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

CNA938 Rewind

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.  

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CNA938 Rewind - Made for Mums by a Mum: Gisele Woon on Building Clare’s Corner

In ‘Made in SG’, Melanie Oliveiro speaks with Gisele Woon, founder of Clare’s Corner – a 1700 sq. ft events space located in Kembangan, East of Singapore. Woon explains how she set up the company after struggling to find a suitable space for her daughter’s birthday and some rude shocks that came after that. She’ll describe how Clare's Corner is designed for birthday parties, workshops and corporate events. A TikTok personality with over 1800 followers, Woon will also share the raw realities of motherhood and entrepreneurship.

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CNA938 Rewind - Paw-ssibly the Future: The Dog Grocer’s Sustainable Take on Pet Nutrition

In ‘Made in SG’, Melanie Oliveiro speaks with the founder of The Dog Grocer, a Singapore pet food manufacturer that’s also touted as the country’s first sustainable pet food store. Founder Soo Ming Hui, together with marketing manager Nicole Chong, will recall what jumpstarted the brand’s creation, how they strive to produce optimal nutritious pet food in their AVS-licensed kitchen, how sustainable the brand is, and the different eats popular with furkids: from freeze-dried treats to marinated jerkies.

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CNA938 Rewind - New Bahru's ECA Field Trip: collaborations, eats and more!

In ‘Destination Anywhere’, Melanie Oliveiro finds out where Singaporeans can go to attend a series of design-led fairs featuring local & regional brands. Tania Chan, partner & Chief Marketing Officer of hospitality company Lo & Behold Group will talk about lifestyle destination New Bahru’s Extra Curious Activities (ECA) that will bring together local creatives in unexpected ways for visitors to enjoy. Happening from 6 - 8 June, ‘ECA: Field Trip’ will feature over 30 clubs, societies and lifestyle brands under one roof. Shermien Koh, founder of East Coast Commune will talk about how the café is collaborating with Cruddy, a creative design unit, on a picnic-style booth featuring exclusive merch and a new kids activity book.

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CNA938 Rewind - Miguel Covarrubias: A Mexican Artist’s Fascination with the Pacific – an NLB Exhibition 

In ‘Culture Club’, Melanie Oliveiro finds out more about the ongoing exhibition, ‘Miguel Covarrubias: A Mexican Artist’s Fascination with the Pacific’, held at the National Library Building at Victoria Street. It features the works of the late Mexican artist & ethnographer Miguel Covarrubias whose visits to Bali during the early 1930s ignited his fascination with the histories and cultures of the Pacific. His Excellency Agustín García-López Loaeza, Ambassador of Mexico to Singapore and Chung Sang Hong, Deputy Director, National Library (Exhibitions) will talk about the themes and messages behind some of the 23 paintings and photographs, and what Covarrubias’ signature style was like.

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CNA938 Rewind - Eat, Drink, Singapore - The People behind the party at Big Wine Freaks

Tucked away in a heritage shophouse on Bukit Pasoh Road, Big Wine Freaks take their food and wine very seriously, to ensure their diners have a good party dining experience. Cheryl Goh speaks with Head Sommelier Goh Kher Meng and Head Chef Lim Wei Kiat to find out how they work together to keep the party vibes going.

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