According to media outlet reports actor Song Joong Ki's grandmother has passed away.
On November 30th, Song Joong Ki's agency, History DNC, told Spotify News, "Song Joong Ki's maternal grandmother passed away on November 28th. The funeral was strictly followed this morning."
Song Joong Ki, who heard the news, kept the funeral with his family. It was confirmed that the bereaved family held the funeral quietly for the safety of mourners and concerns about the COVID-19 infection.
Song Joong Ki made his debut with the movie 'A Frozen Flower' in 2008 and rose to the ranks of top stars by successively successful movies 'A Werewolf Boy' and the drama 'Sungkyunkwan Scandal'. Since then, he has been loved as a top star by appearing in dramas such as 'The Innocent Man', 'Descendants of the Sun', 'Arthdal Chronicles', 'Vincenzo', and the movies 'Battleship Island' and 'Space Sweepers'.
Recently, he also announced the appearance of JTBC's new drama 'The Youngest Son of a Conglomerate'.
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.
