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{{see also|Guides|Singapore Guides|KTV Guides}} | {{see also|Guides|Singapore Guides|KTV Guides}} | ||
==Karaoke and KTVs - what’s the difference in Singapore?== | ==Karaoke and KTVs - what’s the difference in Singapore?== | ||
You might be familiar with going to a karaoke on the weekend with a few friends, and having some good fun singing your heart out. Today, we’re going to demystify the world of | You might be familiar with going to a [[karaoke]] on the weekend with a few friends, and having some good fun singing your heart out. Today, we’re going to demystify the world of [[hostess]]ing in karaokes for you. | ||
When in Asia, there are two types of karaokes. One for the family, and one for the men. Obviously, the latter is where our expertise lies. | When in Asia, there are two types of karaokes. One for the family, and one for the men. Obviously, the latter is where our expertise lies. | ||
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==What is a Hostess Karaoke (KTV)?== | ==What is a Hostess Karaoke (KTV)?== | ||
Hostess karaokes are an open secret in Singapore. While “frowned upon” by the general public, they’ve been operating for years and you’ll more often than not see these establishments fully booked on the weekend. | [[KTV|Hostess karaokes]] are an open secret in Singapore. While “frowned upon” by the general public, they’ve been operating for years and you’ll more often than not see these establishments fully booked on the weekend. | ||
[[KTV]]s operate with 2 timings. The first type usually has 3 blocks in 1 day. 4-7pm, 7-11pm, and 11-3pm. The second opens from 5-9pm, and the next session from 9-3am. We are also seeing some places offer a 3-6am slot for those who are truly degenerate. | |||
You book a room with a manager or “mummy”. And once in the room, you’ll be asked for your choice of poison. Beer towers, whiskeys, cognac are common in KTVs. Mixers are also freely available for bottle service. If you are truly drunk at the end, you can even request for hot tea or water to sober up. | You book a room with a manager or “mummy”. And once in the room, you’ll be asked for your choice of poison. Beer towers, whiskeys, cognac are common in KTVs. Mixers are also freely available for bottle service. If you are truly drunk at the end, you can even request for hot tea or water to sober up. | ||