A Comprehensive Guide To aespa’s SYNK : PARALLEL LINE 2024 Singapore Concert

K-pop girl group aespa will be staging their sold-out first headlining concert in Singapore as part of the ‘SYNK : PARALLEL LINE’ 2024 tour. Held at Singapore Indoor Stadium on 20 July 2024, prepare yourself for a night of bold electropop with this concert survival guide – from how to get there and what to bring, to the song setlist you can expect from aespa’s extensive repertoire.

After their debut in November 2020, South Korea-based K-pop girl group aespa has set trends with various dance challenges based on their catchy songs like ‘Next Level’ and ‘Drama’, which went viral on social media platforms.

After almost four years of being active in the K-pop industry, the quartet will finally perform live in Singapore for the first time at the Singapore Indoor Stadium. Happening on 20 July 2024, members Karina, Giselle, Winter, and Ningning will showcase their distinctive futuristic concepts in this sold-out show.

The ‘2024 aespa Live Tour – SYNK : Parallel Line’ tour supports the girl group’s most recent record release, their first full studio album ‘Armageddon’, released on 27 May 2024. Consisting of songs like the title track and ‘Supernova, they will perform them live alongside other signature hit songs like ‘Black Mamba’, ‘Spicy’ and ‘Illusion’. aespa recently kicked off this tour in Seoul, South Korea, on 29 and 30 June 2024.

For a stress-free concert experience, pre-planning is essential to ensure maximum enjoyment. You know the drill by now from past concert experiences (yes, we’re talking about IU and Taylor Swift). Read on for our complete guide on how to survive the electro-music-charged night that is aespa’s ‘SYNK : PARALLEL LINE’ concert in Singapore on 20 July 2024.

Here’s your must-have survival guide to 2024 aespa Live Tour – SYNK : Parallel Line concert tour in Singapore:

Important details of the 2024 aespa Live Tour – SYNK : Parallel Line concert tour in Singapore

Address: Singapore Indoor Stadium, 2 Stadium Walk, Singapore 397691

Starting time: 4pm on 20 July (Saturday). There will be no opening act for this concert. VIP ticket holders will have to refer to email details on access to the soundcheck party, happening before the concert.

How to get to the Singapore Indoor Stadium in Singapore

Because parking is limited, arriving via public transport like train or bus is advisable at least one hour before the show starts. This will help minimise disruption to traffic flow.

Train – Alight at Stadium MRT Station (CC6) on the Circle Line. It is the nearest station which exits directly into the Singapore Sports Hub.

Alternatively, visitors can travel from Mountbatten MRT Station (CC7) or Kallang MRT Station (EW10). Both are approximately 600m walking distance to Singapore Sports Hub. The former also serves as an alternative station via the Circle Line for leaving the venue.

Bus – Alight at Stadium Station (80199) for Bus 11, National Stadium (80219) for Bus 10, 14, 16, 16M, 70, 196, and Opposite National Stadium (80211) for Bus 10, 14, 16, 16M, 70, 196.

Travel Notification – National Day Parade 2024

Attendees are encouraged to take public transport and arrive early as road closures are expected with the National Day Parade 2024 taking place near the Singapore Sports Hub.

When and how to enter: General Seated Area Admission

Patrons can enter the venue through Premier and Premier West Entrances at Level 1 and North and East Entrances at Level 2. Entry to the venue is subject to security checks. VIP ticket holders should refer to email details on access to the soundcheck party, happening before the concert.

What to bring (and not to bring) + security screening

Concert-goers should adhere to the following Singapore Sports Hub admission policy to ensure seamless entry into the Singapore Indoor Stadium on the two concert dates. Also, carry only the essentials for quick security checks.

• Admission to show/venue by full ticket only. Printed/electronic tickets must also be produced for admission.
• Have e-tickets ready and brighten your mobile screens for ushers to scan you in easily.
• No outside food and beverages.
• Personal water bottles are to be emptied before entering the venue; clear bottles are preferred.
• No bags exceeding 35cm x 20cm x 30cm.
• Noise makers are not permitted in the venue (including but not limited to: air horns, whistles, etc.).
• No fan boards sized bigger than 21cm x 29.7cm (A4) (only approved fan banners allowed).
• No light sticks/ neon light sticks except for the official merchandise.
• Strictly no entry allowed into the venue after 8pm (including latecomers).
• Patrons may deposit their items at the deposit counter for a non-refundable fee of S$10 per item. Payment options include Cash, VISA, Master, UnionPay, ApplePay and Samsung Pay. Payment via AMEX is not available.

Child Policy

• Children aged 3 and above must purchase a ticket for admission.
• No admission for infants in arms and children aged below 3 years old.
• Children under 12 years old or below 1.2m in height are not allowed into the standing areas.

Audio, Photography & Videography Policy

• No professional photography, videography, and social media live streaming are allowed.
• Strictly no cameras, video cameras, GoPros, iPads and tablets.
• No selfie sticks, tripods and monopods.

Full details including ticket office operating hours, security checkpoints, and admission rules, are available on the event page of the Singapore Sports Hub website.

What to expect for aespa Live Tour – SYNK : Parallel Line concert in Singapore (and setlist)

The 2024 aespa Live Tour – SYNK : Parallel Line Singapore concert setlist is expected to be similar to their recent Seoul, South Korea, show. Below is the setlist based on Jamsil Arena, Seoul, South Korea. (30/06/2024).

‘2024 aespa Live Tour – SYNK : Parallel Line’ Singapore stop potential concert setlist

Act 1

1. “Drama”
2. “Black Mamba”
3. “Salty and Sweet”

Act 2

4. “Supernova”
5. “Mine”
6. “Illusion”
7. “Thirsty”
8. “Prologue”
9. “Long Chat (#♥)”

Act 3

10. “Dopamine” (Giselle solo)
11. “Up” (Karina solo)
12. “Bored!” (Ningning solo)
13. “Spark” (Winter solo)

Act 4

15. “Spicy”
16. “Licorice”
17. “Hold on Tight”
18. “Regret of the Times” (Seo Taiji and Boys cover)
19. “Live My Live”
20. “We Go”
21. “Trick or Trick”
22. “Set The Tone”
23. “Next Level”
24. “Armageddon”

Encore

24. “ænergy”
25. “BAHAMA”
26. “Melody”

Bonus: aespa will hold a fan sign event in Singapore on 21 July (limited to winners who purchased their album – closed)

aespa will hold a fan sign event at Plaza Singapura Atrium on 21 July (Sunday), a day after their Singapore concert. Fans who couldn’t snag a ticket to their show can catch a glimpse of the quartet at this fan sign event.

The fan sign event is, unfortunately, limited to winners who purchased a copy of the Zine version of Aespa’s new Armageddon album via Singapore-based retailer House Of Kpop. There is a total of 230 winners. But other fans can catch the girl group from afar as the fan sign is held in a public space.

(Hero and featured image credit: SM Entertainment)

This article first appeared on Lifestyle Asia Singapore