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Hype Malaysia
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hype Malaysia
K-pop Boy Group WINNER To Embark On Asia Tour; Malaysia Show Set For November
From one K-pop concert announcement to another, fans are truly being spoiled with a steady stream of shows coming to Kuala Lumpur this year. It's certainly been a while since this boy group last performed in Malaysia, but the wait is finally over, as they're officially making their return to give fans a night to remember! Earlier today (Tuesday, 8th July), concert organiser CQ Entertainment announced on social media that K-pop boy group WINNER (위너) will be embarking on their 'OUR MOMENT' tour across Asia later this year — and it's now confirmed that Malaysia is one of the stops. Here's what we know so far: Back in May, YG Entertainment announced that WINNER would be holding a three-day concert this July at the Olympic Hall in Seoul, South Korea. This sparked speculation among fans that the group would soon embark on a world tour, and possibly make a comeback with new music, as it has been five years since their last album, 'Remember.' While there's no news of a new album just yet, what we do know is that the boys will be returning to Malaysia as part of their upcoming Asia tour, marking their first concert here since 2020. Although limited information has been released at the time of writing, here are the confirmed details so far: WINNER 'OUR MOMENT 2025 ASIA CONCERT' in KUALA LUMPUR Date: 1st November 2025 (Saturday) 1st November 2025 (Saturday) Venue: TBA TBA Organiser: CQ Entertainment Be sure to stay tuned for more updates, or follow CQ Entertainment on all their social media platforms for the latest information about the upcoming KL show in the coming days. We certainly can't wait to see Kim Jin-woo, Lee Seung-hoon, Mino and Kang Seung-yoon back on stage after all these years. While we wait for the details, have a gander at what you can expect from the tour: Source: Instagram
South Wales Guardian
18-06-2025
- Entertainment
- South Wales Guardian
Becky Hill to sing national anthem at 2025 British Grand Prix at Silverstone
The 31-year-old singer, who is best known for UK number one single Gecko (Overdrive) with Oliver Heldens, will perform God Save The King before the F1 race gets under way on Sunday July 6. Speaking about being asked to sing at the race, Hill said: 'It's an absolute honour to have the chance to perform the national anthem at Silverstone. 'As a British artist, it will be such a privilege to stand before the home crowd. 'I was here back in 2021 and this year I'm coming back with a lot more F1 knowledge. 'I'm so excited, and I feel very proud to be a part of it all.' She will be joined by DJ Fatboy Slim, real name Norman Cook, who will perform a set before the event starts, with the pair also performing on the main stage alongside Sam Fender and Raye, which will see performances across the weekend. Blossoms will perform at the opening concert on Thursday July 3, before Sam Fender's headline set, while Friday July 4 will see former Little Mix star Jade appear on the main stage before Raye. On Saturday July 5, Swedish-English singer Mabel will perform, before Fatboy Slim returns to headline. On the Sunday, actor and musician Idris Elba will take the stage, before Hill will return to close the show on the main stage. Hill has had six UK top 10 singles and two UK top 10 albums and is best known for songs such as Remember with David Guetta, Disconnect with Chase And Status and Crazy What Love Can Do, also with Guetta. The singer has won two Brit Awards for best dance act in 2022 and 2023, after rising to fame on the first series of The Voice UK, where she auditioned with John Legend's Ordinary People and joined Jessie J's team, reaching the semi-final of the competition.
Leader Live
18-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Leader Live
Becky Hill to sing national anthem at 2025 British Grand Prix at Silverstone
The 31-year-old singer, who is best known for UK number one single Gecko (Overdrive) with Oliver Heldens, will perform God Save The King before the F1 race gets under way on Sunday July 6. Speaking about being asked to sing at the race, Hill said: 'It's an absolute honour to have the chance to perform the national anthem at Silverstone. 'As a British artist, it will be such a privilege to stand before the home crowd. 'I was here back in 2021 and this year I'm coming back with a lot more F1 knowledge. 'I'm so excited, and I feel very proud to be a part of it all.' She will be joined by DJ Fatboy Slim, real name Norman Cook, who will perform a set before the event starts, with the pair also performing on the main stage alongside Sam Fender and Raye, which will see performances across the weekend. Blossoms will perform at the opening concert on Thursday July 3, before Sam Fender's headline set, while Friday July 4 will see former Little Mix star Jade appear on the main stage before Raye. On Saturday July 5, Swedish-English singer Mabel will perform, before Fatboy Slim returns to headline. On the Sunday, actor and musician Idris Elba will take the stage, before Hill will return to close the show on the main stage. Hill has had six UK top 10 singles and two UK top 10 albums and is best known for songs such as Remember with David Guetta, Disconnect with Chase And Status and Crazy What Love Can Do, also with Guetta. The singer has won two Brit Awards for best dance act in 2022 and 2023, after rising to fame on the first series of The Voice UK, where she auditioned with John Legend's Ordinary People and joined Jessie J's team, reaching the semi-final of the competition.
Evening Standard
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Evening Standard
Becky Hill to sing national anthem at 2025 British Grand Prix at Silverstone
Hill has had six UK top 10 singles and two UK top 10 albums and is best known for songs such as Remember with David Guetta, Disconnect with Chase And Status and Crazy What Love Can Do, also with Guetta.
Straits Times
17-06-2025
- Business
- Straits Times
Can South Korea afford a 4.5-day work week?
