People

“I hope that people won't be afraid to express their identities that might be different from what’s trending in the West. We should always incorporate who we are.”

“People have become more minimalistic, but those who really want to express themselves often get bored of that minimalism and turn to maximalism instead.”

“I enjoy collecting vintage Japanese magazines. I find it interesting to see how different cultural elements of the time were reflected in fashion.”

"I’m a creative at heart. I can’t stop working with my hands, and my mind is always ideating. When I look at something, I think about how it could be improved.”

“My fondest memory of 2025 was when I attended a fireworks festival by the beach in Japan in August. It has always been a dream of mine to go to one!”

“I wanted to join the dance team in secondary school, but the slots filled up quite fast, and because I was taller than my batch mates, my teacher suggested I try canoeing, so I did!”

“I’ve been a K-pop fan since SHINee’s Ring Ding Dong era, but I stopped listening after the 3rd gen. I got back into it in 2021 and now NCT Dream is one of my favourite bands!”

“We need to be kind to everyone around us because it makes such a difference. And also know that that learning itself is a journey—I myself am constantly learning.”

“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.”

“One fun fact about me is that I keep goldfish! I keep them as a personal hobby, but on the side, I sell them online. Some of them I even groom and train for competitions and shows.”

“My band stereoblu is an indie-pop band, so our music is instrument-driven, with vocals acting as a layer that ties everything together, creating a mellow and cohesive sound.”