Who's Performing At Waterbomb, The Korean Music Festival, Happening in Singapore This August?
Get ready to turn up the heat with some of Korea music's hottest acts hitting Singapore this August
By Paige Boon,
Music Stans, if the thought of an outdoor music festival in this scorching heat feels like a nightmare, hold on tight. The K-music and water-themed event, Waterbomb, is making waves on August 24 and 25. Set against the backdrop of Siloso Beach in Sentosa, this two-day spectacle boasts an impressive lineup featuring K-music sensations like Bibi and BamBam, alongside Singapore-based talents Haven and Lullaboy.
Originating as the Waterbomb Seoul Festival, this event draws inspiration from the Korean tradition of beating the summer heat with water. But it's not just about K-pop and K-hip-hop performances – attendees can also dive into thrilling water fighting challenges with water guns.
Ahead, take a peek at the 11 confirmed acts hitting the Waterbomb stage in Singapore as of press time.
Secure your spot early with a special UOB presale on May 9, before general ticket sales open to the public on May 10.
Bibi stormed onto the scene as the electrifying runner-up of the reality TV sensation The Fan in 2018. Since then, she's been setting the music world ablaze with a string of chart-topping hits spanning genres like R&B, hip hop, and soul, including the explosive Bibi Vengeance, the anthemic Bam Yang Gang, and the irresistible groove of The Weekend.
As a member of the chart-topping K-pop powerhouse GOT7, the Thai-born BamBam (real name Kunpimook Bhuwakul) is known for his electrifying performances and unstoppable energy.
The seven-member female dance crew, formed in 2022, gained recognition after they participated in and won the famous dance competition, Street Women Fighter 2, in 2023. Their seamless group dances and smooth moves have stolen the hearts of many fans.
Viviz is a three-member South Korean girl group consisting of former members of the South Korean girl group GFriend: Eunha, SinB, and Umji. They debuted in 2022 and have released popular hits like Maniac and Bop Bop!.
Kwon Eunbi is a South Korean singer and actress. She is a former member of the hit survival show girl group, Iz*One, and now releases her own solo music.
The South Korean singer, actress, and former FEMALE cover star was a member of 2NE1, one of the most acclaimed South Korean girl groups to date. Following the disbandment of 2NE1 in 2016, Park has embarked on her own successful solo music career.
Sorn is a Thai singer based in South Korea and a former member of the Korean girl group CLC. She began her solo music career in 2021 with her debut song, Run.
Choi Won-jae, who goes by his stage name Kid Milli, is a South Korean rapper. He is part of the Korean hip-hop scene and is known for his hit songs like IndiGO and Good Day.
The Singaporean singer-songwriter who burst onto the scene in 2019 is one of the rising pop artists in the local music scene right now. She has recently released her new single titled Ride or Die, an R&B pop song with themes of falling in love and her struggles with 'situationships'.
Lullaboy, whose real name is Bernard Dinata, is an Indonesian-Chinese singer-songwriter raised in Singapore. He is best known for songs like Shortcut to Heaven and someone like u. His easy-to-listen music combines smooth vocals with heartfelt handwritten lyrics.
Alyph is a Singaporean-Malay singer, songwriter, and producer based in Malaysia. He was part of the pop/hip-hop duo Sleeq, one of Singapore’s most influential music acts in the early 2000s. Now, he is one of Malaysia's most sought-after producers and has established his solo music career, including the viral hit Swipe in 2022.