Jean-Claude Van Damme talks art; a chemist’s soy empire: 7 Lifestyle highlights

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1. Are you ready, Army? Free BTS concert to mark a K-pop comeback like no other

The seven-member group – made up of members RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V and Jung Kook – will stage a free comeback performance in front of 22,000 fans, marking their first full show as a collective in nearly three and a half years, after the septet completed their mandatory military service.

2. How a mother’s 22kg weight loss led to bodybuilding and a healthy snack brand

Jenny Yue in February 2021 (left) weighing nearly 78kg, and in January 2023 (right) when she was about 56kg. Having rapidly put on weight during the pandemic, Yue lost it again by eating more healthily and doing regular exercise. Photo: Jenny Yue

The resident of Vancouver, in the Canadian province of British Columbia, not only lost more than 22kg (48 pounds) but also took up bodybuilding and launched a freeze-dried-fruit business with her husband.

3. How a Taiwanese chemist built a soy empire in Australia

Taiwan-born Eric Hsu never imagined his hard-earned chemistry degree would be put to use making tofu and soy products in Australia.