Justin Bieber makes surprise visit to Korea after 13 years

Canadian pop sensation Justin Bieber made an unexpected trip to South Korea on Friday, his first visit to the country in approximately 13 years. The 32-year-old singer arrived at Incheon International Airport alongside his wife, model Hailey Bieber, in the early hours of Friday morning, according to local news outlets. Bieber shared his arrival on social media with a photo taken during his journey through Seoul and a caption reading, "Made it to Seoul."

Although the specific reason for Bieber's visit remains undisclosed, his arrival coincides with the opening of a Skylrk pop-up store in Seoul. Skylrk is the fashion and lifestyle brand co-founded by Bieber. The store, which opened on Thursday in the fashionable Seongsu neighborhood, will remain open through Sunday. Bieber later posted photos from the store on his social media accounts, sparking speculation that his trip may have been related to the promotional event.

This marks Bieber's first performance in Korea since 2013, although he did deliver a virtual appearance at the Weverse Con Festival, a music festival hosted by K-pop giant Hybe, in late 2021.