"They say that Jennie Ruby Jane will be the star, but she will only have 15 seconds…"

When it was reported in 2022 that BLACKPINK's Jennie would be acting in the new HBO show The Idol, BLINKs couldn't hide their excitement.

Well, it looks like HBO might be hinting that Jennie will play a big part in the show, but fans aren't buying it.

Since the news, netizens have gotten sneak peeks of Jennie's acting debut, which have shown that the idol will play a bad guy.

When it was said that Jennie would be at the Cannes Film Festival to promote the show, things got even more excited.

Well, new shots from an event show that HBO is really pushing Jennie's part in The Idol. In the photos posted by a Thai account that was at an event about future projects, there were ads for upcoming HBO shows like "The Idol."

Even though there were rumors that Jennie's part wouldn't be as big as expected, many people couldn't hide their excitement over the fact that Jennie seems to be one of the main characters in the advertising.

Even though some fans were happy that Jennie might have a bigger part, it wasn't surprising that others were worried.

Especially after the crew said, "Jennie doesn't get much air time," many people worry that it's all done for power and that her name is being used to get people excited about the show.

Given the controversy about the show before it even started, it will be interesting to see what Jennie's part is and if they are "using her for clout."

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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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