Teenage Oct issue 334 (Preview) by Teenage Magazine

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Lifestyle 8 Hot Picks 10 Hipster Hawkers Cool and hip makan places that donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t burn a hole in your pocket 14 Tech Throwback Must-have gadgets for all the vintage geeks 16 Old School Replays Walk down the memory lane with these nostalgic apps 18 Blast To The Past Follow these Instagram accounts for a daily dose of retro

Beauty 20 Beauty Hot Picks 22 Round The Clock Beauty The essential skincare range for a smooth complexion all day long 24 Beauty Through The Ages Our take on classic beauty looks

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Fashion 30 Vintage Vibes Adding a modern twist on vintage fashion fads 42 Secondhand Love Hidden treasures found on the local thrift markets

Inside Scoop 6 7 60 64 88 94 96

Edâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Note Your Say Calendar Radar Dear Kelly Astroscoop Snaps

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Celebs 43 At A Glance Check out BLACKPINK’s record-breaking stats 44 The Breakout Kids BLACKPINK: The next big thing is finally here 50 Illuminate Him Reasons why the world adores the former Vine star, Shawn Mendes 52 Something Old,

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Something New Modern adaptations of the classic literature we love Mr. Nice guy The real Kang Ha Neul talks about Scarlet Heart and his ideal girl Let’s Talk about Tosh Our conversation with Tosh Zhang, a cutie pie trapped in a bad boy’s body Always A Winner A glimpse at the other side of Sezairi that melts our hearts Making It Big Admirable YouTube stars and the valuable lessons behind their must-watch videos BE@NYP BE@NYP is back for the third year running! Rewind, Replay Go back in time with these tunes of the past

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68 Quiz: Which Decade Do You Belong In? Do you really belong in 2016? 70 Old School, New Cool Try these popular studying techniques from the past and the present 71 What’s Your Game Plan? Career-planning tips for a bright future 72 Back To The Future Jobs that no one would have thought existed 20 years ago 75 From Classroom To The Skies A Nanyang Polytechnic student’s journey to become a full-fledged aircraft engineer 76 What Do The Folks Say Old wives’ tales as told by real-life people 79 Halloween Horrors See your worst nightmares come to life at *SCAPE’s Museum of Horrors VI: The Doll Factory! 80 Play For Work This Singapore Polytechnic student agrees that turning passion into career is possible! 82 Charting Bright Futures The next-gen maritime professionals gave an insider’s view to the maritime industry 84 Take A Line Quotes from all-time classic movies 85 For A Drug-Free Generation Central Narcotics Bureau brings on their social media A-game 86 Teenage Gorgeous You! Social Challenge 2016 What went down during the grand finale!

Ed's Note Hi everyone, Can you believe it’s already October? Before the end of year madness gets into full swing, we

wanted to chill out with a fun #Throwback issue. After all, not only do classic makeup and fashion always come back in trend, there’s always something interesting to be

learned while looking back. For example, through doing research for the Beauty Through The

Ages (p. 24) article, I learned that during the

1920s, women gained unprecedented freedom, like the right to vote, to work (and shop more). That was in western countries of course, but

it was nonetheless a paradigm shift that marked the changes to come – you get my drift. This month, we reintroduce classic games turned into apps, like Pac-Man, Snake and Sonic the Hedgehog (p. 16), retro tech gadgets (p. 14) and the best kopitiam makan spots (p.10) to chow down at. Also, check out our breakdown on jobs that didn’t exist 20 years ago (think of all the opportunities!) (p. 72) and nifty vintageinspired Instagram accounts (p. 18) to follow. Also, in true Halloween spirit, we’ve

compiled a list of bizarre old wives tales (p. 76) you might be all too familiar with. Till the next issue!

Johanna LOVING THIS MONTH: Kiehl’s has always been big on giving back to the community. In celebration of their 165th anniversary, the beauty brand is launching the #LoveYourLocals campaign, a movement which aims to unite Singaporeans and raise funds for charity. Featuring cool limited-edition designs on iconic Kiehl’s products like the Calendula Herbal Extract Alcohol-Free Toner ($58) and Ultra Facial Cream ($48), there’s also a super artsy, limited-edition recyclable tote bag up for grabs at only $3 with purchase of any products from this collection! Available from 1 October, all proceeds collected from the sale of the tote bags will be donated to the Children’s Cancer Foundation.

Your Say Letter of the month Dear Teenage, I was introduced to Teenage only a few months ago, and I really regretted not knowing about it earlier.

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Beauty

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Landing in Singapore for the LaSt aSian Leg of their fLY concert tour, got7 had pLentY of SurpriSeS up their SLeeveS – SpeciaL coLLaborationS, girL group battLeS, fan Service eventS – and theY certainLY didn’t diSappoint. bY chew hui Ling

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t’s pretty much official that Singapore is the second home of got7: the K-pop septet has already made three visits to our sunny shores in the last two years, and they returned for the fourth time to stage their maiden solo concert – and boy was it a whole new level of intensity. in-between the high-energy routines and surprise stages, there was hardly any time for us to even take a breather from the three-hour mayhem. Let’s rewind:

MAKING A TRIUMPHANT RETURN AfTER A TWOyEAR ABSENcE fROM K-POP, B.A.P IS BAcK IN THE GAME WITH THEIR AWAKE!! TOUR, SHOWING NO SIGNS Of SLOWING DOWN AS THEy WHIRLED THROUGH THEIR TWO HOUR cONcERT HERE.

