https://www.scmp.com/rss/501034/feed Minki interns for STYLE and is mainly interested in writing about global food industries, movies, music and various other engaging topics. Besides writing, he enjoys creating videos and participating in various activities around him. As a South Korean living in Hong Kong, Minki is trying to convey the beauty of the two cultures in every piece of work he creates. Visit https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFoPP9_reqJWEyQXt2C5kew for his clips! en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Choi Seung-hyun, better known as T.O.P of the bestselling K-pop boy band BigBang, celebrates his 32nd birthday November 4. While renowned for his bad boy swagger, as well as dabbling in acting and his good looks, T.O.P is best remembered for his rapping talent. Read on to realise why T.O.P should be remembered as one of K-pop’s all-time greats. Face of the team, face of idols View this post on Instagram A post shared by T.O.P (@choi_seung_hyun_tttop) on... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3036176/why-bigbang-rapper-top-one-k-pops-all-time-greats?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3036176/why-bigbang-rapper-top-one-k-pops-all-time-greats?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 04 Nov 2019 03:28:30 +0000 Korean actress Jun Ji-hyun is renowned for her beauty and wealth, but lately she’s getting noticed for her exceptional fashion sense as well. Because fans are so obsessed with what she will wear next, she has earned the title “commercial-queen”, which is a nod to the endless number of commercials she appears in. Keep on reading to know more about Jun Ji-hyun’s fashion style. Her style in magazines View this post on Instagram #JunJiHyun #전지현 #GiannaJun... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3035370/why-fans-are-obsessed-what-korean-actress-jun-ji-hyun?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3035370/why-fans-are-obsessed-what-korean-actress-jun-ji-hyun?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 30 Oct 2019 02:00:11 +0000 Jung Soo-jung, better known as Krystal, is a lead vocalist and central dance performer of the K-pop girl group f(x). She turns 25 on October 24 – and is also this year celebrating 10 years in the entertainment spotlight. Krystal is not only a well-known K-pop celebrity, but also an actress in various K-dramas – a media-strafing approach which has helped her win over a wider share of global fans. As a younger sister of Jessica Jung of Girls’ Generation fame, Krystal has held a great influence on... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3034353/why-fx-star-krystal-jung-k-pops-true-goddess-brains-and?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3034353/why-fx-star-krystal-jung-k-pops-true-goddess-brains-and?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 24 Oct 2019 05:36:27 +0000 Rattan and wicker bags add a cool touch to the wardrobe. Loewe The Gate top handle small bag has a flirty dangling leather strip on the side. The bag, made of woven raffia and soft calfskin, comes with a removable shoulder strap, HK$18,700 (US$2,400) Hermès The Kelly Mini picnic bag features a charming design of sharp yellow leather and rattan. With fully furnished leather straps and handle, the bag goes well with any outfit, HK$112,400 From Chanel to Louis Vuitton: 5 hot bags celebrities... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3022789/hermes-gucci-5-best-basket-handbags-street-style-gurus-love?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3022789/hermes-gucci-5-best-basket-handbags-street-style-gurus-love?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 25 Aug 2019 18:00:13 +0000 Shoes with ankle straps are elegant and sexy and perfect for the season. Chanel The gold laminated lambskin of the shoe gives it a luxe touch, while the contrasting covered front toes and line straps are elegant, HK$10,100 Have you ever wondered how Dior makes your J’Adior shoes? Prada The glittering blue crystals on the shoe create a posh look, and the simple ankle strap decorated with blue crystals gives the shoe an elegant finish, HK$10,850 Dior The Etoile sandal in black neoprene and... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3022608/5-ankle-strap-shoes-jessica-alba-would-also-have-looked-cool?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3022608/5-ankle-strap-shoes-jessica-alba-would-also-have-looked-cool?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 13 Aug 2019 09:39:56 +0000 Event: Tod’s Happy Moments celebration party Wh ere: Palais de Tokyo, Paris Happenings: To celebrate designer Alber Elbaz’s collaboration with Tod’s, the Italian company that makes luxury shoes and other leather goods, top international models and influencers such as Carin Olsson, Isabeli Fontana, Olivia Palermo and Coco Rocha flocked to Paris. Why Alber Elbaz is happily in the spotlight with Tod’s collaboration The capsule collection, titled “Happy Moments”, which reflects Elbaz’s emotional... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people-events/article/3021205/olivia-palermo-coco-rocha-and-isabeli-fontana-and?