{
  "id": 11668314,
  "title": "S'porean Chen Yixin, 26, moves to Paris for further studies, pays S$3,300 monthly rent for 32sqm flat",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/sporean-chen-yixin-26-moves-to-paris-for-further-studies-pays-s-3-300",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-03T11:22:42.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Mothership",
    "slug": "mothership",
    "url": "https://mothership.sg/2026/10/chen-yixin-move-paris-scholarship-apartment-rent/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In September 2026, Singaporean actress and influencer Chen Yixin (26) announced her relocation to Paris, France to pursue further studies. In a YouTube video, she disclosed that she had secured a 32 square meter flat for a monthly rent of S$3,312.\n\nHowever, the process of moving in was not without challenges. Upon inspection, the apartment's cleanliness was severely lacking, with Chen discovering pests, stains on the beds, and hair even in the coffee machine. Despite these issues, she expressed gratitude towards the apartment inspector and her landlord, who were apologetic about the situation. The landlord promptly arranged for thorough cleaning and pest control measures, including checks on all cushions and beds.\n\nChen noted that bed bugs are prevalent in Paris, yet her apartment remained uninfested. She admitted that her monthly rent is quite high and not sustainable for the next two years. She revealed that she had saved considerable money to cover the initial months but was stressed about the ongoing financial burden.\n\nDespite the difficulties, Chen clarified that she funded her trip to Paris entirely from her personal savings and at her own expense. She hoped her disclosure would help others understand the realities of moving abroad.",
  "summary": "New experience.",
  "key_points": [
    "Singaporean actress Chen Yixin relocates to Paris for studies at 26.",
    "Secures 32 sqm flat in Paris with S$3,300 monthly rent.",
    "Faces cleanliness issues but landlord resolves pest control."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}