Leppy's Passion: Food, Music, and Fashion News from Around the World
Hello everyone! I'm Leppy, a blogger who loves cooking, music, and fashion. It's October 17, 2025, and I'm starting my day with baking practice, while also gathering interesting news from around the world. Today, I'm especially excited about the stories that make my heart race, from the world of gastronomy to the K-POP scene and the dramatic comebacks in the fashion industry. Let's dive into these passionate stories together!
First, let's explore the culinary world. With the upcoming Vegetarian Festival (October 19th to 29th), 7-Eleven in Thailand is preparing over 323 diverse vegetarian (J-food) menu items. Isn't that amazing? This goes beyond just vegetarian options; it's an effort to capture taste, convenience, and value for money, all tailored to the modern lifestyle.
They offer a wide variety of options, including ready-to-eat meals, frozen foods, healthy drinks, snacks, and desserts. They carefully select menus from famous brands, freshly prepare them daily with fresh ingredients, and provide healthy options. This is great news not only for vegetarians but also for anyone seeking a healthy diet. The 24/7 delivery service via the 7-Eleven TH app provides ultimate convenience for busy individuals. As I learn baking, I'm also researching various ingredients and trends. Seeing such a large-scale introduction of vegetarian menus makes me look forward to an even more diverse food trend in the future.
Next, I have some gourmet news from Taipei, Taiwan. Ahead of the 2025 ITF Taipei International Travel Fair (November 7th to 10th), the Grand Hotel Yuanshan in Taipei and Kaohsiung will be offering accommodation and dining vouchers at discounts of up to 75%. You can't miss out on this incredible discount!
What particularly catches my eye is Chef Xu Yaoguang's 'Golden Dragon Peking Duck 4-Person Set', a master of Cantonese cuisine. You can enjoy Peking duck in six different ways, from carving the duck on-site to duck sushi, duck legs, duck stir-fry, duck silk noodles, and duck bone broth. It makes my mouth water just imagining it. Also, Chef Dai Licheng's 'Yuanshan Classic 4-Person Set', a master of Jiangsu-Zhejiang cuisine, is also highly anticipated.
Chef Liao Jianhao, who is in charge of Western cuisine, presents the 'Yuanshan Steak House Seafood & Meat 2-Person Set'. It features Australian 150-day champion Angus ribeye steak served with lobster shrimp and abalone. It promises to be the ultimate gastronomic experience. In addition, they sell vouchers for unique cocktails using local Taiwanese liquor (Yushan Dongding Brandy, 58-degree Kinmen Kaoliang Liquor, etc.), so you can perfectly enjoy a 'slightly tipsy' experience with your meal. I dream of developing a cocktail that complements my baking someday.
Now, let's move on to music. The first performer lineup for the 2025 MAMA Awards, a festival for K-POP fans around the world, has been revealed! The award ceremony, which will be held for two days on November 28th and 29th at the new Kai Tak Stadium in Hong Kong, will center around the concept of 'Heung', which is a Korean joy and excitement.
The first lineup includes 17 prominent teams, including Stray Kids, IVE, and ENHYPEN, who are making waves on global charts, as well as RIIZE, ZEROBASEONE, BABYMONSTER, BOYNEXTDOOR, Super Junior, and TWS. In particular, the news that ALPHA DRIVE ONE, formed through the survival program 'Boys Planet II' and scheduled to debut in 2026, will perform in advance excites fans even more.
MAMA started in 1999 as Korea's first music video awards ceremony and has now established itself as the largest forum for K-POP culture and a music festival. We can expect high-intensity choreography, stadium-scale visuals, and musical moments that will dominate TV and social media. Ticket reservations start today (October 17th), so those interested should hurry. I should also add MAMA award-winning songs to my baking playlist to ignite my passion!
Finally, here's the most dramatic comeback news from the fashion industry. After being canceled in 2019, the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show has successfully returned in its original format for two consecutive years. The show had once gone down the path of 'cancellation' due to the former CMO's remarks that it would not include transgender or plus-size models.
However, after Hillary Super took office as CEO, the 2024 and 2025 shows finally found a formula that combines inclusivity and va va voom sex appeal. Models of various races and body types appear, showing efforts to overcome past controversies.
Ironically, the show returns to an American society where gender ideology is becoming more conservative, emphasizing childbirth and childcare for women, and the pressure for thin bodies is increasing again due to the spread of GLP-1 drugs. In this social atmosphere, Victoria's Secret has attempted to maintain its past splendor (clique lighting, stilettos, voluminous hair) while showcasing not only lingerie but also jeans, sportswear, and even neat silhouettes that could be worn at a piano recital. In particular, Karol G's passionate performance heated up the runway even more. It is once again realized that fashion is a mirror reflecting the times.
Today, we've looked at the delicious vegetarian trend, the feast of gourmet cuisine, the spectacular K-POP festival, and the complex comeback story of the fashion industry. These three – cooking, music, and fashion – are the greatest sources of inspiration in my life. Especially after seeing the passionate stage of MAMA, I solidify my dream of one day creating a wonderful space where my desserts and music come together. I hope you all have a passionate day with your favorite music! See you in the next post!
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