'Yumi's Cells' Ahn Bo-hyun transforms into an honest attractive man.

The TVing original 'Yumi's Cells' (directed by Lee Sang-yeop, creator Song Jae-jung, playwright Kim Yun-ju, Kim Kyung-ran, provided by Teabing, produced by Studio Dragon, Mary Cow, Studio N), which will be released simultaneously on TV and tvN on September 17th, will be released on August 13th. The first still cut of Ahn Bo-hyun, who perfectly possessed the soul of 'Guwoong', was released.

Ahn Bo-hyun, who has imprinted a strong presence in each work, will wear a different character this time as well as acting transformation. In the published photo, Ahn Bo-hyun has already melted into Goo-woong. In contrast to his masculine visual, his warm smile gives off a warm charm. It is also interesting to see what was captured in the game studio in the picture that followed. Goo Woong is a game developer who is always serious about his work. The traces of 'hard work' are clearly visible from the numerous monitors lit behind his back.

Ahn Bo-hyun transforms into a game developer 'Koo Woong' who moves with the 'Yes or No' algorithmic thinking circuit. An engineering student down to the bone, he is a simple yet attractive man. Although the method of expressing emotion is zero, there is a subtle subtlety. His weapon, which is natural and unadorned from his outfit to his mind, is his honesty that doesn't count. The more you know, the more attractive Goo Woong is, the 'real boyfriend' itself. After meeting Yu-mi (Kim Go-eun), Goo Woong feels an abnormal reaction to the algorithmic thinking circuit. It stimulates curiosity about what will happen to the two of them.

Ahn Bo-hyun also cited Goo Woong's charm as 'innocence' and 'sincerity'. He said, "In a way, Goo Woong is frustrated or 'Why is that?' He wants to, but he is a straight forward man who only looks at one woman and only thinks about the things he likes. He explained the charm of the character, saying, “Even if you know only one and may not know both, you do your best for that one and are sincere people.” He also said, “I wanted to express the image that comes to mind when I say ‘goo-woong’. I thought that if the characteristics of Goo Woong, such as a beard, long hair, and dark skin tone, were drawn properly, viewers would be much more immersed and enjoyed.”

'Yumi's Cells', produced as a season, is a cell-stimulating sympathetic romance depicting the story of an ordinary Yumi who eats, loves, and grows with cells. Director Lee Sang-yeop, who showed sensational directing through 'Shopping King Louie' and 'Knowing Wife', grabs a megaphone and adds to the anticipation. Here, writer Song Jae-jeong, who is trusted for his original and solid writing skills such as 'Memories of the Alhambra' and 'W', participated as a creator, and with writer Kim Yun-ju, who received great love through 'The Man's Memory' and 'Twenty', New writer Kyung-ran Kim wrote the book and is considered the most anticipated work in the second half of the year. It will be released simultaneously on TV and tvN at 10:50 pm on September 17th.

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Hyun Bin is finally addressing the long-standing "ddongcha" (poop car) theory surrounding his character from My Name is Kim Sam-soon—and he's not holding back!

In an interview on the 19th with Star News, the beloved actor confessed, "I was wrong," responding to the reevaluation of his iconic role as Hyun Jin-heon from the 2005 hit drama. The "ddongcha" theory has been a subject of online debate for years, with many viewers critiquing Hyun Jin-heon’s character as overly arrogant and entitled.

Hyun Bin, who first rose to fame in My Name is Kim Sam-soon, took the time to reflect on the character that made him a household name. He shared, “I was just following the script; there were no personal opinions added to the character of Hyun Jin-heon. At that time, I knew Hyun Jin-heon was portrayed as a ‘bad boy,’ and the way it was expressed was different from today’s standards.”

With My Name is Kim Sam-soon now being re-released as part of Wavve's "New Classic" project, fans are revisiting the 2005 drama, and the character of Hyun Jin-heon is under fresh scrutiny. Director Kim Yun-cheol even admitted that the "prince on a white horse" and "bad boy" tropes that once worked in 2005 don’t quite match today's sensibilities, leading to edits in the 2024 version.

Hyun Bin humbly acknowledged his gratitude for his successful career and hit works, saying, "It’s wonderful and I am grateful to have so many hit works. I’ve been fortunate to work with amazing writers, directors, and actors. Thanks to them, I’ve received a lot of attention and love." He also shared a sense of humility, noting, “But I never know when that luck will come again."

Despite the dramatic shift in perspective on his character, Hyun Bin’s charm and dedication remain strong. Fans are eager to see him in his upcoming film Harbin (directed by Woo Min-ho), set to be released on the 24th.

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