New dream duo?

don’t get us wrong here: we absolutely adore JJ project, but 2Jae would make a killer combo with their flawless vocals. Jb and Youngjae totally blew us away with their soulful duet of ‘1:31aM’, which was written and composed by the pair. new sub-unit in the future please, JYp?

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Today, I have 89 issues of Teenage nicely stacked on my bookshelf. Keep up the good work!

ust a few days after the madness that was GOT7, fellow K-pop boy band B.A.P kicked off their LIVE ON EARTH 2016 WORLD TOUR SINGAPORE AWAKE!! concert at The Star Theatre. This might be their third tour in Singapore, but it also marks their long-anticipated return to our shores after their long legal battle with TS Entertainment, which makes it way more memorable than any other show they’ve played here. And they wasted no time pulling out all the stops, ripping through a hit-packed set list accompanied with an

It’s time for the Teenage Beauty Awards 2016! We sifted through the best of skincare, makeup and haircare – here’s what got Teenage’s seal of approval.

ever-supportive sea of Matoki-wielding fans. channeling our inner BABys, here’s a recount of what went through our minds during the concert.

“Is this a rock concer t or a dance par ty? Or both?”

Unlike their previous concerts here, they’ve brought along a DJ set and a live band to literally amplify the whole rock vibe. As much as we loved their punchy crowd pleasers, there’s just something about the raw energy from the remixed versions that makes you feel alive.

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Holler at us! We want to know what you think of Teenage, how our stories make a difference in your life, and where we can improve. Here’s how!

The August issue changed the way I see a few things, particularly, myself. I wasn’t born in Singapore and even though I was raised here, I felt different somehow, as if I didn’t fit in with the rest of my friends. But after reading this issue, I realised that I had nothing to worry about. I even took the ‘How Singaporean Are You’ quiz with my friends, and I was really surprised that I scored more points than them! Thank you for making me realise that even though I wasn’t born in Singapore, it doesn’t mean I’m not part of Singapore.

Hi Teenage! I remember seeing my friend reading one of your issues in May 2014 when Girls’ Generation had their fourth mini album Mr.Mr. – ever since then, I have been so excited for the next Teenage issue. I was really overjoyed when you featured my favourite K-pop band, B.A.P, on the cover a few months ago. I also appreciate that it comes along with a poster. I like the Dear Kelly section as it reminds me to be safe and teaches me to stay away from dangerous threats. I do have my own share of friendship problems as well, so the section gave me loads of advices!

We have three sets of Teenage Beauty Hampers worth $1,500 each up for grabs! Head over to www.teenage.com.sg/win and enter this promo code <TN09TBA> to win. Closing date: 25 Sep 2016

Thank you for doing articles on GOT7’s and B.A.P’s concerts when they visited Singapore! Being a fan of both groups, I’m glad the boys are doing well and had lots of fun here! And I just want to say that the photos in every issue are amazing and beautiful. I’ve always wanted to be a photographer when I grow up, and the photos you put in every issue are perfect! Lastly, I just want to say thank you for all your dedication to producing good reads for us. Teenage has really helped me through some tough times in my life, I will support you all the way! Yours truly, Shifa

Thanks for the support, Shifa! Your letter has been chosen as the ‘Letter of the Month’!

Dear Teenage, I’ve been a reader of the magazine since I was Primary 5. Being a K-pop fan, I just had to buy the magazines and collect the posters of my favourite groups. I’m already in the first year of my polytechnic life and I read Teenage for the beauty info! I went out just to buy the September issue because of the Teenage Beauty Awards! Teenage has been part of my growing process and I’m glad there’s also a Dear Kelly section that offers great advice – even my brother reads it sometimes. I think the editing and aesthetics of the magazine is A+ and I can’t find an area for improvement. Thank you Teenage! 24

Cheers, Hui Ting

Tuckshop

Hipster Hawkers Who says kopitiams aren’t hip? Hit up these gastronomic makan spots for five-star nosh at wallet-friendly prices. By chew hui ling

OUR PICKS: • Wagyu Beef Rump Cap ($13) – The Burning Oak • Sesame-Battered Cheesy Beef Meatballs ($5.90 each) – Ballistic Meatballs • Cinnamon Apple Crumble Pancakes ($7.50) – Hot Pans

OUR PICKS: • Kaisen Don Set • Beef Tongue Don Set ($25++ to $45++) • Miyabi Hotpot ($50)

OUR PICKS: • 12-Hour Belly of Pork ($16.90) – Garcons • Chicken Wings ($8.50++ for four) – Two Wings • Pepperoni Handmade Thin-Crust Pizza ($15) – La Stalla

