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Tatler Asia
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Tatler Asia
Heartwarming K-dramas that tackle the complexities of male friendships
2. 'Reply 1988' (2015) Set in a 1980s Seoul neighbourhood, Reply 1988 follows five friends as they stumble through adolescence. The series is nostalgic but not cloying, portraying the boys' friendship with awkward charm and emotional restraint. What makes it stand out: Their connection isn't about grand gestures. It's built on everyday interactions—after-school snacks, late-night chats and the quiet reassurance that someone is always around. This is a study in how male friendships often thrive in silence. 3. 'Incomplete Life' ('Misaeng') (2014) A former baduk prodigy enters the corporate world without credentials or connections. What begins as a lonely uphill battle becomes a subtle, moving story of how professional relationships can evolve into something more meaningful. What makes it stand out: Friendship here is understated and expressed through late-night support, subtle mentorship and small acts of solidarity. It's a rare depiction of adult male friendships formed not in youth but through shared professional pressure. 4. 'Weak Hero' Class 1 (2022) and Class 2 (2025) What starts as a tale of survival transforms into a haunting exploration of teenage trauma and emotional codependency. In Class 1, three boys form an intense bond while facing school violence. Class 2 explores the aftermath—how friendship can curdle into guilt, anger and a desperate need for redemption. What makes it stand out: These series refuse to idealise male friendships. Instead, they dig into the emotional cost of loyalty and the quiet pain of boys who've never been taught to ask for help. 5. 'My Mister' (2018) At first glance, this might seem like a story about an unlikely cross-generational connection. But My Mister is just as much about the three middle-aged brothers who drink together, bicker endlessly and carry each other through emotional wreckage without ever naming it. What makes it stand out: It's a rare portrayal of male vulnerability that doesn't rely on breakdowns or confessions. Friendship is rendered through routine, patience and the unspoken agreement to keep each other going. 6. 'Hospital Playlist' (2020–2021) Five doctors who've been friends since medical school navigate the chaos of their personal and professional lives with levity and depth. They tease, argue and perform together in a band—but underneath the humour is a steady, unwavering support system. What makes it stand out: The series presents male friendships that are emotionally generous without becoming overwrought. It shows that emotional intimacy among men doesn't require crisis, just time and trust. These K-dramas resist the urge to simplify male friendships. They acknowledge the emotional repression, loyalty and social pressures that shape how men relate to one another, whether in high school corridors, corporate offices or hospital break rooms. In doing so, they offer something more nuanced: friendship as survival, as memory, as a kind of grace. NOW READ 10 fashionable '90s TV shows to inspire your wardrobe 10 books about travel that will spark your wanderlust Shy escapes: 9 quiet destinations for introverts who love to travel
New Paper
13-05-2025
- Sport
- New Paper
May 14 Hong Kong (Happy Valley) form analysis
Race 1 (1,800m) 9 Yeaboi has been the victim of wide barriers in both runs this prep but has finished off strongly each time. This marks his first try at the course and distance and, though drawn in barrier 10, he does look ready to turn in a peak effort. 8 Mr Aladdin stuck on well from an awkward alley last time to hold second, though he remains a 21-start maiden. A win is within reach. 10 Leather Master broke through at his 20th attempt last start over this track and trip. The margin of over a length last start bodes well for his chances again. 2 Kingly Demeanor can bounce back at any time in Class 5, boasting two wins from eight attempts in the grade. He has early speed and can give a bold sight if he gets things his own way. Race 2 (1,000m) 7 Parents' Love has hit his straps this season, collecting three wins and six placings from 11 starts. His last run marked his first Class 3 attempt, which he took in his stride with a solid third. He looks likely to map well on the lead again and gets a genuine chance to pick up a win. 1 Stellar Express has trialled well and drops back in both trip and class - two factors that could bring out his best. 4 Seasons Wit bounced back to form last start, sitting wide throughout but still charging to finish second. If he can slot in with cover from barrier 1, he will be right in the mix. 5 Looking Bright is a newcomer who has trialled smartly, showing good gate speed. A forward showing first-up would not surprise. Race 3 (1,650m) 5 Midori Fuji has his fifth attempt in Class 4. He put the writing on the wall last start with a fast-finishing second to Happy Daily at this course and trip, suggesting he is close to breaking through. 