Adaptations have always held a special place in the hearts of audiences, appealing to our deep-rooted love for nostalgia and comfort of the familiar. From the pages of books to movie screens, immersive video games to binge-worthy television series, adaptations have woven themselves into the fabric of modern media. Yet, discussions about the continued relevance of this beloved form of storytelling have erupted on a number of online platforms with the recent release of highly anticipated adaptations like the new live-action The Little Mermaid, Cruella, and The Super Mario Bros. Movie.
K-pop survival shows have revolutionised the industry, with millions of viewers tuning in to watch their favourite trainees compete for a spot in the debut team. These shows have created K-pop idols who have gone on to achieve massive success, both locally and internationally. Seventeen, Twice, Enhypen, Kep1er, and IZ*ONE are just a few examples of K-pop groups that have gained worldwide recognition and fame through survival shows. The popularity of these groups and their commendable success is a testament to the effectiveness of survival shows in discovering new talent and preparing them for stardom.
Besides the groups mentioned above, there are numerous other K-pop groups that have been formed through survival shows. There are two main types of K-pop survival shows: the first type which features contestants from different entertainment companies, such as Girls Planet 999 and Produce X 101, provides aspiring idols the opportunity to showcase their skills and compete with others from different companies. The second type of show features contestants who are all under the same company, such as I-Land with trainees from Big Hit Music and Stray Kids where trainees are under JYP Entertainment. These shows focus on training and preparing the contestants to become a cohesive group that is ready to debut.
With outstanding performances and plenty of suspenseful drama, it is clear why fans find these contests so entertaining. While the popularity of K-pop survival shows can be very beneficial to the contestants, the exploitative nature has received its fair share of criticism and has become a controversial topic in the industry.
For centuries, scientists and environmental activists have warned us about the threats of climate change, citing increasing temperatures, droughts, wildfires, and of course, melting ice caps. Now, as a result of the rising temperatures and global warming, a new wake-up call has emerged: the potential outbreak of pathogenic viruses akin to Covid-19.
Within these ice caps, organisms, bacteria, and viruses have been preserved and dormant since the last ice age, around 12,000 years ago. Scientists have dubbed the melting permafrost as the “Pandora’s Box” because its melting could possibly awaken and release a plethora of deadly diseases. And one certain strain of virus recently discovered in Siberia’s permafrost has garnered the attention of the media: The Zombie Virus.
Welcome to all new students of Sunway College and Sunway University! When thrown into a completely new and unfamiliar setting, it is normal to feel disoriented and confused. Regardless of whether they have been a student for a short while or a long period, this guidebook can be useful for all students when they are getting to know the Sunway campus.
The Arabic word “Hijab,” which translates to “cover,” is a term frequently used to refer to the Islamic practice of modesty. Muslim women of all ages, backgrounds and culture across the world wear the hijab, which is a headscarf or piece of clothing that covers the head, hair, and neck to protect their modesty and keep out unwanted male attention. Verses extracted from the Quran state that the “Hijab” is an obligatory practice for all Muslim women.