OUR PICKS: • Seafood Paella ($9.50) – Cinqo Tapas • Wagyu Dice Steak Teppan ($24.80) – Teppei Syokudo • Bulgogi Plate ($8.50) – Gogibox

Lifestyle

Blast To The Past Channel the decades past with inspiration from these Instagram pros who’ve got their vintage game down pat. By Rasti Annisa Iwan

Curstie Marie @missvintagelady Nothing says Old Hollywood glam better than Curstie Marie’s Instagram account. The blogger and makeup artist crafts gorgeous OOTDs in delicate vintage dresses, fabulous perms and flawless makeup, winning the hearts of over 15,000 followers and counting. What’s more, the Insta-famous pin-up girl has just started her own YouTube channel, so be sure to subscribe for more glamorous hair and makeup tutorials!

Arthur Elgort

Tony Medina

@arthurelgort

@hisvintagetouch

Offering more than a sneak peek into the fashion industry, Arthur Elgort’s account is a treasure trove of his works from post-70s till date. Having photographed iconic models like Naomi Campbell, Christy Turlington, Tyra Banks and more in the past decades, it’s interesting to see Arthur’s recent works featuring today’s famous faces (think Taylor Swift and Karlie Kloss), aligned neatly in an Instagram feed. The subtle juxtaposition between classic and modern styles, be it in photography, fashion, makeup, etc. is truly a sight to behold. Now that’s what we call a true #throwback!

If you’re looking for a retro hairdo, Tony Medina’s Instagram account has an array of inspiration for you to follow. Like his username suggests, the talented hairstylist lends a vintage touch to every mane he handles, transforming his customers into pin-up masterpieces. Tony’s flair has even landed him a steady stream of celebrity clientele from the likes of Lil’ Kim, Charlotte Olympia and more! To see more Betty Page/ Rita Hayworth-styled locks, check out his amazing portfolio on www.hisvintagetouch.com!

Helen Ruth Van Winkle @baddiewinkle Helen Van Winkle aka baddiewinkle is definitely the hippest great grandmother in the world. Capturing the Internet’s love with her eccentric (and extremely wild) choice of outfits, the 88-year-old’s getups include neon fur coats, lace-up skirts, and everything rainbow; the louder, the better. Boasting 2.2 million Instagram followers (including Rihanna!), baddie makes regular appearances on MTV, shops at Sephora, raves at EDM festivals, and even performed at the VMAs! Guess we can safely say that she’s a great grandmother indeed.

Annelies van Overbeek @anneliesvanoverbeek Bearing an uncanny resemblance to British icon Audrey Hepburn, Annelies van Overbeek earned a massive number of followers (including us) who were initially attracted to her looks, but stayed for her quirky charm and exceptional makeup skills. While it’s hard to believe that Annalies is only 18, this Breakfast at Tiffany’s actress’ lookalike is passionate about recreating the looks of classical stars (apart from Audrey Hepburn) and fictional characters – check out her Harry Potter transformation and you’ll get our drift.

Kate Gabrielle @kategabrielle Pretty in pink might be the best way to describe Kate Gabrielle and her Instagram account. Her pink-filtered feed displays tons of fun and colourful outfit mix n’ matches inspired by ’60s fashion. Besides advocating retro style, the cottoncandy-haired entrepreneur also has her own label of handmade accessories. You can expect kooky stuff like dinosaur skull brooches, BFF pendants for cats and humans, ’90s Nostalgia Kits, and more quirkiness which can be found at www.kategabrielle.com!

Beauty

through the Ages We put a fresh spin on these beauty classics. By johanna teo

roaring ’2 0s he • •t

the flapper girl

Redefining the fashion, makeup and lifestyle of decades past, the women of the ’20s were flamboyant, daring and unconventional. These unflappable ladies favoured khol-rimmed eyes, pale skin and red-painted lips with a defined cupid’s bow to go with their glamorous soirees.

Get the look You don’t need Kylie Jenner’s lips to fashion a flapperworthy pucker. Apply a moisturising lip balm before patting on concealer over your lips. Then, using a lip pencil or a fine lip brush, shape a deep Cupid’s bow and fill in from there. For a shimmery touch, dab on highlighter down the centre of your lips.

(From Top, Left to Right) Zoeva Naturally Yours Palette, $36 Tarte Amazonian Clay 12-Hour Blush in Risque, $47 Nudestix Eyebrow Stylus, $34 Kat Von D Lock-It Foundation, $56 Laura Mercier Instant Ink 24-Hour Brush Eyeliner, $49 NARS Satin Lip Pencil in Palais Royal, $38 Clio Kill Cover Pro Artist Liquid Concealer, $19.90 Urban Decay Vice Lipstick in Hex Mega Matte, $29

Art Direction: Johanna Teo Model: Ola B./Mannequin

Photography: justin loh/shining head media Makeup: Gigi Sng using Urban Decay Cosmetics

