Grasshopper's Remus Choy to return to Singapore stage after brain tumour surgery

Hong Kong singer Remus Choy is ready to hop back in action on the Singapore stage, after undergoing surgery to remove a brain tumour.

He is a member of Cantopop trio Grasshopper, who are slated to hold an encore concert at Resorts World Ballroom at Resorts World Sentosa on Oct 25. Tickets priced from $98 to $278 will go on sale on Aug 18 via BookMyShow and Bigtix.

It will be the third time their current Re: Grasshopper tour has hopped to the Lion City. It first landed at the Singapore Indoor Stadium in 2023, and was held at Resorts World Ballroom in 2024.

Choy, 58, shared on social media in October 2024 that he was recuperating after his operation, and uploaded a selfie showing his shaved head.

A month later, he reportedly was well enough to return to the studio to record new songs. And on July 27, he sang alongside Hong Kong singer Kelly Chen at her concert at the Hong Kong Coliseum, where Grasshopper were guest performers.

The group, which have been active since the mid-1980s, also comprise Choy's older brother Calvin Choy, 60, as well as their childhood friend Edmond So, 59.

Their upcoming two-hour gig will include newly arranged versions of Grasshopper's classic hits, such as Lost Love Alliance (1990) and Forgetful Samba (1991), as well as their iconic number Baby, I'm Sorry (1993).

Another highlight will be their new, unreleased dance number Old Spicy, which was performed during Chen's concert.

Its melody was composed by Remus Choy, with lyrics penned by Hong Kong lyricist Wyman Wong.

In a video taken backstage before their appearance at Chen's concert, Choy shared that he felt "nervous" because he was going to perform the new song, and added: "I woke up so early this morning to memorise the lyrics. I wish to energise every person in the crowd."

Book It/ Re: Grasshopper Encore Concert 2025

Where: Resorts World Ballroom, Resorts World Convention Centre, 8 Sentosa Gateway When: Oct 25, 8pm Admission: $98 to $278 via BookMyShow (go to sg.bookmyshow.com or call 6591-8871) or Bigtix (biztmgptix.bigtix.io)