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people-events/article/3021205/olivia-palermo-coco-rocha-and-isabeli-fontana-and?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 04 Aug 2019 18:00:07 +0000 Korean temple stays are growing in popularity as more travellers seek sanctuary in silent retreats away from the hustle and bustle of daily life. You may think eating plant-based cuisine and meditating for hours sounds rather intimidating, but temple stays in South Korea need not be. Due to their rising popularity – partly thanks to the appearance of the nun-chef Jeong Kwan on Netflix’s Chef’s Table – temple stays in South Korea can now be tailor-made to cater to your needs. Here are five... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/well-being/article/3021129/korean-temple-stays-4-top-retreats-most-peaceful-bespoke?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/well-being/article/3021129/korean-temple-stays-4-top-retreats-most-peaceful-bespoke?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 02 Aug 2019 06:00:17 +0000 These elegant and refined golden jewellery creations give off a warm glow with a luxurious touch – perfect for a casual daytime look or a special evening out. Dior From the Archi Dior collection, the Bar en Corolle ring is made of 18-carat rose gold and set with 1.29ct of diamonds, and the unique shape adds an elegant, feminine touch, HK$132,000 (US$16,900). STYLE Edit: Graff is inspired by threads of our lives Bulgari Made of 18ct rose gold, the Divas’ Dream Flower necklace is rich in Italian... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches-jewellery/article/3019172/5-rose-gold-jewellery-pieces-make-you-shine-star?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches-jewellery/article/3019172/5-rose-gold-jewellery-pieces-make-you-shine-star?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 25 Jul 2019 18:00:08 +0000 Do these hashtags #f4f, #followforfollow, #follow4follow sound familiar? If you recognise them – as the social media tags users post after following other people in the hope they will follow them back in return – then you are definitely on the right track to understanding the 21st century popularity indicator, Instagram. K-pop star Hyeri, from Girl’s Day, signs up for Unicef Honors Club with US$84,900 donation With millions of posts and stories uploaded daily on Instagram, the platform is... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3019900/k-pop-blackpinks-lisa-top-instagram-star-south-korea?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3019900/k-pop-blackpinks-lisa-top-instagram-star-south-korea?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 25 Jul 2019 06:00:11 +0000 Bond 25, the 25th instalment in the James Bond series, will reportedly debut in cinemas in 2020. Despite being a few months away, fans are hyped about the new release and the killer (literally) outfits that Daniel Craig will wear in his final appearance as James Bond – outfits which are sure to include impeccable suits, cool sunglasses and his signature Omega Seamaster watch. The British secret agent will wear that specific watch model in the movie as part of the franchise’s long-term... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches-jewellery/article/3019124/5-mens-watches-wouldnt-look-amiss-james-bonds?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches-jewellery/article/3019124/5-mens-watches-wouldnt-look-amiss-james-bonds?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 24 Jul 2019 05:00:09 +0000 Whether you are a hard core fashionista or just a casual follower of luxury items, the chances are you will be familiar with Dior’s J’Adior designer shoes. STYLE Edit: Dior plays in light moods with its new perfume, JOY by Dior However, have you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes to create them? The sleek pump, one of Dior’s most recognisable designs, looks simple and chic, but actually undergoes a complicated production process. The French luxury goods brand has reinvented the pumps... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion-beauty/article/3018278/have-you-ever-wondered-how-dior-makes-your-jadior?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion-beauty/article/3018278/have-you-ever-wondered-how-dior-makes-your-jadior?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 12 Jul 2019 05:00:12 +0000 Interest in K-pop, K-drama and K-culture has been growing rapidly over the past few years, with BTS – the hugely successful boy band – riding on the crest of the “Korean wave”, or hallyu, the term for Korean entertainment and culture’s global popularity. BTS’ albums have topped the charts abroad, with the seven-member group, featured on the cover of Time magazine, adding new concert dates to its extended sold-out 11-month world tour, in the US, Brazil, France, Britain and Japan – where it ends... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people-events/article/3018192/luhan-and-4-other-k-pop-and-k-drama-stars-who-shine?