Free Zia, a YouTuber who became famous for appearing on Netflix's 'Single's Inferno', acknowledged and apologized for the controversy over fake luxury goods. She said that she also deleted all content that was filmed wearing fakes.

On January 17th, Free Zia posted a handwritten apology for the counterfeit controversy through her Instagram. She said, "I'm going to be honest about the current controversy about fake luxury goods. Some of the fake goods you pointed out are true. "

She said, "I once again apologize for all the circumstances that have occurred due to ignorance of copyright and infringe upon the creations of the designers." 

Free Zia said, "As a person with a dream of launching a brand, I will seriously recognize and reflect on the controversial parts. I will study more carefully so that this does not happen in the future. I have deleted all the contents with exposed fakes. I also apologize to the brand that was hurt because of me.” 

She added, "I sincerely apologize to everyone, including fans, subscribers, and brand officials, who have been hurt, and I will live more responsibly in the future." 

Free Zia has recently been embroiled in a controversy over counterfeit luxury goods. Netizens closely compared the clothes that Free Zia was wearing with the actual product photos. In the process, suspicions were raised that the necklaces, T-shirts, and dresses that Free Zia wore were fakes, not real luxury goods. Free Zia has previously revealed her dream of launching a brand, so the controversy over counterfeiting has grown even bigger. 

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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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