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On him: Navy velvet bomber jacket, $79.90, H&M White button-down shirt, $99, The Shirt Bar Check stretch skinny trousers, $89.90, Topman On her: Revasseur Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be a Wallflower jacket, $349, SUPERSPACE Vintage floral printed bustier, $59, Crayon Lace mock neck blouson, Price unavailable, Promod J.O.A. coral flare shorts, $109, Eclecticism and Lauren Jasmine

throwbacks Sartorial with a B y

J ohanna

Photographer: Justin Loh/Shining Head Media Stylist: Sharon Tan assisted by Jessica Khor Hair and Makeup: Gigi Sng using Urban Decay Art Direction: Johanna Teo Models: victoria b and Olivier /Mannequin

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InTheBag

Secondhand Love They say one man’s rubbish is another man’s treasure. We trawled through thrift shops and online stores to bring you these old-school gems. By johanna teo

iPhone 6s, from $888

Shades, $2, Red Cross #62 Jalan Khairuddin

Kat Von D Shade + Light Eye Contour Quads in Plum, $42

Jeffrey Campbell glow in the dark pumps, $20, Red Cross #62 Jalan Khairuddin

M.A.C Matte Lipstick, $33 Round Necklace, $2, Red Cross # 62 Jalan Khairuddin

Metal Triangle Necklace, $2, NEW2U

Vintage collectible camera, $45, eBay

Vintage metal black bag, $10, Carousell

The Beatles and Elvis Presley vinyls, $80, eBay

Photography: Justin Loh / Shining Head Media Styling: johanna teo

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, $5, Something Old Something New

At A Glance

YG Entertainment’s new girl group is barely two months old, but these power rookies are already breaking all the records. They bagged their first win within 13 days of debut, becoming the fastest girl group to achieve #1 on a music show

They are the 7th K-pop act to hit on Billboard’s ‘World Digital Songs’, after labelmates PSY and BIGBANG

The girls have trained to be artistes years combined! for a total of

They accumulated a total of

66 million

views for their debut MVs ‘Whistle’ and ‘BoombayAh’

They scored a perfect all-kill on every music chart in Korea with ‘Whistle’ 43

BLACKPINK is the first girl group to debut under YG Entertainment in

years

PHOTO: WARNER MUSIC SINGAPORE

*All facts accurate at time of print

They are a truly multinational group with members hailing from South Korea, New Zealand, Australia, and Thailand

Celebs

The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald (1925)

Something Old, Something New

Translating classic literature to the silver screen is no small undertaking, but here’s a list of modern adaptations that their original authors would approve of.

In the book: When World War 1 veteran Nick Carraway chances upon the lavish lifestyle of his dirt-rich neighbour Gatsby, he didn’t expect to be the first and only one to receive an invitation to one of his extravagant parties. And he certainly didn’t expect to title his memoir – a tale of love, empty wealth and betrayal – The Great Gatsby. On the screen: An irrefutable classic that had its fair share of adaptations, The Great Gatsby was everywhere from theatres to cinemas, ballet to opera, radio to computer games. The 2013 version had Leonardo DiCaprio bringing Jay Gatsby to life, proving its box office prowess by becoming the highest-grossing movie in director Baz Luhrmann’s lifetime. While it’s probably not the best choice for the ‘old sports’, it’s still a masterpiece to behold – one stacked with visual splendour, beautiful narration and an A-list soundtrack at that. Well, the least we can all agree on is that Leonardo throws the best parties! Wonder where’s the location of the Gatsby mansion in the film? It’s actually Baz’s old high school in Australia, after the post-editing magic of computer graphics.

By Chew Hui Ling

In the book: Set in 19th century France, the story follows ex-convict Jean Valjean, who is on the run from a villainous inspector after breaking parole. Turning his life around as a respected factory owner, Jean meets a destitute worker and vows to take care of her daughter. Nine years later, he finds himself butting heads again with his old nemesis as the Paris revolution erupts. On the screen: You don’t have to be a theatre aficionado to know Les Misérables – the French novel that was deemed so Oscar-worthy that it spawned a glitzy repertoire of adaptations, especially the 2012 Hollywood hit. The cast is brilliant, the music is phenomenal, and the cinematography is stunning in all its patriotic glory – what’s there to fault? Before Samantha Barks, there were some pretty surprising contenders for the role of Eponine, including Lea Michele and Taylor Swift! We don’t know about you, but we’d love to get our hands on those audition tapes.

Les Misérables by Victor Hugo (1862)

Breakfast at Tiffany’s

On the screen: The original literature might be gold, but the 1961 by Truman Capote (1958) rom-com of Breakfast at Tiffany’s is undoubtedly a solid interpretation that hits the right spot. Hardcore fans might nitpick at the inclusion of a loveline between the narrator (played by George Peppard) and Holly, but we think it’s a nice touch to the one-person centric story. Not to mention the fact that Audrey Hepburn totally nailed the character. She’s every bit as charismatic and in-your-face as her novel counterpart, which is impressive considering how the late actress was an introvert in real In the book: From the perspective of an life. And seriously, if you don’t eat Danish unnamed narrator, he becomes friends with pastries while walking down the streets, you a country girl by the name of Holly Golightly, can’t sit with us (kidding). who dreams of riches and living in a big city. On first impression, she’s the life of the party who has no lack of suitors, but when you get to know her, Holly has more secrets than you could imagine.

