[CONCERT RECAP] DPR Again in Singapore for “The Dream Reborn World Tour 2024”

DPR we gang gang!

On Thursday, 12 December 2024, a surge of pleasure crammed the air because the lights dimmed and the opening chords echoed by way of the Singapore EXPO Corridor. The gang buzzed with anticipation for the arrival of South Korean collective Dream Excellent Regime (DPR), that includes DPR Artic, DPR Cream, and DPR Ian, who have been making their extremely awaited return to Singapore. This efficiency marked the primary cease of The Dream Reborn World Tour 2024 in Southeast Asia.

DPR Artic (Kim Yongwoo) kicked off his set with electrifying vitality, immediately setting the tone for the night time. As the primary act to take the stage, he fired up the group with an upbeat DJ set that includes tracks from his album KINEMA, instantly capturing everybody’s consideration. The efficiency opened with the atmospheric intro of “Dawning,” earlier than shifting into high-energy tracks like “Sonic”, “Escape”, and a remix of “Escape”. DPR Artic then launched “Dream”, which had the viewers on their ft, dancing and singing alongside.

Grateful for the group’s vitality, he thanked the followers earlier than teasing the following music: “What’s your favourite music? Do or Die? Sing alongside!” Because the opening beats of the remix of “Do or Die” dropped, followers surged ahead, desperate to be nearer to the stage. With each monitor, DPR Artic demonstrated his star energy, leaving the followers buzzing with pleasure for the remainder of the present.

DPR Cream (Kim Hyungmo) took the stage along with his signature mix of jazz, R&B, hip-hop, and digital sounds, instantly setting the tone for his set. He kicked issues off with a punchy mixture of “what number of drinks?”, “take a look at drive”, “uzuz”, and “darling”, showcasing his distinctive mixture of groovy beats and modern manufacturing. The followers have been absolutely immersed because the vitality shifted to a extra intimate second when he greeted the viewers: “Hi there Singapore! Thanks for coming, and thanks for having us! Welcome to The Dream Reborn World Tour 2024. It’s been a very long time.” His phrases sparked an uproar from the group, clearly excited to welcome again DPR after the lengthy wait.

He then launched his subsequent monitor, “i miss you (too unhealthy)”, and the group immediately vibed with the melodic hook. The temper transitioned easily to a slower groove with “t”, the place DPR Cream eliminated his headphones to raised hear the group, encouraging everybody to sing alongside. He adopted with “투”, one other monitor that saved the vitality low-key however irresistibly groovy. As his set neared its finish, DPR Cream thanked the followers: “It’s good to see you once more, Singapore. Sadly, that is the final a part of my setlist, however that is my favourite music. This one known as puberty,” a soulful, vocal-driven monitor that had followers cheering for extra. Earlier than closing with “savage”, he smiled and stated, “DPR Ian is ready for you guys. Benefit from the present, and have enjoyable!”. With that, he exited the stage, leaving the viewers mesmerized by his easy efficiency and plain star presence.

After DPR Cream’s set, the stage went darkish, leaving the group buzzing with anticipation. Your entire venue erupted in chants of “IAN IAN IAN” as followers eagerly awaited DPR Ian’s (Christian Yu) arrival. He kicked off his set with “Welcome to the Different Facet”, filling the room with vitality as he performed the electrical guitar and confetti bursts from the stage, additional electrifying the ambiance. Subsequent got here “Don’t Go Insane”, a crowd favourite, that includes the enduring bridge that had gone viral on TikTok.

After the monitor, DPR Ian thanked the viewers for his or her contagious enthusiasm, and shared how a lot he missed them earlier than introducing a “particular visitor”—leaving the group on the sting of their seats, desperate to see who would seem subsequent. The Inexperienced Man—dressed stylishly in a inexperienced go well with and fur coat—stepped onto the stage, dancing alongside DPR Ian as they launched into “So I Danced”. The viewers surged to the entrance, swept up within the electrical vitality. The Inexperienced Man stayed for another monitor, “Dangerous Chilly”, the place he and DPR Ian showcased their playful chemistry.

After the music, DPR Ian joked with the followers and shared a reminiscence from his childhood in Australia. He defined how, when he was in major college, he was lucky to have his grandparents put together conventional Korean meals for his college lunches. Nevertheless, he’d typically commerce meals along with his pals, often getting a sandwich in change. With a smile, he requested the viewers, “Have you learnt what the sandwich was known as?” The followers erupted in pleasure, already guessing what music was up subsequent. “Sure,” he stated, “it’s known as Peanut Butter & Tears”.

