In 2000, Choi Woo Hyuk was then 15 years old and first became a household name when he appeared in the series "Autumn in My Heart", playing the younger version of the male lead.

Two years later, the 17-year-old boy once again "made a big deal" when he appeared in the blockbuster "Glass Slippers".

It can be said that in the early 2000s, Choi Woo Hyuk was the most popular child male star, his career was extremely open, filmmakers and seniors in the profession were also extremely favored.

Success is like that, but Choi Woo Hyuk chose to focus on his studies, since "Glass Slippers", he took a break from acting, his career was also interrupted because of that.

When he returned to the screen, he only took on supporting roles in the film, his post-pubescent appearance also made the audience extremely regretful because he lost all his radiance.

Choi Woo Hyuk's last film was "Empress Cheonchu", released in 2008, since then he has almost completely disappeared, no one knows how he lives now, how has he changed. Whenever it comes to Choi Woo Hyuk, the audience only regrets for an acting talent.

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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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