So, I had this burning question in my mind before attending Japanese singer Ado’s first-ever Singapore concert on Wednesday night (May 21): How exciting can it be to watch someone perform in a box?
Now, in the five years since Ado, who is just 22 years old, burst onto the music scene, she has become a massive sensation worldwide. And get this – no one actually knows what she looks like! Despite her chart-topping hits and sold-out shows, Ado has managed to keep her identity a secret from the public eye.
But here’s the kicker: she’s not just playing a Spotify playlist during her concerts. Ado is up on that stage, giving it her all, with some killer dance moves to boot. The catch? She performs inside a box that only shows her silhouette to the audience. In an interview with The Guardian, she mentioned that she wants fans to focus on her music and performance rather than her appearance.
And let me tell you, watching Ado perform live in that box was an experience like no other. The visuals, the music, the energy – it all came together to create a mesmerizing show. Fan-favorite songs like Usseewa and New Genesis showcased her vocal range and power, while the dazzling laser display and graphics on the giant LED screen behind her made me feel like I was in an anime music video.
Now, I’m not really sure why this matters, but I wasn’t expecting Ado’s concert to be so visually stimulating and fun. She sang her heart out for 75 minutes straight, barely taking a breath between songs. And let me tell you, the atmosphere was electric. The audience, thanks to the no-phone policy, was fully engaged, cheering loudly and waving lightsticks in perfect sync. It was a far cry from the usual Singapore concert crowd – this one was alive and kicking.
Hibana may mean “spark” in Japanese, but Ado’s performance was more like a blazing inferno that left us all in awe.