1 Sunday's Serenade is chasing a hat-trick of wins and looking to maintain his unbeaten record at Happy Valley. Since switching from Sha Tin, the city circuit has clearly brought out the best in him. 10 Super Sicario has shown little on paper but has never drawn well in five starts. He has caught the eye at times and, with a more favourable gate and a rise in distance, he could improve sharply at odds. 12 Courier Magic's last start was moderate, but his earlier form was solid enough to warrant respect. From barrier 2, he can enjoy a sweet run in transit. Race 4 (1,650m) 5 Soleil Fighter returns to his pet track and distance, where he boasts an outstanding record of three wins and four placings from nine attempts. He was last seen resuming from a two-month break over 1,400m at Sha Tin in his first try at Class 2 level, and he turned in a very promising run, finishing runner-up to Invincible Shield. He looks well placed to go one better. 1 Helene Feeling looks primed to improve in a race of this nature following a string of solid efforts at Sha Tin, placing behind the likes of Bundle Award and Voyage Samurai. 4 Californiatotality won a strong Class 2 over 1,800m last time. He enjoys rolling forward and still appears to have points in hand. 3 Telecom Fighters is a hard horse to catch, but he will again be setting the pace and will take some running down if left alone in the lead. Race 5 (1,200m) 4 Sight Happy resumed from barrier 11 last time and was held up for a run in the straight, albeit checking in just under three lengths to finish seventh. Second-up from a much better draw, expect a more forward showing. 1 Galaxy Witness drops into Class 4 off a mark of 60. He has been running on well in recent starts and commands attention back in this grade. 3 Fortune Whiskey continues to race well this season since joining David Eustace. His last-start third showed he is still holding his form. 11 New Power has placed in three of his last five starts and is knocking on the door for another win. With his consistent form, he has to be around the mark again. Race 6 (1,200m) 8 Bienvenue is a 3YO who has shown ability. There was plenty to like about his first spin around the city circuit last time, when he closed strongly against the race shape, finishing a neck runner-up. 1 California Deeply drops to Class 4 and, while his recent form reads moderately, he has been close-up in better races. This marks a notable dip in opposition and he can improve. 5 Incredible Moment led throughout before being checked at the 100m and unbalanced, yet still finished a respectable fourth on debut. Fitness and experience should bring him on. 7 Harmony N Home was a winner two starts ago and backed it up with another solid effort when wide throughout last time. He remains a live chance. Race 7 (1,200m) 3 Swagger Bro drew an inside gate and finished a close-up third three starts ago while in his last two starts, wide barriers forced more negative tactics - yet he still closed off with purpose despite traffic issues. 7 Glory B draws perfectly in barrier 4 and has been a model of consistency this season. He again shapes as a solid hope with Hugh Bowman booked to ride. 10 Solar River comes off a strong effort where he led everywhere bar the line, collared late by Fatal Blow. With natural improvement and tactical speed, he remains a leading chance. 6 Beauty Thunder produced his best run yet last start with a neck-second over this course and trip. He is starting to hit his straps with racing, and a drop in the ratings can see him build on that effort. Race 8 (1,800m) 8 Joy Of Spring needs to race closer to the speed to boost his winning chances. Fourth-up at his preferred course and distance, he draws well enough to revert to those tactics. Wide alleys in his last two starts saw him snagged back and ridden for luck - both runs were strong late. 3 Excellence Value ran second at his first try over this course and distance last start. He has done little wrong in six local starts and shapes as a serious contender. 2 Rocket Spade resumed over the extended mile from barrier 11 and was taken back early before finishing strongly for second. That was a promising effort full of merit and sets him up well second-up. 9 Chain Of Gold is a hard horse to catch but his form reads well. He had little luck in running from wide gates at this track in his past two starts and closed off strongly for fifth last time. He is worth including at odds. Race 9 (1,200m) 2 Crimson Flash donned the blinkers for the first time on his fifth Hong Kong start and was ultra impressive, surging home from midfield to score dominantly. The 3YO has hit his straps and looks worth sticking with while the iron is hot, especially after a sharp trial. 1 Lucky Eight has been knocking on the door with a string of runner-up finishes, including back-to-back seconds to Beauty Infinity and Power Koepp. He deserves another chance and must be included. 3 Storm Rider has taken to Happy Valley well since being switched to this course and distance three starts ago, closing in hard on debut at the course and trip before consecutive seconds. With the right run, he will be in the thick of it again. 7 Northern Fire Ball is chasing back-to-back wins after collecting his second win from nine starts last time. He rises to Class 3 and, while this is another level, he is progressive, though some early pressure could test him. Comments courtesy of The Hong Kong Jockey Club
