Singaporean Yes 933 DJ Hazelle Teo and musician James Wong tied the knot on Saturday (Jun 6) and have been sharing behind-the-scenes snippets of the ceremony while in Greece for their honeymoon. 

The couple hosted the wedding at JW Marriott Singapore South Beach, celebrating with around 30 tables of family, friends and colleagues.

The wedding, themed "dark elegance", was attended by fellow Mediacorp personalities and local celebrities, including Zheng Geping, Hong Huifang, Tay Ying, Herman Keh, Zhang Yaodong, Noah Yap, Nick Teo, Karly, Lin Qianqian and Tommy Wong. The banquet was emceed by fellow Yes 933 DJ Chen Qijia.

One of the first surprises of the evening came from Wong, who performed on the piano as Teo walked down the aisle.

The musician began with his wife's debut 2024 single Sing A Long Dance A Long before transitioning into Taylor Swift's Love Story, a song he described as significant to the couple because it was the first song they collaborated on in 2024.

The couple later entertained guests with a quiz testing how well they knew them. The top three winners received red packets worth S$388, S$288 and S$188, respectively. According to 8world, after a closely fought contest, actor Zhu Zeliang finished third, one of Teo's longtime friends came in second, while Chen Qijia and her husband emerged joint champions.

For their second march-in, Teo and Wong changed into matching burgundy outfits and danced into the ballroom to cheers from guests. It was then that many attendees noticed another surprise: Teo had cut her hair.

Speaking to Mediacorp in a video published after the wedding, the 32-year-old explained the decision simply.

"You only get married once, so just go for it," she said.

Wong, who appeared pleased with the change, said: "I love it. She looks so sexy with short hair."

Videos shared online showed guests reacting with surprise as Teo made her entrance, while commenters remarked that Teo was "super brave cutting hair (in the) middle of (the) wedding" and that the look was "refreshing'.

The bride, however, was not done with surprises. During a speech, Teo revealed that because Wong had prepared an unforgettable proposal in Qingdao, she wanted to do something special in return.

According to 8world, she told her husband: "Over the past few weeks, I kept telling you that I was filming a micro-drama. Actually, I wasn’t filming at all, I was secretly preparing this surprise."

The surprise turned out to be an original love song. Teo wrote the lyrics herself and enlisted Malaysian singer-songwriter Xu Jialin to compose the melody. She then performed the song live during the banquet, accompanied by a music video featuring moments from the couple's relationship.

The wedding date also carried special significance.

Teo and Wong announced their engagement on Jun 6, 2025 – exactly one year before they were married. Wong had proposed during the final night of Teo's work trip to Qingdao, surprising her in her hotel room. Before the ceremony, guests were also shown a video of Wong's surprise proposal.

Since then, the couple have documented their wedding preparations through the four-part reality series From Yes To I Do, and hosted the relationship-focused programme The Couple's Classroom, both available on mewatch.

South Korean girl group Itzy’s Tunnel Vision world tour just added some new stops and Singapore is one of them.

Announced in an Instagram post on Monday (Jun 8), Itzy will be taking the stage at the Singapore Indoor Stadium on Oct 3. Details, including ticket sales, will be announced at a later date.

The five-member group – consisting of Yeji, Lia, Ryujin, Chaeryeong and Yuna – is known for their hits like Dalla Dalla, Not Shy and Wannabe.

Other newly-announced shows include cities spanning across Asia and Europe, like Macao, Taipei, London, Amsterdam, Paris and Frankfurt. The post teases more shows to be announced in the future.

The Tunnel Vision kicked off early this year in February in Seoul, before taking on Melbourne, Sydney and Tokyo, with upcoming shows slated for Hong Kong, Kaohsiung, Bangkok and Manila. 

On May 18, the group also released their latest mini album Motto during a short break in their tour. The eight-track body of work contains a solo song for each of the five members with Motto as the album’s lead single.

