As MBC's 'The Red Sleeve' recorded a viewer rating of 17.4% and recently ended, interest in singer and actor Junho, who played the lead role, has grown.

After finishing his recent drama 'Confession', Junho chose the MBC drama 'The Red Sleeve' as his comeback work.

He played the role of Lee San, later King Jeongjo in the drama, boasting strong vocalization and delicate emotional expression, receiving favorable reviews from many.

According to a news report stated by OSEN, due to the popularity of "The Red Sleeve", Junho's value as an actor has increased twice in less than a year. It is said that Junho, has been receiving numerous love calls from the drama and film industry , who has led the success of his work with his outstanding acting skills.

It is said that there are quite a few works in which Junho has already politely expressed his intention to refuse.

The head of a drama production company actually said, "Junho was originally cast as a lead actor because he was good at acting, but this time, 'The Red Sleeve' was a box office hit and he has emerged as a perfect A-class star."

The representative of the drama production company also gave an example that it was similar to the atmosphere he wanted to cast Kang Ha Neul when KBS2 'When the Camellia Blooms' ended.

In addition, the official predicted that Junho's performance fee per episode would go up a lot. They said said, "We can't reveal the exact amount, but we can probably jump with 100 million won or more from his existing appearance fee."

In addition to his works, Junho is receiving invitations to entertainment shows, advertisements, pictorials, and brand events.

However, JYP Entertainment, the agency, said that they do not plan to choose Junho's next work in a hurry right away.

Junho is preparing for a fan meeting at the end of January, and he plans to decide his next move carefully as 'The Red Sleeve' received a lot of love.

It doesn't seem like it will take much time as he has expressed his desire to meet the public with a new work within this year.

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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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