South Korean pop sweetheart Gyubin is ready to blossom | The Cover
The 18-year-old singer-songwriter first won hearts with her earnest songs about puppy love, but she’s not letting virality go to her head
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XG's Big Year: The Japanese Girl Group On Their First World Tour, Coachella Milestone & Becoming Fashion Icons
After a year filled with career-defining moments, the J-pop girl group reflects on highlights like the release of their second mini-album, 'AWE,' and what’s next in their journey.
Post - LOONA, Yves is expanding her creative world
Emerging from the toughest moment of her career, the K-pop singer spent the past year looking inward, finding solace in a tranquil, unpretentious existence. Now, she’s ready to explore all the world has to offer – and to give even more in return.
H1-KEY: the K-pop group becoming the voice of their generation | The Cover
H1-KEY were born for the spotlight. From Riina, who’d always pictured her future-self holding a mic, to Hwiseo, who was already sweeping dance competitions by the age of seven, there was never another path for them. Even youngest member Yel – who proclaimed in her teens that she, unlike many of her peers, had no interest in becoming a K-pop star – yearned for the limelight through her dance aspirations. In the K-pop industry, hundreds (if not thousands) sacrifice years of their lives for a chanc
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BIBI on rediscovering her creative spark: “At some point, I forgot what was important”
An outlier in the K-pop world, BIBI has always had a rebellious edge. The 26-year-old multihyphenate has made a habit of venturing where her peers seldom dare, be it through her witty lyricism or disarming candour. On her second album, ‘Eve: Romance’, she takes on the role of a character inspired by the biblical Eve, tempting Adam – her listeners, perhaps – to escape the facade of the Garden of Eden and embrace an existence that may be, at times, sinful and sorrowful, but is wholly and truly hum...
SEVENTEEN – ‘Happy Burstday’ review: a double-edged showcase of individuality
SEVENTEEN making it to their 10th anniversary is certainly an impressive feat worth celebrating – it’s hard for pop groups to come this far, especially with their entire line-up intact. For the 13-member K-pop boyband, their fifth studio album ‘Happy Burstday’ is not only a present to their fans, but a stepping stone between the past and future, celebrating their growth over the past decade and the transformation that’s yet to come.
The boyband start out the record with their signature, high-ene...
The boyband start out the record with their signature, high-ene...
Sartorial storytelling: How fashion reflects the evolution of our favourite characters on television
Between the stage, film and television, costume design has always been an integral part of painting a larger, complete picture. Whether a physical manifestation of a character’s emotional state or a display of their allegiance, changes in a fictional character’s wardrobe—subtle or otherwise—can imply developments and changes in their psyche, making television style evolutions a unique form of storytelling of its own.
Take Sarah Catherine Hook’s Piper from season three of The White Lotus. An ide...
Take Sarah Catherine Hook’s Piper from season three of The White Lotus. An ide...
Stand out with these unique floral nails this spring
When it comes to springtime, nothing will ever replace the renascent beauty of flowers in bloom. From prints to embellishments, there are countless ways to incorporate florals into our clothing, accessories and of course, nails.
Daisies, beloved for their dainty and feminine appearance, are popular motifs especially in manicures with the use of a dotting tool; the timeless elegance of roses and their connotations of romance making them a crowd favourite. As the years go by though, some might fin...
Daisies, beloved for their dainty and feminine appearance, are popular motifs especially in manicures with the use of a dotting tool; the timeless elegance of roses and their connotations of romance making them a crowd favourite. As the years go by though, some might fin...
How to inject personality into your home, according to an interior designer
Creamy neutrals, minimalist furniture and clean lines. Take a scroll through any local interior designer’s Instagram feed, and these are the features that dominate. Here in Singapore, interior design styles like Japandi and Muji-inspired minimalism have young homeowners in a chokehold—and for good reason. Beloved for the qualities of comfort, cohesion and timelessness, there’s no question why millennial homeowners often gravitate towards these styles.
Despite their popularity, these interior st...
Despite their popularity, these interior st...
Here’s how to survive ‘The Last of Us’ in post-apocalyptic style
After an arduous two-year wait, The Last of Us has at last returned with its second season. Based on the acclaimed video game of the same name, the post-apocalyptic drama is set in a world ravaged by a mutated fungal parasite, causing what we’ve come to understand as zombie-like behaviour in infected humans. Led by Bella Ramsey and Pedro Pascal, the latter who is set for a banner year as Mister Fantastic in the upcoming Marvel franchise, the hit series is a masterclass not only in sci-fi thrills...
The most electrifying beauty looks spotted at Coachella 2025
Over the last decade, Coachella has cemented itself in the cultural zeitgeist far beyond its beginnings as a music festival. Held over two weekends in the windy Southern California desert, the yearly affair has earned its stripes as one of the biggest stages in the world not just for the music, but for musicians and festivalgoers alike to stunt in eye-catching ensembles, with intricate hair and make-up looks to boot.
While Coachella beauty has long evolved past the unspoken dress code of boho ha...
While Coachella beauty has long evolved past the unspoken dress code of boho ha...
Tired of the big city? The natural wonders of Adelaide are calling
When paying a visit to Australia, far too many international travellers make the mistake of not venturing beyond its most buzzy cities. Sure, the harbour views of Sydney are unparalleled, the arts scene (and coffee) in Melbourne is world-class, and it’s not hard to see the appeal of Gold Coast’s theme parks and surf spots amongst adrenaline junkies. But as one of the largest countries in the world, Australia has so much more to offer beyond its east coast. Enter Adelaide, the charming capital ci...