Ryu Philip, the husband of singer Mina, left for the United States without her, according to a video posted on the couple's YouTube channel '필미커플' around September 28. The video was titled something like "Came to the US, Apart from My 17-Years-Older Wife."

Why did Ryu Philip go to the US?

In the video, Ryu Philip said he had been under a lot of stress recently because of uncertainty about the future. He explained that he suddenly decided to go to America and said he needed to make many decisions there.

What did Ryu Philip say about his wife?

Ryu Philip said he felt sorry toward Mina. He said he packed two months' worth of clothes but felt guilty about leaving her. He also said Mina had prepared healthy food for him before the trip, including a breakfast of eggs, avocado, tomato, and cheese, which he ate in Atlanta.

How much weight did he gain?

Ryu Philip said he gained 10 kg in three weeks. In a second video posted on October 5, he said he had gained 7 kg after being apart from his wife. He then showed himself exercising at a large gym and jogging 5 km outdoors in Atlanta, describing the park as clean and beautiful.

Who is Mina?

Mina is a singer, and she and Ryu Philip married in 2018. Their 17-year age gap drew public attention when they wed.

For international fans

The couple documents their daily life on their YouTube channel, which is where Ryu Philip's updates were posted. Fans outside Korea can follow the channel for updates. The report does not mention any plans for Mina to join him in the US or any official statement from her agency.