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Korean actress Han Hyo-joo (left) and Japanese actor Shun Oguri in a still from Romantics Anonymous. The casting of Japanese actors in Korean productions – and vice versa – is becoming increasingly common. Photo: Netflix

K-drama

When K-drama meets J-drama, sparks fly on screen

From Netflix’s Romantics Anonymous to Disney+’s Merry Berry Love, Korean-Japanese collaborations are on the rise.

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Explore the Great Wall on foot, bike and even underwater with Ash Dykes

8 Feb 2026 - 3:15PM

Entertainment

Bridgerton’s Luke Thompson and Yerin Ha on romance, sexuality and chemistry

The leads of Bridgerton season four reveal what they remember from their chemistry read, Benedict’s sexuality and the Cinderella-esque plot.

8 Feb 2026 - 12:45PMvideocam

Yerin Ha (left) and Luke Thompson promoting Netflix’s Bridgerton season four in Paris. The duo talk about their characters, advice given to them by their co-stars and more. Photo: Netflix

Entertainment

5 horse-themed Chinese-language movies for the coming Year of the Horse

In films, horses often symbolise strength, gracefulness and agility. Here are five Chinese-language movies where the animal plays a big role.

8 Feb 2026 - 11:15AMvideocam

Chinese Zodiac

Year of the Horse 2026 feng shui advice for Horses for prosperity and love

Feng shui master Andrew Kwan shares where Horses can put lucky coloured items at home and work for good fortune in the Year of the Fire Horse.

8 Feb 2026 - 7:15AM

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Health & Wellness

How much coffee to drink a day to get the most health benefits? Experts reveal

Studies show that drinking coffee comes with a range of health benefits. We look at what they are and how much is best to drink.

8 Feb 2026 - 7:15AM

Drinking coffee daily may slow cellular ageing, protect telomeres, and boost longevity and heart health, research suggests. Photo: Kylie Knott

Lifestyle

Supermassive black hole belches matter for years after eating a star

A black hole at the centre of a galaxy 665 million light years away is continuing to emit a jet of matter six years after eating a star.

8 Feb 2026 - 6:43AM

Food & Drink

How to make Winter Olympics special beetroot-filled ravioli from Cortina

Winter Olympic co-host Cortina is famous for the ravioli dish casunziei. Michelin-star Ristorante Tivoli’s Gianluca Belli shares a recipe.

7 Feb 2026 - 7:15PM

K-drama

Latest K-drama casting news about Nam Joo-hyuk, Lee Dong-wook and more

Nam Joo-hyuk is eyeing a role in Code: Faust Game, while Lee Dong-wook has been approached to star in Love Affair.

7 Feb 2026 - 5:15PM

Korean actor Nam Joo-hyuk will next appear in the Netflix period drama East Palace, while reports suggest that he may quickly follow that up with the series Code: Faust Game. Photo: Instagram/skawngur

Entertainment

Puppy Bowl XXII aims to help old dogs find new families too

Senior dogs will get their moment in the spotlight at Puppy Bowl XXII, with a halftime showdown that promotes adoption for older pets.

7 Feb 2026 - 3:15PM

Dogs take part in Puppy Bowl XXII, which airs this weekend on Animal Planet, Discovery, HBO Max and Discovery+. Photo: AP

Health & Wellness

How people like 70-year-old Chow Yun-fat keep pushing their endurance limits

Chow ran a half-marathon last year, while silver stars like Natalie Grabow, Jeannie Rice and Hiromu Inada are breaking records. Here’s how.

7 Feb 2026 - 12:45PM

Chinese Zodiac

How Rabbits can avoid bad luck in the Year of the Horse 2026

Rats will clash with the tai sui deity in the Year of the Fire Horse. Fortune-teller Tong Pik-ha reveals how they can improve their fortune.

7 Feb 2026 - 7:41AMvideocam

Fashion & Beauty

Hong Kong’s indie fashion labels bloom at new Tsim Sha Tsui pop-up

Chance Encounters is a pop-up run by the brands YanYan, Aenrmous and Kinyan Lam that aims to elevate Hong Kong’s indie fashion scene.

6 Feb 2026 - 7:15PM

YanYan Knits founders Phyllis Chan (left) and Suzzie Chung are pictured at Chance Encounters, a collaborative, evolving Hong Kong indie fashion pop-up in Tsim Sha Tsui. Photo: Jonathan Wong

Entertainment

How Taxi Driver’s Travis Bickle is still terrifyingly relevant 50 years on

Taxi Driver remains an overwhelming experience and Robert De Niro’s career-kick-starting role continues to resonate in today’s society.

6 Feb 2026 - 5:15PMvideocam

Robert De Niro in a scene in Martin Scorsese’s Taxi Driver. We take a deep dive into the film’s cultural impact, De Niro’s role, and its chilling relevance today. Photo: Columbia/TriStar

Food & Drink

How to use sage and 3 recipes that make the most of its savoury flavour

Taken medicinally for centuries and famously used in stuffing, sausages and sauces, sage adds a distinctive savoury flavour to dishes.

6 Feb 2026 - 3:15PM

Bands

K-pop-loving business expert breaks down the systems that drive the industry

Choi Jung-kiu’s new book analyses K-pop’s working parts using examples drawn from active idol groups, recent releases and everyday practices.

6 Feb 2026 - 12:45PM

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Chinese Zodiac

How Rats can appease the tai sui in the Year of the Horse 2026

Rats will clash with the tai sui deity in the Year of the Fire Horse. Fortune-teller Tong Pik-ha reveals how they can improve their fortune.

5 Feb 2026 - 10:22AMvideocam

Rats will clash with the tai sui deity in the coming Year of the Horse 2026, but there are things you can do to stave off bad luck. Photo: Shutterstock

Health & Wellness

This 17-year-old Hong Kong show jumper is making a name at home and abroad

Fu Ka-ching, daughter of actor Alex Fong, talks about the difficulties in balancing riding and studying and the bond between rider and horse.

4 Feb 2026 - 11:36AM

Food & Drink

6 new Hong Kong coffee shops to welcome the Lunar New Year in February 2026

From a Korean-style cafe to a Japanese toast joint and new branches of cult favourites, there’s a lot to excite coffee lovers this month.

2 Feb 2026 - 5:15PM

Health & Wellness

For these Hongkongers, walking isn’t just exercise – it’s therapy

For cancer survivors, walking is one of the most accessible and sustainable forms of rehabilitation we learn on World Cancer Day.

6 Feb 2026 - 10:48AM

The Exploring Dogs group on a walk through Tai Tong, Hong Kong, in December, 2025. Founder Stephanie Lown says being outdoors in the fresh air can help ground you and give you a fresh perspective. Photo: Instagram/exploringdogs

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