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We have selected seven Lifestyle stories from the past seven days that resonated with our readers. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing.
1. The wild days of Hong Kong’s Category III era: when sex and gore went mainstream

The adults-only, Category III rating was introduced in 1988, making stars of actresses including Shu Qi and Amy Yip
2. Sugar’s link to dementia may begin earlier than we thought, new study finds

The seeds of dementia may be sown long before our first birthday – or even before we are born. New research shows that while risks such as high blood pressure and cholesterol compound over decades, early sugar exposure can harm the brain before we take our first breath.
3. Latest K-drama casting news about Kim Mu-yeol, Jung Hae-in and more

Jung Hae-in and Shin Se-kyung will star in romantic drama Love Virus, while Lee Jung-eun and Kim Mu-yeol will lead action series The Shooter.
4. ‘I enjoy the hunt’: Hong Kong shoppers are turning to second-hand luxury fashion

Hong Kong’s younger shoppers are embracing preloved designer items for their affordability, sustainability and investment value.
5. Chinese matcha’s rise and the Hong Kong couple stirring up the UK tea scene

A mission to bring Chinese tea culture to Britain unexpectedly turned Hong Kong couple Raphael Chow and Joyce Ding into matcha entrepreneurs.
6. Possible Love: Burning director Lee Chang-dong back with another masterpiece

Zo In-sung and Cho Yeo-jeong play a rich couple opposite Sul Kyung-gu and Jeon Do-yeon’s have-nots in Lee’s sharp critique of Korean society.
7. At his new Beijing restaurant, chef Jason Liu reconnects with his Chinese roots

Long before the Michelin stars, Jason Liu forged his path blending Chinese flavours and Western flair. He continues his journey at Ling Yun.


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When Hong Kong cinema embraced sex and gore, sugar’s link to dementia: 7 Lifestyle stories

Amy Yip in a still from Sex and Zen (1991). Photo: Golden Harvest


Simon Yam in a still from Dr Lamb (1992), a Category III slasher film. Photo: Newport Entertainment

A mother’s sugar intake can trigger elevated blood sugar, insulin resistance and inflammation in her unborn child, experts say. Photo: Shutterstock

Kim Mu-yeol (forefront) as Na Hwa-jin in a still from Teach You a Lesson. Kim is set to co-star in lead action series The Shooter. Photo: Kim Ji-yeon/Netflix

A vintage Chanel bag at Ragtag, in Causeway Bay, Hong Kong. Photo: Jonathan Wong

Hongkongers Joyce Ding and Raphael Chow are the co-founders of London-based Brut Tea, a fine loose leaf tea company whose sales of Chinese matcha have eclipsed those of its original loose leaf teas. Photo: Brut Tea

Sul Kyung-gu (left) as Ho-seok and Jeon Do-yeon (right) as Mi-ok in a still from Possible Love. Directed by Lee Chang-dong and co-starring Zo In-sung and Cho Yeo-jeong. Photo: Netflix

Taiwanese chef Jason Liu is no stranger to Michelin stars. He talks about cooking Chinese food with French flair at his Shanghai restaurant Ling Long, and continuing his philosophy at his new Beijing restaurant Ling Yun. Photo: Ling Long

Hong Kong weightlifter’s journey; history of five-kernel mooncakes: 7 Lifestyle highlights

Professional weightlifter Tammy Wong rests mid-workout at Powerhouse Barbell Club in Central, Hong Kong. Photo: Edmond So

Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama waves during a press preview of her exhibition titled “My Eternal Soul” at the National Art Centre in Tokyo on February 21, 2017. Photo: AFP

Hepatitis B is endemic in Hong Kong, affecting 5 per cent of the population. However, 40 per cent of those who have it are unaware they are infected. Illustration: Mario Cameira

Josie Ho attends the New York Asian Film Festival 2022, at Walter Reade Theatre, in New York, on July 16, 2022. Rather than following in the footsteps of her casino magnate father Stanley Ho, she has forged her own path in music and film, winning awards along the way. Photo: Getty Images for Josie Ho

Five-kernel mooncakes from the InterContinental Grand Stanford Hong Kong in Tsim Sha Tsui. We dive into the rich history of these “wuren” mooncakes, from ancient origins to modern interpretations. Photo: Jonathan Wong

12 years after surviving breast cancer, a new health scare tests an American journalist

US-based journalist Amy Wu describes her recent brush with cancer and why listening to your body matters. Photo: courtesy of Amy Wu

Amy Wu finds the lighter side of life at a comedy club in New Haven, Connecticut, in August 2026, to take her mind off health matters. Photo: courtesy of Amy Wu

Wu with her surgeon, Dr Peter Dottino. Photo: courtesy of Amy Wu

Wu leaving hospital after having surgery in February 2026. Photo: courtesy of Amy Wu 

Wu ready for a swim. Photo: courtesy of Amy Wu 

Wu at her wedding ceremony in the summer of 2026. Photo: courtesy of Amy Wu

Vegan dim sum, salads, Indian: where a Polish marketing manager eats in Hong Kong

Mushroom siu mai at Veggie Kingdom in Tsim Sha Tsui, one of Jakub Lewandowski’s favourite spots for vegan food in Hong Kong. Photo: Instagram/veggiekingdomhk

Jakub Lewandowski is the PR and marketing manager of The Mira Hong Kong hotel. Photo: Jakub Lewandowski

Treehouse’s signature sweet potato fries. Photo: Instagram/treehouse.eco

Everyday is a popular vegetarian restaurant in Tsim Sha Tsui. Photo: Instagram/everyday.veggie.official

A soufflé at Tai Ping Koon Restaurant in Tsim Sha Tsui.

Sarson ka saag makki ki roti at Gaylord Indian Restaurant. Photo: Llewellyn Cheung

Various dishes at Cuisine Cuisine in Tsim Sha Tsui. Photo: Cuisine Cuisine

Hum Central’s signature square deep-fried spring rolls. Photo: Instagram/thegohanlog

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From Hong Kong’s Category III era to a Korean auteur’s new masterpiece, here are seven stories from SCMP’s recent reporting


From Hong Kong’s Category III era to a Korean auteur’s new masterpiece, here are seven stories from SCMP’s recent reporting.


When Hong Kong cinema embraced sex and gore, sugar’s link to dementia: 7 Lifestyle stories

.css-1c6uqr6{color:inherit;font-weight:inherit;font-size:inherit;font-family:inherit;line-height:inherit;overflow-wrap:break-word;}From Hong Kong’s Category III era to a Korean auteur’s new masterpiece, here are seven stories from SCMP’s recent reporting

1. The wild days of Hong Kong’s Category III era: when sex and gore went mainstream

From Hong Kong’s Category III era to a Korean auteur’s new masterpiece, here are seven stories from SCMP’s recent reporting