Top Korean News Of The Week: BTS’ Jungkook Makes Spotify History, FTISLAND’s Minhwan Embroiled In Prostitution Scandal
The K-pop and K-drama world have been abuzz for the past few days. While BTS‘ Jungkook set yet another record on Spotify, former X1 member Kim Woo-seok confirmed he’s dating actress Kang Na-eon. Missed out on the important news? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered!
Blackpink’s Jisoo has been appointed as Tommy Hilfiger’s new global brand ambassador. The luxury fashion brand dropped a series of stunning snaps of the starlet with the caption, “NYC – #JISOO’s in your area! Our newest global brand ambassador joined us in the city where it all began.” In the pictures, Jisoo could be seen posing on a double-decker bus, in a stripped top paired with a denim skirt and a beige long coat.
BTS’ Jungkook has scripted history once again! The talented singer’s debut track, Seven, has become the first song by a K-Pop act to surpass 2 billion streams on Spotify.
Social Savvy Class 101 co-stars Kim Woo-seok and Kang Na-eon are dating. After South Korean media outlet News1 reported that the duo has started dating during the filming of their upcoming web drama, Kim Woo-seok’s label BLITZWAY STUDIOS issued a statement that read, “We have confirmed that Kim Woo-seok and Kang Na-eon have cautiously developed a romantic relationship after completing filming together.”
On October 22, the Incheon Police stated that the head of the private security firm, from where Byeon Woo-Seok’s security team had been hired, and another individual had been sent to the prosecution for violating the Security Services Industry Act.
The charges stem from an incident that took place at the Incheon Airport on July 12. When Byeon Woo-seok was on his way to catch a flight to Hong Kong, his security team caused significant inconvenience to other passengers by allegedly closing gates for 10 minutes, shining flashlights at passengers, checking their boarding passes and preventing entry into the airport lounge.
Former LABOUM member Yulhee made some rather serious accusations against her ex-husband Minhwan, a member of FTISLAND. On October 24, Yulhee uploaded a video on YouTube in which she listed Minhwan’s visits to adult entertainment establishments as one of the main reasons for their divorce. As evidence, she released a recording of phone conversations between Minhwan and someone allegedly associated with these establishments. Following Yulhee’s claims, police have opened an investigation into Minhwan on suspicions of soliciting illegal prostitution. The case has been assigned to the Seoul Gangnam Police Station.
Kim Soo-mi is no more. The veteran actress died after suffering a cardiac arrest during the early hours of October 25. Although she was rushed to the hospital, she ultimately passed away. The 75-year-old actress had been struggling with health issues since this past May.
