On 7 October 2021, Sylvia Chan was accused by an anonymous Instagram account of verbally abusing employees and fostering a toxic workplace culture with one talent named Samantha being singled out with an 'exit strategy' requested by Chan. On, the couple announced that their divorce was finalised in March 2020 after being separated for three years. Nina Tan, a cousin of Ryan Tan, would be involved with the company in various capacities, acting and hosting in its productions, and managing the company's website. Hokkien and Singlish colloquialisms are frequently used in their videos, offering glimpses into Singaporean culture. Sylvia Chan managed the business aspects of the company. Tan served as the cinematographer, art director and occasionally cameoed in their early productions wearing a watermelon helmet as he had issues appearing in front of the camera proper. After their YouTube video Shit Singaporean Girlfriends Say became popular, they transitioned into full-time YouTube personalities. They initially started in wedding videography and started honing their videography and editing skills on YouTube. The couple started Night Owl Cinematics (NOC) production company in February 2013, after a failed Chinese restaurant venture. The duo started to date 5 years later and eventually got married at 22.

Ryan Tan met Sylvia Chan when both were doing part-time modelling at age 16. As of 4 September 2022, all videos on the main channel have been set to private. The owners of NOC also own the channels NOC Plays and TEAM NOC. Founded by Ryan Tan and Sylvia Chan, the company was known for their comedy videos, travelogues, lifestyle videos, as well as their now defunct food review series, Food King. Night Owl Cinematics (NOC) was a Singaporean YouTube channel and production company.

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