KBS2's newest drama 'Affection' first broadcast would be on October 11.

'Affection' is a secret royal romance that takes place as a child who was born as twins and was abandoned because he was a girl eventually become the crown prince following the death of his brother's three sons. If there had been a king who had to arise to the throne as a woman and had to completely disappear from history, what kind of story would have been written.

The teaser poster, released along with the news of the first broadcast, contains two people who will be thrown into a whirlpool of tempting fate, Crown Prince Lee Hwi (Park Eun Bin) and his teacher Jung Ji Woon (Rowoon). The silhouettes that face each other through the flickering lights, and even eye contact and height differences exude a strangely heart-pounding atmosphere.

Crown Prince Lee Hwi and Seo Yeon Gwan, who has been hiding the body of a woman in a large robe and carrying a secret that no one can endure, is a good young man named Jeong Ji Woon who will fill his world far away. The meeting between the king who disguises himself as a woman and the pure man who appears in front of him begins in the fierce and romantic space of the palace. As their feelings for each other grow, the shadows of unpreventable fate are also going to be cast. This is the reason why the quiet energy of the palace, which exudes an elegant atmosphere, somehow approaches far away.

The production team made a statement that even in the real scene, the beautiful atmosphere surrounding the two actors, Park Eun Bin and Rowoon, vividly brought to life the faint feeling of love. They are also asking for interest and anticipation until October 11, the schedule of the first broadcast of the drama.

Meanwhile 'Affection' will be directed by Song Hyeon Wook, who is a master of romance such as JTBC's 'Beauty Inside' and tvN's 'Oh Hae-Young Again', and written by Han Hee Jung of JTBC's 'Clean with Passion for Now. The scheduled premiere would be on October 11 at 9:30 pm KST.

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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