Korean dramas’ male leads usually make this kind of promise to fans.

Lee Jun Ho further doubled his sweet charm to capture fangilrs’ hearts by the love story King Jeongjo-Royal Consort Sung Deok Im, which is considered a famous romantic story of the 18th century, in his latest historical drama.

In the drama “The Red Sleeve” , every word and action of Deok Im (Lee Se-young) made him pay attention, so he couldn’t hide his feelings and burst into laughter or anxieties. In the 7th and 8th episodes, he asked Deok Im why she didn’t receive the tangerines he brought, “It’s just a fruit, so what’s the reason not to receive them? Be happy to receive them. OK?” He added, “Are we talking about tangerines now?” and expressed his feelings by comparing them to tangerines, raising viewers’ affection.

Meanwhile, MBC’s Friday-Saturday drama “The Red Sleeve,” in which Lee Jun Ho is acting as the male lead, topped the drama index section of the most talked-about TV show category and the most talked-about drama-nondrama category for the fourth consecutive week in December, according to statistics released by Good Data Corporation, a TV topic analysis agency. As of December 3rd, its rating surpassed 10%. The eighth episode, which aired on December 4th, recorded 10.5% of the nation’s ratings based on Nielsen Korea, exceeding the double-digit rating standard.

Earlier, during the production presentations of MBC's entertainment programs 'Radio Star' and 'The Red Sleeve', Lee Jun Ho made a promise, “If the ratings exceed 15%, I will wear a Dragon robe (worn by Joseon kings) and dance to “My House.”

Netizens are focusing their attention on whether that day will come if the drama’s rating continues to rise and surpass 15%, and whether we can watch the “My Palace” version of “My House” by Joon-ho.

MBC’s “The Red Sleeve” airs every Friday and Saturday at 9:50 p.m.

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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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