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3 years
Seoul -- BLACKPINK's Jisoo is known as the one and only Miss Dior representing South Korea and the classic beauty charmed fans once again with her stylish Marie Claire pictorial.
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Seoul -- BLACKPINK member Rosé is set to be a guest star on the latest star-studded variety show by JTBC called The Sea I Desire. The show is eagerly awaited because it is being created by the producers of another hit show called Being Again!
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Seoul — BLACKPINK's Lisa solo debut might be happening sooner than you think. OSEN reported on Jul 12 that the BLACKPINK member will be filming the music video for her upcoming solo track this week and prepare to make her solo debut this summer.
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Seoul -- Jungkook, a member of the wildly popular South Korean boy band BTS, has been named most popular K-pop star of 2020, according to Tumblr's 2020 Top 100 K-pop Stars. This is not the first time Jungkook has won this title. #BTS #Jungkook #Tumblr
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1 year
Blackpink Lisa is the highest-placed Asian celebrity, with a single Instagram post of hers worth S$780K a post in Instagram - Singapore News
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4 years
Seoul -- BLACKPINK member Rosé is doing very well globally. Her teaser clip for her solo debut has surpassed 40 million views on YouTube in just three weeks.
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During this year's Paris Fashion Week, a cameraman literally fell in front of the K-pop idol Jisoo, with both his legs hanging up in the air. Read here the full article: #Kpop #Jisoo #News
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7 months
BTS's Jungkook breaks new record with 'Standing Next to You' as the fastest K-pop solo track to hit 400 billion streams on Spotify - Singapore News
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The Independent Singapore
4 years
Seoul -- The third track from BTS' BE album, Blue & Grey, which was intended for V's own mixtape, has surpassed 70 million streams on Spotify. It's the first B-side track from BE to achieve this. It has had more than 30 million views on YouTube, becoming
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Blackpink member Lisa Manobal is deemed to be the highest-placed Asian celebrity with an Instagram post worth an estimated amount of US$575,000, or S$780,000. Read here the full story: #LisaManobal #BlackpinkLisa #AsianSuperstar
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3 years
Seoul — BLINKS (fans of BLACKPINK) all over the world congratulated BLACKPINK's Jisoo on her 10th anniversary since joining YG Entertainment. In Jul 2011, Jisoo joined YG Entertainment as a trainee through an audition. #Anniversary #Blackpink #jisoo
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4 years
Singapore -- South Korea is filled with beautiful people, and it is especially so for those in show business. From actors to singers, here are some of the most good-looking individuals that have caught our eyes.
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3 years
Seoul – Hwasa of MAMAMOO fame has just started a new YouTube channel of her very own. The singer celebrated her birthday by launching her own official YouTube channel on July 23.
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4 years
BLACKPINK's Jisoo has been occupied with the filming of her upcoming K-drama Snowdrop. Starring Jung Hae In and Jung Yoo Jin, the singer delves into the world of acting. Jisoo revealed that she received a heartfelt gift on the sets of the drama. #jisoo #
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"It’s fantastic to be back in Singapore for this year’s Earthshot Prize ceremony after eleven years. Singapore’s bold vision to be a leader for environmental innovation sets the standard for others to follow," Prince William said
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4 years
Seoul -- Luxury brand Dior made a special announcement on March 5 that had fans' hearts fluttering. From 2021 onwards BLACKPINK Jisoo will be representing both Dior Fashion and Dior Beauty as a global ambassador. Congratulations are in order for Jisoo.
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4 years
India -- BTS singer V, also known as Kim Taehyung, surprised fans by releasing a new VLog titled BE-Log on YouTube. The video was set against the song Fly To My Room, from the group's recent album BE.
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3 years
Seoul -- BLACKPINK's Rosé recently sent a gift to Girl's Day's Hyeri. Hyeri shared photos of herself with the coffee truck sent by Rosé on June 10.
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3 years
Seoul -- Korean pop idol Jaejoong will be making his first TV appearance on a Korean music show after more than a decade. Named TV Chosun's "Romantic call center", it is one of the highest-rated music variety shows and currently trending in South Korea.
