Angela Zhang, 5566, Lexie Liu, ENONE, MC Cheung Tinfu, Tiger Hu and more brought One Love Asia Festival 2025 to a euphoric close on its second day at Bayfront Event Space in Singapore. After the dazzling opening night, fans from across the world returned for a finale that was equal parts nostalgia, discovery and celebration of Mandopop’s future.
The day kicked off with Singapore’s very own rising Mandopop star Jordin Tan, who alongside Simply Live Band set the tone with her original track '纯属友谊' and heartfelt renditions of beloved classics including '不值得' and '天空没有极限', winning over the crowd with her fresh presence.
Energy levels skyrocketed when China’s new-generation boy band ENONE stormed the stage with high-octane performances of 'SHUSH', 'MATCHBOX' and 'Yes, I’m Missing U', complete with razor-sharp choreography and undeniable stage charisma.
Singer-songwriter Young then dialled the tempo back, melting hearts with his melancholic ballads '天生一对, 想你就写信' and '微光', before rising star Lexie Liu made her highly anticipated Singapore debut. Blending hip hop and R&B in her futuristic style, she had the audience transfixed with 'Mulan', 'Manta' and '爱无限', commanding the stage with poise and power.
The evening continued with MC Cheung Tinfu, who performed in Singapore for the very first time. His set of soulful Cantonese ballads '老派约会之必要', '世'一 and '目击者' struck a deep chord with the crowd, bringing intimacy to the sprawling festival grounds.
Next up, Tiger Hu unleashed his signature mix of energy and emotion, opening with '皇帝' and running through fan favourites '你要的全拿走', 'Waiting for You' and '男人KTV' before closing with the stirring '敬自己不为谁', leaving an indelible mark.
Nostalgia swept the festival when iconic boy band 5566 made their long-awaited return, opening with '风云变色' and '爱情漫游' before delivering a medley of hits including '无所谓', '白色花漾' and '存在'. The atmosphere hit fever pitch with '我难过', as fans joined in one of the night’s loudest singalongs, turning their reunion into a defining festival moment.
Capping off the two-day celebration, Angela Zhang lit up Bayfront with her soaring vocals on '欧若拉', '淋雨一直走' and '遗失的美好', her voice met with a sea of light sticks and cheers. In one of the festival’s most talked-about surprises, she invited Steelo.Z from Day 1 back on stage for a rousing duet of '快乐崇拜' that had the audience on their feet. Her heartfelt rendition of '看得最远的地方' provided the perfect curtain call to an unforgettable weekend.
With a lineup that spanned rising stars, international debuts and legendary reunions, One Love Asia Festival 2025 ended on a note of unity, nostalgia and boundless joy, reaffirming its place as one of the region’s premier music festivals and a true celebration of love through music.
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