Actress Kim Tae Ri confessed behind the scenes of her graduation photos.

On MBC FM4U radio's "Noon's Hope Song, Kim Shin Young", which was broadcast on July 20th, actors Kim Tae Ri, Kim Woo Bin, and Choi Dong Hoon appeared as guests in the first part of the movie "Alienoid".

On this day, Kim Tae Ri mentioned an elementary school graduation photo that became a hot topic online.

Kim Tae Ri said, "I remember when I was in the 5th or 6th grade of elementary school. Before the photo was taken, my homeroom teacher said that I would come with a haircut because I have long hair. It came out to be seen".

She continued, "I was embarrassed and ashamed of that photo. But a classmate shared the photo, and people liked it so much".

Kim Tae Ri smiled, saying, "I didn't like it because I looked poor, but a lot of people looked at me like a character in a movie or a drama. I'm an actor, so I'm grateful and happy to hear people like that".

Meanwhile, the first part of the movie "Alienoid", starring Kim Tae Ri, tells the story of a story unfolding as the door of time opens between the masters who want to take the new sword in the rumors of the end of the Goryeo Dynasty and those who chase after an alien prisoner imprisoned in a human body in 2022. As a work, it is currently being screened with great enthusiasm.

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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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