8 things you may have missed from K-pop, K-drama and all things South Korea in November

STORYAydee Tie

Dec 4 , 2018

Here is a quick round-up of the cool things that took place in South Korea in November.

‘Mr. Sunshine’ actor Lee Byung-hun: how I missed out on the Hollywood hit ‘Crazy Rich Asians’

We met the South Korean star for an exclusive interview, in which he shared his views about films, Hollywood productions and his return to television on Netflix.

6 things you need to know about K-pop idol Victoria Song

The multi-talented artist was first ‘discovered’ in Beijing in 2007, and her tasteful incorporation of Korean and European designs has made her a fashion trailblazer. Photo: Instagram @victoria02_02

Advance ticket sales for K-pop band BTS’ film tour documentary pass 100,000

‘Burn the Stage’, which is released in cinemas worldwide from Thursday, follows the seven-member group’s rise to global fame during its 2017 concerts.

One meal a day: are K-pop stars going too far with their harsh diets?

South Korean stars, such as BTS’ Jimin and Dasom, once of Sistar, say they sometimes limited their daily food intake to ensure they stayed slim. Photo: Instagram @official_ninemuses

K-pop star Jessica Jung gets intimate about shoes and love – and gives me a peek at her mobile phone

The K-pop star, who has 7.8 million Instagram followers, took time out from promoting Salvatore Ferragamo’s new Hong Kong boutique to sit down with us at The Upper House.

Do you remember South Korean actress Song Hye-kyo's 5 breakout on-screen moments?

As the K-drama star celebrated her 37th birthday, we looked back at the most significant steps in her career. Photo: Instagram @kyo1122

K-drama stars Park Bo-gum and Song Hye-kyo back in slow-burn romance, ‘Encounter’

Park, known for the 2016 hit ‘Love in the Moonlight’ and Song, who starred in ‘Descendants of the Sun’, play lovers who meet in Cuba in the 16-part series. Photo: CJENM

Happy 26th birthday, Chanyeol: 4 highlights from the EXO K-pop star's career

Chanyeol, known for his singing, songwriting and acting prowess, turned 26 on November 27 ahead of appearing in Netflix’s forthcoming drama, ‘Memories of the Alhambra’.

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Actors Lee Byung-hun and Park Bo-gum, actress Song Hye-kyo, K-pop stars Victoria Song and Jessica Jung, boy band BTS and EXO’s Chanyeol all hit the headlines last month