Itzy last performed in Singapore during the Yuewen Music Festival 2024, which saw popular K-pop acts like Seulgi and Irene from Red Velvet and BigBang members Taeyang and Daesung take the stage.

Their last standalone concert was held at Singapore Indoor Stadium earlier that year in April.

Formed by JYP Entertainment in February 2019, Itzy's debut was a sensational one with Dalla Dalla. Their music video became the most-viewed debut music video by a K-pop group within 24 hours at the time and was certified platinum within nine months of release. The group has steadily gained popularity worldwide, known for their energetic performances and catchy tunes.

From fashion runways and global brand partnerships with Estee Lauder, Calvin Klein and Chanel to television hosting and entrepreneurship, Irene Kim remains one of Korea’s most influential beauty and fashion figures.

Her latest venture is Skit, a skincare brand built around simplicity, emotion and everyday self-care.

“Skit is a bit playful, a bit unexpected. It represents moments; little scenes in everyday life. Because skincare isn’t just a routine, it’s part of how you live,” Kim told CNA Lifestyle in an email interview.

The brand debuted with flower-shaped gel mask patches designed to hydrate, brighten and soothe the skin. It has since expanded into a three-step skincare system featuring an Essence Toner, Serum and Barrier Cream.

“I didn’t want to create something that felt overly serious or clinical. I wanted it to feel real, emotional and beautifully simple with great formulas.”

Available on Shopee Singapore, Skit reflects Kim’s current beauty philosophy: consistency over quick fixes.

“I used to chase trends and stronger treatments for faster results,” she admitted.

“Now, I focus on recovery and listening to my skin. Skin moves through phases, and beauty is about understanding that rather than trying to control it.”

What's your daily beauty routine like?

I don’t believe in doing more. I believe in doing what works, and it always comes back to three steps: Prep, correct and protect. 

Over the years, I’ve realised that hydration and skin prep changes how your skin behaves, especially with makeup, travel and stress. 

Instead of using a cotton pad, I usually apply an essence directly into my hands and press it into my skin slowly. I think the skin absorbs products when you’re not rushing. I focus more on keeping my skin balanced and calm, rather than trying to “fix” it. 

What's really important in your routine?

Barrier care has also become really important to me after years of travel, changing climates and long shoots. For this, I gravitate towards active ingredients like panthenol, centella asiatica, ceramide and hyaluronic acid to support and comfort the skin. 

And I’m very consistent with sun protection. I prefer lightweight serum or cream textures because they’re easier to re-apply throughout the day. I also try to protect my skin physically where possible with hats, sunglasses and avoiding direct sun exposure. 

What products do you always travel with?

When I travel, I bring products that calm and reset my skin. I usually pack my Skit Clover Patches in the Hydrating & Moisture option, a calming cream and a recovery-focused serum.

I also love using masks on flights or once I arrive at the hotel before going out because they help my skin recover faster after long travel days.

If you had to pick just one, what would your favourite skincare product be?

Masks are part of my self-care routine, they feel like small reset moments. I especially love hydrogel masks and patches because they cool and comfort after a long day. 

As a model, what are 3 beauty tips you've learnt and still use today?

1. Skin prep is everything

Good skin always shows through, no matter how much makeup you use. 

2. Don’t over-layer your products 

I went through a phase thinking that using more products equals to better skin. But that only made my skin more irritated and sensitised. 

That’s one of the reasons why my skincare philosophy is now focused on balance. Skin responds better when you listen to what it needs.

3. Always check how your skin looks in natural light 

Makeup and skin can look completely different under studio lighting or camera flashes, checking your skin in natural light helps you understand your skin condition more realistically. 

What is your one beauty guilty pleasure?

My non-negotiable favourite beauty treatment is LDM (Local Dynamic Micro-massage). It’s an ultrasound therapy that repairs the skin barrier from the inside-out while also stimulating collagen and elastin production. And I’ve been doing it regularly for 13 years. 

What is your approach to beauty and how has that helped you in your beauty journey?

