K-pop fans were taken aback after seeing video of SHINee's Onew without makeup.

On March 17th, a post on Nate's community portal Pann titled "SHINee's Onew lately… Shocking" featured pictures of the singer on his way to a recording of 'Music Bank.' Despite not wearing any makeup, netizens expressed their surprise over how different Onew looked.

Some netizens even went as far as suggesting that he needed to undergo some testing or that he had suddenly aged. Others pointed out that former TVXQ member Yoochun also experienced a similar aging process.

Many, however, commended Onew for his confidence, saying that it was impressive to see a celebrity not always wearing makeup.

Netizens weighed in on the topic with comments such as:

"It's still shocking even if he has no makeup on"

"He suddenly aged, but we can't deny a man's age"

"It's good to see a celebrity who has high confidence even without makeup."

Check out the video of Onew's bare face and see for yourself.

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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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