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4 years
People is an American weekly magazine that features in celebrity news, human-interest stories and gossip. Boasting a readership of 98.51 million, the publication has the largest audience in Hollywood and entertainment for American magazines. #BTS #Jungkoo
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3 years
Seoul — South Korean actress Seo Ye Ji is currently in talks to make her small-screen comeback since It's Okay To Not Be Okay.  Seo
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3 years
Netflix’s Avatar: The Last Airbender is a reimagined live-action adventure based on the Nickelodeon animated series of the same name. — The Independent Singapore News
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3 years
ICYMI: “In this day and age, it’s incredible that they want to be so strict with this elderly man over a fire alarm incident.”
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The Independent Singapore
6 years
A viral photo of a domestic helper who was made to sit at the walkway outside a restaurant while her employers dined inside has sparked much outrage amongst Singaporeans.
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The Independent Singapore
3 years
A reminder to all road users to be aware of one's surroundings was highlighted recently after video footage of a passing pedestrian getting hit by a reversing vehicle circulated online.
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The Independent Singapore
3 years
Since Loh Kean Yew, did not receive any prize money for his win, five businesspeople in Singapore raised S$50,000 to support the shuttler.
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The Independent Singapore
3 years
Seoul -- Korean boy band 2PM's Taecyeon is heating things up in his Light version teaser film and images. He is the fourth member of the boy band to reveal his individual teasers for 2PM's highly-anticipated 7th full album, Must.  2PM #2PM #Must
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Stories you might’ve missed, Dec 14 - The Independent Singapore News
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South Korea -- Korean actress Kim So Hyun surpassed 10 million followers on Instagram as of January 15, making her the youngest actress to do so according to a report by Allkpop. Kim So Hyun has not been sharing photos of her daily life but instead has
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Seoul — It is without a doubt that South Korean actress Song Hye Kyo is one of the most popular actresses in Korea. It was revealed on the Aug 4 broadcast of Mnet's TMI NEWS that the star's advertisement modelling guarantee was around 900 million won
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3 years
CCK resident annoyed at neighbour's nightly bath noises, calls police almost 100 times - The Independent Singapore News
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3 years
Singapore—Yes, the country can take pride in our very own Marvel star, with Desmond Chiam’s recurring role in its latest series, The Falcon and the Winter Soldier. Chiam, 33, who is of Singaporean descent but grew up in Australia, plays Dovich.
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3 years
Seoul -- Backstreet Rookie star Kim Yoo Jung was recently photographed in a fashion photo shoot where the behind-the-scenes stills were revealed. The actress flaunted off her matured beauty and transformation into a 'human vitamin'.
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3 years
“Now, I ask for your understanding in not disclosing the person who will become my spouse on the road to starting a family because they do not have the same job as me.” — Chansung
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3 years
S$4,000 award for S'pore healthcare workers 'symptomatic of the materialistic society we are breeding': Bertha Henson - The Independent Singapore News
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3 years
“Can I take you out to dinner.”
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The Independent Singapore
3 years
Employment termination would not be considered wrongful dismissal due to the employee's inability to perform their duties. “... the prolonged absence of the unvaccinated employees... may affect their individual performance as well as negatively impact t...
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The Independent Singapore
3 years
As if raising his voice against the judge were not enough, the lawyer for SBS was also called a “clown” by Mr Ravi in the discussion of administrative matters.
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3 years
Stories you might’ve missed, Nov 12 - The Independent Singapore News
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Seoul -- Actresses Kim Hee Sun and Song Yoon Ah recently showed their love for fellow actress Song Hye Kyo.
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4 years
Seoul -- Song Hye Kyo recently appeared in Harper's Bazaar Korea and the actress looks great! She shared her love for flowers in an interview with Harper's Bazaar Korea.
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4 years
South Korean actor-singer Kim Hyun Joong recently updated his fans on his current projects. The Boys Over Flowers star uploaded a collection of photos on November 10 with the caption, "I tried making Kimchi." In #BoysOverFlowers #KimHyunJoong #Kimchi
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3 years
“Using minibuses is a much safer alternative than transporting workers at the back of lorries so we call on the construction industry to start using minibuses before more accidents happen.” — Aespada
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3 years
Seoul -- Based on an exclusive media report on July 22, it has been reported that Song Hye Kyo is in talks on her reunion project with director Lee Eung Bok. The director is the mastermind behind hitseries like Descendants of the Sun, The Lonely and
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3 years
ICYMI: Singapore ― Subscribers of the streaming giant Netflix can expect fees to increase by S$1 to S$2 a month. Over the next few weeks, the service behind the hit series Squid Game and Bridgerton will increase its monthly pricing plans. #Netflix ...
