Fans were shocked by the number.

People used to look at the life of a hero through rose-colored glasses, but when artists talk about their lives in interviews and live streams, it shows how hard it is.

NingNing from aespa recently got a lot of attention when she shocked fans by saying how little sleep the group got during their comeback.

aespa has been advertising their new album, MY WORLD, which came out in September. Given how busy their schedules are with shows, signings, and other appearances, it's amazing that the members always seem happy.

NingNing said in a recent interview that the group is working so hard that it is even affecting their sleep.

During an interview with Karina, the youngest member of aespa said, "I think we only slept about 4 or 5 hours all together last week."

When they said they hadn't slept in days, even the reporter seemed surprised. He had to add, "Last week?" to explain what NingNing had just said. 4-5 hours in a week?," to which both members of aespa agreed.

Given how many schedules they've had, including the interview, it wasn't surprising that the host of the show couldn't stop praising the stars. Karina explained that it was because of the pre-recorded broadcasts.

Wow, you guys are really cool… experts in their fields.

Most famous people would have given up, but the way NingNing and Karina looked at their plans showed how professional they were and how much they wanted to keep going.

NingNing: But now I kind of like this feeling, the feeling that you've gone crazy.

Karina: But it's true. It kinda feels like we're flying.

A Korean fan shared the video with a short description of what it was about and how strong NingNing's explanation was.

They said that during the whole week, they only slept 4–5 hours.

Ningning, however, is a strong woman.

She says that she likes that feeling, the feeling that you've gone crazy…

Most of the comments under the tweet were in Korean, but some fans from other countries who could understand the clip couldn't hide their worry for the members.

It's not unusual for stars to not get much sleep during comebacks, but aespa seems to have too much money for how much work they do.

Even though it's not unusual for K-Pop stars to have tight and busy schedules, it seems unfair that the members don't get enough time to rest when they have to do hard and tiring things.

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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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