Global K-pop supergroup BTS is finally returning to Singapore for the first time in seven years, taking over the National Stadium this December for a massive four-night run as part of their BTS World Tour ‘Arirang’.

As fans across the region scramble for tickets, many are wondering if “BTSonomics” could become Singapore’s next big tourism and spending boom, much like the impact Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour had in 2024, with packed hotels, soaring flight demand and increased tourism spending.

So what could BTS’ return mean for Singapore’s economy and reputation as Asia’s entertainment hub?

On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Dr Kevin Cheong, Lecturer in Business at the University of Newcastle Australia, to find out more.

Global K-pop supergroup BTS is finally returning to Singapore for the first time in seven years, taking over the National Stadium this December for a massive four-night run as part of their BTS World Tour &lsquo;Arirang&rsquo;.
As fans across the region scramble for tickets, many are wondering if &ldquo;BTSonomics&rdquo; could become Singapore&rsquo;s next big tourism and spending boom, much like the impact Taylor Swift&rsquo;s Eras Tour had in 2024, with packed hotels, soaring flight demand and increased tourism spending.
So what could BTS&rsquo; return mean for Singapore&rsquo;s economy and reputation as Asia&rsquo;s entertainment hub?
On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Dr Kevin Cheong, Lecturer in Business at the University of Newcastle Australia, to find out more.

Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong is your 4–8pm drive companion, guiding you through the day’s biggest headlines, trending conversations and the issues shaping Singapore and the world.

From news and current affairs to lifestyle insights and generational perspectives, the show helps you make sense of what’s happening — with clarity, context and a touch of personality.

Whether you’re catching up after a long day or tuning in on the move, Your Way Home keeps you informed, engaged and connected — all the way home.

And she closes the day with a song that says it all.

Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong is your 4&ndash;8pm drive companion, guiding you through the day&rsquo;s biggest headlines, trending conversations and the issues shaping Singapore and the world.
From news and current affairs to lifestyle insights and generational perspectives, the show helps you make sense of what&rsquo;s happening &mdash; with clarity, context and a touch of personality.
Whether you&rsquo;re catching up after a long day or tuning in on the move, Your Way Home keeps you informed, engaged and connected &mdash; all the way home.
And she closes the day with a song that says it all.

Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong

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In the lighter hours, listen to discussions on social issues and features on topics that include health, education, arts and music.

MONEY FM 89.3 is Singapore&rsquo;s first and only Business and Personal Finance station. MONEY FM is a 24-hour English talk format station featuring local and international business and financial news. We provide you with financial market and currency updates and insights from analysts, economists, policy makers, industry experts and business owners.
In the lighter hours, listen to discussions on social issues and features on topics that include health, education, arts and music.

MONEY FM 89.3 is Singapore’s first and only Business and Personal Finance station.

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The Big Story: BTS is back... but can they pump more money into Singapore than Taylor Swift?

Artificial intelligence is already reshaping the way creative industries work today. From generating artwork and editing videos to building logos and marketing campaigns in seconds, AI tools are rapidly changing what creativity looks like in the modern workplace.

As companies increasingly adopt AI to streamline tasks and reduce manual work, many Gen Z creatives are wondering what this means for careers built on originality, human ideas and artistic expression.

So should young Singaporeans be worried about AI replacing creative jobs? Or is this simply the next evolution of work, one that requires adaptation rather than fear?

Joining us right here today to discuss this are two creatives themselves: Celeste Seah, designer of Rememo and Reynard Seah, designer of Noda.

Artificial intelligence is already reshaping the way creative industries work today. From generating artwork and editing videos to building logos and marketing campaigns in seconds, AI tools are rapidly changing what creativity looks like in the modern workplace.
As companies increasingly adopt AI to streamline tasks and reduce manual work, many Gen Z creatives are wondering what this means for careers built on originality, human ideas and artistic expression.
So should young Singaporeans be worried about AI replacing creative jobs? Or is this simply the next evolution of work, one that requires adaptation rather than fear?
Joining us right here today to discuss this are two creatives themselves: Celeste Seah, designer of Rememo and Reynard Seah, designer of Noda.

The Agenda: Why these Gen Zs in Singapore aren’t afraid of AI stealing their jobs

Global K-pop supergroup BTS is finally returning to Singapore after seven years, and the ticketing chaos has officially begun. From endless online queues and crashing pages to fans camping out with multiple devices, the battle for seats to the group’s four-night National Stadium run has turned into a full-blown survival mission for ARMYs across the region.

On What’s Trending, Hongbin Jeong, Nadiah Koh and Nazirul Azrar break down the madness behind the BTS ticketing war. Plus, after finally managing to score her own ticket, Hongbin hints that one lucky listener might just stand a chance to win it. The question is… would she actually give it away?

Global K-pop supergroup BTS is finally returning to Singapore after seven years, and the ticketing chaos has officially begun. From endless online queues and crashing pages to fans camping out with multiple devices, the battle for seats to the group&rsquo;s four-night National Stadium run has turned into a full-blown survival mission for ARMYs across the region.
On What&rsquo;s Trending, Hongbin Jeong, Nadiah Koh and Nazirul Azrar break down the madness behind the BTS ticketing war. Plus, after finally managing to score her own ticket, Hongbin hints that one lucky listener might just stand a chance to win it. The question is&hellip; would she actually give it away?

What's Trending: Should Hongbin Jeong give away her BTS concert ticket? 

A powerful tropical storm is sweeping across Japan, bringing widespread disruption — from Okinawa to Kyushu — with reports of injuries, mass flight cancellations, power outages, and evacuation advisories affecting more than 800,000 people.

Now tracking toward Tokyo, Tropical Storm Jangmi raises growing concerns over flooding, transport breakdowns, and possible school closures in one of the world’s busiest cities.

How does Jangmi compare to past storms Japan has faced, and are extreme weather events becoming more frequent and severe globally? And what safety measures should you take if you ever find yourself caught in a typhoon?

On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Dr Wang Jingy, Assistant Professor, Humanities & Social Studies Education, National Institute of Education, to find out more. 

A powerful tropical storm is sweeping across Japan, bringing widespread disruption &mdash; from Okinawa to Kyushu &mdash; with reports of injuries, mass flight cancellations, power outages, and evacuation advisories affecting more than 800,000 people.
Now tracking toward Tokyo, Tropical Storm Jangmi raises growing concerns over flooding, transport breakdowns, and possible school closures in one of the world&rsquo;s busiest cities.
How does Jangmi compare to past storms Japan has faced, and are extreme weather events becoming more frequent and severe globally? And what safety measures should you take if you ever find yourself caught in a typhoon?
On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Dr Wang Jingy, Assistant Professor, Humanities &amp; Social Studies Education, National Institute of Education, to find out more.&nbsp;

The Big Story: BTS is back... but can they pump more money into Singapore than Taylor Swift?

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