https://www.scmp.com/rss/518035/feed The latest news on G-Dragon, South Korean rapper and singer-songwriter, including music news and updates. en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Sumnima Kandangwa Sumnima Kandangwa After a four-year hiatus, Sam Levinson’s hit HBO drama series Euphoria is back on our screens with its third and final season premiering on April 12. The show has propelled the careers of cast members like Zendaya, Sydney Sweeney, Hunter Schafer and Jacob Elordi since it started airing in 2019. Fans were delighted to see the return of Alexa Demie and her character, Maddy Perez, in the first episode of the latest season. Known for her fashion sense and magnetic on-screen presence, Demie was... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3350731/meet-alexa-demie-who-plays-maddy-perez-hbo-maxs-euphoria?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3350731/meet-alexa-demie-who-plays-maddy-perez-hbo-maxs-euphoria?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 20 Apr 2026 22:00:07 +0000 Fran Lu Fran Lu K-pop superstar G-Dragon ignited the ire of Chinese netizens with his choice of “Lunar New Year” greetings during a recent performance in Dubai. His reported act of liking a post that supported his terminology afterwards was interpreted as a provocative stance. The controversy emerged on February 17, coinciding with the first day of Chinese New Year. The KRAZY Super Concert, headlined by G-Dragon, featured an array of K-pop artists and pop singers from across Asia, including Indonesian singer... https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3344922/cultural-clash-k-pop-superstar-g-dragon-divides-china-fans-lunar-new-year-greetings?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3344922/cultural-clash-k-pop-superstar-g-dragon-divides-china-fans-lunar-new-year-greetings?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 28 Feb 2026 01:00:20 +0000 Lo Hoi-ying Lo Hoi-ying Some lucky Hong Kong fans of K-pop star G Dragon pocketed at least HK$320 (US$41) from the record HK$200 million Lunar New Year Mark Six draw after they chose lottery numbers he suggested. G Dragon fans took to social media to share news of their earnings after the winning numbers were announced on Saturday. During a fan meeting earlier this month in Seoul, the star was asked by a South Korean fan to name some lucky lottery numbers. After glancing at a countdown timer for the segment at the... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3344260/hong-kong-fans-were-right-bet-lottery-picks-k-pop-star-g-dragon?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3344260/hong-kong-fans-were-right-bet-lottery-picks-k-pop-star-g-dragon?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 22 Feb 2026 10:35:35 +0000 Lo Hoi-ying Lo Hoi-ying Fans attending Asia’s biggest K-pop awards show to be held at Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Stadium in November can expect to see Oscar-winning actress Michelle Yeoh, the global debut of a new song by South Korean boy band Stray Kids and a special collaboration with Netflix animated series KPop Demon Hunters. The event organisers on Wednesday announced the highlights of the 2025 MAMA Awards, featuring performances by more than 25 acts, ranging from rookie groups to K-pop veterans. The award show,... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3332683/michelle-yeoh-stray-kids-among-star-line-major-k-pop-award-show-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3332683/michelle-yeoh-stray-kids-among-star-line-major-k-pop-award-show-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 13 Nov 2025 12:15:09 +0000 The Korea Times The Korea Times South Korean showbiz icons G-Dragon and Cha Eun-woo stole the spotlight at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Leaders Meeting gala in Gyeongju on Friday, blending diplomacy, culture and star power in a way that left both K-pop fans and foreign dignitaries buzzing. G-Dragon was the only K-pop artist invited to perform at the high-profile dinner attended by heads of state and global executives at the Lahan Hotel’s grand ballroom. The singer-producer took the stage with dynamic live renditions... https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3331153/oh-my-gat-south-korean-idols-g-dragon-cha-eun-woo-steal-spotlight-apec-gala?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3331153/oh-my-gat-south-korean-idols-g-dragon-cha-eun-woo-steal-spotlight-apec-gala?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 01 Nov 2025 04:03:34 +0000 Cannix Yau Cannix Yau Hong Kong police have arrested 12 people linked to a fraud syndicate selling fake tickets to major concerts, including performances by G-Dragon and Jay Chou, amid fervour for live shows sparked by the opening of Kai Tak Sports Park. Eight men and four women, aged between 18 and 48, were arrested this week for allegedly conspiring to defraud and launder money. The group is connected to seven fraud cases that occurred between June 1 and 13, involving HK$110,000 (US$14,100) in losses. They have... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3324611/12-arrested-over-sale-fake-g-dragon-jay-chou-concert-tickets-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3324611/12-arrested-over-sale-fake-g-dragon-jay-chou-concert-tickets-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 06 Sep 2025 12:01:22 +0000 SCMP Editorial SCMP Editorial The demand-supply imbalance in tickets for concerts and other popular shows often breeds scalping activities. It also sets the stage for scammers taking advantage of desperate fans scrambling for tickets at inflated prices. The Hong Kong authorities must strengthen the law and enforcement as the newly commissioned stadium in Kai Tak and other venues draw more mega-events to the city. In the latest crackdown, the Hong Kong and Shenzhen police smashed a cross-border syndicate and arrested 12... https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3321806/hong-kong-hosts-more-mega-events-tougher-crackdown-scalping-needed?