Audrey Hepburn was paid a whopping $750,000 for the role, which is equivalent to almost $6 million today!

In the book: Free-spirited Elizabeth Bennet meets arrogant bachelor Mr. Darcy, who refuses to have anything to do with anyone beneath his class. Soon, sparks start to fly between the unlikely pair despite Elizabeth’s initial despise of his attitude. Will they end up happily ever after in true fairytale fashion?

chemistry, and director Joe Wright captured it in the most breathtaking way possible. Don’t judge us, but we can’t help but shed a tear or two whenever it comes to the scene of Elizabeth rejecting Darcy’s first proposal. Excuse us while we rewatch it for the umpteenth time.

On the screen: Jane Austen is much like the Nicholas Sparks of our generation, but fortunately, the former enjoyed pretty decent remakes in film, television and theatre alike. Notably, the Old Hollywood take on the romantic novel in 2005 produced one of our favourite pairings ever in the history of P&P – both Matthew Macfadyen and Keira Knightley displayed impeccable

Should we even be surprised that Matthew and Keira actually took their romance from reel to real? The couple dated from 2005 all

Comeback Revival

all your favourite ’90s shows are back on TV!

Full House (1987-1995) – Fuller House (Feb 2016–present, Netflix)

The X-Files (1993-2002) – The X-Files Season 10 (Jan–Feb 2016, Fox)

the way to 2010 before breaking off amicably.

Gilmore Girls (2000-2007) – Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life (Nov 2016, Netflix)

Pride & Prejudice by Jane Austen (1813)

Twin Peaks (1990-1991) – Twin Peaks miniseries (2017, Showtime)

Celebs

Let’s Talk About Tosh He played a platoon sergeant, a lion dance champ, and a kampong boy, but when he’s out of character, Tosh Zhang (aka Tosh Rock) is merely your everyday guy “repping the 65”.

He’s an “awkward tur tle”

Before he was famous, Tosh had no qualms making unfiltered commentaries on everything from MRT rants to armpit hair woes. However, during our interview with the actor who’s currently promoting his latest film My Love Sinema, he expresses: “People think I’m loud and talkative because I give that impression on YouTube, but I’m much more reserved in real life.” Take off his brassy shell and all you’re left with is an “awkward turtle that doesn’t know how to start a conversation”. Just imagine the atmosphere between Tosh and his onscreen love interest Cheryl Wee when they had to “hold hands and look into each other’s eyes” on their first meeting!

Mates before dates (Really?)

“I’m more of a bro,” he reveals. “I’ve never liked bringing my girlfriend

along when I’m hanging out with my friends ‘cause you’ll forget to give attention to her.” When asked what’s the cheesiest thing he’s ever done for his lady, he confessed that he usually goes for the bad boy route. “I once lied to my girlfriend about going on an overseas work trip on her birthday,” he quips. “But I was actually waiting outside her house with balloons and cakes.” Okay, Tosh might not be the most romantic, but he certainly knows a thing or two ‘bout surprising his girl.

No more dreadlocks please!

We’ve heard stories of actors doing insane things from starving themselves to breaking bones just to prepare for their roles, but thankfully Tosh did nothing of that sort. However, he did have a hairier nightmare to deal with: dreadlocks. “I had to get dreadlocks

in The Lion Men, which I regretted so much because it screwed up my scalp,” he dishes. “They even made me wear this hideous wig for the pre-look of the character. It was extremely stupid.” Hey, at least it looked cool on him!

Sergeant Ong on the outside, Kheong on the inside

“I have that kind of face that makes you want to punch me when I don’t smile,” he half-jokes, elaborating that wearing this default expression led to Jack Neo’s accidental casting of the Ah Boys To Men star. Despite his misunderstood personality, Tosh relates more to Kheong, his ’50s alter ego in My Love Sinema, as “he’s the type who’d forget about everything else and put in 110% for the things he’s passionate about”. Well, we kinda love the idea of Sergeant Kheong...

Text: Chew Hui Ling and Rasti Annisa Iwan Photo: MLS

Read part two of our interview with Tosh and watch his epic attempt at the Whisper Challenge on www.teenage.com.sg!

Celebs

Always A Winner

Part-time idol, full-time nerd, and 24/7 husband, there’s a lot more to know (and love) about the Singapore Idol turned multi-talented entertainer. By Chew Hui Ling

“P

eople only know me from the songs I did on [Singapore] Idol. Now’s my chance to let you guys know what kind of person I really am,” said the talent show winner in an older interview. Then 21-year-old, Sezairi won many hearts when he was crowned our third Singapore Idol in 2009. And he managed to land a major record deal with Sony Music Singapore and became a household name in the local scene. Making a comeback with his first English self-titled EP, we get a glimpse into the lesser-known side of Sezairi beyond his musical persona – love, nerdy tendencies, and all.

