A a jaw-dropping election « Current Affairs « Opinions « TR EMERITUS
This is a jaw-dropping election. For the opposition. SDP’s Dr Chee and PSP’s Leong were deeply disappointed. In fact, Leong was “very shocked”. The heaviest casualty was PSP and SDP. The former lost its NCMP seats, and I guess Parliament…
Spring of Youth » Dramabeans
Premiere Watch: Spring of Youth by missvictrix Time slot: WednesdaysBroadcaster: SBSGenre: Youth, music, rom-com, coming of ageEpisode count: 10Global streamer: Viki, NetflixReasons to watch: Is a cute, music-themed, campus drama complete without a heart-rending second lead situation? I believe the…
Four parties lost their election deposits in GE2025 « Editorials « TR EMERITUS
A total of four opposition parties, the Singapore United Party (SUP), People’s Power Party (PPP), People’s Alliance for Reform (PAR), and National Solidarity Party (NSP) lost their election deposits in GE2025. Based on the number of candidates and constituencies contested,…
[Drama Chat] Keep confessing » Dramabeans
[Drama Chat] Keep confessing by missvictrix Back by popular demand, more chatting about K-drama confession scenes! I mean, there is never too much of a good thing. We chatted about this a while back, but there have been many new…
Hougang Belongs to the People « Opinions « TR EMERITUS
Thank You for the Reminder, Mr Marshall Lim. It is with no small measure of amusement that one reads PAP candidate Lim’s declaration that Hougang SMC does not belong to the Workers’ Party but to the people. Well, quite. That’s…
What we’re watching (May 3, 2025)
Team Dramabeans: What we’re watching (May 3, 2025) by DB Staff So, what are we all watching this week? What kept you reaching for more (or agonizing when there was no more), and what made you want to throw your…
There is a cost to losing « Opinions « TR EMERITUS
There is a cost to losing. At least in PAP’s books. And one of the costs is a policy of priority. That much PM Wong admitted. When WP Pritam criticised PAP for the use of “negative politics”, “such as by…
Open Thread #915 » Dramabeans Korean drama recaps
A total of five Korean dramas have been invited for screenings at the 2025 Cannes Short Series festival. Established in 2018, Canneseries showcases outstanding TV series from around the world through four official sections — Competition, Short Form Competition, Documentary…
A False Analogy That Insults the Intelligence of Singaporeans « Opinions « TR EMERITUS
Minister Ong Ye Kung’s recent assertion that a “co-driver” bears no responsibility if a car crashes is not only deeply flawed but dangerously misleading. Let us be very clear: this is a poor analogy that neither reflects political reality nor…
To be or not to be Hongrang is the question for Lee Jae-wook
To be or not to be Hongrang is the question for Lee Jae-wook by tccolb A new poster and teaser set have dropped on Netflix, making us puzzle over the true identity of our Dear Hongrang – played by a…