Hyundai Card Vice Chairman Jeong Tae Young drew attention with a special gift to actor Lee Jung Jae.

On December 14th, Vice Chairman Jeong Tae Young revealed his friendship by posting a photo he took with Lee Jung Jae on his Facebook page.

He explained about Lee Jung Jae, "We have been friends for 20 years, and he is a precious acquaintance who always inspires us with a different level of imagination."

Vice-Chairman Jeong Tae Young, who mentioned the Netflix 'Squid Game' in which Lee Jung Jae appeared, revealed that he presented a black card to Lee Jung Jae.

Vice Chairman Jeong Tae Young said that to commemorate the 'Squid Game', Lee Jung Jae's card was given the drama number 456, and his card was engraved with Il Nam's number 1. 

This seems to mean that they are between 'Ganbu' like the characters in 'Squid Game'.

In fact, in the photo of the card he revealed, the numbers '0001/1000' and '0456/1000' are written on it.

The card Lee Jung Jae received as a gift is the Hyundai Card 'The Black Edition 3', which was renewed last October, and belongs to the Black Card series, which is the next highest class credit card.

The card, with an annual fee of 2.5 million won, is only available to a limited 0.05% of people with social status and honor, and it is known that it is limited to 1,000 people.

In addition, 'The Black Edition 3' can only be issued with unanimous approval from the approval committee, which consists of 8 executives including Vice Chairman Jeong Tae Young.

On the other hand, the Netflix original series 'Squid Game' tells the story of people who participate in a mysterious survival game with a prize of 45.6 billion won, risking their lives to become the ultimate winner.

Since its release, 'Squid Game', which has gained worldwide popularity, was surprised by the news that it was nominated in three categories at the 79th Golden Globe Awards.

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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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