One scene from "Twenty Five Twenty One" has sparked debate.

On April 2nd, the latest episode of tvN’s Saturday drama “Twenty Five Twenty One”, depicts a long-distance relationship between Baek Yi Jin (Nam Joo Hyuk) and Na Hee Do (Kim Tae Ri) because Baek Yi Jin left for New York as a correspondent.

Na Hee Do turned on the TV just in time for the news, and was pleased to see Baek Yi Jin reporting. Baek was at the spot of the September 11 terrorist attacks.

On the other day, Na Hee Do missed Baek Yi Jin‘s report.

On some days, she was disappointed when she could only hear Baek Yi Jin‘s voice during the “September 11th terrorist” report.

Baek Yi Jin called Na Hee Do and explained, “I called because I think you would be disappointed because my face wasn’t shown today”. Na Hee Do was surprised, saying, “How did you know?” Baek Yi Jin delighted Na Hee Do by answering, “I want to look good for you so I take a stand shot”.

On the other hand, another netizen showed a different position, saying, "Let's watch the drama only as a drama".

The scene became a serious controversy as it spread to various SNS and online communities after the broadcast. This is because the tragedy of “911 Terror” was used in Baek Yi Jin and Na Hee Do‘s romance narrative.

Netizens responded that they could not understand, such as “I don’t think this is right”, “How did no one stop this?” “I’m really disappointed”, “What on earth are they thinking?”, “They can’t just do that” and “I’m really embarrassed”.

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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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