K-Drama letdowns, men's health and outlandish Dubai mansion: This week’s biggest entertainment and lifestyle stories

From Lee Jong-suk’s love confession to IU, to the sudden cancellation of Resident Playbook Season 2, this week’s stories hit all the highs and heartbreaks. We tour Dubai’s most outlandish mansion, revisit iconic drama romances, and reveal why some stars walked away from K-drama hits.

Plus, smart habits for men over 40, the real damage of verbal abuse, and how anxiety fuels tinnitus. Let’s dive in.

There’s a special kind of thrill that comes with South Korean celebrity couples. Maybe it’s the mystery, how you know they’re still together, but you still find yourself hoping for just one, just one candid photo of the two of them. But nope, it’s not happening. These couples value their privacy far more than fan curiosity, though every now and then, they resurface just enough to reassure us: yes, they’re still going strong. Now, back to your day, thanks. Read the full story

What went wrong? Resident Playbook, the wholesome spin-off of Hospital Playlist, won’t be returning for a Season 2. And for fans still holding out hope for a Season 3 of the original series, it’s a double disappointment. Read the full story

Step inside their sea-facing 8000-square foot, Dh70 million mansion, and the real flex begins: false ceilings laced with real 24-karat gold. Think sleek shining surfaces, hidden appliances, zero clutter… and then look up: the ceilings are literally gilded in 24-karat gold. Read the full story

Can you imagine anyone but Song Joong-ki as the brave and charming Yoo Si-jin in Descendants of the Sun? Hard to believe, but Gong Yoo almost took the role. From IU skipping Queen of Tears to Hyun Bin saying no to Kill Me, Heal Me, here are the biggest K-drama roles that nearly went to someone else—and how those casting choices might’ve changed everything. Here’s the lowdown.

Be honest, how many times have you stuck with a drama where you stopped paying attention to the plot, but the couple’s chemistry was just that good? It’s not just a C-Drama or K-Drama thing — it’s a universal drama phenomenon. Writers know exactly how to make us stay. 

A raft of studies shows that exercise and physical activity are great ways to feel better, control weight, combat diseases, improve mood, energy, and attention. Here are 10 good habits for people (over 40) to stay healthy, sharp, and active — backed by recent research

 Pack your passports and your cravings — FIX Chocolate, aka the bar that broke the internet and nearly wiped out global pistachio supplies, is strutting back into Dubai International Airport on May 15.

Yes, the original Dubai-made dessert bar that had everyone acting feral at Terminal 3 is making a very sweet comeback at Dubai Duty Free — and just in time for Eid Al Adha travel chaos. Calling all chocoholics: FIX is back.

As doctors explain, tinnitus is when you hear ‘phantom’ noises, which could range from buzzing, whooshing, hissing to ringing sounds. While tinnitus is typically harmless, cases like Mudliar's can raise concerns about your hearing. It’s always best to have it evaluated by a healthcare professional. What causes tinnitus?

To this day, Dubai-based Namrata (name changed on request) feels uneasy when asked a question in public — whether at work or at home, even if it’s something as simple as adjusting the air-conditioner temperature. There’s an acute sense of awareness: All eyes are on her, and she needs to provide an answer. But what if she can’t? Read the full story