Excitement is building around SM Entertainment's upcoming boy group, RIIZE. They're set to make their music debut on September 4 with their first single album titled 'Get A Guitar.'

Even before their debut, RIIZE has caught a lot of attention, especially for how good-looking the members are.

Recently, fans have been talking a lot about member Anton. They found a bunch of his old pictures, thanks to his active online presence in the past. These pictures are from his school days and show some special moments.

Fans are loving these photos that give a peek into the life of the new idol.

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They're saying things like:

"He was so popular back then!"

"His school life looks like a movie."

"We're grateful that he's debuting."

"He's really handsome."

"Seems like he had a great time in school."

"Wow!"

"His looks, his body – everything is perfect."

"I think he's always been popular."

"I wish I had a school swimming pool like his, haha."

"It's like he's the main character of a teen drama, being part of the swim team and all."

"He's handsome and cute at the same time."

"Looks like he worked hard in school based on these photos."

"Wow, he's never looked bad. It's amazing how good-looking he's always been, haha."

"I'm a fan of his old photos."

What are your thoughts?

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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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