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Stefanie Sun in Singapore: Mandopop icon’s homecoming show brings a wave of nostalgia

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As someone who grew up immersed in the Mandopop scene, Stefanie Sun was part of the soundtrack of my growing-up years. I moved from Singapore to Shanghai in 2002 –

On Saturday (Apr 5), standing among thousands of fans who sang along to her songs, that same pride came rushing back. Her music still stirred up nostalgia and a sense of youth –

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Fans entered a stage set that evoked the mood of dusk, a visual nod to the tour’s Mandarin title, After Sunset/Afterwards. The installation even featured the exact sunset time in Singapore that day. (Photo: CNA/Joyee Koo)

The Latin phrase Aut Nihilo, also the theme of her concert,

Originally slated for just two nights (Apr 5 and 6), the shows sold out within a few hours, prompting two additional dates (Apr 12 and 13), which also sold out in a flash.

The Singapore leg marks the start of a regional tour, with stops in cities like Shanghai, Shenzhen, Beijing, Nanjing, Chongqing, Taipei, Kuala Lumpur and Hong Kong.

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The show opened with a burst of colour and energy, as projections lit up the stage and confetti rained down, setting an electrifying tone for the night. (Photo: Make Music)

Saturday night's show spanned 27 songs over almost three hours. It opened with the gentle strains of Immense Beauty, before launching into a high-energy spectacle,

The Singaporean singer emerged on stage in an all-white statement outfit, diving into energetic renditions of her early 2000s hits: Turbo, Green Light and Mystical. The last was paired with a dance routine alongside her dancers –

Behind her, projections burst into a kaleidoscope of colours, while confetti rained down, setting a vibrant, high-octane tone for the night.

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Sun treated her fans to a dance routine during the song Mystical. (Photo: Make Music)

After the opening numbers, the lights came up as Sun interacted with the crowd for the first time.

The audience erupted, and she placed a hand over her heart, visibly moved, pausing to take it all in.

Speaking in Mandarin, she asked with a smile, “Do you think I’ve changed in the last 25 years?” A few fans shouted that she has “upgraded”, pointing out that she’s dancing more these days.

The 46-year-old laughed and assured them that what they’d just seen was the only dance they’d get for the night.
She also joked that the close-up shots on the screens would likely highlight her wrinkles –

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Visual storytelling was a highlight of the concert. (Photo: CNA/Joyee Koo)

Sun shared that this was the biggest stage ever built in the Singapore Indoor Stadium –

Even though one of the screens had technical hiccups, Sun carried on with grace and humour.

A highlight was the visual storytelling. Each set was paired with quirky, imaginative motion graphics that captured the mood and themes of her songs. From abstract metaphors to nostalgic motifs pulled from past albums, the projections added a dynamic layer, elevating the show from concert to immersive experience.

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The visuals on the projector screens were quirky, vibrant and playful – enhancing the experience and making full use of the expansive stage. (Photo: CNA/Joyee Koo)

Meanwhile, reflection was a key theme.

One segment incorporated artificial intelligence to bring her characters from different album eras to life, interacting with an onscreen character. As each familiar look appeared, fans cheered, pleasantly surprised by the creative throwback to different phases of her career.

It was surreal and oddly moving – a high-tech scrapbook of her artistic evolution.

Later in the show, a heartfelt video montage featured messages from close friends and her husband, Nadim van der Ros, with whom she shares two children. Their words paid tribute to Sun’s career, resilience and the work she poured into this comeback.

Her husband acknowledged the behind-the-scenes challenges she'd faced: “I know you’ve been working really hard for this concert, and it’s been tough –

Familiar faces like fellow Singaporean singer Kit Chan and Hong Kong singer-actress Charlie Yeung also appeared in the video (and in the audience that night to show support).

Sun also expressed gratitude for the support of her mentors and teachers through the years – Singaporean producer-songwriters Lee Wei Song and Lee Si Song, who were in the audience.

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Between songs, Sun reflected on life away from the spotlight and spoke about her family. (Photo: Make Music)

Sun's connection with fans was another standout moment. During her performance of I Am Fine, she stepped off the stage to greet the audience, shaking hands and sharing brief, warm interactions up close.

Then a playlist of her songs was projected onscreen in a more playful segment, where she invited two fans from the audience to choose tracks for her to perform. One chose Windbreaker, a 2017 release, admitting he was a “newer” fan. The other picked

The crowd erupted with louder cheers for Love Document – and she listened. The choice was proof that her early catalogue still held a special place in the hearts of longtime listeners.

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Between songs, Sun reflected on life away from the spotlight and spoke about her family. (Photo: Make Music)

The concert also felt like a chance for fans to catch up on Sun’s life.

At one point, she reflected on her time away from the spotlight. “The media keeps asking me what I’ve been doing,” she quipped. “Honestly? Just the usual –

She admitted she’s far from a kitchen goddess––

She also shared personal photos and videos from family life, including vulnerable moments –deepening her down-to-earth charm and relatability.

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The first night featured a nearly three-hour performance with a 27-song setlist. (Photo: Make Music)

Just when it felt like the show might be winding down, Sun kept going.

There were more outfit changes, more striking visuals –and she didn’t skip the fan favourites, including First Day, Encounter, What I Miss, and Cloudy Day, the breakout track that helped launch her into stardom.

The stadium sang along, loud and proud, turning the moment into a giant, collective karaoke session.

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The 2025 Aut Nihilo: Sun Yanzi In Concert tour in Singapore includes four shows on Apr 5, 6, 12 and 13. All tickets are sold out. (Photo: Make Music)

The final song of the night was also her latest release, Sunset, which shares its name with the Mandarin title of the tour. It’s a track about embracing the sunset and believing in the power of love,

For me, it brought back memories of singing along to her songs in the backseat of a car in Shanghai. It wasn’t just a concert – it was a reunion, a time capsule and a reminder that some voices never stop feeling like home.

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