Indian Express
03-05-2025
- Automotive
- Indian Express
Ernesto ‘Tito' Bessone returns to motorsport at the age of 67
Argentine driver Ernesto 'Tito' Bessone is the only driver in the country's history to win atleast one title in all four of the to categories of the country. He won Turismo Carretera (2003), TC2000 (1996), Top Race (2004), and Turismo Nacional (Class 3, 2003). However, at the age of 67, Bessone is returning back to compete making another record. He becomes the oldest driver to compete in a top-level national competition, surpassing the age of 66 at which, coincidentally, his father retired from racing in 1989, four years after becoming the oldest champion by winning the Class 2 of the TN. 'It's a huge emotion to return to TC2000. In 1985 I had the chance to witness the change from the Renault 18 to the Renault Fuego and the Ford Taunus to the Ford Sierra and it produced a great phenomenon in the category. Now, after 40 years, I have the chance to experience again this radical change in car models with the arrival of the SUVs and it's an honour to be part of it,' said Tito while talking to Clarin. He will be part of the El Halcón Motorsport and had tested the Next Gen Nivus of the TC2000. 'I'm going to do it with great commitment, I'm going to give everything I have to be at the best level on a track that I really like like Oberá. I want to thank the category for making this project possible and the sponsors for trusting me,' added 'Tito' ahead of the debut of the new 500-horsepower SUVs designed especially for the category with models from brands such as Chevrolet, Honda, Toyota, Fiat, Nissan and the aforementioned Volkswagen. Bessone's last race in the TC2000 was on August 21, 2011 , as a guest of Leandro Carducci in the 8th Edition of the 200 km of Buenos Aires. This time, he will be the protagonist, the 1996 champion with a Ford Escort, host of 263 races (among which he achieved 28 victories, 25 pole positions and 31 lap records) and who has just restored the historic Renault Fuego Coupé that he made win for the first time in 1985, the same year in which he won on his debut day in the TC (on December 22 in Buenos Aires). Who is Ernesto 'Tito' Bessone? One of the most revered names of the Argentine motorsports, Bessone was born on 3rd April,1958. He made his motorsport debut in the Turismo Nacional in 1979, driving a Peugeot. He won his first title in 1983 in the now-defunct Club Argentino de Pilotos (Argentine Drivers' Club), driving a Datsun 280 ZX, and repeated the feat the following year. He also won the championship in that category in 1988, driving a Nissan 300 ZX. In 1995, driving a Ford, he won the Supercart title, a category that used the same vehicles as Turismo Carretera, but adapted for racing on racetracks. And in 1996, he won the 2000 Turismo Competición championship driving a Ford Escort. In TC2000, he totaled 263 races and 28 victories.
Telegraph
30-04-2025
- Sport
- Telegraph
Horse racing tips: Wednesday April 30
There are five race meetings across the UK and Ireland on Wednesday, including the second day of the Punchestown Festival (2.30-6.35pm), which provides the only National Hunt action. The Group 3 Sagaro Stakes is the highlight of the card at Ascot (1.10-4.30), with other Flat meetings at Pontefract (1.50-5.10), Brighton (4.45-7.55) and on the all-weather at Southwell (5.05-8.40). Our nap of the day tackles a five-furlong sprint at Pontefract and appears to have been overlooked and overpriced in the market. Dan Fitch's selection: If you already have a Betfair account and are looking for a new bookmaker to use for this week's racing, check out more free bets from the best betting sites, reviewed by our experts. 2.57 Pontefract – Class 4 Handicap (5f) The Ian Williams-trained NIGHT ON EARTH looks generously priced against only eight rivals, none of whom has an overwhelming claim to take the prize in an open-looking race. Although the seven-year-old's winter form on the all-weather circuit doesn't look great on paper, excuses can be made for some results while others can be marked up, notably his fourth-placed finish in a Class 2 contest over the busy festive period. This speedy son of Kodiak has an almost identical win-rate on turf and artificial surfaces, and is now 3lb lower than his most recent victory on turf, which came over today's trip at Catterick last August. The hope is that an 81-day break and reverting to grass will prove winning ingredients.
