The reason why beauty YouTuber Free Zia, who admitted the controversy over wearing fake luxury goods, bought a 'fake' was revealed.

On January 18th, Sports Chosun reported on the reason why Free Zia wore fake luxury goods by borrowing the words of industry officials.

Industry insiders said, "As Free Zia's popularity grows, the pressure to keep showing new content must have increased."

They pointed out that in the case of high-end luxury brands such as Chanel, which Free Zia wears, it is difficult to sponsor products and it is difficult to purchase them on their own every time.

They said that because Free Zia had gained a lot of popularity with the concept of 'Young and Cheerful,' she bought a 'fake' to show a new look while maintaining the image.

Recently, the YouTube channel 'Taldeok Prison Camp' claimed that some of the luxury products that Free Zia wore were 'fake'.

'Taldeok Prison Camp' raised suspicions that some of the luxury clothes and accessories worn on Netflix's "Single's Inferno" are fake luxury goods.

In the meantime, as it became known that the products that Free Zia wore, such as Chanel and Dior, were not genuine luxury goods, netizens criticized it harshly.

As the controversy spread, Free Zia posted a handwritten apology on her Instagram. 

She admitted all suspicions about wearing fake luxury goods. 

In addition, Free Zia bowed her head and apologized to fans, subscribers, and brand officials who might have been hurt by her actions.

Meanwhile, Free Zia, a beauty YouTuber who gained great popularity with Netflix's "Single's Inferno", currently has 1.9 million subscribers.

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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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