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Pink Villa
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
ONE: High School Heroes episode 1 to 4 recap– Lee Jung Ha flights bullies with Kim Do Wan's technical advice, masked vigilante follows
ONE: High School Heroes premiered with its first four episodes on May 30, Friday. The Wavve original drama explores the struggle against bullying within a high school setting. Starring Lee Jung Ha and Kim Do Wan, this series starts with the former suddenly becoming the victim of bullying, after the latter instigating him to fight back. Catch up on all the key updates of the debut week's episodes here. Kim Eui Gyeom (Lee Jung Ha) faces immense mental torment from his father to excel academically and become a doctor. His elder brother was the previous victim, whose struggle ended with s*icide. As he sees a fellow classmate being bullied, a particular poking gesture of the tormentor triggers a strong reaction from Kim Eui Gyeom, culminating in a fierce showdown between him and the bully, Choi Hong Il (Im Hyun Tae). As Kim Eui Gyeom stands up for himself, he becomes a target for the browbeaters, who escalate the situation by involving the senior bullies. However, Kim Eui Gyeom refuses to back down and takes down each of his tormentors one by one. During his confrontations, he catches the attention of Kang Yun Gi (Kim Do Wan), a classmate who offers his technical expertise. Despite initial reluctance, Kim Eui Gyeom finds Kang Yun Gi's advice beneficial when facing the school's top fighter, jujutsu ace Nam Seung Sik (Shin Jun Seop). Kang Yun Gi himself is a skilled fighter who prefers to observe and support Kim Eui Gyeom from the sidelines rather than engaging in action himself. It appears that he has a personal reason for avoiding violence, hinted at by his regular hospital visits to someone in critical condition. However, things will change in the upcoming episodes of ONE: High School Heroes, as Kang Yun Gi will join forces with Kim Eui Gyeom to take down troublemakers, marking a significant shift in his role. After successfully cleaning up their own school, they plan to expand their mission by targeting bullies from other local schools through a masked vigilante operation. Their first target will be Kim Nam Hyeop (Hong Min Ki), a skilled Muay Thai practitioner and son of a prominent professor.
South China Morning Post
a day ago
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
ONE Championship: Haggerty blasts ‘delusional' Ghazali, denies ducking fight with teen
Freddie Haggerty has denied turning down a fight with Johan Ghazali, in a fiery response to the teenage striking sensation's claims 'he didn't want it'. Advertisement The Briton hit back at comments Ghazali made in an interview with the Post, saying there were 'delusional and that's the truth' and if he was offered a fight with the 18-year-old by ONE Championship he would 'say yes like there was no tomorrow'. And Haggerty, the younger brother of ONE Bantamweight kickboxing World Champion Jonathan Haggerty, was quick to shut down any narrative he was avoiding the fight. 'I don't fear no one that bleeds the same as I do and that's the God's honest truth,' the 20-year-old said. 'Once we're in there [the ring], it's just a fair battle. It's who's trained harder, who's prepared better, who's ready to die for it.' The younger Haggerty said he would be willing to face the Malaysian at multiple Muay Thai weight classes having 'watched his [Ghazali] past couple of performances', and questioned whether the was really as confident as he made out.
The Irish Sun
2 days ago
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
‘I wanted my friends to be scared of me' jokes Irish Muay Thai star as he reveals he ‘didn't expect to be a world champ'
TOM KEOGH has been a Muay Thai fighter for longer than he wasn't - and now has a world title to show for it. The Dubliner, 25, won the XFC welterweight title at the New Bingley Hall on May 10 with a second round stoppage of Nathan Bendon. Advertisement 5 Tom Keogh, centre, with his dad Paul, left, and brother Tadhg, right Credit: James Fagan 5 Tom Keogh and his coach Cian Cowley Credit: James Fagan He shows the scars of war in the form of a swollen and bruised calf, and cuts and scrapes on his face. But the Warriors Gym fighter wouldn't have it any other way. He told SunSport: "Nathan Bendon is a legit world champion. He held the WBC Muay Thai world title which is one of the most prized accolades in the sport. "I've always known that I've been able to beat these guys but to be able to beat him the way I beat him was a special thing." Advertisement Read More on Muay Thai In spite of his injuries, Keogh was back in the gym coaching kids on Monday. His newly won championship belt is held within a display, offering a goal that students can look to and work towards. Keogh added: "I couldn't walk on Sunday, the day after the fight. I couldn't really put much weight on my leg but I'm fine now. "I've been walking around teaching the kids, teaching all the beginners and stuff in the gym. Advertisement Most read in Sport "Some of them are a little bit older so they kind of understand the kind of the magnitude of this one in particular. "They just like seeing the cool shiny belt. They feed off the energy and they love it." Cardiff City star Andy Rinomhota posts emotional video after brother dies in first Muay Thai fight Keogh has been practicing Muay Thai for 14 years, starting when he was just 11. His dad, Paul, worked with Tom's coach Cian Cowley in a bakery owned by the latter's uncle in Tallaght. Advertisement When Cowley took over the gym, Keogh's dad suggested the idea of introducing kids classes in order to help pay the bills . Tom and his sister, Sadhbh, were the first two kids to sign up, which came as a relief for a young man who had tried - and failed - to get into boxing . He said: "I begged my mother for probably two or three years to put me into boxing. "When you're out playing football out on the green, there'd be lads around the estate that you know they'd be boxers and you wouldn't slide tackle them because there's a little bit of respect there. Advertisement "I was like, 'yeah, I want a bit of that'. "'I want the lads to be scared of me' is how I was thinking as a kid but my ma was like, 'no way, you are not doing that'. " Funny enough, I've only actually started doing boxing classes in Crumlin Boxing Club with Phil Sutcliffe "I never got to actually do the boxing but who knows? Maybe I'll jump in and have a couple of boxing fights as well." Advertisement "I didn't get the result I set out for which was everyone thinking 'oh yeah, Tom Keogh is a f***ing animal." While Sadhbh did not stick with Muay Thai - despite Tom admitting that she was better than him early on - her brother embraced it. Even so, training and resources were modest, with the gym amounting to a tin-roofed shed. That was their base of operations up until last year, when they were made to leave after the rent was hiked. He explained: "It was just a little shed, basically. It had a tin roof so it was freezing cold in the winter . Advertisement "It just had jigsaw mats on the floor. We were lucky. We had a lot of members that were proper club men and they loved the club, so they provided the bags and stuff." SLOW START Keogh had his first fight when he was 14, but success did not come straight away. Indeed, he lost his first six amateur bouts before entering the C-Class category - full contact combat over five 1.5-minute rounds, with restrictions on elbows and knees to the head - at 16. He tasted victory for the first time at this point before graduating through the subsequent B-Class and A-Class categories. Advertisement All the while, he was picking up more and more tools of the trade and, since turning pro, has amassed a 16-3-2 record , including seven knock-outs. "I didn't care about becoming a world champion. I was like, 'that'd be nice ' and then I was going like, 'ah whatever'. 5 Tom Keogh celebrates after winning the WMO Irish welterweight title Credit: Bloody Shamrock "I was just loving training and loving going down and seeing my pals. Advertisement "You're there every single night of the week and training whenever you can if you're off school ." That being said, Keogh was not quite able to obtain the level of reverence among his friends. He remarked: "I didn't get the result I set out for which was everyone thinking 'oh yeah, Tom Keogh is a f***ing animal. "They were going 'Tom Keogh f***ing loses all of his fights!'" Advertisement 'BEST IN THE WORLD' 2025 has been a landmark year. Including the win over Bendon, he has fought four times, winning all four. That included becoming the WMO Irish welterweight champion with a stoppage win over Eric Hehir on St Patrick's Day weekend. A fifth will come against Dano O'Toole on June 14. Advertisement This is the first time that Keogh has ever spoken to a journalist, perhaps alluding to Muay Thai's status as a niche discipline. And Keogh wants to help put it on the map. "We don't get funding from the government so everybody else has to work jobs just to get by. "High level Muay Thai is the absolute s**t. It's the best combat sport for everyone in the world." Advertisement 5 Tom Keogh before his fight against Eric Hehir Credit: Bloody Shamrock 5 Tom Keogh, right, fighting against Eric Hehir Credit: Bloody Shamrock
Tatler Asia
3 days ago
- Lifestyle
- Tatler Asia
Where to do cold plunges in Manila
Prime Studios + Recovery This physical fitness centre is situated in Commercenter, Alabang, making it the perfect place to visit for those who live in the South. The studio also offers jiujitsu, Muay Thai, boxing and MMA, which make this cooldown even more worthwhile. Renū Philippines Renū Philippines was initially started by a group of friends interested in exploring the wellness space. Since then, they have evolved into a team staging ice baths at venues such as Kerry Sports Manila and Enclave Alabang—their social media platforms show where their next event will be. They often team up with Optima Wellness, which allows you to build your own ice bath at home, if you're ready to commit to cold plunges more often. More from Tatler: 5 go-karting facilities in and around Metro Manila Open Mat This Vinyasa yoga and Brazilian jiu jitsu studio welcomes sports enthusiasts of all levels, from beginners to seasoned athletes. Located in the heart of Makati, Open Mat also offers cold plunges, with water between 3 and 8 degrees Celsius. Vida Yoga To complement their hot yoga classes, Vida Yoga offers cold plunges that enhance the recovery process and offer refreshment to athletes. In between, they offer breathwork to mentally prepare each person for the experience, leaving one feeling rejuvenated for future workouts. Vida Yoga has branches in Makati, Bonifacio Global City and Alabang, making them accessible from different points of the Metro. NOW READ Discover the watches worn and loved by your favourite NBA stars Bianca Bustamante's GB3 debut marks a turning point—for her future in motorsport, and for women in it How stem cell therapy is changing healthcare in the Philippines, according to Dr Ronald Rigor
South China Morning Post
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
ONE Championship: Rodrigues ready ahead of rescheduled Cohen bout at ONE Fight Night 32
Allycia Hellen Rodrigues will defend her ONE Women's Atomweight Muay Thai title at ONE Fight Night 32 against Shir Cohen in the main event at Lumpinee on Saturday. Advertisement The Brazilian champion is eager to make a statement, having been initially set to meet Cohen in March before her opponent pulled out due to injury. Now, with the fight rescheduled, Rodrigues is ready to prove herself once again. 'It's a surprise,' Rodrigues said. 'We were almost sure we were fighting Phetjeeja (Lukjaoporongtom) already, but things didn't go as planned. However, we're always ready to face anyone. 'Now we get to fight Shir, and we're motivated to go again.' Rodrigues enters the bout on the back of an impressive victory over Marie McManamon, where she secured her first stoppage in ONE Championship with a dominant performance. 'I'm really happy with my last performance,' Rodrigues said. 'I'm getting better everywhere – my hands, my knees, my overall game. Every fight is going to be better.'
