ATEEZ's San was confirmed positive for COVID-19.

On February 15, ATEEZ's agency, KQ Entertainment, announced on the official fan cafe, "ATEEZ member San was informed that he was asymptomatic." ATEEZ members San, Yunho, Mingi, and Wooyoung returned to Korea on February 12 after completing their recent world tour 'THE FELLOWSHIP: BEGINNING OF THE END' in America. Members who tested negative for COVID-19 through PCR test before leaving the United States underwent a PCR test in accordance with quarantine procedures. 

The management company said, "As a result of the PCR test according to the quarantine procedure, member San was positive on the afternoon of the 14th and went to home treatment. "

According to the agency, all ATEEZ members have been vaccinated up to the second vaccine. San is currently receiving treatment at home with no symptoms. ATEEZ held the 2022 world tour 'THE FELLOWSHIP: BEGINNING OF THE END' at the Olympic Hall in Olympic Park, Seoul from the January 7-9.

Starting with Seoul, ATEEZ has successfully completed performances in five U.S. cities, from Chicago, Atlanta, Newark, Dallas, and Los Angeles to the 2022 world tour 'The Fellowship: Beginning of the D' for Japanese fans on March 27. The Japanese edition of 'THE FELLOWSHIP: BEGINNING OF THE END' will be held.

▲ ATEEZ San's full statement from KQ Entertainment, the agency related to the COVID-19 confirmation

Hello. This is KQ Entertainment.

We would like to inform you that ATEEZ member San has been confirmed to be asymptomatic for COVID-19.

ATEEZ members Yunho, San, Mingi, and Wooyoung were on their way home after their recent world tour performance in the United States.

Afterward, through a PCR test conducted in accordance with the quarantine procedure, member San was positive on the afternoon of February 14 and started home treatment.

All ATEEZ members have been vaccinated up to the second vaccine, and San is currently showing no symptoms.

We apologize for causing concern to the fans, and we will do our best for San's speedy recovery. thank you.

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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