Content Creator Leah Shannon On K-pop, Travel And Concert Tips

With her passport in hand and her camera rolling, travel is a way of life for content creator Leah Shannon. Known for documenting her globe-trotting adventures in pursuit of her favourite K-pop groups, Shannon has transformed fan culture into a passport to the world—a fun-filled journey that has led her from concert barricades to exclusive in-person interviews and once-in-a-lifetime encounters with the stars themselves, including TWICE fanmeets, interviewing K-pop soloist Dayoung and even making a cameo in BTS Jin’s “Don’t Say You Love Me " music video.

Beyond the fandom, it’s her knack for storytelling that keeps audiences on their toes. Whether she’s navigating a new city, chasing the next viral cultural moment, or sharing the realities of life as a girl who’s constantly in transit, she never fails to capture the thrill of the moment.

Read on for her favourite places to visit in Singapore, interviewing K-pop idols and some concert tips from an avid concert go-er.

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Get To Know Leah Shannon

What is your favourite museum in Singapore to visit?

I love visiting the National Gallery Singapore because, first of all, it reminds me of the moment I was a tiny feature in Jin’s music video that was shot in Singapore. I also always enjoy their feature exhibits and how interactive they can be, especially during events like Light to Night, and the design of the museum is my favourite.

Do you collect anything in particular? If so, what is it?

TWICE merch, POPMART plushies, Acne Studios jeans I wear on rotation, and Gentle Monster sunglasses. Do we need more?

What is one object you would never part with?

Is saying my phone too cliche? But it’s technically my job. If not, then a t-shirt that Changkyun from Monsta X touched because he ‘caught’ me after I almost fell at the airport in Korea.

What is an underrated holiday destination you would recommend?

I like Izu because it is a coastal town. It was my first time ever doing in a road trip in Japan, and driving along with the ocean view during the trip was unreal.

I’d recommend the little bed and breakfast type hotel I stayed at called Episode Izu, it was so lovely. I also went to a cafe called Music in Largo, but it's technically just an old Japanese man who loves jazz music. He opens his house for people to come by, listen to music, and drink coffee. It was truly a core memory for me.

I also drove up to this place called Lover’s Cape to see the view of the cliffs and do a little nature walk. Plus, at the end, if you go with your partner, you can get a ‘certificate’ of your relationship, and they stamp it for you as a souvenir. Super cute. I also made friends with a lovely family running a coffee stand by the road on the drive.

What is your favourite film?

Basic, but the Harry Potter movies—specifically Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005).

What is your favourite music genre?

K-pop, of course, but I also love R&B and EDM because I go to raves quite often! I’ve been to EDC (Electric Daisy Carnival), Songkran and Ultra over the years. A DJ I also really love is Knock2.

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What is your favourite spot in Singapore?

So hard to pick one…currently it’s a bakery called Wheathead.

What is one musical or play you can always rewatch?

Les Misérables. During its recent run in Singapore, I went in not knowing the storyline (or barely knowing it), and even though the stage didn’t change up much, the music conveyed the storyline so well and was full of emotion, I’d happily watch it again.

What is the best concert you’ve ever been to?

I just came back from it, actually. TWICE’s recent encore in Japan with 80,000 people in the stadium, I was super lucky to have been a part of it.

As an avid concert-goer, do you have any tips for fellow K-pop fans?

I think I’ve overshared a lot of my tips on the internet, but one thing I’d always recommend is that if you can, go experience an overseas concert. The joy of travelling for what you love is always so fun. Don’t be afraid to do it alone, because I go alone a lot of the time, and I end up making friends there because everyone there has the same interests as you, so just say hi. I’ve ended up making so many lovely connections with TWICE fans around the world; it’s one of the best things about the community, in my opinion.

When do you feel most inspired?

I’m not worried about what other people are doing, but just focused on what I love. I have many niche interests and being able to find joy in them constantly and how they influence what I post always inspires me.

For example, I love snowboarding! My goal is to one day get an instructor’s license. I also love reading Korean webtoons. There’s a whole community in that. I have very specific anime interests too, like Blue Lock. I enjoy watching professional e-sports like Dota and Valorant, and also gaming in general on my PC or Nintendo Switch. I’m pretty competitive.

What is the best advice you’ve ever received?

My friend who is 10 years older than me told me once that if something doesn’t feel right, then why tie yourself down to it when you have so many more years left to live.

What is one artistic hobby you’d like to explore?

Making music. I’ve always wanted to learn how to DJ, because music has been such a huge part of my life.

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What has been the most memorable moment from your career so far?

Being able to interview K-pop idols for work is still truly a dream come true for me. I want to do fun interviews with idols—variety-style, that show their personalities instead of the classic traditional media interviews, so hopefully I’ll have the opportunity to do so more in the future!