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New Paper
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New Paper
Actor Mark Lee urges hairstylist Addy Lee not to be too harsh on host Quan Yifeng
Local actor Mark Lee has urged his friend Addy Lee not to burn bridges with TV host Quan Yifeng. The 54-year-old celebrity hairstylist hosted Facebook live streams on May 13 and 14. He brought up his beef with Quan, 51, after her daughter Eleanor Lee hogged headlines recently for allegedly making derogatory comments about the people of China. The 25-year-old China-based Singaporean actress has denied making such remarks, but the incident has dealt a major blow to her burgeoning career in the country. Addy Lee then implied that what happened to her was "karmic retribution". On May 16, the hairstylist, who is now based in Thailand, posted on Facebook a photo of himself having dinner with Mark Lee and his wife Catherine Ng in Bangkok. "Thank you so much for taking care of me and teaching me along the way," Lee wrote in Chinese. "You helped me without asking for anything in return, even when you were at the peak of your popularity." He added that the actor never had a harsh word for him when they ran a hair salon together, regardless of whether the business made money. And when he once faced some problem in Europe, Mark Lee and his wife flew to the continent in the first instance to help him with his live-stream session. "You never asked me how much I should pay you or how much commission you should get," Addy Lee wrote. "You just treated me as a good friend and came over to help me. Thank you so much." Mark Lee told Shin Min Daily News that he recently met Addy Lee for dinner in Thailand. The actor was there to shoot the movie 3 Good Guys. The 56-year-old said they did discuss the spat between Addy Lee and Quan. Mark Lee told the Chinese-language evening daily: "I know only a little bit (about the saga) even though I am his good friend, so I can't say much. I just told him not to be too harsh, so that there is still room for them to be cordial in the future." He said the hairstylist just smiled after hearing what he said and did not respond directly. Mark Lee described Addy Lee as a kind person who is always willing to help others in need. The actor also mentioned an unpleasant episode which happened between them. "There was a period of time when he didn't talk to me and I was puzzled," Mark Lee said. "I spoke up about it and it turned out that a nasty person had been destroying our relationship behind our backs. We made up after opening up about it." The two first met around 1995 when Addy Lee was Mark Lee's hairstylist, before they decided to run a hair salon together. Addy Lee suggested selling the business after more than 20 years, as he wanted to go to Shanghai to open a hair salon and school. Mark Lee, who was less involved in the business, agreed. "Addy is really a very diligent and hardworking person, and I had no grumbles whether the business was successful or not," he told Shin Min. "He is indeed very good in doing business, and he made a lot of money for the company at that time." Lee, who helms entertainment company King Kong Media Production, said their friendship has strengthened as there is no conflict of interest between them. "I cherish every friendship, including with Addy, all the artistes in King Kong Media, director Neo and Hui Ge," Lee said, referring to local film-maker Jack Neo and local actor-comedian Henry Thia. "Friendship between people is very simple. Be friends if you can get along well. If not, just nod when you meet," he said.
The Star
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Star
Actor Mark Lee urges hairstylist Addy Lee to not be too harsh on Quan Yifeng
Celebrity hairstylist Addy Lee (left) shared on Facebook on May 16 a photo with Mark Lee (right), Mark Lee's wife Catherine Ng and a friend. Photo: Addy Lee/Facebook Singaporean actor Mark Lee has urged his friend Addy Lee to not burn bridges with TV host Quan Yifeng. The 54-year-old celebrity hairstylist hosted Facebook live streams on May 13 and 14. He brought up his beef with Quan, 51, after her daughter Eleanor Lee hogged headlines recently for allegedly making derogatory comments about the people of China. The 25-year-old China-based Singaporean actress has denied making such remarks, but the incident dealt a major blow to her burgeoning career in the country. Addy Lee then implied that what happened to her was 'karmic retribution'. On May 16, the hairstylist, who is now based in Thailand, shared on Facebook a photo of him having dinner with Mark Lee and his wife Catherine Ng in Bangkok. 'Thank you so much for taking care of me and teaching me along the way,' Lee wrote in Chinese. 'You helped me without asking for anything in return, even when you were at the peak of your popularity.' He added that the actor had no issues when they ran a hair salon business together for 30 years, regardless of whether they made money. And when he once faced some problem in Europe, Mark Lee and his wife flew to the continent in the first instance to help him with his live-stream session. 'You never asked me how much I should pay you or how much commission you should get,' Addy Lee wrote. 'You just treated me as a good friend and came over to help me. Thank you so much.' Mark Lee told Shin Min Daily News that he recently met up with Addy Lee for dinner in Thailand. The actor was there to shoot the movie 3 Good Guys . The 56-year-old said they did not talk much about the spat between Addy Lee and Quan. Mark Lee told the Chinese-language evening daily: 'I know only a little bit (about the saga) even though I am his good friend, so I can't say much. I just told him not to be too harsh, so that there is still room for them to be cordial in the future.' He said the hairstylist just smiled after hearing what he said and did not respond directly. Mark Lee said that Addy Lee is a very kind person who is always willing to help when he sees others in need. The actor also mentioned an unpleasant episode which happened between them. 