Just months after their January debut, K-pop rookie group LNGSHOT has already amassed a staggering 80 million Spotify streams. Now, the four-member boy band is set to bring that momentum across the Pacific, landing in Singapore as the headline act for the NBA Rising Stars Invitational.
The event, which runs from June 23 to 28 at the OCBC Arena, is not your typical concert. LNGSHOT—comprising members Ohyul, Ryul, Woojin, and Louis—will cap off the tournament’s final day by stepping beyond the stage. They’ll engage participants in community outreach, meet fans, and deliver a live performance, a setting far more intimate than the massive arena shows their surging popularity might suggest.
This is a rare opportunity to see one of K-pop’s fastest-rising acts up close, just as they explode onto the global scene. Under the management of More Vision, LNGSHOT has become a statistical phenomenon in record time. Their breakout hit “Moonwalkin’” has racked up over 47 million YouTube views and driven more than 240 million cumulative streams across platforms. With 3.5 million Instagram followers and over five million monthly Spotify listeners, their appeal stretches well beyond South Korea’s borders, cementing them as one of the genre’s hottest new names.
Of course, the basketball component is equally compelling. The NBA Rising Stars Invitational, now in its second year, brings together elite under-18 boys’ and girls’ teams from across the Asia-Pacific region. The week-long competition builds toward semifinals and finals on June 28, with a roster of basketball legends on hand to interact with participants. Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura, NBA champions Jeremy Lin and Mitch Richmond, and WNBA champion Lauren Jackson will all take part in fan meet-and-greets and community activities.
Even for those who can’t tell a slam dunk from a three-pointer, the event offers plenty of draw. The festival-like atmosphere blends high-energy sports, community programming, and now a K-pop headliner, making it a destination for basketball fans, music lovers, and families alike.
Additional tickets have just been released, with options available for the opening ceremony, pool games, semifinals, and finals. For anyone looking to catch the next big thing before they become impossible to book, LNGSHOT’s Singapore appearance is a shot worth taking.
Tickets are available at the official NBA ticketing site.