Singaporean singer Yang Guang Ke Le said that her parents had respected decision to work at 15 (INSTAGRAM/YANG GUANG KE LE)SINGAPORE: Singer Yang Guang Ke Le is a living testament to how the "school of life" can be rewarding in its own right. "I entered showbiz through getai, starting at age 13," Ke Le shared. "Events could end as late as 1am, meaning I'd only reach home by 2am, yet I had to catch the school bus at 5am," Ke Le explained. Eventually, I was only attending school twice a week, so I felt there was no point in continuing." When the 47-year-old Chen asked what her career might have looked like had she finished school, Ke Le admitted she was unsure.

Source: New Strait Times January 21, 2026 13:35 UTC