The BUBBLING & BOILING MUSIC & ARTS Festival lit up Singapore with their debut on 13 September 2025. Held at Resorts World Sentosa, the festival drew an excited crowd of friends, couples, and families ready to dance, cheer, and sing their hearts out.

Kicking things off smoothly was Shanghai singer-songwriter SIENA, who eased the crowd in with her genre-blending tracks. It was truly a calm, stylish warm-up for the exhilarating night ahead.

[#bubblingboiling 🇸🇬] Samuel wants you to say ‘YEH! YEH!’ #BBFEST #bubblingboilingSG #RWSMoments pic.twitter.com/QB2RU8lB1H

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Next up, Samuel brought serious energy with his hits ‘Tell Me’, ‘YEH!YEH!’, and sharp dance covers which earned cheers from the crowd. The 23-year old soloist went the extra mile to interact with the audience, doing everything from finger hearts to posing with dog and cat ears on request. The king of fan-service also spoke in both English and Mandarin to better connect with the audience.

[#bubblingboiling 🇸🇬] The adorable rookie girl group #HITGS has prepared a medley cover of songs from #BTS, #IVE, #BLACKPINK 🩷#BBFEST #bubblingboilingSG #RWSMoments pic.twitter.com/LHGVHB1lv2

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Rising stars rookie girl group HITGS breezed in like a burst of fresh air. They wowed with their debut track ‘Sourpatch’, followed by a fiery dance cover medley featuring BTS’ ‘Dynamite’, IVE’s ‘I AM’, and BLACKPINK’s ‘As If It’s Your Last’. Their own catchy tracks ‘GROSS’ and ‘CHARIZZMA’ had the crowd grooving along. Notably, Chinese member VV received supportive applause for addressing the audience in Mandarin, undeniably strengthening the group’s connection with the crowd.

The energy surged further with the arrival of renowned rapper CHEETAH, who delivered powerful performances of ‘Kick It’, ‘Like Nobody Knows’, and more.

[#bubblingboiling 🇸🇬] #CHEETAH with Like Nobody Knows ❤️‍🔥#BBFEST #bubblingboilingSG #RWSMoments pic.twitter.com/ZgQjYKAeJz

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In a heartfelt moment, she recorded TikTok videos and filmed the audience, expressing how meaningful it was to be with international fans, which was a rare and cherished experience for her. 

[#bubblingboiling 🇸🇬] #H1KEY says Let It Burn 🔥#BBFEST #bubblingboilingSG #RWSMoments pic.twitter.com/0FqILpg5GZ

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H1-KEY demonstrated professionalism and cohesion as they performed their hit tracks ‘Rose Blossom’, ‘Let It Burn’, ‘Summer Was You’, and more. Their polished choreography and strong vocals were met with enthusiastic sing-alongs, reflecting the audience’s familiarity and connection with their music.

“I always wanted to visit the Jewel (Changi Airport), but I don’t think I have to go anymore because you guys shine brighter than any other jewel in the world. You guys are my jewel!” A very witty remark by CRAVITY member, Allen, which swooned the crowd with his playful humour. The anticipation reached a new high with the appearance of CRAVITY, who received some of the loudest cheers of the night. Performing a high-energy set including ‘Swish’, ‘My Turn’, ‘Adrenaline’, ‘Groovy’, ‘Secret’, ‘POW’, and ‘Now or Never’, the group displayed impressive versatility and stage presence.

[#bubblingboiling 🇸🇬] #CRAVITY is here with NOW OR NEVER#BBFEST #bubblingboilingSG #RWSMoments pic.twitter.com/L95Q6bPT5G

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Members Allen and Taeyoung delighted fans by speaking in Singlish occasionally. In a memorable moment, the youngest, Seongmin  also showed off a broken bracelet, the result of his vigorous dancing, as a proud sign of dedication to the performance. LUVITYs (affectionate name for their fans) made the most of the moment to shower Minhee with early birthday greetings.

[#bubblingboiling 🇸🇬] I ‘Can’t Help Myself’ because I’m loving #XIUMIN’s performances so much 🩷🩷#BBFEST #bubblingboilingSG #RWSMoments pic.twitter.com/PtjfcJcAvo

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Returning to Singapore after seven years, XIUMIN delivered an emotional and heartfelt set, performing ‘WHEE!’, ‘Serenity’, ‘Switch Off’, ‘Make You LaLa’, ‘Can’t Help Myself’, and ‘Lost Paradise’. His seasoned artistry and genuine connection with fans moved many in the crowd, especially long-time EXO-Ls, some of whom were visibly emotional during his set. Even after all these years, XIUMIN's dedication never faded. His unwavering passion and his hard work were incredibly inspiring and a joy to witness.

Lastly, the headliner of the night was none other than I-DLE. Their entrance and silhouettes were enough to earn thunderous cheers in the audience. Starting off their set strong with ‘Super Lady’, I-DLE showed their intense stage presence that drew the crowd in. The atmosphere of the audience was at its peak when I-DLE proceeded with the set of all their global hit and fan-favourite tracks, ‘GOOD THING’, ‘TOMBOY’,  and ‘QUEENCARD’.

[#bubblingboiling 🇸🇬] #idle with TOMBOY 🔥🔥🔥#BBFEST #bubblingboilingSG #RWSMoments pic.twitter.com/Jo5ggv3F5k

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I-DLE also reminisced about shooting their debut album jacket photos in Singapore, making our sunny island extra special for them. The group wrapped up their set with ‘Fate’, a song cleverly guessed by the audience, drawing the perfect close to an electrifying night.

It is a ‘GOOD THING’ that BUBBLING & BOILING MUSIC & ARTS Festival is finally held in Singapore and we can’t wait for more.