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Associated Press
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Associated Press
Let There Be Light: Vivid Sydney 2025 Kicks Off
SYDNEY, May 23, 2025 /CNW/ -- The Harbour City has awakened in colour and creativity tonight as Vivid Sydney 2025, Australia's largest event, has officially begun for its 15th year. Under this year's theme of Dream, a world class curation of Light, Ideas, Music and Food await festivalgoers over 23 nights, until Saturday, 14 June. This year, the festival comprises over 200 events across five unique zones around the city's CBD, all designed to inspire wonder, expand thinking and give each visitor the opportunity to see Sydney in a new light. Making Vivid Sydney more accessible than ever, over 75 per cent of this year's program is free to enjoy, including the entire Vivid Light Walk, Martin Place also makes a welcome return to the festival footprint after a seven-year absence. This year, the world's biggest names in entertainment, food, and pop culture will feature, including, Martha Stewart, Nigella Lawson, Nick Offerman and Megan Mullally, plus Portishead's Beth Gibbons. Minister for Jobs and Tourism Steve Kamper said, 'Sydney is ready to shine! As we mark 15 years, this world-class event continues to showcase the very best destinations and creative talent our city has to offer. 'Vivid Sydney continues to grow in scale and impact, drawing millions of visitors and reinforcing Sydney's position as the premier destination in the Asia Pacific. 'With over 75 per cent of the program free to attend and the entire Vivid Light Walk open to everyone, it is one of the most accessible events in the country, and this year's program has something for everyone. 'It's a festival that unites communities, supports local businesses and boosts our visitor and night-time economies. We can't wait to see the city light up tonight!' Vivid Sydney 2025 kicked off at Overseas Passenger Terminal in Circular Quay for the annual First Light ceremony, featuring performances by NAISDA dancers that honoured Yolngu culture in Arnhem Land. The ceremony culminated at 6pm as Sydney Harbour burst to life with pyrotechnics, projections and installations illuminating the city's world-famous buildings and landmarks followed by First Light Live, a free concert honouring the power and pride of First Nations music. Vivid Sydney runs from Friday 23 May to Saturday 14 June. For more information visit View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Destination NSW
Tatler Asia
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Tatler Asia
9 iconic K-dramas that deserve a reboot (and who should star in them)
2. 'Winter Sonata' (2002) Photo 1 of 3 'Winter Sonata' (Photo: IMDB) Photo 2 of 3 Han So-hee (Photo: JTBC) Photo 3 of 3 Cha Eun-woo (Photo: IMDB) Original stars: Bae Yong-joon, Choi Ji-woo Dream 2025 reboot: Cha Eun-woo, Han So-hee This groundbreaking show is one of the most iconic K-dramas of all time. The snow, the bicycle, the aching piano score—it's the drama that launched a thousand scarves. For a modern twist, this classic could be rebooted as a quiet, visually poetic slow-burn set between Seoul and a sleepy Nordic-style town. Cha Eun-woo brings the serene beauty, Han So-hee brings the aching vulnerability, and together they'll make you believe in memory loss and destiny all over again. 3. 'Full House' (2004) Photo 1 of 3 'Full House' (Photo: IMDB) Photo 2 of 3 Rowoon (Photo: JTBC) Photo 3 of 3 Kim Se-jeong (Photo: IMDB) Original stars: Rain, Song Hye-kyo Dream 2025 reboot: Rowoon, Kim Se-jeong Back in the day, contract marriages were the ultimate rom-com trope. But today, we'd expect better real estate, better outfits and some actual emotional maturity. Enter Rowoon as the grumpy megastar and Kim Se-jeong as the chaotic screenwriter who moves into his architectural dream home. Add a strong B-side of found family and social media chaos and Full House 2.0 is ready to trend. See more: Love contracts: 8 fake relationships in K-dramas that had us invested 4. 