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Steven Chia may be one of Singapore’s most recognisable current affairs hosts, but to his son Joshua, he’s mostly just a normal dad with bad dad jokes and a love for fixing things around the house.Steven reflected on how he adjusted his work life to spend more time with his childre…

What is it really like growing up as the kid of Singapore football legend Fandi Ahmad?His kids open up about the pressure of carrying the Fandi name with really big shoes to fill. Iryan shares how he was once dropped from his school football team due to chronic asthma, and how he found hi…

Lina Ng was a strict “tiger mum” at home, even as she stepped away from acting to raise her children, though it wasn’t entirely her choice. In this episode, she and her son Jeriel reflect on growing up with discipline, boundaries, and being the “bad guy”.  With m…

Hassan Sunny and his eldest daughter Sarah Arissa open up about life on and off the pitch, from the pressures of being a goalkeeper to pushing through injuries while trying not to worry his family. They reflect on the blame that comes with conceding goals, Sarah and her siblings fears after seeing…

What is it like growing up in a family that’s anything but typical? In DNA Ep 5, Evelyn Tan and her daughter Kristen Lin open up about life on a boat, homeschooling, and growing up in a household of four siblings.  They reflect on Kristen’s brief rebellious phase, how their relati…

In DNA Ep 4, Brandon Wong and his son Yu Jie open up about their relationship, from starting work at just 6 years old to becoming a hands-on father despite a demanding career. They reflect on the sacrifices behind the scenes, the impact of seeing him get injured on screen, and Yu Jie’s appre…

In DNA Ep 3, Cassandra See and her son Lukas Schuler open up about their surprisingly close and honest relationship, in which they talk about everything, from growing up pains to dating and relationships. They reflect on his rebellious years, difficult parenting moments, and her decision to step a…

What is it like growing up in the shadow of a well-known father? In DNA Ep 2, veteran actor Zhu Houren and his son Joel Choo open up about expectations, self-doubt, and finding their own paths in the same industry. From tough criticism to quiet support, they reflect on the pressures of proving one…

What is it really like growing up with famous parents? In DNA Ep 1, Mediacorp Artiste Xiang Yun and her daughter Chen Yixin open up about public scrutiny, school struggles, online criticism, and the pressures of fame on family life. They reflect on parenting regrets and difficult memories, whi…