Keeping my skin calm because it has gone through a lot over the years with travel, stress, constant makeup wear and lack of sleep. Over the years, I’ve come to realise that calm skin usually looks healthier and brighter. 

We heard that your night-time routine is two hours long. What do you do?

When people hear “two-hour routine”, they imagine applying skincare for two hours straight, but it’s more a self-care process and slowing down after a long day. 

It includes a long steam shower, scalp care, body care, masks, massage, skincare and just taking my time with the routine. Since my schedule can be very fast paced, those moments feel very grounding. 

I think beauty is connected to balance and how you take care of yourself daily. Sleep and recovery are really important to me because your skin reflects stress and exhaustion quickly. 

Self-care becomes most meaningful when it’s not just about appearance, but also about creating small moments where you reconnect with yourself mentally too. 

Singaporeans love all things K-beauty. What are your tips for our next shopping trip to Seoul? 

In hot, humid weather, the key is light, but effective products. 

Look for textures what absorb easily but still support the skin barrier. Hydration doesn’t have to feel heavy. 

Also, focus on products that calm and balance, not just give glow. When your skin is comfortable, it naturally looks better. 

Online brand Tiap Tiap Treats now has a physical store at East Coast Road, which soft-launched about a month ago.

Founder Sophia Yeow initially had no plans to open a shop, but eventually allowed her daughter Nicole Lian to talk her into it – and it’s now a way for the family to bond.

In the six years since Tiap Tiap Treats has been a full-fledged business, they've built a loyal following, Yeow shared. During the shop’s soft-launch period, “customers turned friends turned supporters”, as Yeow describes them, have shown up asking, “‘Do you have a T-shirt or apron, so I can put it on and sell things for you?’,” Lian said, with a giggle. “They have so much love in them."

Yeow, 55, who first turned her love for cooking into an informal home-based business back in 2000, has also hosted a private dining experience in her home called Butterfly Table for the last three years, over which she shares her love of Peranakan culture and allows guests to discover her expansive collection of vintage tea sets.

For the shop, which has a decor theme “rooted in Singapore heritage”, she’s brought out her never-before-seen “upstairs collection” of chinaware. Coffee and tea are served to dine-in customers in these vintage cups and saucers. Instead of being precious about them, “I would rather this beautiful art is being used, admired and talked about,” she said.

A FAMILY AFFAIR

Yeow is keenly aware of all the current trepidation surrounding the F&B industry. And, opening a physical shop was not on her cards.

However, “two and a half years ago, Nicole said, ‘I want to leave my corporate job. I want to join you in your venture’,” Yeow recounted. “I said, ‘Are you crazy? I’m only doing this as a hobby’.”

The 29-year-old Lian, whose background is in systems engineering and product design, had been part of a small start-up. When the company began doing well, she started looking for the next challenge. Since her mum had built something of value, she wanted to see how she could take it to the next level.

On a family holiday in Japan where “we went on a vintage pottery hunt and looked for plates, cups and trinkets in every city we went to” and “had such a great time”, she had an epiphany about her parents. “I thought I had infinite time with them. I realised they are actually getting old. My mum built this business up to this level. I was thinking it could be a meaningful way to spend a lot of time with them and build something we can all be super proud of.”

And so, she put together a deck and sat the family down for a presentation. “I said, ‘Mum will be the CEO, Dad will be CFO, Nigel (her brother) will be in charge of R&D’. I remember the response from Dad was, ‘Nic, you know I want to retire soon. You are making me do a lot more work’!”

Mum’s response? “I told her, ‘I’ll give you two and a half years. If you cannot make it, you go back!’" Yeow said.

For Lian, it isn’t just about doing business. “We host all the time and people say, ‘Your food is so great’. It’s never just about the food,” she told us. “It’s about the people, the details, how you set the table, the napkins, the chopstick holders. If you have the opportunity to come to Butterfly Table, you’ll know how much thought and care my mum puts into it. Our family has a knack for it. There’s something here that can touch everyone like it has touched me. And that’s what made me quit my job and do this risky business at this time with my family.”

