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Singapore singer Hong Junyang performing on stage. Photo from Hong’s Instagram |
According to The Straits Times, Hong’s name appeared in the Government Gazette’s list of bankrupt individuals, published on Sept. 26. Speaking to AsiaOne on Monday, he explained that his debts primarily arose from his Thai street food chain, The Original Boat Noodle, which he first launched in 2018.
“Ever since Covid-19 started, it has been very, very tough for us, up till our closure… I tried my best,” Hong said.
He opened the first outlet of the chain at Changi City Point, later expanding to locations including VivoCity, Suntec City, Bugis Junction, The Seletar Mall, and Northpoint City. In 2020, he introduced the Taiwanese bubble tea brand Machi…