2024 marks the centenary birth of Hong Kong martial arts novelist Jin Yong (the pen name of Dr Louis Cha Leung-yung), a giant in Chinese literature. To commemorate his literary contributions that have impacted several generations, Hong Kong is paying tribute to the author with a centennial memorial.

Artist Bianca Tse jumped onto the AI bandwagon because of FOMO (fear of missing out), and in the process, she’s become highly recognised for her unique style with Hong Kong as her centerstage. She tells Hill Choi Lee about what Artificial Intelligence (AI) art could mean for the artist of today.

One of the world’s most bespoke jewellery artistry meets epic fiction saga in the form of Fabergé x Game of Thrones High Jewellery collection – Chapter One: Dragon. K S Sze & Sons proudly present this capsule collection at the Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong.

Minutes away from downtown Seoul, Myeongdong and Itaewon districts on top of Mount Namsan, the stately Grand Hyatt Seoul has been a fixture of the capital city’s landscape for over four and a half decades. An urban retreat that is perfect whether you are travelling solo or with family, for business or leisure, Hill Choi Lee finds out what this Grand Dame of Seoul hospitality has to offer.

K-beauty is an industry that has rapidly been invading our homes and Medicube is perhaps one of the better-known names among Hong Kong consumers. Hill Choi Lee sits down with the CEO of APR, Byung-hoon Kim, who recently descended into the city for its first-ever pop-up event.

Water polo athlete-turned-model Kenji Fan has something to say about his approach to personal and professional choices. Whether it is his traditional demeanour in his private life or outgoing curiosity in his work life, he tells Hill Choi Lee about his goals and how he expresses himself through fashion.

Sometimes you find your calling, or the calling finds you. For film director Lo Chun Yip, his own path led him from behind the camera to the front of the lens. Now an award-winning director and rising star actor in Hong Kong with his first lead role at the age of 36, Hill Choi Lee finds out more about the artist’s quiet yet sturdy rise in the entertainment industry.

Hong Kong girl group Collar’s Candy Wong is the contradictory embodiment of confidence and youthful naivety. In this month’s digital cover with #legend, the singer tells Hill Choi Lee what makes her tick and what her future aspirations are with and without Collar.

Hong Kong singer-actor Aarif Lee, who portrayed Bruce Lee in the 2010 film Bruce Lee, My Brother and won Best New Performer at the Hong Kong Film Awards for the 2009 Alex Law film Echoes of the Rainbow, tells Hill Choi Lee how he’s kept himself physically and mentally motivated throughout his substantial career.

As a Major Patron of the Paris Opera, the House of Chanel has been supporting the dance season’s opening gala since 2018.

The Louvre Museum and Lancôme are joining forces in an unprecedented collaboration. Inspired by nine masterpieces from the sculpture department and the museum’s lights and colours, Lancôme has designed a limited edition of skincare and makeup products signed Lancôme x Louvre.

Looking for a bespoke, fun-filled travel destination for groups? Àni Private Resort could be your answer. Hidden on the serene island of Koh Yao Noi, Thailand, the resort offers a luxurious escape for group travellers seeking privacy, relaxation, and tailor-made activities. After a three-night-four-day stay on a personalised programme, Hill Choi Lee reveals what it’s like to be taken care of hand and foot.

The rise of Web3, non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and the like have seen the emergence of new investment asset classes, but the landscape is still disorienting and hard to navigate for the uninitiated. Founder Thomas Edmunds talks to Hill Choi Lee about how DeMe, a platform that combines social media and e-commerce with blockchain technology, aims to change the game in the Web3 space.

A collaboration between French luxury house, Baccarat, and luxury floral design boutique, Gingermite, is ushering in springtime with a focus on their mutual expressive craftsmanship.

The original icon of the rails, Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, a Belmond Train, unveils four new winter journeys between Paris and the French Alps with their inaugural routes scheduled at the end of the year.

Steve Leung, founder of renowned and award-winning Steve Leung Design Group, created his family’s holiday dream home in Japan’s ski capital, Niseko in Hokkaido.

To coincide with the recent opening of The Peninsula Istanbul, The Peninsula’s stunning new property along the Bosphorus invites guests to all its properties to sample the artistry of Turkish cuisine.

Seasoned actor Yatho Wong and Best New Performer winner Louise Wong never cease to improve their craft. Both artists look forward to diversifying their roles while bringing new film-watching experiences to their audience. They tell Hill Choi Lee about being laser-focused on their character portrayals as well as the distinctive skills they need to hone in order to master their roles.

Through its Perpetual Planet Initiative, Rolex is supporting Steve Boyes’ Great Spine of Africa series of expeditions, traversing thousands of kilometres of rivers that have never been scientifically documented.

When audio and design comes together, it creates an otherworldly experience for the artist and audience. Hong Kong singer Alfred Hui, with a decade of award-winning songs under his belt, tells Hill Choi Lee about immersive experiences.