Photos: Sony Music Singapore

#SupportLocal by downloading Sezairi’s new self-titled EP on iTunes, out now!

He’s pretty geeky

He’s going places

Let’s face it: Sezairi’s social media game is hard to beat. Go follow him on Snapchat (SezairiSnaps) ‘cause it’s chock-full of cute kitty shenanigans – thanks to his six cheeky felines at home. Not to mention his daily tweets at @sezairi where you’ll find Pokémon rants, nonsensical banter and occasional philosophical spurts. We’ll never forget the time when he secretly live-tweeted the reaction of an Uber driver who was jamming out to his lead single ‘Fire To The Floor’. Even uncles aren’t susceptible to his talent!

He keeps it real

Sorry guys, but the crooner’s officially off the market after tying the knot back in January. While his new record is dedicated to the love story between him and his longtime girlfriend (now wife), it’s much less of a romantic tale that many would’ve thought. “It’s not a happy album,” he explains. “It’s not like, ‘Hey, I met you and this is crazy, call me maybe’. It’s very personal and that made me really scared to release it.” You get a handful of breezy bops like ‘Terrified’ and ‘Fire To The Floor’, but there are also tender ballads like ‘Empty’ and ‘It Will Never Mend’ that provide an emotional window into the ups and downs of their relationship. It’s a “passion project” he bared all his heart into, and one he wastes no time telling everyone about.

Sezairi’s an amazing singer, but what most people don’t know is that he’s surprisingly gifted in the acting department. Since his Singapore Idol days, the singer has ventured into acting with roles in homegrown film 1965 as well as musical The Emperor’s New Clothes, to critical acclaim. And that’s just the beginning; we foresee even more exciting opportunities ahead for this talented chap!

Off-The-Charts

Rewind, Replay

Paint the town red with these popular tracks from way back. By Rasti Annisa Iwan

old-school punk-rock

Boyband Mania

girl power

Some of you might be unfamiliar with the boyband fever of the 2000s, but those guys would have given even EXO a run for their money in terms of popularity. And despite being over a decade old, these gems still brings back all the feels – put ‘em on for a spin and you’ll get what we mean!

Planning a slumber party with your besties? A girls’ night will not be complete without looking through old selfies and reminiscing the unforgettable times you’ve had together. Let these girl power tunes accompany your moments of nostalgia while warming you up for a late-night impromptu karaoke session in your cutest jammies.

Remember the time rock bands conquered the music charts and emo was the new black? Relive those days with these epic punk-rock tunes and have a #throwback moment to when you plastered band posters all over your room walls. There’s something inexplicably satisfying about rocking out on a good ol’ air guitar...

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swinging ‘80s

party on ‘90s divaS

Nothing represents the era where everything was all about fun and colours better than the songs that make you do the shimmy. While you may not be donning any glittery spandex, you should still shake it to these ’80s radio staples and let loose your inner dancing queen!

Before the likes of Calvin Harris and Avicii took over party playlists everywhere, dance floor enthusiasts shook it to hip-hop beats and funky house music. Let your hair down and boogie to the tunes that dominated the dance floors back in the ’00s!

With smooth moves, beautiful faces and iconic voices, these superstars paved the way for the Ariana Grandes, Miley Cyrus’ and Taylor Swifts of today. And while they’re still making charttoppers, nothing beats these glorious classics that’ll transport you back into their true ’90s heydays.

We recommend:

Africa Toto

Take on Me A-ha

Girls Just Want to Have Fun Cyndi Lauper

Every Breath You Take The Police

Hot in Here Nelly

Sometimes Britney Spears

Pon De Replay Rihanna

I Turn to You Christina Aguilera

Sugar Flo Rida feat Wynter

Drop It Like It’s Hot Snoop Dogg feat Pharrell Williams

Hero Mariah Carey

Let’s Get Loud Jennifer Lopez

Quiz

which decade

do you belong in?

You might be living in 2016, but who knows which decade your soul truly belongs in! Take the quiz to find out if you’re an individual from the past trapped in the 21st century, or if you’re a true millennial baby. By Rasti Annisa Iwan

1. What is your favourite music to dance to? a) Disco b) Hip-hop c) Pop d) EDM 2. You’re in the mood for some slow songs. You pick... a) ‘Time After Time’ by Cyndi Lauper b) ‘I Will Always Love You’ by Whitney Houston

c) ‘Chasing Cars’ by Snow Patrol d) ‘Someone Like You’ by Adele 3. What are your fashion must-haves? a) Brightly coloured pullovers and cute socks b) Chokers and slip dresses c) Graphic tees and studded bracelets d) Crop tops and high-waisted shorts 4. Which phrase do you say a lot? a) “You just got burned!” b) “This room is cold to the max” c) “He has a lot of swag” d) “Let’s take a selfie!”