'There was a period of time when he didn't talk to me and I was puzzled,' Mark Lee said. 'I spoke up about it and it turned out that a nasty person had been destroying our relationship behind our backs. We made up after opening up about it.' The two first met between 1994 and 1995 when Addy Lee was Mark Lee's hairstylist, and they then decided to run a hair salon together. Mark Lee said he was not very involved in the business. Addy Lee suggested selling the business after more than 20 years as he wanted to go to Shanghai to open a hair salon and school. Mark Lee agreed. 'Addy is really a very diligent and hardworking person, and I had no grumbles whether the business was successful or not,' he told Shin Min. 'And he is indeed a very good businessman, and he made a lot of money for the company at that time.' Lee, who helms entertainment company King Kong Media Production, said their friendship has strengthened as there is no conflict of interest between them. 'I cherish every friendship, including with Addy, all the artistes in King Kong Media, director Neo and Hui Ge,' Mark Lee said, referring to filmmaker Jack Neo and local actor-comedian Henry Thia. 'Friendship between people is very simple. Be friends if you can get along well. If not, just nod when you meet,' he said. – The Straits Times/Asia News Network
Straits Times
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Straits Times
Actor Mark Lee urges hairstylist Addy Lee to not be too harsh on host Quan Yifeng
Celebrity hairstylist Addy Lee (far left) shared on Facebook on May 16 a photo with Mark Lee (far right), Mark Lee's wife Catherine Ng and a friend. PHOTO: ADDY LEE/FACEBOOK Actor Mark Lee urges hairstylist Addy Lee to not be too harsh on host Quan Yifeng SINGAPORE – Local actor Mark Lee has urged his friend Addy Lee to not burn bridges with TV host Quan Yifeng. The 54-year-old celebrity hairstylist hosted Facebook live streams on May 13 and 14. He brought up his beef with Quan, 51, after her daughter Eleanor Lee hogged headlines recently for allegedly making derogatory comments about the people of China. The 25-year-old China-based Singaporean actress has denied making such remarks, but the incident dealt a major blow to her burgeoning career in the country. Addy Lee then implied that what happened to her was 'karmic retribution'. On May 16, the hairstylist, who is now based in Thailand, shared on Facebook a photo of himself having dinner with Mark Lee and his wife Catherine Ng in Bangkok. 'Thank you so much for taking care of me and teaching me along the way, ' Lee wrote in Chinese. 'You helped me without asking for anything in return, even when you were at the peak of your popularity.' He adde d t hat the actor had no issues when they ran a hair salon business together for 30 years, regardless of whether they made money. And when he once faced some problem in Europe, Mark Lee and his wife flew to the continent in the first instance to help him with his live-stream session. 'You never asked me how much I should pay you or how much commission you should get,' Addy Lee wrote. 'You just treated me as a good friend and came over to help me. Thank you so much.' Mark Lee told Shin Min Daily News that he recently met Addy Lee for dinner in Thailand. The actor was there to shoot the movie 3 Good Guys. The 56-year-old said they did not talk much about the spat between Addy Lee and Quan. Mark Lee told the Chinese-language evening daily: 'I know only a little bit (about the saga) even though I am his good friend, so I can't say much. I just told him not to be too harsh, so that there is still room for them to be cordial in the future.' He said the hairstylist just smiled after hearing what he said and did not respond directly. Mark Lee said that Addy Lee is a very kind person who is always willing to help when he sees others in need. The actor also mentioned an unpleasant episode which happened between them. 'There was a period of time when he didn't talk to me and I was puzzled,' Mark Lee said. 'I spoke up about it and it turned out that a nasty person had been destroying our relationship behind our backs. We made up after opening up about it.' The two first met between 1994 and 1995 when Addy Lee was Mark Lee's hairstylist, and they then decided to run a hair salon together. Mark Lee said he was not very involved in the business. Addy Lee suggested selling the business after more than 20 years as he wanted to go to Shanghai to open a hair salon and school. Mark Lee agreed. 'Addy is really a very diligent and hardworking person, and I had no grumbles whether the business was successful or not,' he told Shin Min. 'He is indeed very good in doing business, and he made a lot of money for the company at that time.' Lee, who helms entertainment company King Kong Media Production, said their friendship has strengthened as there is no conflict of interest between them. 'I cherish every friendship, including with Addy, all the artistes in King Kong Media, director Neo and Hui Ge,' Lee said, referring to local film-maker Jack Neo and local actor-comedian Henry Thia. 'Friendship between people is v ery simple. Be friends if you can get along well. If not, just nod when you meet,' he said. Join ST's WhatsApp Channel and get the latest news and must-reads.
