‘Squid Game’ 2 and 3 wrapped, Kim Soo Hyun denies dating buzz, Jin discharged from military: Newsmakers of the week

It was a buzzing week with the first member of BTS, Jin, being discharged from his mandatory military service. Moreover, a big update on ‘Squid Game’ season 2 and 3 was reported and Kim Soo Hyun’s agency reacted to his dating buzz with Lim Na Young.. Take a look at the biggest headlines of the week!

Kim Soo Hyun and former IOI member turned actress Lim Na Young's interaction at a music festival in Incheon led to buzz about them being in a relationship. Kim Soo Hyun's agency, Gold Medalist, swiftly addressed the speculation, stating, “It’s completely unfounded”, as reported by Koreaboo. Similarly, Lim Na Young's agency, Mask Studio, clarified that, “All she did was greet him after going to a festival with her acquaintances”, refuting any romantic involvement between the two.

One of the most awaited Korean series, 'Squid Game' is gearing up for release this year. OSEN reported that filming for both seasons 1 and 2 of Squid Game has concluded and the OTT platform plans to release them sequentially. Filming commenced in July last year and concluded in June 2024, spanning an 11-month schedule. Moreover, the cast and crew celebrated the series wrap in Gapyeong. Netflix has reportedly denied claims of releasing both seasons consecutively, but it is being reported that seasons 2 and 3 were filmed together.

To celebrate the success of 'Lovely Runner', CJ ENM had announced a reward vacation to Phuket, Thailand. However, VARO Entertainment confirmed that lead actor Byeon Woo Seok will miss the vacation due to his first Asia fan meeting tour, ‘Summer Letter’, which began on June 8. On a positive note, Kim Hye Yoon, another beloved member of the 'Lovely Runner' cast, has been confirmed to join the vacation.

On June 12, BTS' Jin was discharged from duty, emerging as the first member of the band to successfully completed his service as an active-duty soldier stationed at the 5th Infantry Division in Yeoncheon, Gyeonggi-do. In his first live chat post discharge, Jin opened up about his military training and said, "It feels strange saying this, but I had a good time in the military. Soldiers are called warriors, and those in higher ranks, such as sergeants, are called executives. I created a good relationship between the ranks. Everyone cried because of the good vibes. I cried twice. It was awkward, and I wanted to look more handsome, but it didn’t work out." He also hosted a fan meet at the 2024 BTS Festa and hugged 1000 fans. All other members of BTS took leave to celebrate Jin’s discharge.