Mon Feb 03 08:50:00 IST 2025: ## Breaking News: Sudden Death of Ku Jun-yeop’s Wife, Seo Hee-won, and Other Top Korean and International Headlines

**Seoul, South Korea** – The Korean entertainment world is in mourning following the sudden death of Seo Hee-won, wife of Taiwanese-Korean DJ Ku Jun-yeop. Seo, who passed away during a trip to Japan, reportedly succumbed to acute pneumonia. Details surrounding her death are still emerging.

This tragic news overshadows a number of other significant headlines today, including:

* **Kim Jong-min’s double celebration:** The “1 Night 2 Days” star is reportedly expecting a child with his fiancée, following his April wedding announcement.

* **Controversy surrounding Shin Tae-yong:** The football coach expressed outrage at Indonesian media’s inaccurate reporting, vowing a stronger response to future attacks.

* **Kim Jun-ho’s “Dol Sing Forman” dilemma:** The comedian, who is marrying Kim Ji-min, faces a decision about his future on the popular show, citing concerns about lost income if he leaves.

* **Music industry news:** The Grammys saw Chapel Leon win Best New Artist, while major trades in the baseball world saw players Pax and Raby move to different teams.

* **Other major stories:** The Constitutional Court is deliberating on the non-appointment of Ma Eun-hyeok, the government is yet to decide on exemptions for the semiconductor industry’s 52-hour workweek, and several companies, including Dongseong Pharmaceutical and Korea United Pharmaceutical, have announced significant financial news. The popularity of Jennie’s pre-released song continues to soar, while the passing of actress Lee Ju-sil and the controversy surrounding the late Oh Yo-anna are also making headlines. The death of actor Lee Dong-geon’s brother was also revealed on the show “My Little Old Boy” (“미우새”).

This is a developing story, and further details will be reported as they become available.

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