BTS Takes Over Singapore: From Airports to Theme Parks

Singapore is getting a BTS makeover this December. The K-pop group will bring music, light shows and fan events to locations across the city, including the airport, major tourist attractions and a theme park, as part of a monthlong project.

BTS announced the details of "BTS THE CITY ARIRANG - SINGAPORE" through fan platform Weverse on Nov. 10 at 10 a.m. KST. The project will run from Dec. 1 to 31 in partnership with the Singapore Tourism Board.

Built around BTS's fifth studio album, "ARIRANG," the event will be the longest-running edition of the group's "THE CITY" project and feature its largest number of programs to date.

At Jewel Changi Airport, a shopping and entertainment complex connected to Singapore's Changi Airport, the Rain Vortex will host a special light and music show. The world's largest indoor waterfall will be illuminated in red as BTS songs play twice daily, at 8 p.m. and 9 p.m., from Dec. 1 to 26. Digital screens throughout the complex will also display visuals related to the project.

More events are planned for Sentosa, one of Singapore's major resort destinations. A character sculpture inspired by "KEEP SWIMMING," the message behind the album's title track "SWIM," will be installed at Palawan Beach. The sculpture will receive a special makeover for Christmas.

A drone show will also be held over Sentosa from Dec. 18 to 20. About 1,500 drones will create images representing BTS and Singapore during each 10-minute performance.

Other activities include the "BTS THE CITY ARIRANG RUN," which will bring together 5,000 participants wearing event-themed T-shirts and caps. The Sensoryscape walkway will also feature a relaxation area decorated with red lighting and hammocks.

Resorts World Sentosa will take part in the project with special lighting across its resort complex. Universal Studios Singapore will host a special late-night event on Dec. 21, featuring a projection show on the exterior walls of its Ancient Egypt zone and a random dance party. Fireworks synchronized to BTS songs are also scheduled on 16 days.

Major landmarks in downtown Singapore will be illuminated in red. From Dec. 8 to 22, 15 locations, including the Merlion, Singapore Flyer, The Fullerton Hotel Singapore and bridges along the Singapore River, will feature red lighting from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. the following day. Gardens by the Bay will begin its lighting display at 11 p.m.

The project is designed to give fans opportunities to experience BTS-related content throughout their visit to Singapore. Activities and displays will connect locations including the airport arrival hall, transportation services, hotels and tourist attractions, allowing visitors to participate in events before and after the concerts.

BTS will perform four concerts at Singapore's National Stadium on Dec. 17, 19, 20 and 22 as part of its world tour, "BTS WORLD TOUR 'ARIRANG'." Singapore will host the most concerts at a single destination on the Asian leg of the tour.