https://www.scmp.com/rss/510135/feed en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Born and raised in Italy, Andrea Tarini developed a passion for cooking from an early age. He was greatly influenced by his grandmother, who every Sunday would cook him and his family meals with ingredients freshly picked from the farm she worked at. 15 new restaurants to try in Hong Kong this month This memory from his youth taught Tarini the importance of the ingredients that go into making any dish. Today, the quality of the ingredients, as well as the preservation of the original flavours,... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3150562/radical-chic-executive-chef-andrea-tarini-icc-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3150562/radical-chic-executive-chef-andrea-tarini-icc-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 29 Sep 2021 07:50:26 +0000 Who said gadgets couldn’t be fashionable? BTS’ Jin, known for his love of fashion brand Thom Browne, is at the forefront of setting the trend for fashion tech items, and Thom Browne’s Samsung’s Z Flip 3 is just the latest item he and his group mates have thrown their weight behind. Here are four more stylish gadgets you should snap up this autumn if you’re planning to up your gadget game. Toys for big boys: this month’s hottest hi-tech luxury launches Samsung x Thom Browne Detailed with Thom... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/tech-design/article/3148255/5-fashion-tech-gadgets-buy-now-bts-member-jins?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/tech-design/article/3148255/5-fashion-tech-gadgets-buy-now-bts-member-jins?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 10 Sep 2021 07:00:20 +0000 This past year, a slew of K-pop stars got caught up in shocking scandals, some of which even threatened to destroy their careers. From Red Velvet’s Irene being accused of bullying to former iKon member B.I going to court over drug usage, these incidents shocked fans and dominated headlines, prompting the stars involved to retreat from the spotlight – at least for a while. So which K-pop stars attempted comebacks following scandals … and how successful were they? 4 Korean stars who found fame …... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3147105/4-k-pop-idols-who-bounced-back-scandals-irene-was-red?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3147105/4-k-pop-idols-who-bounced-back-scandals-irene-was-red?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 01 Sep 2021 02:32:09 +0000 Listen up, K-drama fans: there’s a new drama series to add to your watch list on Netflix! Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha, which airs on August 28, is a romantic comedy starring big names like Shin Min-a and Kim Seon-ho, as well as rising star Lee Sang-yi, against the backdrop of a fictional seaside village. The first episode will premiere on the Korean channel TVN, with episodes also available on Netflix. Here are four reasons to watch the highly-anticipated K-drama series: 4 Korean stars who found fame... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3146425/why-you-should-watch-new-netflix-k-drama-hometown-cha-cha?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3146425/why-you-should-watch-new-netflix-k-drama-hometown-cha-cha?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 26 Aug 2021 04:02:27 +0000 We might love the summer – but not the blinding sun that comes with it. Here are five summer outdoor accessories and other items that will make the sun a bit more bearable, including pieces from Dior’s Dioriviera capsule collection, which is the very collection that Korean stars Jisoo from Blackpink and Bae Suzy were spotted wearing. Costume drama: why Hollywood’s House of Gucci biopic has a fashion problem Chloé Feminine and captivating, the Gemma butterfly sunglasses were inspired by stained... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3146289/blackpink-member-jisoo-and-bae-suzy-wear-diors-dioriviera?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3146289/blackpink-member-jisoo-and-bae-suzy-wear-diors-dioriviera?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 25 Aug 2021 05:04:07 +0000 With the ongoing pandemic, travel restrictions and continued lockdowns, we’ve all been getting more comfortable at home. And now that it’s summer, it’s time to spice up your abode with decor that’ll grant a holiday vibe, from a striking outdoor ottoman set by Roche Bobois – well-known for designing the pastel bubble couch of Blackpink member Jennie – to a stylish turntable by Saint Laurent to entertain guests. Beverly Hills of Singapore? Take a stroll down the exclusive Nassim Road Roche... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3145800/blackpinks-jennie-works-home-style-her-roche-bobois-couch?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3145800/blackpinks-jennie-works-home-style-her-roche-bobois-couch?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 21 Aug 2021 04:00:24 +0000 Ever since Korean reality TV show I Live Alone started airing in 2013, it has amped fans up by offering intriguing glimpses into celebrities’ lives. Each episode features a different guest, from Olympic athletes to K-pop idols. However, I Live Alone has also played host to troublemakers telling inappropriate jokes and going too far teasing their co-stars while on air. 4 K-drama reunions that drove fans wild The latest target of criticism is Key from boy band Shinee following his appearance on... