Mixed reactions poured out over the kiss scene of "Twenty Five Twenty One".

In tvN's Saturday drama "Twenty Five Twenty One", which aired on the 20th, Na Hee Do (Kim Tae Ri) was depicted kissing Baek Yi Jin (Nam Joo Hyuk).

Baek was angry at the appearance of Na Hee Do's ex-boyfriend, Jung Ho Jin. Baek said to Jung Ho Jin, "I value her time more than my time. I want to make sure that no one minute or one second goes through useless experiences", he said, pouring out his heart for Na Hee Do.

Na Hee Do, who was hiding, learned all the facts after hearing their conversation. Na Hee Do kissed Baek Yi Jin when the New Year countdown began in 2000.

Na Hee Do recalled the time, saying, "The kiss that started at 19 ended in 20".

After the broadcast, there were mixed reactions among netizens. Netizens commented, “She kissed him as soon as he became an adult. I love it!”, “I was thrilled to know that they were kissing for the first time”, “I really like the directing”, etc.

However, some netizens commented that it was uncomfortable. This is because their relationship began with minors and adults.

Some netizens commented that they couldn't understand, such as "This is crazy," "What kind of narrative is there between adults and minors", "It's a problem in itself," "This is crossing the line", and "Why are they doing this?".

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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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