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3321806/hong-kong-hosts-more-mega-events-tougher-crackdown-scalping-needed?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:45:08 +0000 Joseph Sipalan Joseph Sipalan Malaysian lawmakers are seeking to criminalise ticket “scalping” for big-name concerts, which has seen an eye-watering US$940 quoted per ticket for a coming My Chemical Romance gig. Scalping – or hoarding limited tickets only to resell them at exorbitant prices as demand spikes – has long plagued Malaysian music lovers hungry for live performances by the few international artists that add Kuala Lumpur to their tours. Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching said the government was aware of... https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3321509/malaysians-cheer-government-tackles-ticket-touts?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3321509/malaysians-cheer-government-tackles-ticket-touts?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 12 Aug 2025 01:19:00 +0000 Chloe Loung Chloe Loung G-Dragon, the “king of K-pop”, is bringing his “Ubermensch” world tour to Hong Kong this weekend, with three performances at AsiaWorld-Expo from August 8 to 10. The tour – his first in eight years – kicked off in South Korea earlier this year and has already made stops in Japan, the Philippines, Macau, Malaysia, Taiwan and Indonesia. This weekend’s shows will mark the first time the singer has been back in Hong Kong since 2017. The return of G-Dragon, born Kwon Ji-yong, follows the release of... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/article/3321025/5-g-dragon-events-and-pop-ups-hong-kong-cafes-pop-ups?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/article/3321025/5-g-dragon-events-and-pop-ups-hong-kong-cafes-pop-ups?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 07 Aug 2025 04:15:06 +0000 Zoey Zhang Zoey Zhang Asian and Chinese stars are rewriting the fashion industry playbook, turning niche favourites into global must-haves. The Post explores how celebrity choices shape style and consumption while reflecting the values of today’s fans. Lisa Labubu At 28, Lisa of the South Korean girl group Blackpink has more than 100 million social media followers and over 1.9 billion online streams for her solo debut, Lalisa. In April last year, the Thai star posted photos with a Labubu plush toy and a matching... https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/china-personalities/article/3313060/labubu-craze-sweeps-globe-highlights-power-china-asia-stars-have-consumer-trends?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/china-personalities/article/3313060/labubu-craze-sweeps-globe-highlights-power-china-asia-stars-have-consumer-trends?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 08 Jun 2025 06:00:08 +0000 K-pop icon G-Dragon is reclaiming his throne with record-breaking success across music, television and live performances. Since releasing his solo track “Power” in October, the artist has dominated digital music charts, sold out massive concerts and drawn widespread attention through his first leading role on a variety show. His comeback has earned him a new nickname in the music industry, “super idol”. In the current digital music landscape, it is G-Dragon versus G-Dragon. His song “Home Sweet... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3302330/k-pops-g-dragon-proving-his-super-idol-status-chart-toppers-sell-out-shows?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3302330/k-pops-g-dragon-proving-his-super-idol-status-chart-toppers-sell-out-shows?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 15 Mar 2025 09:15:07 +0000 Unlike Chanel’s Paris flagship boutique on Rue Cambon, the luxury house’s haute couture ateliers are trickier to spot: they sit astride a quintessentially Parisian staircase behind a nondescript, logo-free door on Rue Duphot. We visit on a Friday in January so wintry that it renders the city’s popular terrasses unusually bare. But the ateliers are abuzz with activity and the hum of sewing machines, as its artisans – known also as petites mains, or little hands – put the finishing touches on... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3252850/how-does-chanel-haute-couture-get-made-ahead-paris-fashion-week-we-toured-fashion-houses-french?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3252850/how-does-chanel-haute-couture-get-made-ahead-paris-fashion-week-we-toured-fashion-houses-french?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 03 Mar 2024 02:00:10 +0000 The dragon plays a vital role in Chinese culture, symbolising magnificence, auspiciousness and might. It is one of 12 animals in the Chinese zodiac which has a 12-year cycle in this sequence: rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, goat, monkey, rooster, dog and pig. As Hong Kong prepares to welcome the Year of the Dragon on February 10, the Post lists where to go in the city to find artistic renditions of the mythical creature. Hong Kong Palace Museum, West Kowloon Cultural District A... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3251614/lunar-new-year-hong-kong-5-places-go-dragon-spotting-ancient-artworks-graffiti-and-even-toilet-paper?