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The four-member Blackpink - Jisoo, Jennie, Rose and Lisa - are the most successful K-pop girl group internationally. Blackpink were the first all-female K-pop band top perform at US festival Coachella and continue to break records as their star rises.
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Blackpink’s Lisa is an avid watch collector. Photo: @lalalalisa_m/Instagram
Timepieces

Inside Blackpink star Lisa’s chic and sleek watch collection

From a ‘Tiffany Blue’ Rolex Oyster Perpetual to a customised Cartier Tank, the K-pop icon’s timepiece collection is far more eclectic than fans might expect.

South Korea

What a viral Jennie clip reveals about South Korea’s deepfake struggles

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Fame and celebrity

Meet Thai actor Blue Pongtiwat, rumoured to be dating Blackpink’s Lisa

High Jewellery

The high jewellery putting diamonds in your hair

Dior, Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels – along with independent jewellers like Jessica McCormack – are turning diamonds into dazzling hair ornaments.

Blackpink’s Lisa was pretty in pink and a Y2K-inflected updo, accessorised with jewellery including tiny lotus flower hair embellishments, at the premiere of The White Lotus season three in Bangkok last year. Photo: EPA-EFE
Style Edit

Style Edit: Chanel’s Métiers d’Art’s dazzling second outing, in Seoul

The maison transported Matthieu Blazy’s dazzling Métiers d’Art debut to Seoul’s Centre Pompidou Hanwha, with Tilda Swinton, G-Dragon and Jennie in attendance.

Fame and celebrity

Raye on her uncompromising rise to stardom – interview

The British singer-songwriter has hit albums, billions of Spotify streams, and gigs at Glastonbury and Montreux Jazz Festival to show for years of hard work.

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Science

Chinese scientists love Blackpink’s Jennie so much they named a fish after her

At less than 9mm, Jennie’s bumblebee goby is the smallest of its genus and the first to be found in China.

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Jennie of Blackpink is the latest K-pop artist to inspire a scientific name. Photo: Getty Images
Beauty

Is colostrum the new collagen – or just yet another wellness trend?

From Kourtney Kardashian’s Lemme to Jennifer Aniston-approved Armra, colostrum is everywhere – but is the ‘new collagen’ worth the hype?

Art Basel

How a 2000 Takashi Murakami exhibition led to the Labubus of today

From Tokyo’s anime aesthetic to Hong Kong’s latest art toy craze, the Superflat style has spawned a host of cultural phenomena.

Fashion

How sneakers got a fashion upgrade

Blackpink and Reese Witherspoon are fans of stylish sneaker brand Autry, while Løci’s fans include Nicki Minaj and Leonardo DiCaprio.

The Pro-Keds brand was relaunched in 2025. Photo: Handout
Fame and celebrity

Who is Euphoria creator, Sam Levinson – and why is his work controversial?

The HBO Max show starring Zendaya and Sydney Sweeney is known for its controversial scenes, but what do you know about its creator?

Sydney Sweeney, Sam Levinson and Maude Apatow attend HBO’s Euphoria season three premiere at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Los Angeles in April. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong tourism

The Weeknd to return to Hong Kong after 8 years with Kai Tak show in October

Insiders say The Weeknd is slated to perform at the main stadium of Kai Tak Sports Park in October.

Pop Mart

Pop Mart comes with a cool idea for red-hot Labubu: mini-fridges

The Chinese toymaker is launching two limited-edition Labubu-themed mini-refrigerators priced at US$878 each.

Thailand

Thai luxury hotels dangle huge discounts as Iran war disrupts travel

While the lower prices may be a boon for visitors, businesses say ‘the stillness is unsettling’ as they brace themselves for hardship.

Tourists pose for photos with kites flying above a beach in Pattaya. Thailand is expecting up to 3 million fewer overseas tourists this year. Photo: Xinhua
SCMP Highlights

Trump’s change of plans, Takaichi mocked in China: 5 weekend reads

From why Trump delayed his meeting with Xi to a pop culture festival in Hong Kong, here are five stories you may have missed over the weekend.

