“My dad sparked my passion for music. He bought me my guitar, taught me some chords, and introduced me to bands like Guns N' Roses, Metallica, and Nirvana.”
“I’ve been classically trained in keys since I was 4, but over the years, I’ve realised that classical music isn’t for me, so I recently made the switch to playing pop keys.”
“I enjoy all kinds of travel experiences, but my trip to Hong Kong with my friend stands out. I felt happiest when we arrived in Tsim Sha Tsui and took in the beautiful views.”
"I got my first tattoo when I was 18, inspired by HYUKOH. My most recent one is a flash piece. The design is called “Ruyi,” which is also my name, so I thought it was quite apt.”
“The goal is to make it big with my band. Touring Malaysia last year and and seeing girl musicians on stage was eye-opening because we don’t really see that in Singapore.”
"I believe that there’s a sun that will rise tomorrow, and that the moon will shine this evening for sure. These are things that I believe because I see and experience them.”
“I think people mistake the word streetwear as just an aesthetic, but I think it's is defined by the people that are in the streets—the kids out there expressing themselves.”
“I’m a graphic designer, and when I was a child, my neighbour’s sister taught me how to draw. It became my hobby growing up, and now it’s become my job as well.”
“When I travel, I like to message other dragon boaters to see if I can pair up with them as a guest. And nine out of 10 times, I’ll get a positive response.”
“My dad found a pretty beetle in our home so I kept it, and after it died, I put it in hand sanitiser. Since then, I’ve been collecting and preserving hard-bodied insects.”