HYBE Denies Rumors Of Acquisition And Merger With Trot Singer Lim Young Woong's Agency
HYBE denies rumor's of acquisition and merger with trot singer Lim Young Woong's agency, Mulgogi Music.
On September 3, a representative of HYBE's side stated, "It is not true" about the rumors of a merger with Lim Young Woong 's agency, Mulgogi Music.
Earlier on the same day, a media reported that the merger and acquisition movement of Lim Young Woong's agency Mulgogi Music and BTS' agency HYBE had been caught, but both HYBE and Lim Young-woong denied this.
Lim Young-woong appeared on TV Chosun's 'Mr. Trot' last year and took first place, receiving a lot of love. He developed activities with New Era Project, a TV Chosun consignment management.
Lim Young Woong's contract with New Era Project expires on the 12th, and he will return to his original agency, Mulgogi Music, to resume his activities.
Hyun Bin Apologizes for the 'Ddongcha' Theory After 20 Years: "I Was Wrong" - Actor Clears the Air About Iconic Role
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.