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Posted by Germaine-Jay Friday, June 28, 2019

'Descendants of the Sun' themed couples festival canceled following news of Song Hye Kyo & Song Joong Ki's divorce

AKP STAFF

The third annual 'Taebaek Couple Festival' has been canceled following the news of Song Hye Kyo and Song Joong Ki's divorce.


On June 28, 'Taebaek Couple Festival' reps confirmed, "After discussion with the festival committee members, we've decided to cancel the 'Taebaek Couple Festival' considering the current mood. However, we plan to discuss whether the festival will happen or not. It's possible it might take on another theme."  

Since 2017, the 3-day festival was held with a 'Descendants of the Sun' theme as the drama is set in the city of Taebaek. The 'Taebaek Couple Festival' previously attracted over 12,000 visitors, tourists, and fans of the drama series.
 

As previously reported, Song Joong Ki filed for divorce from Song Hye Kyo on June 26.

  1. Song Hye Kyo
  2. Song Joong Ki
  3. DESCENDANTS OF THE SUN
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pink_oracle
pink_oracle25,871 pts Friday, June 28, 2019 2
Friday, June 28, 2019

But the couple in the drama are forever in love, it's okay to still cheer on the characters in the show.

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SnoopyMochi
SnoopyMochi585 pts Friday, June 28, 2019 1
Friday, June 28, 2019

I’ve been meaning to watch the drama but now it feels awkward knowing that the couple divorced irl. But I would still give it a watch ^^

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