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Joanne Soh

Lifestyle Correspondent

Joanne has been a journalist for more than 20 years and is now a lifestyle correspondent at The Straits Times. Her career began at SPH Magazines, evolved to entertainment reporting for The New Paper, before she moved to the Life desk in 2023. A mother of one, she sews, plays pickleball and binge-watches K-dramas outside work.

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Actress Rebecca Lim catches Pursuit Of Jade fever during maternity leave, watches it while pumping

Actress Rebecca Lim (right) shared on her Instagram that she has caught the Pursuit Of Jade fever.
Actress Rebecca Lim (right) shared on her Instagram that she has caught the Pursuit Of Jade fever.

Meet the Singapore-based crafter whose BTS-inspired Korean knot accessories went global

South Korean Suna Kim sells handmade BTS-inspired norigae, a traditional Korean ornamental accessory, and bracelets from her home.
South Korean Suna Kim sells handmade BTS-inspired norigae, a traditional Korean ornamental accessory, and bracelets from her home.

BTS’ Army in Singapore mobilises for concert ticket sales starting June 3

BTS fan Valerie Chan at the Arirang concert in Goyang.
BTS fan Valerie Chan at the Arirang concert in Goyang.

Pursuit Of Jade actor Zhang Linghe to reimburse fans affected by cancelled event after overcrowding fiasco

Fans of Chinese actor Zhang Linghe (left) rushing into a mall in Nanning, Guangxi, to catch a glimpse of The Pursuit Of Jade star.
Fans of Chinese actor Zhang Linghe (left) rushing into a mall in Nanning, Guangxi, to catch a glimpse of The Pursuit Of Jade star.

Singers Nathania Ong, Iman Fandi and Regina Song among 18 S’poreans on Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia list

Among the Singaporeans recognised are (clockwise from left) singer-songwriter Iman Fandi, viral alt-pop sensation Regina Song and singer-actress and West End musical theatre performer Nathania Ong.
Among the Singaporeans recognised are (clockwise from left) singer-songwriter Iman Fandi, viral alt-pop sensation Regina Song and singer-actress and West End musical theatre performer Nathania Ong.

‘Lucky to be alive’: Actor Richard Low, 73, opens up about six-day hospital stay

Singaporean actor Richard Low shared on Instagram that he was hospitalised from May 21 to 26.
Singaporean actor Richard Low shared on Instagram that he was hospitalised from May 21 to 26.

Actress-director Annette Lee takes long walks to get respite from hectic work schedule

Singaporean film-maker Annette Lee likes going for walks during her days off.
Singaporean film-maker Annette Lee likes going for walks during her days off.

Australian pop icon Kylie Minogue bares all in new documentary on her 40-year career

jspicks28 - Netflix documentary Kylie offers a look into the five-decade career of Australian pop icon Kylie Minogue.


PHOTO: NETFLIX
jspicks28 - Netflix documentary Kylie offers a look into the five-decade career of Australian pop icon Kylie Minogue.


PHOTO: NETFLIX

Zombie flick Colony from Train To Busan director is gruesome fun, even if it lacks emotional bite

Giana Jun plays a biotechnology professor fighting for survival in a zombie-infested building in the South Korean thriller Colony.
Giana Jun plays a biotechnology professor fighting for survival in a zombie-infested building in the South Korean thriller Colony.

Actress Tay Ying didn’t plan to be a dog mum until foster dachshund chose her

Actress Tay Ying and her celebrity chef husband Wu Sihan with Tron, their six-year-old merle dachshund at home on May 7, 2026.
Actress Tay Ying and her celebrity chef husband Wu Sihan with Tron, their six-year-old merle dachshund at home on May 7, 2026.

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