Compiled by C. ARUNO and IYLIA MARSYA ISKANDAR

       ACTOR Hun Haqeem studied K-pop stars and their style in fleshing out his role in his latest drama, Ulya & Dini, Berita Harian reported.

       He said he was not trying to imitate them, but they were his source of inspiration, adding that he was also captivated by the cinematography of a Korean series he had watched on Netflix.

       The Malay-Chinese actor said that his character, Dini, was a “bad boy” who was lacking in emotion.

       Hun, whose real name is Haqeem Hermy, said K-pop stars were his reference point, adding that he longed to play “heavier roles” in the future.

       “If given the chance, I want to try acting in a psychological thriller,” said Hun, 24.

       “Right now, I haven’t had the chance to break into the silver screen as most films have been delayed due to the Covid-19 pandemic,” he added.

       > An entrepreneur learned the hard way that his 24 years’ experience is not a guarantee for success.

       “I made the wrong investment and bought the wrong asset,” Nordin Mat told Kosmo!.

       Furthermore, he said Covid-19 movement restrictions had affected his plans and he ended up in debt.

       To start afresh, the former geologist sold all his businesses and ran a burger joint, which was not easy either.

       “Of the 20 stalls, only three remained while the rest failed,” he lamented.

       The above articles are compiled from the vernacular newspapers (Bahasa Malaysia, Chinese and Tamil dailies). As such, stories are grouped according to the respective language/medium. Where a paragraph begins with a >, it denotes a separate news item.