5 Hallyu Happenings That Shook 2023: Ahn Bo Hyun & Jisoo Romance, Ryu Jun Yeol & Hyeri Split, More!
From relationship announcements to fateful celebrity splits, the big year of 2024 was filled with unforgettable stories that every Hallyu fan followed from beginning until the end.
Before we welcome the new year, let's look back at the show-stopping news that made an impactful impression on its supporters. Keep on reading to know more.
1. Ahn Bo Hyun & BLACKPINK Jisoo's Romance
In August, the Hallyu scene was shaken when Dispatch revealed that Ahn Bo Hyun and BLACKPINK Jisoo were dating.
Although their romance was short-lived, the romantic tryst of the two became one of the most impactful relationship announcements of the year.
Many wished the couple a healthy dating life and that's why fans were genuinely hurt when YG Entertainment confirmed that the two decided to part ways in October.
2. Ryu Jun Yeol & Girl's Day Hyeri's Split
The whole Hallyu nation mourned the unexpected split of fan-favorite couple Girl's Day Hyeri and Ryu Jun Yeol in November.
They first met on the set of their mega hit series "Reply 1988" where their attraction for one another flourished.
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Since their relationship announcement in 2016, they have become the longest-lasting couple in South Korea. Fans believed that tying the knot was their final destination.
However, after seven years of dating, the two called it quits, leaving viewers with broken hearts.
3. Song Joong Ki's Remarriage
After his messy divorce fiasco with ex-wife Song Hye Kyo, Song Joong Ki found a new source of happiness.
The Hallyu superstar shocked the viewers earlier this year when he announced that he had registered his marriage with Katy Louise Saunders, a month after confirming their relationship.
In addition to that, they were already pregnant with their first child. In June 2023, Katy Louise Saunders gave birth to a beautiful baby boy in Rome, Italy.
4. Song Hye Kyo's 4th Daesang
Song Hye Kyo left every Hallyu fan speechless when she returned to prime time with her revenge series "The Glory."
Through the mega hit drama, the actress enjoyed a syndrome-level success that led to her fourth Daesang (Grand Prize) overall as an actress.
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She took home the most coveted prize at the 2nd Blue Dragon Series Awards, making her fans proud. Even the casual viewers clapped their hands for the actress.
Moreover, "The Glory" received the most nominations and awards at the prestigious event, suggesting the work's undeniable success.
5. Lee Sun Kyun's Untimely Demise
Before 2023 closes, the film industry was shaken after it lost another talent when "Parasite" star Lee Sun Kyun passed away on December 27.
He was found unconscious at a park after the authorities received an emergency call from his wife Jeon Hye Jin.
Since October, the actor had been under investigation on charges of illegal drug use. The public offered their condolences to Lee Sun Kyun's family and friends.
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Written by Elijah Mully.
