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Pink Villa
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
‘That is Jungkook': BTS member flies to Japan after Jimin, leaving ARMY convinced something big is coming
On the morning of May 24, BTS ARMY were greeted with a wave of excitement, confusion, and anticipation. The reason? Jungkook, BTS' golden maknae, was reportedly spotted at Gimpo International Airport. The mere glimpse of the Standing Next to You singer was enough to send social media into a frenzy. Within minutes, #Jungkook began trending across platforms, even though only a few blurry images had surfaced. According to fan accounts, Jungkook was accompanied by his bodyguard and dressed down to avoid attention. He wore a New York Yankees cap, mostly hidden under a bleached smiley-face zip-up hoodie. Paired with a black T-shirt, graffiti-print sweat shorts, and a black face mask. Completing his look was a sleek black leather shoulder bag, understated, yet unmistakably Jungkook. One fan wrote, 'It's him. It's got to be him — Jeon Jungkook.' Another added, 'Main pop boy is coming!' While many are thrilled by the sightings, others are simply hoping both idols have a safe journey. 'No matter where he's going, I just pray for his safety,' one comment read. Now, speculation is running wild among the ARMY. Why were Jungkook and Jimin both spotted at the airport? Why now? Aren't they still serving in the military? Are they headed somewhere for a secret project? A vacation? A group reunion? But what made this airport sighting even more intriguing was the context. Just a day earlier, on May 23, fans of TXT claimed to have seen BTS' Jimin at the same airport, reportedly flying to Japan. Though the figure was masked and casual, many were convinced it was Jimin — his walk, posture, and aura were too familiar to miss. With the FESTA season, BTS' anniversary celebration, just around the corner and military discharges for Jungkook, Jimin, RM, V, and SUGA only weeks away, the timing of these airport appearances couldn't be more suspicious… or exciting. So, what's cooking? Surprise project? Collab with Jimin? Or just a well-earned getaway before they all officially return. Whatever the answer, ARMY is on high alert — and the countdown to a full OT7 reunion has never felt more real. Stay tuned. The best chapter may be just about to begin.
Yomiuri Shimbun
22-05-2025
- Business
- Yomiuri Shimbun
Japan, ROK to Open Fast-Track Airport Immigration Lines;Bilateral Benefit Marks Anniversary of Diplomatic Ties
Yomiuri Shimbun file photo Flags of Japan and South Korea Fast-track immigration control lanes will be introduced at two airports in Japan and another two in South Korea for each other's citizens for one month, the Japanese government said Wednesday. The lanes will be introduced for the month of June at Haneda and Fukuoka airports as well as Gimpo International Airport in Seoul and Gimhae International Airport in Busan. The move is part of efforts to facilitate immigration procedures between the two countries, thereby promoting exchanges and strengthening relations as this year marks the 60th anniversary of the normalization of diplomatic relations between the two countries. Passengers who have entered the countries at least once in the past year and their family members on flights arriving at the airports between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. are eligible for the priority lanes. Advance entry procedures online are required. At Haneda and Gimpo airports, the dedicated lanes will be available only for passengers on flights of All Nippon Airways, Japan Airlines, Korean Air and Asiana Airlines. This will be the first time for Japan to establish dedicated lanes for people of a specific nationality at its airports. Although immigration procedures will be conducted as usual in Japan, this move is expected to help alleviate congestion caused by the increase in the number of foreign visitors. At a meeting in September last year, then Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and then South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol agreed to introduce the lanes in conjunction with the 60th anniversary. The measure will be introduced for the month of June because June 22 marks the anniversary of the signing of the Japan-South Korea basic relations treaty that normalized the bilateral diplomatic ties in 1965. Japan and South Korea have become each other's most popular tourist destination, with about 8.81 million South Koreans visiting Japan and about 3.22 million Japanese visiting South Korea in 2024.
