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CNA938 Rewind - Behind the glitz and glamour: The ‘complex’ reality of the K-pop industry

CNA938 Rewind - Behind the glitz and glamour: The ‘complex’ reality of the K-pop industry
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08 Apr 2025 11:20AM
9 mins

The scandal involving one of South Korea’s top actors Kim Soo-hyun and the now deceased actress Kim Sae-ron has dominated headlines recently. The death of the former child actress has once again sparked a conversation about the country’s harsh and unforgiving nature towards K-pop idols. Why is the industry so punishing and is it deeply rooted in Korean culture? Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman speak with Eun Kyong Shin, Associate Professor and Department Chair of Sociology, Korea University, to find out.  

CNA938 Rewind - A Letter to Myself: How PropertyLimBrothers' Melvin Lim "reset" from adversity and found his niche

PropertyLimBrothers is a brand that's become synonymous with home tour videos, having been among the first locally to use the format in their marketing strategy. Melvin Lim, CEO and one-half of the founding duo behind the property sales company that became independent in 2022, shares how he went from being a prison officer, to becoming one of the most recognisable property sales professionals on YouTube. Melvin also shares how he discovered the value of integrity, finding one's niche, and reading widely.

29/04/2025 35 mins

CNA938 Rewind - A Letter to Myself: Sha-En Yeo's path to happiness is through helping others realise theirs

Sha-En Yeo, founder of the Happiness Scientists, shares what made her leave a stable career in public education, in pursuit of her own fulfilment and happiness. Sha-En also shares the what we can do to increase our own wellbeing and happiness, and the most valuable lessons she's learned on her journey towards it.

29/04/2025 33 mins

CNA938 Rewind - Canada votes: what we know from polling day

Prime Minister Mark Carney, the Liberal Party leader, is favoured to beat Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre in the April 28 vote, but polls show the race has tightened in recent days. The polling comes as the country was rattled by a deadly car-ramming attack in Vancouver. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman examine the early results of the election Dr Christopher Adams, Adjunct Professor, Political Studies, University of Manitoba

29/04/2025 13 mins

CNA938 Rewind - What happens to Doge once Elon Musk leaves?

Elon Musk’s plans to wind down his work at the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) are raising questions about the future of the cost-cutting push that has defined his brief but controversial tenure in the administration. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman find out more from Steven Okun, CEO of APAC Advisors & Senior Advisor, McLarty Associates

29/04/2025 12 mins

CNA938 Rewind - Dlash - How a Passion Project Became a Thriving Beauty Business

In ‘Made in SG’, Melanie Oliveiro speaks with Demi Goh, founder of Dlash Singapore, a local beauty company specialising in eyelash extensions. Goh will recall how, as a teen and with little savings, started a lash business from home – eventually turning a side hustle into an established beauty brand with multiple salon locations in Singapore. Goh will also talk about what’s trending in lash artistry as well as the challenges involved in running a beauty startup.

28/04/2025 24 mins