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1 year
Hazelle Teo dances to her own version of BLACKPINK Jisoo's dance craze, netizen says “OMG! Make this a trend, babe!” - Singapore News
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The Independent Singapore
4 years
by Andrew MCKIRDY Japan’s two-time Olympic figure skating champion Yuzuru Hanyu made a stylish return to competition Friday after skipping the Grand Prix season over fears of coronavirus infection. Resplendent in a gold-studded black outfit, Hanyu unveiled
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3 years
Seoul -- South Korean actor Lee Jung Jae showed support for fellow actor Song Hye Kyo and her upcoming drama. Song Hye Kyo revealed on August 19 on Instagram Stories that Lee Jung Jae had thoughtfully sent a coffee truck to the set of her new
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3 years
9 weeks jail for delivery rider who twice crashed into pedestrians; one nearly died - The Independent Singapore News
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3 years
Bubble, bubble, toil and trouble? Let's hope that Singapore's third and latest bid to set up a "travel bubble" with Hong Long won't be stymied again.
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3 years
Mother of Justin Lee shares the heartbreaking story of her 17-year-old’s suicide and calls for a review of how the police handles juveniles - The Independent Singapore News
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Seoul -- Actress Song Hye Kyo just gave a sneak peek of chemistry with Jang Ki Yong for her upcoming drama. Song Hye Kyo and Jang Ki Yong are currently filming, for Now, We Are Breaking Up (literal title), an emotional romance drama also starring Choi
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Seoul — Song Hye Kyo and Yoo Ah In's friendship is still going strong. Yoo Ah In took to Instagram on Aug 17 to show his support for his close friend Song Hye Kyo. He posted the actress' new Vogue Korea cover and captioned it, "Congratulations.
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3 years
Seoul -- Descendants of the Sun actress Song Hye Kyo recently showed off her bond with fellow actor Yoo Ah In. The actress took to Instagram on July 11 to share an adorable shot of Yoo Ah In playing with her dog. #BFF #SongHyeKyo #YooAhIn
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3 years
He posted photos of a Contempt of Court document from the Attorney General’s Chambers that he had received that day, perceiving it to be a threat and claiming that its intent is to intimidate him.
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3 years
ICYMI: Singapore—In these pandemic times when everyone is forced to get creative to appreciate the joys of life, one young woman went the extra mile and celebrate  her father a ribbon-cutting ceremony after he emerged from self-isolation.  “Congrats
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3 years
Bugis eatery charges extra for “high-end” chopsticks from China, customer considers lodging complaint to CASE - The Independent Singapore News
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4 years
Seoul -- South Korean actress Song Hye Kyo was last seen opposite Park Bo Gum in the tvN drama Encounter. Since then, there has been talk of the 39-year-old being "in talks" for her next project but there has not been any official confirmation about it.
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3 years
“Even if you can’t see anymore, I can be your eyes.”
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“This is really our chance and opportunity to rebound the economy.”
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3 years
“Education institutes should be a safe haven for kids of all ages to learn, driven by their passion and interests. You don't have to be at the top; you simply have to be a better You.” — Sze Chan, FB netizen
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Jessica Jung, the Korean-American singer and former Girls' Generation member, is set to perform her first solo concert in Singapore on December 16. The event, called 'Diamond Dreams,' will be held at the Resorts World Ballroom in the Resorts World Convention Centre.
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“But seriously, whether it's clearing the table or bringing down the trash or washing the dishes, it's important that leaders work together - get into the trenches, so to speak - with everyone in the team. In the SDP and now at O&T, I've always believed...
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3 years
“We believe the family got into a fight with a trio of adults last Thursday.”
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3 years
Netizens ask if they’re expected to ‘eat steamboat & such with their hands’ after Dr Mahathir’s ‘Chinese eat with chopsticks’ remark - The Independent News
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