Girl group NewJeans has caught the attention of "Infinite Challenge" fans once again with the teaser video for their upcoming song "ASAP."

An online article titled "'Infinite Challenge' predicted NewJeans's new song" has sparked discussion among netizens.

The author of the article compared the teaser images of "ASAP" released on June 27th with screenshots from "Infinite Challenge" makeup for a calendar project.

Netizens reacted to the photos with comments such as "I want NewJeans to appear on 'Hal Myung Soo' again" and "Stop watching 'Infinite Challenge,' Min Hee Jin."

Some questioned whether it was a concept or if NewJeans had really copied "Infinite Challenge." Others joked about imagining Park Myung Soo in the music video, emphasizing the omnipresence of "Infinite Challenge."

Since their debut in July last year, NewJeans has faced criticism from netizens who pointed out similarities between the choreographies and music video concepts of their songs, including "Attention," "Hype Boy," "Ditto," and "OMG," with scenes allegedly from "Infinite Challenge."

MBC, the producer of "Infinite Challenge," even uploaded a special video called "Infinite Challenge NewJeans" on their Youtube channel, showcasing memes created from these resemblances.

Director Shin Woo Suk, who worked on the music video for "Ditto," took to his Instagram Story to address accusations of plagiarism against NewJeans's music video.

He clarified that it was not plagiarism and asked people to understand that any similarities were merely coincidental due to the shared genres.

In other news, NewJeans is set to release their second EP album, "Get Up," on July 21st. Prior to the album release, they will pre-release the tracks "Super Shy" and "New Jeans" on the 7th.

The EP album will feature a total of six songs, including the two pre-release tracks, as well as "ETA," "Cool With You," "ASAP," and "Get Up."

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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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