President Xi Jinping and his US counterpart Donald Trump were expected to meet again at the end of this month but the trip has been delayed. Photo: TNS
100 Top Tables: Cities of Gastronomy

The young English YouTubers bringing Korean food diplomacy to Macau

Known for their viral ramen videos and visiting Buckingham Palace with Blackpink, the British duo are bringing their brand of food diplomacy to Macau.

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Hong Kong society

Labubu, Blackpink’s Jennie draw thousands to ComplexCon in Hong Kong

‘Our city’s distinctive arts and culture DNA makes it the perfect home for this global convergence of style, trainers, music,’ tourism chief Rosanna Law says.

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K-drama news

Profile | Who is Seo In-guk, star of Netflix K-drama Boyfriend on Demand?

From his musical beginnings to his breakout role in Reply 1997 to his turn in Boyfriend on Demand, Seo In-guk stands out for his versatility.

Korean singer-turned-actor Seo In-guk recently starred in the K-drama series Boyfriend on Demand. Photo: Ji Sang Chung/Netflix
Hong Kong society

Former Hong Kong lawmaker Regina Ip swaps policy for photo cards at ComplexCon

Veteran politician-turned-online sensation joins global stars, including Blackpink’s Jennie, at two-day pop culture festival.

Korean drama reviews

Review | Boyfriend on Demand: AI dating K-drama with Jisoo is too conventional

Blackpink singer stars opposite Seo In-guk as woman dating AI-generated men in a show hampered by its adherence to the K-drama romcom model.

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K-drama news

Why Blackpink’s Jisoo is jealous of her Boyfriend on Demand character

Jisoo stars in the Netflix K-drama as a young woman who finds her dream boyfriends via a virtual dating app.

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Lee Soo-hyuk (left) and Blackpink’s Jisoo in a still from Korean drama Boyfriend on Demand. The singer-actress will portray an exhausted webtoon producer who finds escape in a mysterious app. Photo: Netflix
K-drama news

8 of the best new K-drama series to watch in March 2026

Blackpink’s Jisoo shines in Boyfriend on Demand, Park Min-young and Squid Game’s Wi Ha-joon star in Siren’s Kiss and Ju Ji-hoon leads Climax.

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Jisoo as Seo Mi-rae in a still from Boyfriend on Demand, one of eight of the best new dramas to look forward to in March 2026. Photo: Kim Jeong-won/Netflix
Pop Mart

Pop Mart’s Merodi Hong Kong debut highlights challenges of sustaining IP success

Toymaker’s latest character launch draws tepid demand, raising questions about the company’s reliance on Labubu’s success.

Thailand

Thai tourism looks to US$1 billion future as Tomorrowland picks up beat

Around 150,000 young ravers are expected to flood Pattaya for the world’s largest electronic music festival in December.

Pokemon

How Pokemon took over the world as the beloved franchise turns 30

On Pokemon Day 2026, we look at the history of the global multimedia phenomenon and how it captured the hearts of children and adults alike.

Pokemon fans take part in the Pokemon Go City Safari event in Hong Kong in December 2024, a two-day event that saw players able to “catch” the virtual creatures at the city’s landmarks. Photo: Dickson Lee
China-South Korea relations

K-pop’s big freeze: are cracks in China’s cultural blockade a thaw?

A decade-long geopolitical chill has kept South Korean entertainers largely locked out of the Chinese market, but fans find ways to connect.

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Global K-pop phenomenon BTS has just unveiled plans for their biggest tour yet, but it will not include any stops in mainland China. Photo: Reuters
Fashion

What’s hot at New York Fashion Week, from Calvin Klein to Coach

Blackpink’s Jennie attended Calvin Klein’s show, Dakota Fanning and Anna Wintour turned out for Michael Kors, and Proenza Schouler’s Rachel Scott made her debut.

Pop Mart

Pop Mart balances boom and bust: can Labubu’s leap match Molly’s momentum?

As Labubu’s meteoric rise cools, Molly’s longevity highlights the challenge Pop Mart faces in turning hype into stable intellectual property.

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