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3145647/shinees-key-outrages-i-live-alone-viewers-how-k-pop?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3145647/shinees-key-outrages-i-live-alone-viewers-how-k-pop?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 19 Aug 2021 10:06:19 +0000 We love seeing our favourite K-pop stars doing their thing on stage, but discovering their hidden skills is a special treat. Here are six idols who are not only talented musicians, but also capable chefs in their spare time too. Would-be Olympians? 5 Korean stars who trained to be athletes first BTS’ Jin Most people associate BTS’ Jin with mukbang (eating broadcasts) thanks to his mukbang show Eat Jin, during which he connects with his fans by showing them what he is eating and sharing his... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3144901/bts-member-jin-vs-ncts-taeil-which-k-pop-idol-best-chef-6?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3144901/bts-member-jin-vs-ncts-taeil-which-k-pop-idol-best-chef-6?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 13 Aug 2021 05:00:28 +0000 The Tokyo 2020 Olympics might be lacking live spectators this year due to the prolonged pandemic, but sports fans across the globe are still enjoying the Games and supporting their favourite athletes – even though they might not be able to cheer on the winners in person. But did you know that five Korean would-be Olympians embarked on very different career paths instead? As we get amped up for the last week of the Olympics, meet five K-pop and K-drama stars who could have competed in the Games –... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3143627/5-korean-stars-who-could-have-been-olympians-song-joong?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3143627/5-korean-stars-who-could-have-been-olympians-song-joong?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 03 Aug 2021 06:46:49 +0000 Red Velvet celebrates its seventh anniversary today! Since debuting on August 1, 2014, the K-pop girl group has become known for its cute, catchy and summery songs. Why is ‘genderless’ fashion the K-pop style statement of the moment? The band saw a dip in popularity in October 2020 after the public caught wind of a bullying scandal involving Irene and a stylist, leading to a halt in public appearances and disappointing fans. But fast forward almost a year later and Red Velvet is officially... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3143218/red-velvet-celebrates-7-years-new-comeback-album-what?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3143218/red-velvet-celebrates-7-years-new-comeback-album-what?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 01 Aug 2021 04:00:16 +0000 It’s been quite the year for rising star Lee Sang-yi following his role in the 2020 drama, Once Again. With his rapidly increasing popularity, he has starred in several dramas and appeared on multiple Korean reality shows. That includes Hangout with Yoo, where the show’s host Yoo Jae-suk chose him to be a member of the project group MSG Wannabe. Why 2021 is Jang Ki-yong’s year Here are five things to know about Lee as his star continues to rise. He rose to stardom through his role in Once... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3141415/lee-sang-yis-rise-stardom-msg-wannabe-member-set-star-k?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3141415/lee-sang-yis-rise-stardom-msg-wannabe-member-set-star-k?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 17 Jul 2021 05:00:14 +0000 Good news for K-drama fans: Seo Hyun-jin – well-known as K-drama’s Romance Queen – has returned with a new drama, You Are My Spring. Acting alongside Kim Dong-wook, who previously starred in Find Me in Your Memory, she plays Kang Da-jeong, a hotel concierge manager still working her way through some childhood trauma and with a history of dating trashy men. You Are My Spring, starring Seo Hyun-jin, airs every Monday and Tuesday on the Korean broadcasting channel TVN, and episodes are also... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3140937/queen-everything-how-seo-hyun-jin-went-k-pop-wannabe-k?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3140937/queen-everything-how-seo-hyun-jin-went-k-pop-wannabe-k?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 13 Jul 2021 09:07:14 +0000 As of June 2021, South Korea’s Song Kang has played leading roles in three Netflix original series, all of which were international hits, leaving a mark on audiences all over the world. But there is even more to come from this 27-year-old, with new romance K-drama Nevertheless now hitting screens, likely to ensure his current reign as a king of K-drama will continue.  Read on for six things you need to know about him … All BTS’ luxury homes – including RM and Jimin’s new ‘Beverly Hills of Korea’... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3138301/how-song-kang-became-son-netflix-k-drama-king-starred?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3138301/how-song-kang-became-son-netflix-k-drama-king-starred?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 22 Jun 2021 08:08:01 +0000