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Pink Villa
2 hours ago
- Pink Villa
Who is KwakTube dating? The Devil's Plan and BTS' Jin's RUN JIN star reveals non-celeb girlfriend, shares marriage plans
KwakTube is dating! In a video shared on his personal YouTube channel on August 13, the YouTuber-turned-variety TV star confirmed his relationship status in a surprise turn of events. When a subscriber randomly questioned the star about the possibility of him having a girlfriend, Kwak Joon Bin unhesitatingly shared how he did and that she's a non-celebrity. Much to the surprise of the viewers, he added that they may consider marriage in the future, bringing delight with his response. KwakTube reveals plans for marriage and details about his girlfriend for the first time In a video titled 'Strange 3 nights 4 days Thai eating tour, where the guide eats more', the YouTuber began a Q&A session with his subscribers. On being asked if he had a girlfriend, he replied that he did without missing a beat and surprised his fans. He added, 'Yes, I have a girlfriend. I'm thinking about marriage. She's not a celebrity.' Adding about his dating courses and how the couple hangs out, usually, he revealed how they prefer home dates but also take to fancy restaurants whenever possible. Speaking more about how he and his girlfriend first met, Kwak Joon Bin shared that an acquaintance arranged their fateful encounter, which led to dating. His words, "She is an ordinary person, and I am considering marriage as well," invited surprise about the YouTuber's confident plans for his future, earning praise. Not going into the details, KwakTube spoke about his lady love with admiration, sharing how she understands the nature of his work, which requires him to be overseas for an extended period of time and that he does not work on a fixed schedule. However, they have continued to date, despite the many hurdles. KwakTube is known for his appearance on the first edition of the Netflix unscripted show The Devil's Plan as well as Jin's variety program, Run Jin, another Netflix project, Kian's Bizarre BnB with the BTS member, Kian84, and Ji Ye Eun, alongside multiple TV shows and YouTube segments.
The Hindu
a day ago
- The Hindu
Author Prajwal Parajuly chases the perfect dumpling and finds it in Chennai
Almost all my favourite restaurants in New York and London, or anywhere else, are east Asian or Southeast Asian. Clearly, I have a bias for foods from a certain part of the world. In New York, I often go to Thai Diner and Jeju and Atoboy. For no-frills Chinese, I like Chili. I've sadly not met a single New York dim sum I can unreservedly recommend—not in Chinatown, not in Flushing, and not even at the aforementioned Chili. For the perfect dim-sum, I choose Royal China Club in London. How serious a patron am I? On a recent weeklong trip to the city, I went to the restaurant four times. I twice took the train from Paris a few years ago just to eat the crispy lobster dim-sum for lunch. For Japanese, I like Akira—I was once fed an avocado there, skin intact, and was open-mouthed at the chef's ability to render spectacular the inedible. For somewhat pretentious Chinese fare, I like A Wong. The New York Din Tai Fung is better than the London one, but neither can quite capture the magic of the Asian DTFs. Closer home, in Calcutta, I go to Beijing and Chinoiserie and Ban Thai. In Delhi, I patronise a Chinese restaurant I shall not name. It's so good and so seedy. Because Chennai is the most Korean city in South Asia, I've been able to continue indulging my love for the cuisine here. But I've long asked people where to go for the best Chinese and Thai and Indonesian food here. Some recommendations were better than others. Three in particular stood out. When I was first told of Pumpkin Tales, I bristled. Any restaurant that dabbles in that much range, I'd say, deserves to rot in the same culinary backwater where five-star-hotel buffets belong. Pumpkin Tales, though, is cuisine-agnostic in the best possible way. The offerings are as varied as laksa and Balinese curry; Tuscan chicken and garlic sherry mushroom; and sandwiches and Mee Goreng. I could say the restaurant is multi-cuisine, but the term is a pejorative in my book — every place that calls itself that serves unremarkable food. Pumpkin Tales definitely doesn't do unremarkable food. Run by Chef Chindi Varadarajulu, it specialises in these wholesome, homey dishes that are often earnest and always charming. I marvel at the chef's ability to craft a sourdough pizza with as much aplomb as the Thai green curry. I marvel that my family of self-righteous eaters smiled wide after sampling almost all the vegetarian stuff on the menu. Still, if the restaurant does Asian food so well, I once asked in between mouthfuls of bibimbap, why not just open an Asian restaurant? It turns out the team had the same idea. Zhouyu, a Chinese restaurant located two floors up in the same building, comes from the house of Pumpkin Tales. I was nervous about visiting the place, which specialises in Cantonese, Sichuan and Hunan cooking, because it came recommended by my editor, with whom I disagree on everything from chutneys to commas. To complicate matters, we decided to go together. As we worked our way through the yuxiang eggplant and prawns with ridge gourd, I noticed a shift: for once, she and I were on the same page. We agreed on the originality, know-how, and flavours. We both declared