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3251614/lunar-new-year-hong-kong-5-places-go-dragon-spotting-ancient-artworks-graffiti-and-even-toilet-paper?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 10 Feb 2024 07:00:15 +0000 By Kwon Mee-yoo In the dynamic world of music, where the traditional and contemporary often run in parallel, Oh Hyun-ji finds a way to harmonise both. Popularly known online as Yageum Yageum, this talented young player of the gayageum – a traditional Korean plucked zither – has become an internet sensation, with almost 700,000 followers on TikTok and 313,000 on YouTube, collectively amassing over 100 million views. Oh redefines the boundaries of this traditional instrument by blending it with... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/arts-culture/article/3248483/korean-tiktok-star-covers-btss-idol-ives-i-am-and-more-all-new-way-gayageum-traditional-stringed?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/arts-culture/article/3248483/korean-tiktok-star-covers-btss-idol-ives-i-am-and-more-all-new-way-gayageum-traditional-stringed?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 15 Jan 2024 11:15:16 +0000 A happy ride-hailing driver who sings to passengers and gives them cuddly toys has been praised for spreading joy via his random acts of kindness. In footage from his in-vehicle video that trended on social media, the driver is seen inviting a female passenger to sit in the front of the car, where he immediately initiates conversation. “Can you just wait there a couple of moments?” The driver asks and reaches over to fetch a blue dolphin stuffed toy from the back seat, handing it to the... https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3247248/cheerful-china-ride-hailing-driver-who-sings-passengers-gifts-them-cuddly-toys-melts-hearts-social?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3247248/cheerful-china-ride-hailing-driver-who-sings-passengers-gifts-them-cuddly-toys-melts-hearts-social?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 12 Jan 2024 01:02:51 +0000 2/5 stars The drug-trafficking business meets the internet’s live-stream shopping craze in this most bizarrely conceived crime thriller, which sees producer and lead actor Andy Lau Tak-wah play a drug lord so foolhardy and unreasonable that it would take his biggest fan to feel any sympathy for his character. I Did It My Way marks the second solo directing effort of veteran cinematographer Jason Kwan Chi-yiu (A Nail Clipper Romance), who last worked with Lau when he co-directed the 2017 crime... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3247770/i-did-it-my-way-movie-review-andy-lau-led-crime-thriller-about-drugs-asias-dark-web-ruined-bad?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3247770/i-did-it-my-way-movie-review-andy-lau-led-crime-thriller-about-drugs-asias-dark-web-ruined-bad?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 09 Jan 2024 09:15:18 +0000 Black onyx and mother-of-pearl in an angular white gold setting, sparkling spheres covered with white or black diamonds or – if you really want to stand out – enamelled parrots, frogs or skiing ice bears. The diverse cast of Ronald Abram’s attention-grabbing cufflinks – easily combined with House of Abram’s angular-cut diamond rings – are catering for a growing number of men who enhance their appearance with glittering jewels. And why not? In ancient history, men were more adorned than... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3246956/men-wearing-womens-jewellery-harry-styles-and-marc-jacobs-were-rocking-pearls-years-ago-and-now-g?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3246956/men-wearing-womens-jewellery-harry-styles-and-marc-jacobs-were-rocking-pearls-years-ago-and-now-g?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 02 Jan 2024 08:00:22 +0000 People born in the Year of the Dragon are said to be creative, confident and curious. Some notable South Korean celebrities were born under this special and auspicious Chinese zodiac animal sign. G-Dragon, who debuted as the leader of K-pop boy band BigBang in 2005, turns 36 in 2024. The rapper-singer had a rough year in 2023; he was under police investigation for illegal drug use, but was recently cleared of these allegations. He will make a comeback this year and establish a foundation to... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/k-pop/artists-celebrities/article/3246711/korean-stars-born-year-dragon-k-pops-yeji-and-lia-itzy-and-g-dragon-boy-band-bigbang-marvels-actor?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/k-pop/artists-celebrities/article/3246711/korean-stars-born-year-dragon-k-pops-yeji-and-lia-itzy-and-g-dragon-boy-band-bigbang-marvels-actor?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 31 Dec 2023 20:15:13 +0000 The suicide of actor Lee Sun-kyun, famed for his role in the Oscar-winning film Parasite, has put the spotlight on growing concerns about the invasion of privacy for individuals under police investigation in South Korea, particularly celebrities. Lee, 48, was laid to rest on Friday, with his cremated remains placed in a memorial park in Gwangju, 32km southeast of Seoul. He is survived by his wife, actress Jeon Hye-jin, and their two children. He was found dead in a car in Seoul on Wednesday... https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3246767/south-korea-parasite-actor-lee-sun-kyuns-suicide-spotlights-privacy-concerns-over-drug-probes?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3246767/south-korea-parasite-actor-lee-sun-kyuns-suicide-spotlights-privacy-concerns-over-drug-probes?