• J-Hope Gives ARMYs A Glimpse Of His First Tattoo After BTS Announce Hiatus

    Fans are in tears at J-Hope's recent Instagram post.

    "Yet to come", J-Hope captioned a new set of photos he shared to his personal Instagram account on June 15th. Fans and netizens were particularly taken with the first photo.

    The tattoo of the number "7" on the back of the male idol's calf is clearly visible in this picture. BTS leader RM recently revealed a tattoo of this design as a symbol of the group's closeness, so it appears to be the same design. On June 10th, prior to J-Hope, RM shared a photo of the '7' tattoo on his ankle on Instagram.

    Because J-Hope's friendship tattoo was posted only one day after the rest of BTS revealed that they will be taking a break from group activities to concentrate on solo activities, viewing it brought tears to the eyes of fans.

    Netizens in Korea were quick to comment on TheQoo:

    • “Did each member choose the number seven for their group tattoo?”
    • “He couldn’t even get his ears pierced back in the day… A tattoo…”
    • “J-Hope, who had his ears pierced but only wore clip-on earrings because he was afraid of getting sick, now has this friendship tattoo. I'm crying.”
    • “Our scaredy-cat Hobi ㅠㅠ I’m sobbing ㅠㅠ”
    • “It's heartfelt, and I adore that J-Hope, who couldn't even get his ears pierced, now has a tattoo… ”

    According to Big Hit Music, the announcement that BTS group activities would be temporarily halted was misunderstood. "The members will do a lot of solo activities in the future", Big Hit Music stated in an official statement on June 15. In addition, there are going to be group activities going on at the same time.

    On June 10, BTS released their new album, "Proof". Upon its initial release, the album's title tune swiftly rose to the top of various music charts.

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  • Hyun Bin Apologizes for the 'Ddongcha' Theory After 20 Years: "I Was Wrong" - Actor Clears the Air About Iconic Role

    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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