Former TV producer, K-beauty enthusiast, fitness lover, and the woman behind Dear Glow, a curated Korean beauty and wellness platform.
Originally from Korea, Olivia moved to Singapore in 2017, ready for a new chapter. Tennis came a few years later, during COVID, and what started as a way to keep busy soon turned into something much more competitive. After years of playing doubles with friends, she decided it was time for a new challenge and joined the WITS Singles League.
These days, between sourcing new beauty brands, running her business, and squeezing in as much exercise as possible, Olivia's schedule is anything but predictable. But there's always room for tennis, good company, and perhaps a cold beer afterwards.
Q&A with Olivia
Q: Where are you originally from, and if not Singapore, what brought you here?
I'm from Korea, where I worked as a TV producer. The kind of job that consumes your whole life in the best and most exhausting way. When a major programme I'd been running wrapped up, I found myself at a natural crossroads.
I'd always wanted to experience living and working abroad, so I took the leap and moved to Singapore in February 2017. It's been nearly ten years now!
Q: What surprised you most when you first arrived?
The heat, obviously! Coming from Korea with four distinct seasons, landing in a country that's just summer, all year round, was a shock.
But what I didn't expect was how nuanced that heat becomes over time. Now I notice the difference between a warm day and a cool one, a muggy afternoon and a breezy evening. Singapore has seasons. You just have to pay closer attention.
Q: What does a "normal" day look like for you (if that even exists)?
There's no such thing, honestly. Some mornings start with the gym, others with emails before coffee. Most days involve some mix of product sourcing, content creation, and logistics, and somehow I always find a way to fit in a workout. Founder life!
Your experience with tennis & WITS
Q: How did you first find WITS?
For a long time, I only played doubles with the same group of friends. But watching people around me improve rapidly, especially in singles, made me want to push myself too.
I joined WITS last autumn, signing up for the singles league specifically to challenge myself and grow my game.
Building on that, I joined the Rising Rally team last spring to keep the momentum going and connect more with the community.
Q: Tell us about a favourite WITS memory (funny, chaotic, or proud moment).
My very first singles match. I wasn't physically prepared at all, but I desperately wanted to win, and I absolutely did not want to go to a tiebreak.
What followed were probably the two most mentally intense hours of my life. I've never had a conversation with myself quite like that one!
I don't remember the score as much as I remember the feeling: completely present, completely alive.
Q: What's your on-court personality in three words?
Scrappy. Serious. Accidentally funny.
Q: What do you enjoy most about playing in WITS?
Meeting opponents who love tennis just as much as I do, fighting it out on court, and then sharing a drink together afterwards. That combination is hard to beat.
Q: What does tennis give you that nothing else does?
Tennis is a language that teaches you how to handle pressure and respect your opponent at the same time.
About you
Q: What's something you're currently obsessed with (food, routine, hobby)?
K-beauty. Which, conveniently, is also my business, so the obsession is professionally justified!
Q: What does a perfect day look like for you in Singapore?
Morning coffee, a productive few hours working on Dear Glow, tennis in the evening, and ending the day with a cold beer and good company.
Your business
Q: Tell us a bit about your business: what inspired you to start it, when, and what do you do day-to-day?
I'm the founder of Dear Glow, a curated K-beauty and K-wellness platform based in Singapore. We carry brands made in Korea, as well as products that are hugely popular in Korea right now, like Proceanis.
Every brand on the site has been personally vetted because I genuinely believe in what it does, not just because it's trending.
Before starting Dear Glow, I was working in the beauty e-commerce industry and kept thinking: this is the most competitive and opportunity-rich moment K-beauty has ever seen. I didn't want to watch it from the sidelines.
So in January 2026, I stopped waiting and built the thing!
Day-to-day, I'm across everything: sourcing, content, operations, customer experience. It's a lot, but it's mine.
WITS Perk:
15% off sitewide at Dear Glow with code WITS26
Q: What's something you're really proud of building?
Dear Glow's curation philosophy. Every brand we carry has been personally vetted, not just for results, but for integrity.
Building something that reflects my values, rather than just following a trend, is what I'm most proud of.
Q: How do you balance running a business with everything else?
Honestly? Balance is something I'm still working on. But tennis helps more than I expected. It's hard to think about work when you're trying not to lose a tiebreak!
Q: What's your vision for where it goes next?
Right now, we have 14 brands on the platform. The goal is to reach 20 by the end of 2026, and then grow Dear Glow into the go-to K-beauty platform for Southeast Asia, not just Singapore.
And further down the line? I want to create my own product line under my name. That's the dream I'm building toward.
And finally:
Q: Advice you'd give to a new player joining WITS
Just show up. The nerves don't go away, but the community makes it worth every shaky first serve.
Q: One word to describe WITS
Empowering.
Q: What does WITS mean to you?
A place where I can be competitive and supported at the same time, which as a founder and a woman, is rarer than it sounds.
A big thank you to Olivia for sharing her story and for extending a special offer to the WITS community.
Whether you're already a K-beauty devotee or simply curious to discover something new, Olivia's carefully selected collection of Korean skincare and wellness products is worth exploring.
You can shop Dear Glow online at dearglow.shop or through Shopee, and follow the latest arrivals and beauty discoveries on Instagram at @dearglow.shop.
And if you see Olivia on court with Rising Rally, be sure to say hello!
WITS PERK: 15% off sitewide at Dear Glow with code WITS26