WHAT’S ON THE MENU

Tiap Tiap Treats’ bestseller is their pandan chiffon cake, which is made with Japanese flour and hand-pressed pandan juice, Lian shared.

“I always tell people to smell it before they eat it. Their eyes pop,” said Yeow, who also came up with a gula melaka syrup for drizzling over the cake.

For the glucose intolerant, “I created a ‘guilt-free’ pandan chiffon cake” which uses monkfruit as a sweetener, she added. To get the texture just right, she worked on the recipe for half a year. “We sent it out to people with different blood sugar glucose monitors, and there was no spike in their sugar levels. Folks who have bought both versions to do a comparison have said they cannot tell the difference.”

Another bestseller is Yeow’s version of an ondeh-ondeh cake, which is “almost on par” with the pandan chiffon cake in popularity, she said.

She’s also proud of her muah chee, which is meant to be eaten cold and retains its texture in and out of the fridge.

A popular snack is the fish keropok made with mackerel, which goes well with sambal belacan.

There are also frozen take-home food items made from fresh ingredients, like paper-wrapped chicken, cottage pie, curry spiced chicken mid-wings and seafood youtiao. “I wanted these to be easy to prepare for busy execs or busy mums. You can just pull them out from freezer. They are made with fresh meat. And, they come with cooking instructions.”

Everything in the shop is what their family enjoys. “If it doesn’t pass among the family, then we don’t launch it,” Lian said. “You’ll hear us say, ‘Can we put aside one chocolate rice cream cake – I want to take it home to eat tonight’. We enjoy the food we make because all the ingredients are top of the line.”

(The chocolate rice cream cake, by the way, is inspired by the chocolate sprinkles-covered roll cakes found in neighbourhood bakeries. “I do it in a luxe way, with Van Houten chocolate rice and Valrhona dark chocolate bites,” Yeow said.)

In their kaya, for example, which is sold in jars, “we use only egg yolks. It gives a much richer, umami depth to the kaya, and we realised that it resonated a lot with our audience,” Lian said. 

Because of that, “the price point is also different (from other kayas). We hand stir it. Everything is done the traditional way, with a much more elevated flavour profile. It’s always about the little details. These recipes came from my mum and they helped her stand out from the rest. People realised that this is actually quality stuff, and they don’t mind paying for it.”

Lian’s contribution to the menu is a banoffee pie, a dessert she grew addicted to when living abroad.

PARTNERS

Going into business together – and spending so much time together – has helped Yeow and Lian find new ways to appreciate each other, and even discover new facets of their relationship.

Mum is “the one with the vision. She’s a classic example of what a CEO should be,” Lian said. “My background is in engineering, so I’m trying to build everything into systems: How can we make sure we build a structure we can scale? I feel everybody of my archetype needs somebody of my mum’s archetype.”

She added: “There’s a lot I can learn from her about how to run a business, connect with the right folks, brand the company, and what to focus on.”

One thing Yeow has learned about her daughter through the journey is that she is “very resilient,” she said. 

“Nicole handles objections or criticisms a lot better than I do.” When difficult customers show up, “It really affects me. I have to step away. She says, ‘Let me handle it.’ And it seems to calm everything down. She’ll tell me, ‘It doesn’t matter. Our conscience is clear. Let’s move on.’ That helps me to calm down. I never knew or saw that in her.”

Lian mused: “I was looking for a leader who was very visionary in the way they think. I’ve only known my mum as someone who loves to eat, cook and host. I’ve realised there are many things she does that give us very good leverage as a business in the long term, which I didn’t see before. I look to her for a lot of strategic reasoning. I don’t think that was what I saw in her before, in a mother-daughter dynamic. I see it now that she’s my partner.”

Tiap Tiap Treats is at 374 East Coast Road.