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people-events/article/3018192/luhan-and-4-other-k-pop-and-k-drama-stars-who-shine?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 12 Jul 2019 02:00:10 +0000 Knot motifs have been used over the centuries as a token of love and relationships, particularly ones that involve distance and time apart. Sailors, for example, would tie a knot with gold wire on their fingers to remember their loved ones back home. STYLE Edit: Graff collection is inspired by threads which help to bind us all together While we might not all be seafarers, most of us are well-acquainted with the symbol and its meaning, and, just in time for the wedding season, jeweller Graff has... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches-jewellery/article/3017844/will-graffs-knot-collection-stand-test-time?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches-jewellery/article/3017844/will-graffs-knot-collection-stand-test-time?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 11 Jul 2019 18:00:11 +0000 South Korean actress Lee Yeol-eum has been charged by police in Thailand for catching and killing animals from an endangered marine species while starring in a reality television show. Lee, 23, was filmed catching three giant clams from a Thai marine reserve in the southern province of Trang as part of a June 30 episode of a popular South Korean television show Law of the Jungle, which assigns celebrities missions to survive in the wilderness. Which K-pop and K-drama stars made the news in... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3017806/who-lee-yeol-eum-k-drama-actress-charged-killing?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3017806/who-lee-yeol-eum-k-drama-actress-charged-killing?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 09 Jul 2019 03:26:56 +0000 South Korean actor Song Joong-ki and his wife, actress Song Hye-kyo both issued statements on Thursday about their plans to seek a divorce only 20 months after they were married. I have decided to pursue a divorce suit against Ms Song Hye-kyo and decided not to go in depth about the mistakes each of us made. Song Joong-ki, South Korean actor The so-called “Song-Song” couple, who share the same surname, enjoyed huge popularity as South Korea’s “golden couple” after they became an item while... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people-events/article/3016286/south-koreas-songsongcouple-actor-song-joong-ki-and?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people-events/article/3016286/south-koreas-songsongcouple-actor-song-joong-ki-and?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 27 Jun 2019 04:41:10 +0000 The spectacular 1,708-metre- (5,600 foot-) wide Victoria Falls – the largest curtain of falling water in the world – on the border between Zimbabwe and Zambia, is a must-see destination for most travellers in Africa. It is situated in Victoria Falls National Park, in Zimbabwe, which according to Instagram, tops the list of the most geotagged safari destinations on the photo and video-sharing social networking service. How to rock safari-style trends this autumn/winter The park, which is also... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/travel-food/article/3016097/5-most-tagged-safari-destinations-africa-instagrammers?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/travel-food/article/3016097/5-most-tagged-safari-destinations-africa-instagrammers?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 27 Jun 2019 02:00:07 +0000 Jung Yong-hwa, the lead vocalist of K-pop boy band CNBLUE, is known for his good looks and his influence on Korean celebrity culture in singing, songwriting and on-screen acting. View this post on Instagram . Selamat pagi sayang ku @jyheffect0622 . #JungYongHwa #Stay622 #Room622 #yonghwaforever #cnblue #boice_with_cnblue #정용화 #씨엔블루 . Cr. Owner A post shared by @JyhMay 정용화 (@yongthatgirl) on Jul 24, 2018 at 4:53pm PDT Born in Busan on June 22, 1989, Jung,... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people-events/article/3015496/who-k-pop-star-jung-yong-hwa-what-you-didnt-know?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people-events/article/3015496/who-k-pop-star-jung-yong-hwa-what-you-didnt-know?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 22 Jun 2019 04:00:11 +0000 Chou Tzu-yu, a singer and dancer with South Korean K-pop girl group TWICE, celebrates her 20th birthday on Friday. According to the Korean age calendar, she is 21, and turns 22 on January 1 next year. Tzuyu, as she is known, has made huge strides professionally since being chosen as one of nine band members in 2015 at the culmination of the Korean reality show Sixteen. TWICE are the bestselling South Korean girl group, and in April they released their seventh EP, “Fancy You”, with the lead... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people-events/article/3014326/meet-k-pop-star-tzuyu-twice-she-prepares-her-20th?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people-events/article/3014326/meet-k-pop-star-tzuyu-twice-she-prepares-her-20th?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 14 Jun 2019 02:00:13 +0000