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 31 Dec 2023 01:00:20 +0000 The head of the district police force that investigated South Korean actor Lee Sun-kyun over allegations of illegal drug use on Thursday defended the tough questioning of him before he was found dead. Incheon Metropolitan Police chief Kim Hui-jung told a news briefing the entire process was justified and done with Lee’s consent. He expressed “deep regret” over his death and offered his condolences to his family. Lee, 48, who played the wealthy patriarch in the Oscar-winning film Parasite, died... https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3246532/south-korea-police-defend-drug-probe-parasite-actor-lee-sun-kyun-who-was-found-dead?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3246532/south-korea-police-defend-drug-probe-parasite-actor-lee-sun-kyun-who-was-found-dead?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 28 Dec 2023 10:00:30 +0000 K-pop star G-Dragon has been cleared of allegations of illegal drug use by South Korean police, according to media reports. Police had been investigating the singer and rapper, whose given name is Kwon Ji-yong, amid an ongoing crackdown on illegal drugs by the government of conservative President Yoon Suk-yeol. On Tuesday, the Incheon Metropolitan Police decided not to charge the former leader of the K-pop band BigBang for alleged drug use after they had not obtained testimonies to support the... https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3245691/south-korean-police-clear-k-pop-star-g-dragon-drug-allegations?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3245691/south-korean-police-clear-k-pop-star-g-dragon-drug-allegations?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 20 Dec 2023 03:28:07 +0000 Fashion and art, arguably two of South Korea’s most important cultural exports, come together in the clothing of We11done, the buzzy avant-garde brand that has made its mark internationally by keeping its heart close to home. Co-founder Jessica Jung – who made a special appearance at Fashion Asia’s recent Fashion Challenges Forum presented by Hong Kong Design Centre – spent much of her career setting her sights on Paris, the world’s fashion capital. Thus, her return to Seoul for the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/fashion-news/article/3245156/how-seoul-based-avant-garde-brand-we11done-carves-its-niche-style-chats-co-founder-jessica-jung?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/fashion-news/article/3245156/how-seoul-based-avant-garde-brand-we11done-carves-its-niche-style-chats-co-founder-jessica-jung?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 15 Dec 2023 06:00:10 +0000 “The report of my death was an exaggeration.” As it was for Mark Twain, so it is for Hong Kong’s status as an international financial centre. The often-misquoted line from Twain that appeared in the New York Journal in the spring of 1897 was his way of ridiculing what was obviously not true. According to the Journal, Twain was “undecided whether to be more amused or annoyed when a Journal representative informed him today of the report in New York that he was dying in poverty in... https://www.scmp.com/comment/opinion/article/3244085/5-reasons-hong-kongs-financial-hub-status-secure?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/comment/opinion/article/3244085/5-reasons-hong-kongs-financial-hub-status-secure?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 08 Dec 2023 08:33:20 +0000 In Shenzhen, a city renowned for its innovative spirit, the Chanel cruise 2023-24 show served onlookers a captivating cocktail of cutting-edge fashion and playful glamour that felt right at home in southern China’s ultra-modern urban heartland. After its debut last May, Virginie Viard’s resort collection graced the Shenzhen Bay Sports Centre on November 6, drawing fashion aficionados and celebrities from across the region. Notable figures included cinematic icons Stephen Fung and Wing Shya, who... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/fashion-news/article/3241869/style-edit-chanels-cruise-2023-24-brought-barbiecore-china-wang-yibo-liu-wen-zhou-xun-and-marion?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/fashion-news/article/3241869/style-edit-chanels-cruise-2023-24-brought-barbiecore-china-wang-yibo-liu-wen-zhou-xun-and-marion?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 20 Nov 2023 02:00:39 +0000 With the streetwear trend and work from home shift showing no sign of quitting, many men in Hong Kong have followed suit – or not, as the case may be – by swapping jackets and ties for more casual attire. Mark Cho and Alan See, however, are arguably the city’s most dapper holdouts. Louis Vuitton’s first fashion show in Hong Kong will be held on November 30 The founders of menswear purveyor The Armoury have invited me for a sneak peek at their latest project, the newly opened Pedder Arcade on the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/fashion-news/article/3241615/inside-pedder-arcade-hong-kongs-new-luxury-destination-modelled-londons-burlington-arcade-shopping?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/fashion-news/article/3241615/inside-pedder-arcade-hong-kongs-new-luxury-destination-modelled-londons-burlington-arcade-shopping?