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S1E74: Star Awards 2023: What went right, what went wrong

Why is an awards show reimagined to be a 'concert' this year?

Synopsis: Each month, The Straits Times examines the ins and outs of pop culture in the Asian entertainment and Hollywood scene.

The annual Star Awards event in Singapore has come and gone yet again. Mediacorp's annual glitzy awards show for its Chinese language content and performers wrapped up on April 9.

#PopVultures host Jan Lee covered the show and gives her opinions on what went down.

From the show's K-pop inspired opening to a baffling 'hand dance' that Felica Chin and Rebecca Lim performed; from Xiang Yun's repeat wins to…

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