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Jan Lee

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Jan has been a full-time journalist at The Straits Times since 2017 and joined Life the following year. Ever since her first internship stint with Life in 2013, she has been passionate about covering pop culture, especially Asian entertainment. Her interests include K-pop, J-pop, film and television. Ask her for something to watch or listen to and she will furnish a list of good recommendations.

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HK star Nicholas Tse launches chilli crab mayo hot dog for JJ Lin’s concert

Hong Kong star Nicholas Tse (left) launched a Singapore-inspired chilli crab mayo hot dog bun for sale Singaporean singer JJ Lin's (right) tour stops at the venue.
Hong Kong star Nicholas Tse (left) launched a Singapore-inspired chilli crab mayo hot dog bun for sale Singaporean singer JJ Lin's (right) tour stops at the venue.

Taiwan screen icon Chin Han returns in Netflix dementia drama Forget You Not

Taiwanese actor Chin Han, a well-known romantic hero of 1980s TV dramas, plays an old man with dementia in Netflix series Forget You Not.
Taiwanese actor Chin Han, a well-known romantic hero of 1980s TV dramas, plays an old man with dementia in Netflix series Forget You Not.

Concert review: Mysterious J-pop star Ado anchors sold-out Singapore show with stunning voice

The mysterious J-pop singer Ado, who has never revealed her face, performed while obscured in a box onstage for her sold-out show at the Singapore Indoor Stadium on May 21.
The mysterious J-pop singer Ado, who has never revealed her face, performed while obscured in a box onstage for her sold-out show at the Singapore Indoor Stadium on May 21.

Singaporean writer Ng Yi-Sheng’s short story in the running for Japanese literary prize

Singaporean author and poet Ng Yi-Sheng's literary work The World's Wife has been shortlisted for Japanese science fiction award, the Seiun Award, for Best Translated Short Story.
Singaporean author and poet Ng Yi-Sheng's literary work The World's Wife has been shortlisted for Japanese science fiction award, the Seiun Award, for Best Translated Short Story.

Fake buyer steals billionaire heiress Kim Lim’s second-hand luxury bag

Billionaire heiress Kim Lim sold many of her luxury bags in a sale that has attracted resellers and even fraud. One woman reportedly posed as a buyer to pick up a bag she did not purchase.
Billionaire heiress Kim Lim sold many of her luxury bags in a sale that has attracted resellers and even fraud. One woman reportedly posed as a buyer to pick up a bag she did not purchase.

Late singer Khalil Fong bags five posthumous Golden Melody Awards nominations

Hong Kong singer-songwriter Khalil Fong, who died in February 2025 of an undisclosed illness at the age of 41.
Hong Kong singer-songwriter Khalil Fong, who died in February 2025 of an undisclosed illness at the age of 41.

Celeb hairstylist Addy Lee says he regrets knowing TV host Quan Yifeng and her daughter Eleanor Lee

Celebrity hairstylist Addy Lee (left) bought expensive gifts from luxury brands for local TV host Quan Yifeng and her daughter Eleanor Lee over the years
Celebrity hairstylist Addy Lee (left) bought expensive gifts from luxury brands for local TV host Quan Yifeng and her daughter Eleanor Lee over the years

Binge-worthy: South Korean game show The Devil’s Plan 2 ups the ante with death matches

The second season of South Korean strategy game competition show The Devil's Plan introduces a new element of prison death matches for players who are sent to prison daily when they fail to secure enough game pieces to keep themselves safe.
The second season of South Korean strategy game competition show The Devil's Plan introduces a new element of prison death matches for players who are sent to prison daily when they fail to secure enough game pieces to keep themselves safe.

Restaurant Labyrinth’s Han Li Guang is first S’porean chef on K-cooking show Chef And My Fridge

Singaporean chef Han Li Guang (left) competing with South Korean chef Choi Hyun-seok (right) on South Korean cooking competition series Chef And My Fridge. Han is the first Singaporean to compete on the programme.
Singaporean chef Han Li Guang (left) competing with South Korean chef Choi Hyun-seok (right) on South Korean cooking competition series Chef And My Fridge. Han is the first Singaporean to compete on the programme.

Local actress Hong Ling reveals miscarriage on Mother’s Day

Local celebrity couple Hong Ling and Nick Teo revealed on Mother's Day that they recently suffered a miscarriage.
Local celebrity couple Hong Ling and Nick Teo revealed on Mother's Day that they recently suffered a miscarriage.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2025 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.