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Find out what these K-pop and K-drama stars got up to in May

STORYLim Li Ying
Fans of South Korean singer IU made it to The New York Times’ list of 25 songs. Photo: Instagram
Fans of South Korean singer IU made it to The New York Times’ list of 25 songs. Photo: Instagram
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Quashing divorce rumours, not attending sex parties and fighting embezzlement charges: here’s what Korea’s pop and screen royalty have been doing in May

From Jennie stunning her fellow BLACKPINK members, to Song Joong-ki seen wearing his wedding ring, there was no shortage of drama in the land of glitz and glamour. Here are our top stories from K-Town:

1. BLACKPINK Jennie’s surprising improv

BLACKPINK’s Jisoo (left), Rose (third from left) and Lisa (right) watch Jennie at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, US. Photo: Twitter
BLACKPINK’s Jisoo (left), Rose (third from left) and Lisa (right) watch Jennie at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, US. Photo: Twitter
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K-pop star Jennie briefly appeared to stun other members of the girl group, BLACKPINK, with some improvised choreography during last week’s concert in the United States.

2. K-pop star IU is more than just a pretty face

K-pop singer and actress IU has gained recognition with her own brand of indie music. Photo: Instagram
K-pop singer and actress IU has gained recognition with her own brand of indie music. Photo: Instagram

During her 11-year (and counting) career, IU has paved her own way with her own brand of indie music style that goes against the mass-produced, commercial K-pop genre.

3. Song Joong-ki's wedding ring

Song Joong-ki was snapped wearing his wedding ring, potentially killing swirling divorce rumours. Photo: Sina Entertainment
Song Joong-ki was snapped wearing his wedding ring, potentially killing swirling divorce rumours. Photo: Sina Entertainment
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