Wi Ha Joon's pictorial was released.

Wi Ha Joon, the main actor in the Netflix original drama 'Squid Game', which is causing a massive box office hit, recently the cover of the October issue of Men's Health Korea.

Captivating women's hearts with his handsome looks and low-pitched voice, he is famous for his extraordinary passion for sports. In an interview following the photo shoot, Wi Ha Joon said, "I have been doing weight training steadily since the military. I usually go to the gym 5 days a week to exercise, and these days, I mainly do home workouts at home because of COVID-19.” He also recommended three exercise methods he enjoys for the readers of Men's Health Korea.

Regarding the appearance of 'Squid Game', which is not only in the United States but also in the top 3 in most countries where Netflix is ​​serviced, and is causing a box office sensation, Wi Ha-joon said, "When I first saw the script, I was immersed enough to read it right away. I thought it was a drama with content that was not easy to watch before, and the character Hwang Jun-ho was strong, so I decided to appear.” He continued, "It wasn't an easy project, but director Hwang Dong-hyuk, senior Lee Jung-jae, Park Hae-soo, and Heo Seong-tae took good guidance, so we finished filming smoothly and easily."

In particular, when asked how his acting and breathing with actor Lee Jung-jae was, he said, “I was personally very sorry that I did not meet in many scenes."

Wi Ha Joon played Hwang Jun-ho, a detective in the homicide world in 'Squid Game'. In search of his missing brother, he joins the squid game group and discovers the secrets hidden within the group. As an actor with a broad spectrum of acting that goes back and forth from the nation's younger men to serial killers, martial arts players, and criminals, he added tension to the play with an in-depth interpretation of Hwang Jun-ho.

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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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