Yishun coffee shop beer promoters dance to 'APT' with purchase of 4 bottles of stout

Patrons at a Yishun coffeeshop were recently treated to a dance performance reminiscent of Haidilao or a nightclub.

The scene of four beer promoters sashaying and dancing to "APT" by Rosé and Bruno Mars, complete with blaring music and light sticks, was filmed at the Block 417 Yishun Avenue 11 coffee shop.

The clip was then posted by a patron to TikTok on Nov. 20.

@benny.tan.tan♬ original sound - Benny Tan Tan

What video showed

The group of women, who appeared to be beer promoters, approached the table where a patron was sitting.

One woman said in Mandarin to him: "Thank you for your support."

Two of the women were holding four bottles of what appeared to be stout, with light sticks attached to them.

This resembles the practice of attaching sparklers to champagne bottles in clubs.

The last woman held up a "Bring back the gao" sign with the Guinness logo.

"Gao" is a Hokkien term that means "strong" or "intense", and it is typically used to describe the taste of stout when compared to beer.

The women holding the sign and the beer then grooved in a synchronised manner to the "APT" tune that was played out loud, as the patron smiled and acknowledged them.

Other diners at the coffee shop turned to look at or film the performance as well.

Some appeared nonplussed though, such as a group who were seated at a table nearby that included a person in a wheelchair.

Responses

Responses to the video were divided.

While some commenters jokingly asked if the beer promoters were still around, others felt such antics were unbecoming.

One commenter asked if it was necessary to get young women to perform at a heartland venue just to sell bottles of beer, while others drew comparisons to a nightclub.

A few of the commenters also questioned if the coffee shop in question had a licence to hold such a performance.

In Singapore, it is illegal to provide public entertainment, including song performances, without a valid entertainment licence.

Mothership has reached out to Asia Pacific Breweries and the authorities for comment.

Top photos via @benny.tan.tan TikTok