• Another Friend Down: Lee Min Ho Still Single After Lee Seung Gi's Marriage Announcement, Earns New Nickname

    The Korean entertainment industry has been buzzing with news of weddings and engagements of some of its biggest stars in recent years.

    From Park Shin Hye and Choi Tae Joon to Hyun Bin and Son Ye Jin, it seems like love is definitely in the air.

    And with the recent announcements of Song Joong Ki and Lee Seung Gi's marriages, the K-drama world has been full of love and excitement.

    However, one person who keeps getting mentioned in every piece of wedding news is actor Lee Min Ho.

    He's been given the nickname "Cupid" due to the strange coincidence that every time he's close to someone or works with them, they end up getting married.

    This includes Park Shin Hye, Son Ye Jin, and Lee Seung Gi, who all ended up tying the knot.

    Not only is Lee Min Ho known for being friends with some of the most romantic K-drama couples, but he's also known for his hilarious reactions to their wedding announcements.

    When Lee Seung Gi announced his marriage on February 7, Lee Min Ho commented, "What? Is this a situation where Lee Seung Gi sings 'Will You Marry Me?'," and Lee Seung Gi even asked him if he would be interested in rapping in a duet.

    Fans have also been entertained by Lee Min Ho's reaction to Park Shin Hye's wedding, where he posted images from the event and had netizens laughing with his caption, "Do I like you?" which is a nod to a line from "The Heirs".

    So, will Lee Min Ho be next to tie the knot? Only time will tell, but for now, he remains the Cupid of the Korean entertainment industry, spreading love and laughter wherever he goes.

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  • BTS’s V Gets Epic Birthday Love from Fans Worldwide with Huge Celebrations in Seoul, Shanghai, and More

    BTS’s V is receiving an overwhelming outpouring of love from his Chinese and Korean fans as they celebrate his birthday on December 30! Every year, V’s Chinese fan club, Baidu Vbar, organizes massive events to honor his special day, and this year is no different, with celebrations taking place across various cities!

    To mark the occasion, a unique “Taehyung Park” will be set up near HYBE’s headquarters in Yongsan, Seoul. The park will feature a giant custom doll of V along the Han River, giving fans a memorable experience. The sculpture is inspired by V’s solo album and even includes a tribute to his beloved dog, Yeontan.

    Fans in Seoul are also treated to a huge display of love, with 160 DID lightbox screens installed across subway lines 2 and 4. These screens will showcase 160 different birthday messages to spread joy to V. In addition, all 4,448 screens on subway lines 3 and 9 will broadcast a special birthday video for V, reaching nearly 2 million daily passengers!

    But the birthday celebrations don’t stop there! At Hongdae Station, advertisements will appear on the AREX’s four AM boards, with over 100 daily ads. From the underground to the outdoors, V’s fans have decked out places all over Seoul with birthday content. The Hyundai Department Store in Sinchon, U-Plex, and 21 DID screens from Line 1 to Line 8 will all feature ads, along with a Scarlet LED screen in Hongdae.

    Fans can also enjoy birthday events at Compose Coffee stores in Seoul and Chuncheon, where V is currently serving in the military. The Donggyo branch in Hongdae will be transformed into a birthday cafe, while the Gangwon University branch in Chuncheon will offer decorations and free drinks in honor of V.

    Across the country, 150 screens at 34 Kyobo Bookstores, from Seoul to V’s hometown of Daegu, will display birthday content. Not to mention, 3,193 CU convenience store locations nationwide will feature V’s birthday video on 3,203 screens, reaching over 3 million customers daily.

    In Chuncheon, lightboard ads featuring V and Yeontan have been set up at historical locations, sending heartfelt messages of love and gratitude for V’s service. Meanwhile, in Shanghai, a major event will be held at a shopping mall, featuring vibrant V-themed displays.

    In China, 38 Molly Tea Store locations across 30 cities will be decorated for V’s birthday, and 25,900 gifts will be given to fans as part of the celebrations. Hangzhou’s Longxiangqiao Station, one of the busiest metro stations, will feature LED dual-screen ads to honor V’s special day.

    Fans have also shown their love for Yeontan by making donations. Vbar adopted animals from the Hongshan Zoo in Nanjing, naming them after Yeontan, and in Hangzhou, fans donated food to an animal shelter in Yeontan’s name, a touching tribute to V’s furry friend.

    V’s birthday celebrations are truly massive and heartwarming, as his fans across the world continue to show their endless support!

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