Korea Herald
21-05-2025
- Business
- Korea Herald
Seoul, Tokyo to pilot fast-track airport lanes for nationals in June
South Korea and Japan will launch a one-month pilot program in June to expedite entry procedures for each other's nationals through fast-track lanes at airports, aiming to boost people-to-people exchanges, Seoul's Foreign Ministry said Wednesday. 'The operation of exclusive immigration lanes will be implemented as part of various commemorative projects jointly pursued by the Korean and Japanese governments to mark the 60th anniversary of the normalization of diplomatic ties,' the ministry said in a press statement. The fast-track entry lanes will operate at two airports in each country: Gimpo International Airport in Seoul and Gimhae International Airport in Busan, as well as Fukuoka Airport and Terminal 3 of Tokyo's Haneda Airport in Japan. According to the Seoul ministry, travelers using a fast-track entry lane will undergo immigration screening at a separate, dedicated lane upon arrival in the other country, allowing for faster and smoother entry at an aiport. 'The operation of exclusive immigration lanes is expected to serve as an opportunity to further promote people-to-people exchanges between Korea and Japan by enhancing immigration convenience," the ministry said. The fast-track entry lanes will be available to travelers from either country who meet certain requirements. Eligible users are short-term visitors, such as tourists, who have visited the other country at least once within the past year from the date of entry. The service applies to those arriving on flights landing in the other country between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. At Gimhae and Fukuoka airports, passengers on all airlines are eligible for the fast-track entry system. However, at Gimpo and Haneda airports, only passengers flying with Korean Air, Asiana Airlines, Japan Airlines, or All Nippon Airways can use the exclusive immigration lane. Japanese nationals who wish to use the fast-track entry lane must complete electronic entry registration prior to entering South Korea. Conversely, South Korean nationals must complete pre-registration on the "Visit Japan Web" before entering Japan to use the exclusive immigration lane. "Going forward, both governments will continue to pursue various measures through sustained communication to encourage more active people-to-people exchanges between the citizens of both nations," the South Korean Foreign Ministry said.
Korea Herald
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
Tom Cruise visits Seoul to promote new 'Mission: Impossible' film
Hollywood star Tom Cruise returned to South Korea on Wednesday, marking his first visit in two years -- this time to promote the latest installment in the "Mission: Impossible" franchise. Cruise arrived at Gimpo International Airport in western Seoul aboard his private jet around 4:20 p.m. He was greeted by a large crowd of enthusiastic fans, some chanting his name and waving posters featuring scenes from his blockbuster films, including the "Mission: Impossible" and "Top Gun" series. Wearing a bright smile, Cruise spent about 20 minutes greeting fans, signing autographs and taking selfies. He occasionally posed with a heart gesture made with his fingers -- a popular sign of affection in Korea -- before departing the airport in a waiting vehicle. The actor is in town to promote "Mission: Impossible -- The Final Reckoning," the eighth film in the long-running action franchise. It marks his 12th visit to the country since his first trip in 1994 to promote "Interview with the Vampire." His most recent visit was in 2023 for "Mission: Impossible -- Dead Reckoning Part One." The actor has earned the affectionate nickname of "Kind Tom ajeossi," a Korean term used to refer to a middle-aged man, for his warm interactions with Korean fans. He is scheduled to attend a press conference in Seoul on Thursday to promote the film alongside director Christopher McQuarrie and co-stars Hayley Atwell, Simon Pegg, Pom Klementieff and Greg Tarzan Davis. A red carpet event will follow in the evening. (Yonhap)
Korea Herald
29-04-2025
- Business
- Korea Herald
Trump Jr. arrives in Seoul for meeting with biz leaders amid tariff concerns
Donald Trump Jr., the eldest son of US President Donald Trump, arrived in Seoul on Tuesday for a meeting with around 20 business leaders from South Korean conglomerates, industry sources said. The two-day trip by Trump Jr., his first to South Korea since his father's inauguration in January, comes at the invitation of Shinsegae Group Chairman Chung Yong-jin. Per sources, Trump Jr. arrived at Gimpo International Airport, western Seoul, in his private jet at around 6:25 p.m. Tuesday. It had been scheduled to touch down at 4:45 p.m. but there had been a slight delay before the departure. Wearing a black cap and a long-sleeve shirt, Trump Jr. left the airport without speaking to the dozens of waiting South Korean reporters. South Korean business circles asked Chung to facilitate Trump Jr.'s visit as a way to establish contact with the Trump administration, according to the sources. Business leaders from the semiconductor, automobile, energy, steelmaking and defense industries have reportedly expressed interest in holding one-on-one meetings with him. On Wednesday, Trump Jr. is expected to have separate meetings with about 20 heads of the country's major conglomerates in Seoul. For companies that export to the US and seek a reliable communication channel with Washington, these meetings offer a rare opportunity to connect directly with a figure closely tied to President Trump, the sources said. Trump Jr. reportedly does not have any scheduled public meetings with South Korean politicians or government officials during his two-day stay. Chung and Trump Jr. are known to be close. In December, Trump Jr. invited the Shinsegae chairman to his father's Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida, which led to a meeting between Chung and then President-elect Trump. The Trump administration began imposing "reciprocal tariffs," including 25 percent duties on South Korea, on April 9, only to announce a 90-day pause shortly afterward. In recent high-profile trade talks, Seoul and Washington agreed to pursue a comprehensive package agreement by July 8, when the 90-day tariff pause is set to expire. (Yonhap)
