Kae Yin

Among this year’s Asia’s Most Stylish honorees is a rising legend: Kae Yin, founder of Bar Wu (無), who clinched the Asia-Pacific championship and placed third globally at the Diageo World Class—all by the age of 25.

For Kae Yin, life and bartending are inseparable. “Your life experience, background, and accumulated energy will definitely influence your creation. That’s 100% certain.” While setbacks can create bottlenecks, he believes the key lies in self-reflection and understanding who you truly are.

His style is born of obsession and curiosity. Whether poring over cookbooks, wine recipes, literature, or poetry, Kae Yin channels inspiration from every source, subtly weaving it into his craft. “It’s a gradual process of exploration. There’s no absolute SOP—it’s about unraveling countless threads.”