• Red Velvet, who fiercely battles to get the luxury room with the ocean view brought netizens to a sea of laughter

    The members of the girl group Red Velvet competed for the 'Ocean View Solitary Room' in 'Level Up Project Season 5'.

    In episodes 7 and 8 of Wavve's original entertainment program 'Level Up Project Season 5 (Level Up 5)', which was released on October 14th, Red Velvet members finally arrived at the Ocean View dorm.

    In the previous 'Level Up 5', Red Velvet members shared deep stories as well as exciting activities such as BB shooting and kart racing. Red Velvet's sincere time, which could not be seen on stage, even brought the word 'Friendship Up Project'.

    In the next public broadcast, Red Velvet finally arrived at the luxury ocean view accommodation after enjoying dinner. The members, who entered the ocean-view accommodation near the beautiful beach, could not help but admire the view of the sea outside the window and the spacious interior.

    After that, they started a room assignment game to get the 'luxury ocean view room' that all members wanted. The first game was a game called 'Baby Pig Piglet', a game where you had to point out each other and say sentences quickly and accurately. When a long and confusing sentence was presented, the scene became a sea of ​​laughter as the members spoke with twisted pronunciation or changed the sentence altogether.

    Next, in 'Sori Liar Game', the members deceived and deceived each other and engaged in an extreme psychological warfare. The game, which transformed the previous word of the Liar game into the sounds of everyday life, was a game in which maintaining a poker face was basic, and a fierce battle of eyesight unfolded. They played the game according to their own style, such as Joy and Yeri, who formed an alliance, Seulgi, who constantly wiggles the corners of her mouth, and Irene, who is careful with her words.

    Among them, Wendy, who continues to be unfairly driven as Liar, exploded with injustice. She made us laugh out loud when she declared, "I've never played a Liar game in my life."

    At the end of the first day of the friendship tour, the members had time to look back at the day one by one in the 'Room of Stars'.

     The members, excited about the trip to Red Velvet as a whole after a long time, scored the trip, remembering the most enjoyable spots and happy moments with the members during the day. I also fell in love with the memories by looking at the photos of last season's 'Level Up Project' on the wall of the 'Room of Stars'. In particular, Seulgi expressed anticipation and affection, saying, "Next time, 'Level Up 5' photos will be attached."

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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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