{
  "id": 16269633,
  "title": "What is Justin Bieber doing in Seoul? Seongsu pop-up and chicken ginseng soup stir buzz",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/what-is-justin-bieber-doing-in-seoul-seongsu-pop-up-and-chicken-16269633",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-24T03:22:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/lifestyle/people-events/20261024/what-is-justin-bieber-doing-in-seoul-seongsu-pop-up-and-chicken-ginseng-soup-stir-buzz"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Justin Bieber has unexpectedly returned to South Korea after nearly a decade, sparking a flurry of excitement among fans as the global pop star was seen in various parts of the bustling metropolis. The Canadian singer made his presence known on social media, declaring, \"Made it to Seoul,\" and shared images of the city's landscape around Banpo-dong in the Seocho District.\n\nThis visit marks Bieber's first known trip to South Korea since his concert performance there in 2013, and he was accompanied by his wife, Hailey Bieber. In addition to Seoul's iconic landmarks, Bieber also made an appearance in Seongsu-dong, a trendy shopping and fashion hub in the city. A pop-up for his fashion brand Skylrk was set up in the district, marking the brand's first presence in Korea, and Bieber's visit only added to the event's allure.\n\nThe Skylrk pop-up, which runs from Thursday to Sunday, showcased the brand's signature relaxed silhouettes and vivid color palette through items such as hoodies, pants, footwear, and sunglasses. As Bieber's presence in Seoul continues to generate buzz, it is evident that this visit has reignited interest in both the city and the singer's fashion line.",
  "summary": "Justin Bieber has made a surprise return to Korea for the first time in about 13 years, setting off a wave of excitement as the global pop star was spotted around Seoul — including reports that he headed to the city's Anguk neighborhood for samgyetang, or chicken ginseng soup. Bieber announced his arrival Thursday on social media, writing, \"Made it to Seoul.\" Photos he shared appeared to show…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}