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 16 Nov 2023 04:00:31 +0000 It’s up for grabs, but only for the elite – after being carried by its creator, Louis Vuitton’s men’s creative director Pharrell Williams, during Paris Fashion Week, the highly-anticipated Louis Vuitton Millionaire Speedy bag has finally been released. The Millionaire Speedy comes with a price tag of a staggering US$1 million, ensuring that it remains an indulgence reserved for a select few. It is exclusively made-to-order, seemingly only available to a vetted group of Louis Vuitton clientele,... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/fashion-news/article/3241614/louis-vuittons-millionaire-speedy-priciest-bag-ever-made-pharrell-williams-new-us1-million-design?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/fashion-news/article/3241614/louis-vuittons-millionaire-speedy-priciest-bag-ever-made-pharrell-williams-new-us1-million-design?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 15 Nov 2023 08:00:28 +0000 Two South Koreans were among 18 people sentenced to death on drug smuggling and trafficking charges in Vietnam, state media said. The communist country has some of the toughest drug laws in the world, and is notoriously secretive about its executions. South Korean ex-police officer Kim Soon-sik, 63, and compatriot Kang Seon-hok, 30, were sentenced to death following a four-day trial in Ho Chin Minh City, state media said late on Saturday. Chinese citizen Li Tian Guan, 58, and alleged Vietnamese... https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3241255/2-south-koreans-1-chinese-among-18-sentenced-death-vietnam-drug-bust?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3241255/2-south-koreans-1-chinese-among-18-sentenced-death-vietnam-drug-bust?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 12 Nov 2023 11:31:12 +0000 The former frontman for the K-pop band BigBang, known as G-Dragon, appeared for police questioning on Monday over allegations of illegal drug use, the latest in a string of South Korean artists embroiled in high-profile narcotics cases. The investigation against the singer and rapper, whose given name is Kwon Ji-yong, comes amid a crackdown on illegal drugs by the government of conservative President Yoon Suk-yeol. After the allegations in late October, shares of some K-pop agencies, including... https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3240498/k-pop-star-g-dragon-says-no-truth-claims-he-took-drugs-amid-south-korea-crackdown?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3240498/k-pop-star-g-dragon-says-no-truth-claims-he-took-drugs-amid-south-korea-crackdown?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 06 Nov 2023 08:46:24 +0000 K-pop star G-Dragon of boy band Big Bang is the latest big-name celebrity in the Korean entertainment industry to be linked to illegal drug use. On October 25 he was charged with abusing drugs. Earlier this week came news of an investigation into alleged drug use by Lee Sun-kyun, who starred in the Academy Award winning Korean movie Parasite. Police said the cases of Lee and G-Dragon, whose real name is Kwon Ji-yong, were unrelated. They also revealed that two unnamed female singers had been... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/k-pop/news/article/3239260/fans-react-drug-charge-against-k-pop-star-g-dragon-days-after-news-parasite-actor-lee-sun-kyun-being?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/k-pop/news/article/3239260/fans-react-drug-charge-against-k-pop-star-g-dragon-days-after-news-parasite-actor-lee-sun-kyun-being?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 26 Oct 2023 08:31:06 +0000 Taylor Swift seems like a no-brainer for the Super Bowl halftime show. The 33-year-old pop star is one of the biggest names in the music industry, with an arsenal of hit songs and millions of album sales to her name. She’s also one of the most sought-after performers; if the Eras Tour has proven anything, it’s that Swift has no problem captivating a stadium full of people. Indeed, recent events have sparked questions about Swift’s headlining potential. During her current tour hiatus, Swift has... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3238209/will-taylor-swift-really-do-2025-super-bowl-half-time-show-now-nfl-regular-thanks-bf-travis-kelce?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3238209/will-taylor-swift-really-do-2025-super-bowl-half-time-show-now-nfl-regular-thanks-bf-travis-kelce?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 17 Oct 2023 08:00:08 +0000 In recent years, numerous male celebrities, including Pharrell Williams, Park Seo-joon, G-Dragon and Maluma have been spotted proudly donning Chanel’s designs. Chanel is renowned for its iconic fashion and has long been associated with womenswear only. However, many of Chanel’s signature styles, such as tweed and Breton stripes, actually draw inspiration from workwear and menswear. The brand’s visionary founder, Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel, revolutionised womenswear by introducing comfortable and... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/celebrity-style/article/3237823/9-male-celebrities-rocking-chanel-fits-usher-maluma-kendrick-lamar-and-chris-rock-g-dragon-park-seo?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/celebrity-style/article/3237823/9-male-celebrities-rocking-chanel-fits-usher-maluma-kendrick-lamar-and-chris-rock-g-dragon-park-seo?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 15 Oct 2023 08:00:08 +0000 Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Ltd. has unveiled the latest of its exclusive Coachbuilt series, the Rolls-Royce Droptail. Inspired by high-speed sailing yachts of the 1930s, the roadster seats two and comes with a removable hardtop made from carbon fibre and electrochromic glass that alters the amount of light entering the interior at the touch of a button. Specific pricing on the vehicle has not been announced, but it is estimated to cost more than US$30 million. Previous Coachbuilt vehicles, which... