Last summer, when NewJeans came out, it was a big surprise to netizens. Even though most of the members were new to the entertainment business, their live performances and stage presence blew netizens away.

As a new group, NewJeans made a strong first impression, which has carried over to their first comeback.

A few months after their first show, the group came back and broke records with their two new songs, "OMG" and "Ditto."

With all of their success and charisma, it's easy to forget that the group has only been together for a year. However, the members have stayed humble when talking about their success and are still trying to be the best they can be.

Idol Human Theater, an unscripted variety show that calls itself a "docucomedy of your favorite Idol's life," recently showed the members. There was no script, but a lot of wit.

In newly released bonus footage, the members can be seen watching their music show debut footage during practice.

Even though many people liked the stage, there was one thing that "disappointed" Haerin in a funny way.

As NewJeans got ready to practice their new songs, their leader Minji suggested they watch their first performance on Music Bank to "get motivated."

Danielle joked that she didn't like the decision and pointed out that they needed to use practice time better after spending too much time watching how they did in the past.

The idea was to learn from watching how they did, but the members quickly remembered that YouTube now has a feature that lets people see what part of a video was watched the most.

NewJeans looked at their Music Bank performance to see what part was watched the most and found that it was the part where the members were introduced.

When Haerin heard the results, she checked the video again right away and, in a cute way, said she was disappointed that she wasn't the most-watched part.

Her unnies immediately jokingly called her out while Haerin clarified that she wasn’t disappointed; she just double-checked because she was curious.

The second-youngest member was teased by Minji and Hanni, who said that Haerin's tone told a different story.

The classic unnies vs. maknaes situation ended when the group's real maknae, Hyein, cheered when it was her turn to review her part. This stopped Haerin from being asked a lot of tough questions.

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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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