Author - jessie tan

‘I run towards my dream’: Chinese teen with muscular dystrophy finds his calling as esports athlete

A teenage man with muscular dystrophy that left him physically disabled has become a top esports player, a profession that requires a high level of finger dexterity. Sa Ye, 19, better known as Qizai — a nickname used by his friends and fans, said he loves the industry as it enables him to run in the...

In Japan, relief as South Korea votes in Yoon Suk-yeol as president

South Korea’s president-elect Yoon Suk-yeol in Seoul on Thursday.Reuters Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida was quick to congratulate Yoon Suk-yeol for his victory in Wednesday’s presidential election in South Korea, while analysts say Tokyo will have breathed a sigh of relief at the conservative opposition candidate’s victory. Speaking just hours after Yoon was declared the winner in...

Besieged Ukrainians endure bombardments, with no breakthrough in talks

A handout photo. A view shows cars and a building of a hospital destroyed by an aviation strike amid Russia's invasion of Ukraine, on March 9, 2022.Reuters Hundreds of thousands of civilians remained trapped in Ukrainian cities on Thursday (March 10), sheltering from Russian air raids and shelling as talks between Ukraine and Russia's foreign ministers...

Variant that combines Delta and Omicron identified; dogs sniff out virus with high accuracy

  The following is a summary of some recent studies on Covid-19. They include research that warrants further study to corroborate the findings and that has yet to be certified by peer review. "Deltacron" with genes of Delta and Omicron found Hybrid versions of the coronavirus that combine genes from the Delta and Omicron variants - dubbed "Deltacron"...

Sunmi Gets Real About Her Struggles With Borderline Personality Disorder

Sunmi is passionate about using her platform to support others who face mental health issues. Sunmi opened up about her struggles with borderline personality disorder during her first-ever English interview. Sunmi | @miyayeah/Instagram Sunmi was featured on the March 8 episode of the podcast Spotify: Mic Check. During the podcast, she discussed the pressures of trying to financially support her family as...

ARMYs Suspect BTS’s RM Has Changed His Hair Color Just In Time For “PERMISSION TO DANCE ON STAGE – SEOUL”

Is blonde RM making a comeback? BTS have been counting down the days ahead of their PERMISSION TO DANCE ON STAGE – SEOUL shows, their first in-person concerts in South Korea since the pandemic. From left: V, Jin, J-Hope, Jimin, Jungkook, Suga, and RM of BTS. Naturally, the members are very excited and have prepared both by practicing as a group...

BTS’s Jungkook Was Crowned The “Best Main Vocalist” On IdolChamp With An Incredible Number Of Votes

Plus, learn who the other top 10 on the list are! IdolChamp is an app that allows K-Pop fans to vote for performers on Show Champion, as well as for other polls related to idols in the industry. Recently, a poll was run on the app for fans to vote for who they believe to be the best main...

A Video Of TXT’s Soobin & Beomgyu Reacting To A Song Is Going Viral For An Adorable Reason

That moment when they realize… 😂   During livestreams, K-Pop idols usually tend to keep things pretty PG for their fans. Sometimes, though, some more “adult” words find their way into a stream, and the reactions of the idols when they realize it is often priceless! https://owhyes.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/unnamed-11.mp4 A video of TXT members Soobin and Beomgyu was making the rounds on Twitter today because of such an...

Taiwanese Celeb Cheryl Hsieh Reacts To Leaked Semi-Nude Photos

Taiwanese host Cheryl Hsieh (謝忻) hasn’t exactly had the best outcome when it comes to relationships. Her short stint as actor Aaron Chen’s mistress in 2019 may have been enjoyable, but ultimately ruined her career. However, Cheryl has found a love of her own since then and has been gradually regaining her popularity. Unfortunately, a recent...

Concert Review: Japan Foundation KL’s MIN’YO Concert Brings Us Closer To Japan

Travelling overseas for holiday has become a luxury most of us can’t even dream of doing due to MCOs and Covid-19 having taken over our lives. Yet, despite this, the Japan Foundation KL still found a way to whisk us on holiday without having to leave the country. In a magical display of extraordinary musical talent,...