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AsiaOne
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- AsiaOne
Gossip mill: Wife of veteran Hong Kong actor Ai Wai dies of liver disease, Kwon Yul announces wedding, Shinee's new single has same name as late Jonghyun's final album
Veteran Hong Kong actor Ai Wai's wife Lisa Chan died on May 18 from liver disease while waiting for a transplant. She was 61. According to Hong Kong media, she suffered from complications related to polycystic liver and kidney disease and, in 2015, had surgery to remove a 6kg uterine tumour. Following the surgery, fluid reportedly built up in her liver and kidneys, leading to her liver function decreasing to 20 per cent. Ai Wai, known for his roles in Running Out of Time (1999), Flash Point (2007) and Hooked on You (2007), made an appeal on Facebook on May 10 after Chan was hospitalised. The 66-year-old wrote: "My wife's condition is critical, and she was put on the waiting list for a liver transplant about two months ago. Unfortunately, there is still no suitable liver, and all her young family members are not healthy enough. "Now I can only do my best. I would like to appeal here, hoping that there are kind-hearted people willing to donate. Hong Kong's liver transplant technology is very mature now, and the risk of accidents to donors is as low as one to two per cent... I would be very grateful." However, Chan was transferred to the ICU after contracting a bacterial infection and developing fluid in her abdomen, according to TVB Entertainment News. She succumbed to her illness at around 1pm on May 18. The couple married in 2002. They separated in 2020 over her mahjong addiction, but reunited two years later. Kwon Yul announces wedding [embed] South Korean actor Kwon Yul is about to get married. Earlier today, his agency J,wide-Company released a statement announcing the good news. "Actor Kwon Yul has met a precious person with whom he wishes to spend the rest of his life, and the two will be tying the knot on May 24," they wrote. "Out of consideration for the non-celebrity bride-to-be and both families, the wedding will be held privately at a location in Seoul. "We ask for your warm blessings and support for actor Kwon Yul who is about to embark on a new chapter in life. Kwon Yul will continue to greet [audiences] through various projects as an actor, showing his best on screen. Thank you." Kwon Yul, 42, made his acting debut in 2007's Mackerel Run. His acting credits include My Fair Lady (2009), Dali & Cocky Prince (2021) and My Sweet Mobster (2024). Shinee's new single has same name as late Jonghyun's final album [embed] K-pop boy band Shinee is set to release a new single on May 25 that shares the same name as late member Jonghyun's final album: Poet | Artist. The day also marks the group's 17th debut anniversary. Shinee posted a trailer for the upcoming project that included mascots of all the members, including Jonghyun, earning comments of "Shinee is five" and "5hinee" from fans. Jonghyun died in December 2017 from suicide by carbon monoxide poisoning, and his album Poet | Artist was released posthumously the next month. [embed] The plushies are included with the upcoming release, and fans were also heartened to find out that while each living member "holds" their plushie on the packaging, Jonghyun's plushie is "held" by the other four members: Onew, Key, Minho and Taemin. Shinee is also holding a three-day concert between May 23 and 25 in Seoul to commemorate their anniversary. [embed] Samaritans of Singapore: 1800-221-4444 Singapore Association for Mental Health: 1800-283-7019 Institute of Mental Health's Mental Health Helpline: 6389-2222 Silver Ribbon: 6386-1928 Tinkle Friend: 1800-274-4788 Community Health Assessment Team: 6493-6500/1 Counselling TOUCHline (Counselling): 1800-377-2252 TOUCH Care Line (for seniors, caregivers): 6804-6555 Care Corner Counselling Centre (Mandarin): 1800-353-5800 Online resources [[nid:717827]] drimac@
The Star
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Star
K-pop stars 2NE1, Taemin and Minho from Shinee to headline Waterbomb Singapore 2025
(Clockwise from left) K-pop boy band Shinee's Taemin and Minho, and girl group 2NE1. - VIU SINGAPORE SINGAPORE: K-pop girl group 2NE1 as well as singers Taemin and Minho from boy band Shinee have been added to the line-up of the second edition of Waterbomb Singapore at Siloso Beach in Sentosa. These headliners join other music acts like Junny, Huta (Lee Minhyuk from BTOB), Jay B from Got7, Ash Island, Anson Lo from Mirror and Exid. Slated to take place on Aug 30 and 31, the water music festival has its roots from South Korea, with its first edition in 2015. It has since expanded regionally, making its debut in Singapore in August 2024 at the same venue with K-pop stars like Rain, Jay Park, Jessi, BamBam and Chung Ha taking the stage. 2NE1 members Sandara Park and CL, who were part of the 2024 line-up, will return to the Waterbomb Singapore stage in 2025 as a full group alongside their bandmates Bom and Minzy. The quartet were last in Singapore in December 2024 for two comeback concerts at the Singapore Indoor Stadium. Taemin and Minho, fresh off their solo performances at Waterbomb Seoul 2024, will bring that same energy to the upcoming Singapore edition. They were last here in March 2024 as part of Shinee's sixth world tour, Shinee World VI: Perfect Illumination, at the Singapore Indoor Stadium. Waterbomb Singapore 2025 will also feature several music collaborations, like Team Bebe x Jam Republic. Team Bebe, champion of the South Korean TV dance competition Street Woman Fighter 2 (2023), is known for its electrifying performances, while Jam Republic is an international street dance crew. Look out, too, for reunited duo Sorn x Seungyeon, who were once from South Korean girl group CLC and will deliver a nostalgic set. Home-grown artistes will also make appearances, such as former J-pop singer Estelle Fly, a former member of Japanese idol group Sea*A, and singer-songwriter Whylucas, a contestant from regional idol survival show Chuang Asia 2 (2025). Tickets are priced from $228 for the one-day general pass to $458 for the two-day premium pass and are available exclusively from Pelago ( General sale begins on May 16 at 10am. Book It/Waterbomb Singapore 2025 Where: Siloso Beach, Sentosa When: Aug 30 and 31, timings to be announced Admission: From $228 (one-day general pass) to $458 (two-day premium pass) via Pelago ( The general sale begins on May 16 at 10am. - The Straits Times/ANN