5. A great date is... a) Excitedly waiting for your partner to show up at your door before going out for a picnic

b) Exchanging playlists filled with romantic songs and listening to them together

c) Renting DVDs and sharing a large pizza for a stay-home movie night

d) Brunch and cafe-hopping on a relaxing Sunday

6. It’s Netflix time! Which movie will you pick? a) E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial b) Forrest Gump c) Mean Girls d) Star Wars: The Force Awakens 7. You show interest in your crush by... a) Talking face-to-face and making eye contact b) Having a long phone conversation c) Chatting on Facebook Messenger d) ‘Liking’ and commenting on his/her latest Instagram photo

8. Your relationship just ended. You: a) Invite your friends over for a movie and eat your heart out

b) Talk to your BFFs on the phone all night long

c) Listen to breakup songs while scrolling through old photos

d) Check your ex’s Instagram and Facebook for updates the next day

9. Your favourite squad activity: a) Going bowling b) Playing classic games on your phone c) Going for karaoke sessions d) Taking photos for Instagram

mostly

Retro is the way to go! You love old-school beats and colourful clothing. Even when surrounded by technology, you’d prefer to keep off the screen and start a nice conversation that doesn’t revolve around social media nor the Internet. Did a time machine accidentally transport you to the 21st century?

Celebrities of the ’80s: Madonna, Michael Jackson, Tom Cruise, George Michael, David Bowie, Tina Turner, Whitney Houston, Harrison Ford, Robin Williams, Michael J. Fox and many more.

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1990s

You are a ’90s kid who loves to reminisce the old days. As in the era of bulky handphones, you prefer to have a long phone conversation over texts in the middle of the night. You’ve also dreamed of receiving a mixtape from your crush or some other old-school grand gesture thanks to the many rom-com movies you’ve watched growing up.

Celebrities of the ’90s: Spice Girls, Britney Spears, Destiny’s Child, Christina Aguilera, Jewel, Will Smith, Julia Roberts, Hilary Duff, Lindsay Lohan, Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen and many more.

mostly

2000s

Everything that has happened in the last decade seems like a perfect affair for you: the millennium, rise of technology, chick flicks, and R&B. Although there aren’t that many people who use ‘YOLO’ and ‘swag’ in a verbal sentence, you still persistently keep the lingo in your dictionary.

Celebrities of the ’2000s: Eminem, Avril Lavigne, My Chemical Romance, Rihanna, Miley Cyrus, Missy Elliott, Arctic Monkeys, Simple Plan, Shia LaBeouf, Johnny Depp, Sandra Bullock, Rachel McAdams, Orlando Bloom, Zac Efron and many more.

mostly

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1980s

2010s

As a true millennial, you love taking selfies and are very social media savvy. Keeping up with trends is a must, and your entertainment of choice includes blockbuster movies and music from in-the-now artistes. While you love checking out trending cafes and restaurants, try doing fun outdoor activities with your date or BFFs for a change. Trust us, you’ll love it.

Celebrities of the ’2010s: Taylor Swift, One Direction, Ariana Grande, Bruno Mars, Lady GaGa, Justin Bieber, Ed Sheeran, Adele, Robert Downey Jr., Jennifer Lawrence, Emma Stone, Robert Pattinson, Ryan Reynolds, Jake Gyllenhaal and many more.

Teenage Moments

Gorgeous

The Finale

YOU! 2016

Social Challenge

Be Gorgeous And Party On!

This year’s Teenage Gorgeous You! The Social Challenge (TGY!) might just be our favourite edition yet! Narrowing down our nine finalists from the pool of promising TGY hopefuls after rounds of auditions, these budding social media stars were put through a series of intensive challenges. From sharing their skincare tips with THEFACESHOP, to documenting a fun day out at 313@somerset, to revealing their acne hacks with 3M NexCare Acne Patch, etc., the finalists truly impressed us with their creativity, resourcefulness and social media skills! Gathering our guests, finalists and friends to witness the crowning of the next Teenage Gorgeous You! 2016 The Social Challenge winner, the monthlong competition culminated in an afternoon filled with fun, mingling, cool fringe activities and awesome goodie bags! And in honour of TGY, our finale was themed, “Be Gorgeous”, to celebrate being gorgeous both inside and out!

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DearKelly Dear readers, The major exams are fast approaching, so I thought a few extra pointers would be useful for those getting nervous or if you need an extra boost as you prepare to tackle what lies ahead. Naturally, you will be nervous: it is okay to be worried. You are expected to experience twinges of apprehension in the days ahead. Knowing these feelings are normal is reassuring. Even the most prepared student suffers from some anxiety. Anxiety acts as a booster. It encourages us to persevere and succeed. Complacency is our

biggest enemy. Each of you has travelled a different path. You find yourself in a situation unique to yourself but there are many common experiences you all share. Some students have been preparing for the major exam during the long vacation the year before. These students have drawn up study timetables, bought files, stickers labels, study cards in different sizes and colours. Some may have a study buddy and/or study group. There are students who opt to study alone. Do what works for you. Your objective –

‘To score in the exam’.

Exam fever This is not an exhaustive list. I would need to write a booklet to cover everything I’d like to write.

