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K-pop’s toughest stage comes after debut

South Korea’s maid cafes spark concerns over possible involvement of minors

A key concern surrounding online maid cafes is that the businesses are difficult for authorities to monitor and may involve underage employees or customers.

Will you watch an AI-generated movie?

Frankenstein director Guillermo del Toro has said he would ‘rather die’ than use generative AI.

Pop star Olivia Rodrigo inspires new Lego sets, now on sale in Singapore

There are five different sets in the new Lego Editions Olivia Rodrigo collection.

Starbucks x Pop Mart collaboration celebrates Molly’s 20th anniversary

The limited-edition items featuring Molly’s signature pout and oversized head will be available from Aug 3, 10am, across local Starbucks outlets and the Starbucks online store.

Sony poised for GTA VI boost as memory prices bite

The first trailer for Grand Theft Auto VI was officially released ahead of schedule December 4, 2023 due to a leak, touting a 2025 release for the next chapter of the massively successful video game franchise.

Pop Mart opens first Pop Bakery in South-east Asia on July 30 at Resorts World Sentosa

In its own duplex at Resorts World Sentosa, Pop Mart has a retail store on the first floor and its Pop Bakery on the second.

Where are all the Odyssey spin-offs?

The journey is not over for Odysseus, played by Matt Damon in The Odyssey, if Hollywood studio bosses decide to wring out more money through spin-offs, says the writer.

Stephen Chow’s Kung Fu Soccer sparks backlash over portrayal of South Korean women

How a Korean women’s soccer team is depicted in Stephen Chow’s new Kung Fu Soccer.

K-pop star Sandara Park to meet fans at Orchard Central

Sandara Park is set to visit the Basketball Association of Singapore in the morning on July 17, before making an appearance at Orchard Central’s Level 1 Atrium at 7pm.

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