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Ong Seong-wu K-Drama Guide: 5 Shows That Show His Evolution From Idol to Versatile Actor

From Moment at Eighteen to his first villain role, here are the Ong Seong-wu dramas fans should add to their watchlist SEOUL, South Korea — From a K-pop idol to a leading man—and now a darker antagonist—Ong Seong-wu has steadily expanded his acting range since making his television debut in 2019. The former Wanna One member has taken on a striking variety of characters, moving from a quiet high-school student to a photographer, rookie barista, police detective and, most recently, a calculating

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Tired of the Arrogant CEO Trope? These 8 K-Dramas Are Changing the Office Romance Formula

For years, Korean dramas made the arrogant, impossibly wealthy CEO almost impossible to escape. He owned the company, wore perfectly tailored suits, barked orders at employees—and somehow became the romantic ideal. But the workplace K-drama is changing. A growing group of series is moving away from the familiar cold chaebol heir who needs to learn basic kindness and instead giving viewers something more refreshing: bosses who are competent, emotionally mature and respectful—or stories where c

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Miss World 2026 Finale Is Almost Here—But Will Asia Rose Simpson Make the Final Cut?

The Miss World 2026 finale is set to take place on September 5 in Nha Trang, Vietnam, where 111 national delegates will battle for the coveted blue crown in what is also a landmark celebration of Miss World’s 75th anniversary. But this year's coronation night will be different from a conventional pageant. Instead of simply watching contestants progress through familiar elimination rounds, viewers will see a revamped competition format that takes the field from Top 40 to Top 20, Top 12 and fina

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Rebecca Lim Breaks Her Silence on Postpartum Struggles: “The Pressure to Bounce Back Is Real”

Singaporean actress Rebecca Lim has opened up about the less visible side of motherhood, revealing that life three months after welcoming her second child has not always been easy. In a candid Instagram post on Sept. 2, the 39-year-old actress spoke about body image, self-acceptance and the pressure many new mothers face to quickly return to their pre-pregnancy appearance. Lim said she is deeply grateful for her children and the support system around her, but acknowledged that there are days w

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6cyclemind Turns 25 With a Free OPM Rock Celebration—But the Biggest Surprise Is Who’s Joining Them

Twenty-five years after helping shape the sound of Filipino pop-rock, 6cyclemind is celebrating a major milestone with a free anniversary concert that brings together multiple generations of OPM artists. The veteran band will headline its 25th Anniversary Concert on September 12, 2026, at Eton Centris in Quezon City, with doors opening at 4 p.m. and the show beginning at 5 p.m. Admission is free. And while the celebration is built around 6cyclemind's quarter-century journey, the lineup makes t

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K-POP Surprise Wedding: Lovelyz’s Yoo Ji-ae and Actor Kwak Si-yang to Marry on November 28

A surprise romance has turned into wedding news. Lovelyz member and actress Yoo Ji-ae and actor Kwak Si-yang have confirmed they will get married on November 28 after dating for about a year — and fans had almost no warning that the couple was together. The agencies of both stars announced the news on September 3, 2026, revealing that the couple had quietly built their relationship away from the public eye before deciding to take the next step.  From private romance to a November wedding Kw

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Sheikh Haikel Kept His Stage 4 Colon Cancer Private for Over a Year — Now He’s Revealing Why He Can’t Stay Silent Anymore

SINGAPORE — For more than a year, Sheikh Haikel was fighting one of the toughest battles of his life largely away from public view. Now, the Singapore rap pioneer, entertainer and businessman has revealed that he has stage 4 colon cancer, saying the disease has spread aggressively to his liver. The 50-year-old disclosed his diagnosis publicly on Friday, September 4, after previously keeping it within his immediate family because he did not want friends, fans and those around him to worry. Spe

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Thailand’s New “Friend-for-Hire” Economy Is Taking Off — And It’s Not What You Think

From café hopping and shopping to travel, gym sessions and photography, paid companionship is becoming a surprising new side hustle in Thailand. Thailand is seeing the emergence of an unusual gig-economy trend: people are paying to hire someone simply to accompany them. Known as “friend-for-hire” services, the concept allows customers to book a companion for everyday activities such as travelling, shopping, visiting cafés, exercising, taking photographs or even indoor rock climbing. The trend

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Hugh Jackman Eyes Norwich City Stake, Setting Up Potential Football Rivalry With Ryan Reynolds

LONDON — Hollywood star Hugh Jackman could be the latest celebrity to enter English football ownership after revealing that he is in talks to buy a stake in Championship club Norwich City. The Wolverine actor, 57, confirmed his interest during an interview with British broadcaster talkSPORT, saying he is actively discussing a possible investment in the club he has supported since childhood. The potential move could create an intriguing rivalry with his friend and Deadpool & Wolverine co-star R

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Terence Cao Gave His Designer the Keys to His 60-Year-Old HDB — What He Found After the Renovation Stunned Him

Singapore actor Terence Cao did something most homeowners would probably find unthinkable: He handed over the keys to his ageing Toa Payoh flat, gave his interior designer almost complete creative freedom and essentially stayed away until the renovation was finished. When he finally returned, the home he had known for decades looked dramatically different. And one entire bedroom was gone. The 58-year-old actor recently opened the doors to his newly renovated childhood home, an almost 60-year-

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