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What’s hot in Korea: a round-up of October’s top K-pop, K-drama and cultural news

STORYAydee Tie
The television drama series ‘Dear Husband of 100 Days’, which stars D.O. (left) of K-pop boy band EXO, and Nam Ji-hyun, is growing in popularity in South Korea. Photo: tvN
The television drama series ‘Dear Husband of 100 Days’, which stars D.O. (left) of K-pop boy band EXO, and Nam Ji-hyun, is growing in popularity in South Korea. Photo: tvN
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● Actress Song Hye-kyo remains a big hit across China, BTS’ Jimin shows off his abs and EXO’s D.O. stars in the hit drama ‘Dear Husband of 100 Days’

Here’s a quick round-up of the cool things that have taken place in South Korea in October.

Tense political relations have hurt the popularity of South Korean celebrities in China, but actress Song Hye-kyo (above) remains a big hit. Photo: UAA
Tense political relations have hurt the popularity of South Korean celebrities in China, but actress Song Hye-kyo (above) remains a big hit. Photo: UAA
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Singer-actress Suzy Bae (above), whose television and film roles over the past seven years have helped her rise to fame.
Singer-actress Suzy Bae (above), whose television and film roles over the past seven years have helped her rise to fame.
Jimin of BTS is always popular. One of the reasons? He’s never shy about showing off his six-pack. Photo: jamjam.kr
Jimin of BTS is always popular. One of the reasons? He’s never shy about showing off his six-pack. Photo: jamjam.kr
D.O. of EXO’s TV romantic drama ‘Dear Husband of 100 Days’ proves a big hit
The South Korean television drama ‘Dear Husband of 100 Days’ is growing in popularity. Photo: tvN
The South Korean television drama ‘Dear Husband of 100 Days’ is growing in popularity. Photo: tvN
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