CNA
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- CNA
Waterbomb Singapore 2025: 2NE1, Shinee's Taemin and Minho, Whylucas and more announced as performers
Get ready to bring some Fire to Waterbomb Singapore 2025 as K-pop icon 2NE1 will be returning to the country less than a year after the group's sold-out shows. The foursome, comprising Park Bom, Sandara Park, CL and Minzy, will electrify Siloso Beach alongside recently-announced performers such as Minho and Taemin of Shinee, CLC members Sorn and Seungyeon, and Chuang Asia Season 2 breakout star Whylucas. Happening on Aug 30 and 31, Waterbomb Singapore 2025 will also feature a special collaboration between two powerhouse dance crews: Team Bebe and Jam Republic. Other newly-announced acts include Korean-Canadian singer-songwriter Junny and Singaporean singer Estelle Fly. View this post on Instagram A post shared by WATERBOMB SINGAPORE (@waterbomb_singapore_official) General sales for Waterbomb Singapore 2025 are now on via Pelago, with prices starting at S$228. Previously announced acts for this year's festival include K-pop girl group Exid, Got7 member Jay B and Hong Kong singer Anson Lo. According to organisers of Waterbomb Singapore 2025, more acts will be announced at a later date. View this post on Instagram A post shared by WATERBOMB SINGAPORE (@waterbomb_singapore_official) In a statement, Guo Teyi, Singapore Tourism Board's director of leisure events, said: 'We are delighted to support Waterbomb Singapore 2025, as it returns for its second edition. The music festival's successful debut last year demonstrates its potential to attract music enthusiasts both locally and from across the region, further enriching Singapore's vibrant entertainment landscape and reinforcing our position as a premier destination for world-class events.'
Straits Times
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Straits Times
K-pop stars 2NE1, Taemin and Minho from Shinee to headline Waterbomb Singapore 2025
SINGAPORE - K-pop girl group 2NE1 as well as singers Taemin and Minho from boy band Shinee have been added to the line-up of the second edition of Waterbomb Singapore at Siloso Beach, Sentosa. These headliners join other music acts like Junny, Huta (Lee Minhyuk from BTOB), Jay B from Got7, Ash Island, Anson Lo from Mirror and Exid. Slated to take place on Aug 30 and 31, the water music festival has its roots from South Korea, with its first edition in 2015. It has since expanded regionally, making its debut in Singapore in August 2024 at the same venue with K-pop stars like Rain, Jay Park, Jessi, BamBam and Chung Ha taking the stage. 2NE1 members Sandara Park and CL, who were part of the 2024 line-up, will return to the Waterbomb Singapore stage in 2025 as a full group alongside their bandmates Bom and Minzy. The quartet were last in Singapore in December 2024 for two comeback concerts at the Singapore Indoor Stadium. Taemin and Minho, fresh off their solo performances at Waterbomb Seoul 2024, will bring that same energy to the upcoming Singapore edition. They were last here in March 2024 as part of Shinee's sixth world tour, Shinee World VI: Perfect Illumination, at the Singapore Indoor Stadium. Waterbomb Singapore 2025 will also feature several music collaborations, like Team Bebe x Jam Republic. Team Bebe, champion of the South Korean TV dance competition Street Woman Fighter 2 (2023), is known for its electrifying performances, while Jam Republic is an international street dance crew. Look out too for reunited duo Sorn x Seungyeon, who were once from South Korean girl group CLC and will deliver a nostalgic set. Home-grown artistes will also make appearances, such as former J-pop singer Estelle Fly, a former member of Japanese idol group Sea*A, and singer-songwriter Whylucas, a contestant from regional idol survival show Chuang Asia 2 (2025). Tickets are priced from $228 for the one-day general pass to $458 for the two-day premium pass and are available exclusively from Pelago ( General sale begins on May 16 at 10am. Book It/Waterbomb Singapore 2025 Where: Siloso Beach, Sentosa When: Aug 30 and 31, timings to be announced Admission: From $228 (one-day general pass) to $458 (two-day premium pass) via Pelago ( The general sale begins on May 16 at 10am. For more information, visit Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
Korea Herald
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
Shinee to drop single to mark debut anniversary
Shinee will unveil a single on May 25 to celebrate 17th anniversary of debut, announced label SM Entertainment on Monday. The single will consist of two tracks including the titular track. It will be the finale of its weeklong celebration of the milestone along with the band's seventh standalone concert, 'Shinee World VII: Every Stage Shines around You,' slated to be held in Seoul on May 23-25. The veteran idol team will further raise the expectations for the three-date show by airing five of its previous concerts on its YouTube channel starting Sunday. Meanwhile, Onew wrapped up his first solo tour in US last week while Minho made a successful theater debut through 'Rendezvous.' Taemin concluded his first solo international tour that spanned over eight months last month.
