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

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

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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 the lack of trophies for veterans like Richard Low - Jan breaks down what went right, what went wrong and what she hopes to see in the coming years.

Highlights (tap/click above):

0:48 Richie Koh awarded Best Actor

4:20 Weird opening of the Star Awards

7:40 Evergreen artistes performance

9:29 Baffling "hand dance" by All-Time Favourite Artistes

17:54 Repetitiveness of Star Awards

20:36 More recognition for young stars

22:05 Things that can be improved on

Produced by: Jan Lee (janlee@sph.com.sg) & Penelope Lee

Edited by: Penelope Lee

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