'Stairway to Heaven' (2003) Photo 1 of 3 'Stairway to Heaven' (Photo: IMDB) Photo 2 of 3 Park Bo-gum (Photo: IMDB) Photo 3 of 3 Kim Yoo-jung (Photo: IMDB) Original stars: Kwon Sang-woo, Choi Ji-woo Dream 2025 reboot: Park Bo-gum, Kim Yoo-jung Ready to cry for 16 straight episodes? This ultra-melodrama had it all: childhood trauma, terminal illness, evil step-relatives and a theme song that haunts you to this day. Rebooted, it could take a more sensitive, art-house approach, with Park Bo-gum's quiet intensity and Kim Yoo-jung's emotional range rebalancing the pathos without tipping into parody. And yes, the piano stays. It's as emblematic as these iconic K-dramas. 5. 'Princess Hours' (2006) Photo 1 of 3 'Princess Hours' (Photo: IMDB) Photo 2 of 3 Roh Yoon-seo (Photo: tvN) Photo 3 of 3 Lee Do-hyun (Photo: IMDB) Original stars: Yoon Eun-hye, Ju Ji-hoon Dream 2025 reboot: Lee Do-hyun, Roh Yoon-seo In a reimagined monarchy, an ordinary high school girl gets forced into a royal marriage with a reluctant crown prince. We'd modernise it with sharper political satire ( The Crown but make it K-pop) and streaming-worthy costume budgets. Lee Do-hyun has the emotional range for the tsundere prince, while Roh Yoon-seo is the bubbly everygirl we'd root for in a tiara. Don't miss: 5 historical (saeguk) K-drama classics to watch: Hwarang, Mr Queen 6. 'Coffee Prince' (2007) Photo 1 of 3 'Coffee Prince' (Photo: IMDB) Photo 2 of 3 Jeon Jong-seo (Photo: IMDB) Photo 3 of 3 Yoo Ah-in (Photo: IMDB) Original stars: Yoon Eun-hye, Gong Yoo Dream 2025 reboot: Jeon Jong-seo, Yoo Ah-in Gender-bending identity crises? Yes, please. Coffee Prince was ahead of its time, which is no doubt why it's one of the most iconic K-dramas ever. A 2025 reboot would lean into the queer-coded storyline with more nuance. Jeon Jong-seo ( The Call ) brings the edgy ambiguity and fierce presence, while Yoo Ah-in delivers a hot-and-cold emotional ride that's impossible to look away from. Expect latte art, gender politics and existential vibes. If this reboot does happen, we expect a Gong Yoo cameo. See more: 9 crossover cameos that prove the K-drama multiverse 7. 'Boys Over Flowers' (2009) Photo 1 of 3 'Boys Over Flowers' (Photo: IMDB) Photo 2 of 3 Minji (Photo: Instagram / @newjeans_official) Photo 3 of 3 Hwang In-youp (Photo: IMDB) Original stars: Gu Hye-sun, Lee Min-ho Dream 2025 reboot: NewJeans' Minji, Hwang In-youp The mother of all school dramas, Boys Over Flowers , needs a soft reboot more than any other. This time, we swap the campy bullying and over-the-top privilege for something more Euphoria meets Sky Castle . Minji plays the headstrong outsider who disrupts the elite boys' club, while Hwang In-youp channels that old-school chaebol charm—with less hair gel and more therapy. Still iconic. Just less problematic. 8. 'My Lovely Sam Soon' (2005) Photo 1 of 3 'My Lovely Sam Soon' (Photo: IMDB) Photo 2 of 3 Lee Sung-kyung (Photo: IMDB) Photo 3 of 3 Kim Young-dae (Photo: IMDB) Original stars: Kim Sun-a, Hyun Bin Dream 2025 reboot: Lee Sung-kyung, Kim Young-dae She bakes, she swears, she doesn't have a flat stomach—and she was that girl before 'relatable' became an Instagram buzzword. Sam Soon was a revolutionary character for her time, and in a 2020s reboot, she could return as a pastry chef running her own viral dessert café in Seongsu. Lee Sung-kyung ( Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo ) has the comedic timing and chaotic charm to nail the role, while Kim Young-dae ( The Penthouse ) makes for a deliciously uptight CEO love interest. Bonus: the new version could lean even more into body image, dating apps and burnout in the kitchen. And just like Coffee Prince , we demand a Hyun Bin drop-by. 9. 'You're Beautiful' (2009) Photo 1 of 3 'You're Beautiful' (Photo: IMDB) Photo 2 of 3 Wonyoung (Photo: IMDB) Photo 3 of 3 Choi Hyun-wook (Photo: IMDB) Original stars: Park Shin-hye, Jang Keun-suk Dream 2025 reboot: IVE's Wonyoung and Choi Hyun-wook Before K-Pop: The Ultimate Audition and Dream High , there was this fever dream of a show: a nun-in-training pretending to be her twin brother in a boy band. Who knew that premise would make one of the most iconic K-dramas of the decade? In 2025, that setup still holds up. Wonyoung (IVE), with her dual charm and stage presence, could pull off the gender disguise with campy flair, while Choi Hyun-wook ( Twinkling Watermelon ) brings just enough angsty idol energy. Add cameos from actual idols and a darker take on the cost of fame, and it's ready to trend.
