SHENTONISTA

“I just graduated with a Masters in Journalism and Communication, but I’m not sure about my future. China is competitive, and many graduates can't find jobs.”

"I’ve always loved music. I didn’t have the chance to learn an instrument when I was younger, but I’ve spent a lot of time listening to music, which led me to audio engineering.”

“My dream is to start my own company combining my passions for education and design—I’d love to open a small academy or run a YouTube channel teaching design.”

"I never thought that I'd tattoo till I took a trip to Melbourne and got 80% of my leg tattoos done there. Later, I got my entire torso tattooed at a convention in three days.”

"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.”

“On my off days, I like to drink coffee from Starbucks. I always order an Americano. I also like to come back to the Peninsula area to hang out when I’m free.”

“I’ve travelled to Singapore quite a few times for work. There are so many good cafes here, but my favourite is still Arabica Coffee, the one that’s also very popular in Japan.”

“A band I discovered recently is this Japanese group called Hitohira. They blend Midwest emo with shoegaze, and it sounds really cool. Definitely a unique mix.”

"My son, Vihaan, is my second best friend after my partner. He’s helps me remember that life is bigger than just myself. He gives me faith in humankind.”

“A dream gig for my band Bellied Star would be the Formula 1 stage. It’s farfetched, but we were really inspired seeing Smashing Pumpkins and Foo Fighters on that stage!"

"As someone working in the arts, I know that there are a lot of things happening in the local art scene, but then there's also only so much energy that I can put into seeing everything.”

“When I was 13, I bought Nirvana's In Utero vinyl. I went home and played it on my dad’s record player, and it became the first album I ever listened to from start to finish.”