Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong

Pop, lock, twist and turn. That's all you got to know to dance right? K-pop idols make it look easy. They've got their moves on, moving to every beat, synchronised with their bandmates, and top of that, singing their heart out. But how hard can it be? On K-WAVE, Hongbin Jeong goes to Tiny Studio to test her K-Pop dance skills.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Felix Nai, an indigo dye craftsman, is known for his inky blue hands and nails, which are a result of his work as an indigo dye craftsman. He grows and farms his own indigo plants and uses the century-old method of lye fermentation to activate micro-organisms that create the liquid indigo dye from the leaves of the plants. On Culture Club, Hongbin Jeong and Roshan Gidwani speaks to Felix Nai, Indi...

On What's Trending, tech companies are working to develop commercial electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) services, which can fly over congested cities and are powered by renewable energy. AI has also caused controversy, with actress Scarlett Johansson angered after OpenAI updated its synthetic voice, which she claims is eerily similar to hers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inf...

Blue is the colour as Manchester City were crowned Premier League champions for an unprecedented FOURTH consecutive time....while Jurgen Klopp bid an emotional farewell to Liverpool on an action-packed final day in England's top flight. Speaking of feeling blue, Tanjong Pagar were mauled 5-0 by the Tigers in the Singapore Premier League. Could the SPL season be a slog for the Jaguars? To recap and...

Since the rejection, Ryan Abbot has filed a lawsuit seeking to overturn the decision but on the 16th of May, 2024, his claim was dismissed citing that patents are only applicable to inventions made by humans. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Elon Musk and Indonesian Health Minister launches SpaceX satellite internet service for the health sector; FOMC minutes, Nvidia’s earnings expectations; RE&S’ privatisation, Keppel REIT’s subsidiary procures S$130m loan facility; Cordlife’s director arrested by CAD; Haidilao’s Super Hi surges 46% upon NASDAQ IPO Singapore shares started the week on a muted note after US equities ended the week...

Dropout Chaiwala is a Melbourne-based business venture founded by Sanjith Konda, a dropout student who brings authentic street chai to Melbourne. So what’s the story behind Sanjith’s success? And what can we learn from his story that we too, can turn dreams into reality? On R.I.C.H., Hongbin Jeong and Roshan Gidwani speaks to Sanjith Konda, CEO & Founder, Dropout Chaiwala , to find out more. P...

It’s all about your day-to-day commute today as we speak to the first carpool app developed in Singapore. Founded in September 2014, Ryde leverages technology to facilitate the movement of people and goods by providing on-demand and scheduled carpooling and ride-hailing services.  While the firm has its origins as a carpool app, it has since expanded to provide a full suite of mobility and deliver...

When athletes don't deliver the results fans have been waiting for especially at a world stage, it at times leads to hate. And such rise of hate against athletes has led to netizens who feel for the athletes' hard work regardless of the result, to create a new slang word…    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On What's Trending, a neuroscientist argues that many common assumptions about memory are misguided, as its apparent flaws often arise from its most useful features. Also, an example of a luxury dining experience is the Rubyglow pineapple, which was developed by Del Monte over a decade and a half, is priced at USD$400. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of them is the founder of the world’s first luxury car vending machine. The other, boasts a decade-long tenure in philanthropy. But what happens when two visionaries come together to create a movement for ‘good’? This is why Yvonne Siow and Gary Hong founded the social movement, Playpan.  Their initiative has brought about a transformative change to the iconic Peace Centre building at Sophia R...

Coronation Sunday in the English Premier League promises to be a blockbuster occasion with the top two separated by just TWO points...Beyond the quest to be crowned champions, the league will bid a fond farewell to a certain Jurgen Klopp...who takes charge of his FINAL game at Anfield...And ahead of the German's departure, Zia-ul Raushan caught up with Liverpool cult hero Luis Garcia - speaking on...

An 18 year-old male test-taker failed to get into his preferred national university due to poor results, and succumbed to cheating instead. The use of smart glasses which are equipped with camera and communication functions allowed the man to allegedly take pictures of a chemistry test and solicit answers online. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore stocks began trading this morning in slightly positive territory, despite a retreat in global markets. In early trade, Straits Times Index (STI) rose 0.2 per cent to 3,311.44 points after 36.6 million securities changed hands in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch today, we have NetLink NBN Trust. The trustee-manager of fibre network infrastructure provider yesterday annou...

The latest K-beauty craze in Korea is called Head Spa, which is essentially a form of skincare, but for your scalp. This Korean head spa treatment has recently been trending on TikTok and Instagram. Essentially, a head scalp treatment is sort of deep cleanse for your scalp to remove any impurities such as dirt, oil, or dead skin cells through gentle exfoliation, soaking, and steaming using special...

Singapore's music scene welcomes an exceptional newcomer, and it is none other than the newly-opened Tumbleweed Studios . Opened by local music recording company Snakeweed Studios, the brand new facility for musicians to practise, collaborate, and simply make music.  For over twenty years, Snakeweed Studios has been at the forefront of shaping Singapore's music scene since its inception in 2000. O...

On What's Trending, South Koreans participated in the annual Space-out competition, where over 100 people gathered silently on yoga mats to do absolutely nothing for 90 minutes without falling asleep, checking their phone, or talking. Also, in Alberta, Canada, over 3,000 people dressed in dino-dress attempted to break a Guinness world record, but the attempt was disqualified due to high turnout an...

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has called on Singaporeans to join him in the ambitious goal of building a society where everyone matters “and a Singapore that matters to all Singaporeans”. Some political analysts have said that PM Wong wants to set himself apart from his predecessors and be measured against his own words So how will PM Wong be a different type of Prime Minister? And how will our for...

The government agency that was supposed to have verified the dogs age didn’t actually have the evidence. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore shares started the day on a strong note tracking overnight gains in global markets.  In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) rose 0.5 per cent to 3,306.6 points after 75.2 million securities changed hands in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have Singapore Airlines. According to The Business Times, the national carrier is said to be rewarding eligible employees...

Ever wondered what it's like to take your furry friend beyond the borders? Well, Kimberley Yeo did, and she has gone above and beyond, spending thousands of dollars to explore Europe with her beloved dog, Mr. Snuffles. So what motivated her to bring her pet on international escapades? And what is the process like? On R.I.C.H., Hongbin Jeong and Roshan Gidwani speaks to Kimberley Yeo, Director, Don...

Today we’re going to talk about a company behind the clothes you buy while on holiday in the US.  This is because that piece of garment you’ve bought from retail giants Walmart and Macy’s could very well be traced back to Singaporean textile and clothing maker Ghim Li! Founded all the way back in 1977 with a collection of six sewing machines and a capital injection of US$3,000, Ghim Li has evolved...

Did you know some K-pop idols own really unusual pets? Not all Idols own the usual cats and dogs. There’s one that owns a snake; one that owns a sugar glider; one that even owns a snail; and one that has some lobsters as pets. But there’s one idol - that has the most unusual pet. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Controlling your pets’ diet is a vital part of keeping them healthy and happy. That’s why PetCubes believes in the importance of adding only fresh vegetables and meat to ensure all your pets’ nutritional needs are met. Established in 2013 in Singapore, PetCubes specialises in creating holistic food for your dogs and cats using organic and natural sources. On Culture Club, Hongbin Jeong and Roshan...

On What's Trending, a researcher from Osaka Metropolitan University reveals that bluestreak cleaner wrasses, a type of fish, can recognize themselves in mirrors and photos, indicating a higher level of self-awareness than previously thought. Also, a zoo in China displayed Chow Chow dogs dyed to resemble pandas. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.