What’s hot in Korea: Can K-pop band BTS ever be ‘ordinary’? Is divorced K-drama star Song Joong-ki dating again?
Members of boy band BTS want to enjoy ‘ordinary life’, while actor Song Joong-ki has been seen with a mystery woman
Another month has come and gone, and although August may be a month for holidays for many people, the K-pop sensations are not slowing down one bit – or are they?
Here is a round-up of the hottest news (including an announcement that a big K-pop band may be having a break) to take you through what you may have missed before August bids us farewell.
1. Can BTS be ‘ordinary’?
Following close on the heels of the K-pop boy band BTS’ massive world “domination” – including an extended sold-out world tour that began last year – the group’s members have announced that they would like to take a break and “enjoy ordinary lives”. Will they though?
2. Another one bites the dust
After three years of marriage, Korean actress Koo Hye-sun says that her “husband [Ahn Jae-hyun] … has reached a stage of ennui” and they are divorcing.
3. Flying the flag
