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Choi Ha Rin

Choi Ha Rin

Ha Rin Choi is an editorial assistant for STYLE SCMP.

G-Dragon has a Lamborghini, Rolls-Royce and Bentley but still rides the train, while Park Bo-gum has said he’ll never give it up … so which other idols and actors are down with public transport?

He’s K-drama star Gong Myung’s brother, is inspired by Shinee and IU – even covering her song from Crash Landing on You’s OST – and dropped out of school to become a K-pop trainee

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From one expensive apartment to an even more high-end one in Hannam, here’s how Korean celebrity couple Taeyang and Min Hyo-rin are living it up

Idols like Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha’s Kim Seon-ho, Hellbound’s Yoo Ah-in and Twice’s Dahyun were all born in the year of the tiger – so what’s in store for them this year?

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Thinking about your honeymoon destination once the world opens back up? Perhaps you can take inspiration from Korean stars such as Lee Byung-hun and Lee Young-ae …

Jay Park’s shock news of his retirement as CEO of his music companies – and possibly from K-pop altogether – got us thinking about when other stars announced they were hanging up their microphones

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IU doesn’t just give fellow idols G-Dragon and Twice thoughtful gifts, but likes to make sweet gestures to her fans too – so which other K-pop idols are the best gift givers of all time?

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From Lee Hyori’s US$120 vintage shop find to former Wonder Girls member Hyerim’s customised shoes and S.E.S.’ Eugene’s US$8,000 Monique Lhuillier luxury gown, which idols aced it on their big day?

Power couples from Lee Na-young and Won Bin to Rain and Kim Tae-hee went for intimate ceremonies over opulent extravaganzas – so just how little did they spend?

From Lee Hyori’s trendsetting small ceremony, to Bae Yong-joon and Tasty Road host Park Soo-jin giving out free meals to fans, these K-stars went all out on their big day

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Imagine living in a house so large that you can’t even remember the number of rooms in it – well, that’s what happened to K-pop superstar Key when he gave fans a view into his epic new home

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BTS’ hyung – or older brother – has received plenty of extravagant gifts from his dedicated legion of fans, but which nods of appreciation were the most unique?

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Song Hye-kyo opted for a custom-made Christian Dior gown while Ko So-young’s donned Oscar de la Renta – but who bucked brands and designed her own dress instead?

From K-pop veterans BTS, Exo and IU to “monster rookie” groups Blackpink and Aespa, these bands are bringing in millions from their YouTube channels

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The nine-member K-pop group, which just released a new album, has modelled for coveted brands like Estée Lauder, Innisfree … and even online games

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Rosé’s Hank is an Instagram-famous pup who receives luxury gifts, while Lee Do-hyun even mentioned his dog Ga Eul during his award acceptance speech

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Hospital Playlist actor Jo Jung-suk became the sole caretaker for his mother and Steel Rain star Jung Woo-sung didn’t finish high school, but which actor was accused of shirking army duty?

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She counts Park Shin-hye among her close friends, is allergic to apples and has a controversial love of mint chocolate: here’s what you need to know about K-pop and K-drama queen Krystal Jung at 27

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Min-hyun from Nu’est discovered his salt allergy in the music video for Overcome while BTS’ Jin had to give up his cooking hobby due to bad reactions to common ingredients …

Did you know some of these K-drama queens once tried to break into the music industry? Multi-talented stars like Yoo In-na and Park Shin-hye put their singing careers on hold to pursue a life on the screen

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Scuba diving, an excavator licence and the ability to make Instagram-worthy latte art … these K-pop idols and K-drama actors are multitalented indeed

Jennie, Rosé, Jisoo and Lisa’s adorable pets are almost as famous as they are, boasting millions of social media photos and even appearing on TV shows

Blackpink’s Jennie, BTS’ V, Twice’s Nayeon and T-ara’s Jiyeon all get their good looks from their parents – but they have more in common too, from their singing skills to their taste in fashion

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RM’s rap dreams became real after Sleepy recommended him to BTS, model Lee Hye-jung only broke into acting thanks to Song Joong-ki, and Lee Seung-gi’s talent was first spotted by ‘national diva’ Lee Sun-hee

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Inspired by Cooking with Paris and looking to level up your pet-spoiling game? From a glamorous Versace raincoat to a dog collar with black diamonds, here are the trendiest luxury items for your fur babies this season

When a pair of actors play off of each other to make their performances better, no wonder fans want to see them work together again – just like Hyun Bin and Son Ye-jin, and Lee Do-hyun and Go Min-si