Do you see the similarities between Young Seo and this anime character? 

The female lead’s BFF in “A Business Proposal”, chaebol daughter Jin Young Seo (Seol In Ah) has quickly become the favorite character of many viewers.

She is beautiful, rich, talented, straightforward and absolutely charming. Her adorable and chaotic friendship with Shin Ha Ri (Kim Se Jeong) is definitely one of the best parts of the drama. 

After the first two episodes of “A Business Proposal”, some viewers have noticed that Jin Young Seo resembles Sonoko, a character from the anime/manga “Detective Conan”. 

Not only do they both look beautiful with the same blunt cut bob, Young Seo and Sonoko also have many things in common in terms of background and personality.

They are both daughters of extremely wealthy companies. But they are not arrogant or distant. They are kind, friendly and sociable. They both have best friends who come from ordinary families, Ha Ri and Ran.

They both exude the aura of a “rich kid”, but when they’re with their best friends, Young Seo and Sonoko often act cute like children. Notably, these two girls are both interested in boys and get into funny situations because of this. 

Some viewers’ comments, "Young Seo is the K-drama version of Sonoko", "I see no difference, I wish I had a rich and cool best friend like that" and "No wonder I found Young Seo familiar".

“A Business Proposal” airs every Monday and Tuesday on SBS and Netflix.

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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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