Byeon Woo Seok, Kim Soo Hyun, BTS’ Jungkook and more: Newsmakers of the week

This week, the Korean entertainment scene has been nothing short of thrilling! First up, power couple Hyun Bin and Son Ye Jin had everyone talking as they put their lavish penthouse up for grabs. The price tag? Prepare to be amazed! And who could forget the drama surrounding Kim Soo Hyun? The heartthrob had fans in a frenzy after being spotted partying with a surprising companion instead of his rumored flame. Talk about keeping us on our toes! But that's not all - actor Byun Woo-seok's emotional fan meet had us reaching for the tissues, while BTS' Jungkook dropped a heart-melting new single dedicated to ARMYs. Keep reading to discover all the details!

Actor Byun Woo-seok's first Asian tour fan meeting, ‘SUMMER LETTER’, held at the National Taiwan University Sports Center in Taipei on June 8, took an emotional turn as the actor found himself overwhelmed with tears of gratitude and joy. Byun Woo-seok was deeply moved by a surprise event planned by his supporters. Unable to contain his emotions, tears streamed down his face as he repeatedly wiped them away and turned to gather his composure. "I can't cry. I didn't know this beforehand. I will keep this memory for sure", he expressed, his words echoing amidst the chorus of supportive cheers from his adoring fans, who urged him not to shed tears.

Reports emerged on June 7 regarding the beloved couple Hyun Bin and Son Ye Jin as they put their cherished newlywed penthouse on the market. Nestled within the Walkerhill Podoville in Guri's exclusive Achiul Village, the luxurious penthouse unit was initially acquired by Hyun Bin in 2020 for a staggering 4.80 billion KRW (approximately $3.52 million USD). Now, just four years later, its value has surged to an impressive 7.00 billion KRW (about $5.13 million USD. With real estate agents enlisted to facilitate the sale, the couple bid adieu to their lavish haven, where they've resided since their 2022 wedding.

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Jungkook's latest single, ‘Never Let Go’, made its long-awaited debut on June 7 at 1 p.m. KST, fulfilling the expectations sparked by BIGHIT MUSIC's announcement earlier in the week. Described as "a heartfelt tribute to Jungkook’s fans encapsulating the message ‘to never let go of each other’s hands'", the song serves as "a token of gratitude for the boundless love from ARMY all over the world". Written, arranged, and produced by Jungkook himself, ‘Never Let Go’ marks his second song dedicated to ARMY, following the self-produced track ‘My You’ in 2022. With its release, Jungkook seeks to express his deep appreciation for the support of his dedicated fanbase.

Actor Kim Soo Hyun, previously rumoured to be dating co-star Kim Ji Won, stirred fresh intrigue after being sighted at a party allegedly affiliated with the Ultra Music Festival Korea on June 8. Fans, expecting to see Kim Ji Won by his side, were surprised to find Lim Nayoung, formerly of Pristin, accompanying him instead. This unexpected pairing left netizens in confusion, with some feeling betrayed by the shift in company. While shippers of Kim Ji Won and Kim Soo Hyun expressed disappointment, no confirmation of a relationship between them has ever surfaced.