everything excellent. We'd be back soon. I returned part of a big, unwieldy group of ten with ridiculous dietary requirements. Some of us were vegetarian. Others were pescatarian. Some of us liked our tongues singed by mala sauce. Others had the spice tolerance of two-year-olds who hadn't experienced the world beyond applesauce. In its recommendations, the restaurant managed to accommodate us all. We ordered the Hong Kong fish, a delicately spiced sea-bass, with zero expectations and evolved into unequivocal fans. I'd rate the dim-sum here better than any I've had in New York in terms of wrapping texture, stuffing succulence and freshness of ingredients. I caught an avowed pescatarian in our group scarf down a chicken-and-chive dumpling. There's an easy competence to these restaurants. The service is heartfelt. One of the partners is always present — the standards are high. High is also where you go to use the bathroom, which is on an altogether different floor. Both the restaurants are the size of football fields, and I'd love it if they were divided into smaller, cosier rooms. Right now, at least Zhouyu feels a bit like Singapore — seemingly perfect and a tad antiseptic. But who notices the ambience when a bowl of soybean tauchu calamari is plopped in front of you? I come from a culture in which fermented soybean is a delicacy, but I have seen it polarise eaters whether I am in Japan or in the northeast. At Zhouyu, the fussiest of us declared the dish a hit. If soul — zany, kitschy, irreplaceable soul — is what you are after, you should head to Dahlia. Origami of various sizes and colours vie for your attention in a space that could have been conjured up in your trippy dreams. Like that weren't eccentric enough, the entire restaurant is serviced by one staffer, the famous Valli, smile unfaltering. You are incredulous that you are being carpet-bombed with butter fish, kaatsu and chawan mushi in this strange joint that is suspended in time and between continents. Is it 1960s Havana, 1970s Tokyo or 1980s Chennai that you are in, you wonder. That, of course, is part of the appeal. It helps that the food is unembellished and unpretentious. It is also delightful. If only one of these restaurants opened a Sri City outlet, how delicious life would be. Prajwal Parajuly is a novelist. Karma and Lola, his new book, is forthcoming in 2026. He teaches creative writing at Krea University and oscillates between New York City and Sri City.
Time of India
a day ago
- Time of India
Thailand Digital Arrival Card explained: Who, when, and how to submit
As reported earlier, foreign travellers are now required to complete a digital arrival card online, known as the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC), before entering the country. This has replaced the earlier traditional paper TM6 form. For more clarity and details, check Thailand Digital Arrival Card . As one of the popular tourist destinations, Thailand is making all efforts to enhance its travel infrastructure to ensure a seamless experience for visitors. A key innovation in this regard is the TDAC, which is an online form introduced to replace the traditional paper-based arrival card. This marks a significant step in modernising the immigration system of Thailand and aligning it with smart travel technology. The latest arrival card has been designed for travellers entering Thailand by land, air, or sea, the TDAC aims to improve security, streamline immigration procedures, and support public health management. Here is all that you need to know about the process. Who needs to submit? All non-Thai nationals entering the Kingdom of Thailand must complete the TDAC online before arrival. When to submit Foreigners are required to submit their arrival card details three days before their scheduled arrival in Thailand. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like The Omaxe State: India's 1st Air Conditioned High Street! Omaxe state Learn More Undo How to access the system Travellers can submit their TDAC through the Immigration Bureau website . The system allows both individual and group submissions, as well as updates to previously submitted information before travel. Read more: What do all EU passports have in common? Information required Applicants need to provide: Passport information Personal details Travel itinerary Accommodation details in Thailand Health declaration information Steps for individual submission Click the 'Arrival Card' button. Enter personal and passport details manually, by scanning the MRZ, or uploading an MRZ image. Click 'Continue.' Enter travel and accommodation details, then click 'Continue.' Provide required health status information. If recent travel history or flight details match Ministry of Public Health alerts, additional health information will be requested. Click 'Preview.' Review and edit details if needed. Enter an email address to receive the TDAC. Agree to the Terms and Conditions, then click 'Submit.' Download or print the TDAC for the duration of your stay. Read more: Travel green: Top 10 cleanest countries leading the fight against pollution Steps for group submission The process is similar to individual submission, with the option to add travelers and duplicate common trip details. Each traveler's details must be reviewed before submission. The TDAC ensures a faster, smoother entry process for visitors while supporting Thailand's immigration and health management systems.
