Actor Lee Ji-won signed an exclusive contract with Lead Entertainment.

On August 9th, Lead Entertainment said, "I am happy to be with Lee Ji-won, a sincere actor who was created with natural talent and hard work. We will become a warm foothold.”

Along with this, a new profile picture of Lee Ji-won was released. With short hair, she captured the attention of her innocent yet elegant charm. In particular, the more mature atmosphere stands out.  

Born in 2006, Lee Ji-won made her debut as a child actress in the 2014 movie 'Thuy'. Afterward, in the movie 'How to Steal a Dog', she took on the role of a smart Chaerang, who is not shy from adults and stands in front of the public.

In 2015, she played Gong Hyo-jin's childhood in the drama 'The Producer', and in 2018 took the role of Kang Ye-bin in the drama 'SKY Castle', revealing her presence in earnest.

Since then, she has been radiating her plump charm and bright energy in each of her works, including 'Romance Is a Bonus Book' and 'Racket Boys'.

On the other hand, lead entertainment with which Lee Ji-won signed an exclusive contract includes actors Ji Jin-hee, Kim Ji-soo, Kim Seon-ah, Baek Ji-won, Son Yeo-eun, Kim Jeong-jin, Lee Min-jae, and Choi Jeong-woon.

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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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