If implemented, the 4.5-day week would reduce the legal work week from 40 to 36 hours. PHOTO: AFP SEOUL - With President Lee Jae Myung now in office, one of his most eye-catching campaign pledges – introducing a 4.5-day work week – is facing questions over whether it can really work. For many workers, the proposal is a welcome one. 'I can't even describe how much I hope this happens,' said 39-year-old office worker Kim Ji-eun in Seoul. 'Right now, I leave work exhausted every Friday evening and have barely enough time to rest, let alone enjoy life or take care of my kids. Just half a day more would mean a real chance at balance.' Ms Kim's view is widely shared. According to a recent survey by business networking platform Remember, seven in 10 salaried workers out of more than 11,000 surveyed said they would prefer a four-day work week. In a different survey by Saramin, 86.7 per cent of employees said they prefer a four-day work week, and of those more than 60 per cent said they would take the shorter hours even if it meant a lower salary. But the reality is more complicated. South Korea is widely known for its gruelling work culture. In 2022, South Koreans worked an average of 1,901 hours annually – 149 hours more than the OECD average. The country's job market is also notoriously rigid, largely due to labour laws that make it difficult for employers to dismiss regular workers, contributing to a stark divide between secure, permanent jobs and unstable, non-regular employment. 'Shaped by decades of regulations that prioritise employment stability over labour market agility, rigid legal frameworks and cultural norms make it difficult for companies to reward excellence or address underperformance. This makes it risky for businesses to experiment with reduced work hours,' Professor Kim Seong-hee, a labour don at Korea University, told The Korea Herald. At the same time, the country ranks low in terms of labour productivity. According to the Korea Labour Institute, South Korea placed 33rd out of 38 OECD countries in 2023, with hourly productivity at US$44.4 (S$56.92) – just 57 per cent of the United States' output at US$77.9 and 65 per cent of Germany's. Employers worry that without a significant leap in productivity, a reduced work week would only add to their burden. 'Some pioneering firms might adopt a four-day or 4.5-day work week to attract talent,' said Mr Sohn Kyung-shik, chairman of the Korea Employers Federation, at a presidential forum in May. 'But for many companies, this change would be a serious strain.' Mixed signals from labour and business South Korea's largest labour union, the Federation of Korean Trade Unions, has taken the opposite stance. At a press conference in April ahead of the presidential election, the union pushed for the introduction of a four-day work week. 'Seventeen per cent of Korean workers still put in more than 48 hours per week – more than twice the EU average of 7.3 per cent,' the group said, citing long work hours as a pressing national issue. Pointing to successful pilot programmes in countries like Iceland, France, the United Kingdom and the United States, the union argues that advances in automation, AI and platform labour models demand an overhaul in how working time is structured. 'If work is changing, then the standard of what we consider acceptable labour hours must also evolve,' the federation stated. If implemented, the 4.5-day week would reduce the legal work week from 40 to 36 hours. Coupled with another Lee campaign pledge to abolish the fixed-salary overtime system known as the 'inclusive wage system', business groups say they fear a compounded cost burden. Law firm Lee & Ko warned that just as the adoption of the five-day work week in 2003 imposed added costs without wage cuts, the proposed shift – especially with inclusive wage reform – could significantly impact corporate operating costs. Still, labour law experts say shorter work hours may be inevitable. 'A reduction in working hours aligns with global trends, and no major political party in Korea is actively opposing the idea,' the firm noted in its report after the election. The firm expects phased implementation alongside flexible work arrangements. Addressing structural gaps The road ahead is not without conditions. Law firm Yulchon emphasised in a recent report that labour productivity must improve first. With South Korea's low hourly labour productivity, the firm argued that 'reducing working hours without lowering wages is only socially sustainable if accompanied by productivity growth'. A law firm's labour expert advised that companies prepare for the change by adopting practical measures, such as encouraging the use of annual leave, offering more flexible working hours, and updating existing legal frameworks to maximise the use of flexible work arrangements. 'From redesigning work environments and staffing plans to ensuring fair compensation levels, the private sector must begin preparing for structural transformation,' the expert said. However, labour experts warn that without careful planning, a reduced work week could exacerbate inequality in South Korea's dual labour market – one dominated by secure jobs in big corporations and the public sector, and another filled with low-paid, unstable work in small businesses and services. The service sector's low productivity adds to the challenge. According to the Korea Productivity Centre, the value-added productivity per service worker is only 64 per cent of the OECD average, while manufacturing productivity exceeds the OECD average – illustrating South Korea's dichotomy of 'developed manufacturing, underdeveloped services'. This imbalance means shorter work weeks could result in reduced income and job insecurity for the vast majority of workers in the service sector if reforms do not also address deeper structural issues. Experts agree that any meaningful attempt to adopt a 4.5-day work week must go hand-in-hand with comprehensive labour reform – one that considers the realities of small businesses, non-regular workers and platform-based labour. 'In today's changing work environment, the old formula of 'more hours equal more productivity' doesn't hold up, especially in manufacturing,' said Professor Kwon Hyuk, who teaches labour at Korea University. 'What matters now is when and how effectively the work is done.' Professor Kwon warned that implementing a shorter work week only at large firms or government offices could deepen inequality. 'We need to strengthen the competitiveness of small businesses and fix the labour market's dual structure before we move forward with such a policy,' he said. THE KOREA HERALD/ASIA NEWS NETWORK Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