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3232010/inside-rolls-royces-new-us30-million-droptail-roadster-limited-coachbuilt-car-resembles-luxury-yacht?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3232010/inside-rolls-royces-new-us30-million-droptail-roadster-limited-coachbuilt-car-resembles-luxury-yacht?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 23 Aug 2023 08:00:11 +0000 Faye Bradley Faye Bradley Hardly a day goes by where Blackpink, the world’s biggest K-pop girl group, isn’t in the headlines. The four-member band – comprising Lisa, Jennie, Rosé and Jisoo – has garnered a devoted worldwide following with its members firmly established themselves as the reigning queens of K-pop since their debut in 2016. Over the past few days though, Lisa has been making waves on the internet for two huge if very different topics: her love life after being spotted on multiple occasions with LVMH heir... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3227985/blackpinks-lisa-dating-lvmh-heir-rumours-are-rife-k-pop-star-could-be-seeing-tag-heuer-ceo-frederic?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3227985/blackpinks-lisa-dating-lvmh-heir-rumours-are-rife-k-pop-star-could-be-seeing-tag-heuer-ceo-frederic?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 17 Jul 2023 16:10:09 +0000 Colourful dragon boats and accompanying rhythmic drums were seen and heard across Hong Kong on Thursday in the largest celebration of the Tuen Ng or Dragon Boat Festival since Covid-19 hit the city, but organisers said the race turnout was lower than pre-pandemic levels. Six dragon boat races were held in Stanley, Aberdeen, Sha Tin, Tai Po, Sai Kung and Tuen Mun, despite fewer competitors than in previous years. Contestants and race fans endured scorching temperatures throughout the day and the... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3224960/enter-dragon-hong-kong-welcomes-return-drum-beats-and-crowds-dragon-boat-festival-race-turnout-still?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3224960/enter-dragon-hong-kong-welcomes-return-drum-beats-and-crowds-dragon-boat-festival-race-turnout-still?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 22 Jun 2023 04:05:02 +0000 She’s already gone from K-pop queen to global music star thanks to Blackpink’s international success, but now Jennie Kim has her sights set on Hollywood after her debut acting role in new TV series The Idol. After plenty of hype, HBO’s The Idol finally premiered on June 4 to somewhat mixed reviews. Despite the show’s initial reception, Blackpink fans were surely glued to their screens as Jennie made her big on-screen Hollywood splash. So what’s the show about, what role does Jennie play in it... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3223238/blackpinks-jennie-takes-hollywood-dazzling-tv-series-debut-k-pop-singer-stars-hbos-idol-lily-rose?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3223238/blackpinks-jennie-takes-hollywood-dazzling-tv-series-debut-k-pop-singer-stars-hbos-idol-lily-rose?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 07 Jun 2023 07:11:10 +0000 Megastar Jay Chou has reached superstardom since the release of his debut album two decades ago. Not only is the singer-songwriter, actor and director multitalented and tremendously successful in his career, he’s also an avid art collector. Back in 2021, Sotheby’s invited him to curate a contemporary art auction, while on May 28, Christie’s Hong Kong also announced that it will debut a collaboration with Chou for its Post-Millennium Evening Sale this autumn. The thematic auction will feature a... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3222732/inside-king-mandopop-jay-chous-ultra-rare-car-collection-powerful-hypercars-pagani-huayra-mclaren?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3222732/inside-king-mandopop-jay-chous-ultra-rare-car-collection-powerful-hypercars-pagani-huayra-mclaren?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 03 Jun 2023 01:00:14 +0000 Celebrities like Gwyneth Paltrow, Miranda Kerr and Jessica Alba have all gracefully stepped into the realm of entrepreneurship, launching highly successful lifestyle brands. These ventures have not only generated substantial returns for their superstar founders but have also laid the foundation for enduring business empires. Asia has witnessed its own wave of celebrity-driven business ventures too. These stars are not content with merely being the face of a brand or occasional collaborators,... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3222747/move-over-goop-4-asian-celebrities-who-own-lifestyle-brands-priyanka-chopra-jonas-anomaly-haircare?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3222747/move-over-goop-4-asian-celebrities-who-own-lifestyle-brands-priyanka-chopra-jonas-anomaly-haircare?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 02 Jun 2023 23:00:14 +0000 Are you ready for a new romcom show? The talented Chinese-Irish actress Anna Cathcart, known as Kitty Covey from Netflix’s popular trilogy To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before, is set to take on the lead role in its highly anticipated spin-off titled XO, Kitty. She will star opposite Twenty Five, Twenty One actor Choi Min-young and Love, Victor’s Anthony Keyvan. The new show follows Kitty as she heads to South Korea for school and embarks on a new adventure of young love. The show comes five years... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3221015/meet-anna-cathcart-rising-asian-star-netflixs-xo-kitty-chinese-irish-gen-z-actress-canada-has-3?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3221015/meet-anna-cathcart-rising-asian-star-netflixs-xo-kitty-chinese-irish-gen-z-actress-canada-has-3?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 18 May 2023 16:10:15 +0000 Lotus recently started deliveries of the Eletre, an electric SUV that is all the rage in China, where parent company Geely is transitioning the British brand to go all electric. On a recent drive out in California, on the wild edge of a continent far from China, all that EV hoopla seems about as real as a Ridley Scott film. I’m in the 2024 Lotus Emira, blasting a supercharged V6 engine past ochre super blooms and mid-century modern mansions halfway up Mulholland Drive. “Electric-shmelectric,” I... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/tech-design/article/3220603/looks-supercar-half-price-meet-lotus-emira-geelys-british-brand-releases-its-last-gas-powered-sports?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/tech-design/article/3220603/looks-supercar-half-price-meet-lotus-emira-geelys-british-brand-releases-its-last-gas-powered-sports?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 16 May 2023 00:00:17 +0000 Dior Beauty recently featured Chinese superstar Xin Liu in its new Gris Dior eau de parfum campaign, alongside Jenna Ortega and Maya Hawke. Xin Liu, also known as Liu Yu-xin, has become a notable figure in the Chinese pop music scene due to her exceptional singing and dancing abilities. However, she has also gained attention for her distinctive androgynous style that challenges conventional gender norms – especially in the music industry, which is known to be rigid and patriarchal. Notably,... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3220352/meet-xin-liu-diors-androgynous-new-brand-ambassador-chinese-pop-star-shot-fame-through-girl-band?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3220352/meet-xin-liu-diors-androgynous-new-brand-ambassador-chinese-pop-star-shot-fame-through-girl-band?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 15 May 2023 01:00:21 +0000 Not every K-pop idol can make it big, but those sitting at the top are paid in the millions per year. Although their earnings might evoke envy in some people, we’re just happy to sit here and appreciate the fruits of their labour, as these young and rich stars have already made enough that they can blow the extra cash on some truly covetable luxury watches. Read on for five K-pop idols with timepieces we just can’t stop admiring. 1. S. Coups (Seventeen) The leader of the 13-strong group is... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3220073/5-k-pop-idols-luxury-watches-we-cant-stop-admiring-bts-rms-rolex-perpetual-day-date-platinum?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3220073/5-k-pop-idols-luxury-watches-we-cant-stop-admiring-bts-rms-rolex-perpetual-day-date-platinum?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 11 May 2023 02:00:12 +0000 Umesh Bhagchandani Umesh Bhagchandani Can you believe that Angelina Jolie’s first child Maddox is now officially 21 years old? After being adopted from Cambodia when he was only seven months old back in 2002, Maddox Jolie-Pitt has led a particularly low-key life with few public appearances despite being from the world’s most famous family. His first red carpet appearance was in 2004 for his mum’s film Shark Tale, where his faux hawk hairdo and undeniable charisma stole the show at the 61st Venice Film Festival. But his public... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3220075/what-has-maddox-jolie-pitt-been-2023-age-21-his-white-house-appearance-mum-angelina-jolie-and?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3220075/what-has-maddox-jolie-pitt-been-2023-age-21-his-white-house-appearance-mum-angelina-jolie-and?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 10 May 2023 16:10:15 +0000 If the eyes are the windows to the soul, then eyebrows are surely the luxury window treatments that frame them. And just like wealthy celebrities are more than happy to splash out on lavish interior decor, they’re also willing to throw plenty of money into the pursuit of fuller, bushier brows. Enter the eyebrow transplant, Hollywood’s hottest new cosmetic surgery trend. Similar to hair transplantation, this revolutionary procedure harvests follicles from other parts of your head, typically the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3220041/are-eyebrow-transplants-worth-it-inside-cosmetic-surgery-trend-thats-hot-hollywood-chrissy-teigen?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3220041/are-eyebrow-transplants-worth-it-inside-cosmetic-surgery-trend-thats-hot-hollywood-chrissy-teigen?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 10 May 2023 06:23:43 +0000 Blackpink’s Jennie Kim made her Met Gala debut on May 1, wearing a 1990s vintage Chanel minidress – a repurposed look from the late Karl Lagerfeld’s collection. Besides Kim, K-pop legend and fashion icon G-Dragon was also one of the German designer’s muses. Here’s how Lagerfeld brought two of Korea’s biggest names under his wing. Jennie Kim’s 2023 Met Gala look Her 1990s white satin bustier dress, cinched at the waist with a black ribbon and white camellia embellishment, is the Chanel team’s... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3219389/inside-karl-lagerfelds-love-k-pop-stars-blackpinks-jennie-who-debuted-2023-met-gala-big-bangs-g?