This is especially aimed at those who feel they have left studying to the last minute and are giving up hope. Refer to the brief guide below to get you through the coming days:

Panic – not enough time to cover everything. Stop! Avoid this defeatist

attitude. The way to go is to make use of every moment you have. Never give up hope. Understand that if you put in 50 per cent effort, you would know 50 per cent more then you did yesterday. This attitude is positive and helpful.

Study buddy – get a study buddy. You can support and inspire each other. Serious studying is at the centre of this union.

(a) Together, draw up a study timetable that’s realistic. List too much to cover each day and you’ll give up. During the year, teachers would have highlighted important topics. Concentrate on these areas. (b) Divide the work to be put on study cards for easy revision. (c) You can study in school or at each other’s houses with your parents’ permission. (d) Allocate time for individual study; then test each other. This is a form of double revision. (e) Put brief notes on mahjong paper and paste these in your room for daily viewing.

Breaks – take a 10-minute break after every 30 to 40 minutes of study. Use an alarm to make sure you get back to work on time. Get a warm drink, munch on a cracker, have a quick chat over the phone during breaks.

No electronic gadgets – trust

me, electronic gadgets and study are not a match. Put them in another room when studying. You’ll be glad you did when you do well in the exams. This is a time for self-control. You are not a parent, doctor or business tycoon who needs to be available 24/7. Your ‘job’ is to score in the exam.

Get your priorities straight

– only one TV programme a day as a way to relax. Your focus is the

forthcoming exam. After the exam, you can watch TV all day if you wish.

Ask for help – you and your study

buddy should list all the items you are not sure of and approach your subject teachers for clarification.

Sip water – take regular sips of water. You need to be hydrated. Avoid fast food and fizzy drinks.

Weekend break – a half-day outing as a well-deserved reward is a good way to de-stress and have a bit of fun. You deserve this.

Avoid procrastination – you

must stick with the timetable during this crucial learning period. If you break the cycle, it might be difficult to get back on track and you might give up. It is a time to exercise self-control.

Display a mantra on the wall – examples: “Study now for

a bright future”, “Work now, play later”, “Hard work pays”, “I will succeed”.

Seven hours sleep nightly – this is vital. People who lack sleep are at a disadvantage. Don’t ever sacrifice sleep.

Illness – should you fall sick, go to the doctor and get medication. You can’t concentrate if you are unwell.

Prayer – if you have a religion, do say a prayer when you arise and go to bed. Prayer has a calming effect that soothes the body and mind. I wish all of you success. Always here for you,

Do you have a problem you wish to share? Something to get off your chest? Kelly’s responses take into account age, experience and needs of writers. Those writing in know and seek her tough love, nononsense approach. Readers wanting a different type of response should seek advice elsewhere. Older and more experienced readers knowing the answers to questions need to exercise patience. Not everyone knows what you know. After qualifying as a teacher, Kelly Chopard went on to attend several counselling courses. Over the past 30 years, she has been invited to sit on panels and discussion groups, give talks and has taught modules dealing with youth issues. She counsels primary and secondary school pupils. She also engages in parent-pupil counselling sessions. In the 1970s, she was a member of a People’s Association Team counselling young adults in areas like drugs, smoking and other health and social issues. From 1979 to 1983 she had a counselling column in a local woman’s magazine. Since 1996 she has been responding to Teenage readers in her Dear Kelly column.

important When writing to me through mail, state your Full Name, Age, I.C. No.,Telephone No., Gender and Pseudonym. There is no length restriction. Send your letters to: Dear Kelly, Teenage Magazine, 20 Bedok South Road, Singapore 469277 or via email at:

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Drunken dad

beats mum Dear Kelly, I am so afraid. My dad drinks a lot and often comes home drunk.

If my mum says one word to him, he beats her. She comes to sleep with me when this happens but dad will come and drag her off, sometimes by the hair. He screams and yells and neighbours have called the police a few times because of all the yelling and mum crying around 3am when he returns drunk. Mum is a housewife and when she had a bad bruise or black eye, she begs me to go grocery shopping for her because she is embarrassed. I help her after school. I am also embarrassed. My neighbours pretend they hear and see nothing, and mum and I are grateful for this. I noticed if neighbours see dad waiting for the lift, they’d walk away, not wanting to go into the same lift as him.

Kelly: I am so sorry for your mum.

She must be living in terror of your dad. To wait in fear for her husband to return drunk must take a toll on her. It can’t be easy for you either. It must be terrible for mum to have to ask you to do the shopping when she sports a black eye and bruises. Can you

Mum is a housewife and when she had a bad bruise or black eye, she begs me to go grocery shopping for her because she is embarrassed. My lessons are suffering as I am awoken when dad returns drunk.

I cry and am unable to sleep because I worry about mum. Please tell me and mum what to do. We are Christians and we pray every day that dad will change. Please help me Kelly, and may God bless you for helping mum and I. Thank you.

and mum stay with a relative until the situation is resolved? I say this because I worry for mum in case your dad injures her badly one day. Please ask mum to visit the pastor and have an honest conversation about what is going on. The police has not stopped dad. He has not changed. Let’s see what the pastor can do for the family. I hope all turns out well for you and mum… and of course dad.