CNA
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- CNA
Quan Yifeng reveals why she fell out with ex-best friend Addy Lee
Mediacorp host Quan Yifeng has broken her silence on former BFF, celebrity hairstylist-turned-rabbit breeder Addy Lee's accusations towards her. On May 13 and 14, 2025, Addy Lee went live on Facebook accusing Quan and her daughter, China-based Singaporean actress Eleanor Lee, of being ungrateful. He also claimed that Quan had a bad temper and after making S$300,000 doing livestream sales with him during the pandemic, she threw a tantrum and ended the partnership. In an interview with Zaobao, Quan revealed the real reason behind their fallout, and why despite raking in the big bucks from livestreaming, she still chose to end the partnership. Quan shared that at the start of the pandemic, Addy Lee saw a business opportunity doing livestream sales and roped her in. As she had just sold her Siglap penthouse and home visits were banned during the lockdown, she moved into Addy Lee's home so they could continue their work together. Thus began her gruelling routine, hosting programmes by day and livestreaming sales by night. 'I worked over 10 hours a day, and when I got home, I'd livestream all night. Once, I streamed for 14 hours straight. During those three months, I was exhausted to the point of wanting to die – but that wasn't why I chose to leave,' she said. Quan shared that when she was livestreaming, she made $400,000 over three months (not $300,000 in a month as Addy Lee claimed), which was more than what she earned in a year at Mediacorp. 'That money felt like it fell from the sky! It was the first time I saw such a large sum in my account,' she said. But the 'more [she] did it, the more afraid [she] became'. Quan explained that her supervisors at Mediacorp had begun to notice her livestreaming activities and found it inappropriate given her employment there. Furthermore, when Addy Lee began selling his self-developed products, she didn't fully understand them and started to feel uneasy promoting them. She also felt bad when she saw her fans buying products in bulk – more than they could use – just to support her. 'I knew if I kept doing it, I'd definitely get rich. But I didn't want to exploit people,' she explained. 'These were the people who gave me a second chance, who helped me get back on my feet when I had fallen. I wouldn't get a third chance. So I chose to step away.' She recounted the night she made her decision: Hiding in her room, while Addy Lee's assistant knocked repeatedly, asking her to join the livestream. When she finally appeared, she had a 'black face' and barely spoke, making the atmosphere awkward enough that Addy Lee ended the stream abruptly. Soon after, she and Eleanor Lee moved out and left behind a long farewell letter. 'I reported everything to the tax authorities and also informed my company,' she emphasised. Although word of their falling out spread quickly, when reporters approached her in 2020, she declined to explain. 'I believe in parting ways with friends peacefully. If we still have fate, let's cherish it. If not, slowly fade from each other's lives, that's fine too,' she said. Meanwhile, Addy Lee has turned the target of his tea-spilling spree to actress and former business partner Michelle Chia. The pair, along with host Pornsak, had co-founded livestreaming company Mdada in 2020. All three have since fallen out with each other. On May 15, 2025, Addy Lee shared that he would make revelations about Chia on his livestream and also questioned her about wages owed to him. 'Why haven't you replied to my emails and text messages for a year? I just want your help getting my wages back, but you haven't replied. Now I'm trying to retrieve my S$18,000 coffee machine and two Apple computers from the company – and still, no response,' he wrote. Addy Lee also mentioned that when Chia had a dispute with Pornsak, he was the one who stood up for her. He warned that if she didn't respond before the livestream to clarify things, he would reveal her alleged 'matters in Europe with a male celebrity'. Chia later seemingly responded via her Instagram Story by sharing a philosophical quote about speaking wisely. The video, titled 'Speak with caution', said: 'Those who know do not speak; those who speak do not know. The wise speak slowly; the foolish speak too much. One is not valued for sharp words but for keen ears and sharp eyes.' During his livestream that evening, Addy Lee alleged that during a live-selling trip to Europe, after their work ended, Chia and a male celebrity went out and did not return that night. This reportedly angered Pornsak and he gave Chia a hard time afterward. As for his own beef with Chia, Addy Lee said after they had a quarrel, she stopped responding to his messages. He emphasised that his reason for going public was simply to retrieve 'what he is owed'.
AsiaOne
16-05-2025
- AsiaOne
Daily roundup: Over 17,900 people caught for use and possession of vapes since January 2024 — and other top stories today, Singapore News
Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today. 1. Over 17,900 people caught for use and possession of vapes since January 2024 More than 17,900 people were caught for possession and use of e-vaporisers between January 2024 and March 2025, the Ministry of Health (MOH) and Health Sciences Authority (HSA) said in a joint statement on Friday (May 16)... » READ MORE 2. 'His criticism has no effect on me': Quan Yi Fong responds to Addy Lee's accusations Local TV host Quan Yi Fong has responded to Addy Lee's recent expose about their fallout years ago, saying his criticism has "no effect" on her... » READ MORE 3. Fluff Stack, popular souffle pancake chain, to close all outlets in Singapore due to 'challenging F&B climate' After six years of dishing out fluffy, Instagram-worthy pancakes, Fluff Stack is shuttering all their outlets for good... » READ MORE 4. Gillman Barracks restaurant fined $850 for food safety breaches after 40 gastroenteritis cases reported The Blackbird SG, a live music bar and restaurant in Gillman Barracks, was fined $850 in court on Wednesday (May 14) for lapses in food safety and hygiene regulations, the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) said... » READ MORE editor@
