even if her eyeliner and make-up were all wet from the water. Without needing to worry about her make-up, Sandara shared that preparing for her performance just required her to get ready to have fun with the audience. Although finding it weird and fascinating (“not sure if it’s because of the water around”), she reminisced over her past performance where everyone just had fun. While speaking on stage, Sandara excitedly shared that she could not wait to go on the WATERBOMB stage in Singapore to enjoy the water guns.
CAREER
As Sandara made her debut of her solo career with ‘Festival’ in 2023, she was asked on how her solo image differed from that of 2NE1. She shared that the image of both are very different, with 2NE1 portraying a strong, charismatic image, while she hopes to show the sweet, soft, cute and wholesome side of herself through her solo career. Although both showed a very different side to Sandara, she expressed enjoying showing the different sides of her.
Being the first time performing a 2NE1 song on her own, Sandara was initially afraid of the reaction. However, when the music to “I Am The Best” started, she was surprised by the entire crowd singing along to it, which gave her the confidence to perform well.
“Being a member of 2NE1 has been the best thing that has ever happened in my life, forever. Being on stage with the other girls, they are really talented, wonderful, and I really enjoyed performing together with them for my fans.”
– On the most rewarding part of her career so far
PERSONAL
The press conference moved on to asking Sandara about her experience returning to Singapore after 5 years. Having grown up in The Philippines, she thoroughly missed the weather, food and energy in Southeast Asia, even wittily expressing her love for Southeast Asia over South Korea (“oops!”). Being one of her most favourite countries in the world, Sandara was excited to be in Singapore, even sharing plans on having chilli crab right after the press conference.
As Sandara makes her return back to Singapore in August for the WATERBOMB festival, she teased that she’ll be preparing a whole new setlist with new arrangements and choreography specially planned for the upcoming festival. Sandara even teased on preparing a bikini outfit for her performance, inviting fans alike to do so in preparation for the heat and water.
“I think you don’t have to worry because there’s just this energy that makes you crazy so, just prepare your water guns – because if you are not going to shoot, someone else will shoot you instead.”
– A piece of advice to prepare for WATERBOMB SINGAPORE 2024
FIRST WAVE OF WATERBOMB SINGAPORE 2024 LINE-UP
This year, the festival boasts an exciting line-up including singers BamBam, BIBI, KWON EUNBI, Sandara Park and VIVIZ, K-hip-hop rapper Kid Milli and viral South Korean dance crew TEAM BEBE, delivering non-stop spectacular performances for an expected crowd of more than 20,000 attendees. Adding to the vibrant mix is Thai singer SORN as well as local talent such as emerging pop-R&B sensation lullaboy, seasoned rapper ALYPH and singer-songwriter Haven.
Renowned as one of South Korea’s largest and most beloved music festivals, WATERBOMB brings together the best of K-pop, K-hip-hop and EDM with the thrill of water games. At this year’s festival in Singapore, attendees can also anticipate an experiential WATERBOMB beach village designed by official experience partner INVADE, which includes Insta-worthy photo opportunities, exhilarating summer party games and water-themed activities as well as attractive F&B offerings.
“Singapore has long awaited the arrival of WATERBOMB, and we’re thrilled to bring this fresh and exciting experience to our shores. With an anticipated crowd of over 20,000 and featuring some of the biggest names in K-pop, K-hip-hop and EDM, WATERBOMB SINGAPORE 2024 marks a significant milestone in our Viu Scream Dates initiative and underscores our commitment to bringing the hottest and freshest stars closer to our Viu-ers beyond the screens.”
– Anson Tan, Country Head of Viu Singapore
David Yong, CEO, Evergreen Group Holdings, said, “Evergreen Group Holdings has always been one of the forerunners in bridging K-content between Korea and Southeast Asia. As the co-organiser for WATERBOMB SINGAPORE 2024, we are extremely proud to be bringing in the largest K-pop festivals to our shores. This promises to be just the beginning of a range of K-pop festivals and K-content activities that Evergreen will be spearheading in the near future.”
Jacquelyn Tan, Head, Group Personal Financial Services, UOB, said, “WATERBOMB SINGAPORE 2024 represents UOB’s commitment to presenting a variety of popular acts in concert, festival and other formats to our customers in Singapore and ASEAN catering to their diverse preferences and passions, following the success of our concerts featuring renowned Western artistes earlier this year. As our inaugural K-pop offering, WATERBOMB SINGAPORE 2024 rides on the trending wave to present the hottest Korean artistes here in Singapore, with priority access only provided by UOB.”
Standard tickets will go on sale for the public from 10 May, with tickets priced at $198 for a 1-day pass and $338 for a 2-day pass. As the presenting sponsor, UOB will be offering a pre-sale for standard tickets on 9 May, for local and regional debit and credit cardholders*. All tickets will be available through official ticketing partner, KKday.
WATERBOMB SINGAPORE 2024
Date: 24 & 25 August 2024
Time: TBA
Venue: Siloso Beach, Sentosa
Ticket Prices:
[STANDARD TICKET] 1-Day Pass: S$198 | 2-Day Pass: S$338
UOB Standard Ticket Pre-Sale: 9 May 2024, 12PM – 11.59PM (until sold out)
Public Standard Ticket Sales: 10 May 2024, 10AM onwards (until sold out)
Purchase WATERBOMB SINGAPORE 2024 tickets HERE.
The initial artiste line-up for WATERBOMB SINGAPORE 2024 is just the beginning! Stay tuned for more exciting announcements to come.
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Article: Jia Yu @ KAvenyou
Photography: Angeline @ KAvenyou
