Actor Kim Yo Han tests postive with COVID-19 + School 2021 first broadcast posponed for a week
As actor Kim Yo-han was diagnosed with COVID-19, the first broadcast schedule for School 2021 was delayed by a week.
On the same day, the production team of KBS 2TV's new Wednesday-Thursday drama 'School 2021' announced through an official statement on November 14th, "One of the auxiliary performers tested positive for COVID-19 on November 13. As a result, Actor Kim Yo-han tested positive, and all other staff and cast members tested negative."
They added "Currently, actor Kim Yo-han is not showing any symptoms,"
Accordingly, the first broadcast date of 'School 2021' and the originally scheduled production presentation schedule have been postponed by one week. The first broadcast schedule will be held on November 24.
'School 2021' follows the life and growth of students at a vocational high school, including Gong Ki-Joon (Kim Yo-Han) and Na Geum-Young.
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.