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3219389/inside-karl-lagerfelds-love-k-pop-stars-blackpinks-jennie-who-debuted-2023-met-gala-big-bangs-g?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 04 May 2023 09:34:04 +0000 It’s not just K-pop and K-drama stars who have been rising on the global stage – South Korean models have also been making their marks on the fashion world. From stealing the show on the runways to rubbing shoulders with the stylish elite, meet eight models on their way to the top or already there – all while having secondary careers as actresses, musicians or designers too. 1. Lee Sung-kyung, 32 Lee, who made her modelling debut in 2008, is one of South Korea’s most successful... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3213613/8-korean-fashion-models-rocking-global-runways-hoyeon-jung-squid-game-and-louis-vuitton-fame-irene?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3213613/8-korean-fashion-models-rocking-global-runways-hoyeon-jung-squid-game-and-louis-vuitton-fame-irene?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 16 Mar 2023 03:00:16 +0000 A K-pop idol’s pulling power can be so strong that when they recommend or wear a product, it’s often guaranteed to immediately sell out. Especially the ones with a massive cult following. This is so common that it’s cultivated the term “sold-out star” to describe these idols who have a “Midas touch”. It’s no wonder that so many brands are rushing to seal the deal in partnerships with Korean celebrities. Just earlier this month, houses like Dior and Valentino announced BTS’ Jimin and Suga as... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/k-pop/article/3209194/8-times-k-pops-sold-out-stars-reigned-fashion-world-bts-jungkooks-prada-boots-and-blackpinks-jennie?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/k-pop/article/3209194/8-times-k-pops-sold-out-stars-reigned-fashion-world-bts-jungkooks-prada-boots-and-blackpinks-jennie?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 06 Feb 2023 03:00:09 +0000 On January 11, Delphine Arnault was nominated by her father, luxury magnate Bernard Arnault, to helm Dior. Within days, the fashion house appointed Jimin, one of the seven members of the K-pop supergroup BTS, as the brand’s global ambassador. The singer’s agency, Hybe, directed us to a statement from Dior on Twitter that said Jimin “embodies the spirit and singularity of Dior style”. Delphine’s move comes over a year after her younger brother Alexandre Arnault, an executive vice-president at... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3208725/lvmh-betting-big-k-pop-why-arnault-familys-luxury-conglomerate-tapped-slew-south-korean-idols-become?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3208725/lvmh-betting-big-k-pop-why-arnault-familys-luxury-conglomerate-tapped-slew-south-korean-idols-become?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 02 Feb 2023 00:00:11 +0000 3.5/5 stars Hong Kong superstar Donnie Yen Ji-dan and his martial arts crew put their expertise in hard-hitting action to great use in this respectable adaptation of Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils, a beloved 1960s wuxia novel by literary giant Louis Cha Leung-yung, also known as Jin Yong. Yen, who turns 60 this year, said at the screening this writer attended that he is at a stage of his career where he is now treating every action movie as if it is his last. His passion for this ambitious... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3206662/sakra-movie-review-donnie-yen-action-packed-adaptation-louis-chas-epic-wuxia-novel-demi-gods-and?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3206662/sakra-movie-review-donnie-yen-action-packed-adaptation-louis-chas-epic-wuxia-novel-demi-gods-and?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 16 Jan 2023 03:15:08 +0000 South Korean conglomerate Shinsegae Group has refuted rumours that the granddaughter of the company’s chairwoman Lee Myung-hee was in a romantic relationship with K-pop superstar G-Dragon. The retail giant broke its silence on the controversy and sought to “correct the wrong information” after some Chinese entertainment websites reported that the BigBang member and the Shinsegae heiress were dating, adding the pair had attended a concert in Seoul together. “It is absolutely not true,” Yonhap... https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3206397/does-k-pops-g-dragon-have-new-beau-south-koreas-shinsegae-group-denies-dating-rumours-heiress-and?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3206397/does-k-pops-g-dragon-have-new-beau-south-koreas-shinsegae-group-denies-dating-rumours-heiress-and?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 11 Jan 2023 08:30:12 +0000 After a near-decade in the music business, singer Rosé is thinking about the next phase of her career. In a shoot captured by fashion photographer Mario Sorrenti, famed for snapping Kate Moss’ iconic Calvin Klein campaign in the 1990s, the K-pop superstar from girl group Blackpink is looking ahead, dressed in head-to-toe black and draped with Tiffany & Co’s swanky HardWear collection. “I’ve always loved wearing Tiffany jewellery. To be part of an iconic brand that has been part of my life for a... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3204353/why-stars-blackpink-are-ideal-high-jewellery-ambassadors-rose-jennie-jisoo-and-lisa-are-all-signed?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3204353/why-stars-blackpink-are-ideal-high-jewellery-ambassadors-rose-jennie-jisoo-and-lisa-are-all-signed?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 25 Dec 2022 02:00:10 +0000