In “Peanut Butter & Tears” and “Violet Loopy”, DPR Ian showcases the complete vary of his highly effective vocals, effortlessly shifting from easy, soulful melodies to uncooked, emotionally charged highs.

DPR Ian adopted up with a short intro of “MITO”, transitioning into tender rumbles of thunder that reverberated all through the venue, constructing anticipation for the following monitor, “So Stunning”. The music, one other crowd favourite, was met with loud screams of pleasure. “You’re so stunning, Singapore!” he exclaimed, sparking one other wave of cheers from the followers.

“Temper” obtained the group grooving, with followers throwing their fingers within the air in excellent sync to the infectious beats. “Dope Lovers” showcased DPR Ian’s unimaginable vocal vary, leaving the viewers in awe, whereas “Typically I’m” slowed issues down with a soulful, groovy vibe that highlighted his highly effective voice.

The intro of “1 Shot” set the stage for an intense, high-energy efficiency, which easily transitioned into “Ribbon”, the place Ian impressed along with his dance expertise. Mid-set, DPR Cream made a shock look, displaying off his digital music prowess earlier than Ian continued with “Calico”, the place he not solely dazzled along with his dance strikes but additionally surprised the group by taking part in the ultimate a part of the music on his electrical guitar, drawing screams of pleasure from the viewers.

DPR Ian devoted a particular second to all of the DREAMers celebrating their birthday that day, singing a heartfelt birthday music for them. He then shared an uplifting message: “You might be right here for a purpose. Benefit from the second, cherish each second. I really like you.” Following this, he carried out “Scaredy Cat”—a significant monitor that, regardless of its upbeat melody and DPR Ian’s playful antics, delves into themes of vulnerability, worry, and self-doubt. The music explores the complexities of non-public relationships and the emotional struggles that include them. Persevering with the theme of vulnerability, he then carried out “Avalon”, a music that blends themes of affection, need, and escapism with a deep sense of emotional battle.

“I should be a no person to myself, in order that I might be any individual to you,” DPR Ian explains, revealing the that means behind “I AM No person” (which, curiously, can also be an acronym for ‘IAN’). The monitor, which holds particular significance for him, is without doubt one of the songs from his upcoming album. “When is that this album popping out?” a fan requested. “If I instructed you that, I’d be spoiling you an excessive amount of,” DPR Ian laughed. “I promise it is going to come out someday subsequent 12 months,” he added, leaving the followers excited for a primary pay attention of his new monitor.

DPR Ian then carried out “Nerves”, telling the group, “This subsequent music is about heartbreak. Babe, when you’re going by way of a heartbreak, this one’s for you—sing it loud and clear.” The gang cheered and jumped in unison because the music kicked in. Earlier than transitioning to the following monitor, he paused to say, “That is my final music,” prompting a bittersweet cheer from the followers. “I needed to choose a music that made me consider you at any time when I sang it, at any time when I heard it,” he continued. “This music has helped me come out of the darkish extra instances than you may think about. And right here’s the factor: don’t ever change for anyone. You might be particular simply the way in which you might be.” He smiled warmly and added, “Life is filled with surprises, don’t you assume? And it’s at all times that rather more thrilling on the Ballroom Extravaganza.” With that, the rhythmic beats of “Ballroom Extravaganza” crammed the room, sending the group right into a frenzy of pleasure because the night time neared its finish.

Because the music pale and the lights dimmed, the group erupted in chants of “encore, encore, DPR we gang gang!” Their voices crammed the venue, a collective plea for one final music from the DPR members, keen to maintain the vitality alive for just a bit longer.

Digital beats pulsed by way of the venue, and shiny blue lights minimize by way of the darkness, igniting the group right into a roar—the loudest of the night time. Because the vitality reached its peak, all three DPR members, together with the dancers and band, returned to the stage to carry out the groovy outro of their iconic monitor “Do or Die”. The followers responded with a unified chant of “DPR DPR DPR”, matching the vitality of DPR Artic, DPR Cream, and DPR Ian, who danced and sang with overflowing enthusiasm. Earlier than leaving, the members shared a particular second with their followers, posing for an image with the group, sealing the night time with a reminiscence that will final ceaselessly.

DPR’s The Dream Reborn World Tour 2024 in Singapore is delivered to the followers by CK Star Leisure. Crew HelloKpop wish to lengthen gratitude to CK Star Leisure for the media invite.

Phrases by Alexis Ong.

Picture Supply: CK Star Leisure