On November 10th, a video titled 'Lee Hyori is here! Hyori’s Secret to Managing Steel Mental' was uploaded on the channel 'AOMGOFFICIAL' to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Lee Hyori's debut.

In the video, Loco visited Jeju Island to seek advice from Lee Hyori on how to become mentally stronger. Loco expressed his desire to know the secret to being strong, mentioning that there are people who have ignored him and that he wants to seek revenge on them.

Lee Hyori offered some advice to the singer. She suggested "counterattacking with facts," "converting it into an accident," and "looking straight into their eyes." She emphasized the importance of having a flexible mind and body.

Furthermore, Lee Hyori spoke about the courage it takes to admit when you are hurt. She shared, "It is also courage when you can say that you are hurt. For example, when someone you like says something hurtful, it can be difficult to express your pain." She pointed out that people often pretend to be strong when they are hurting inside.

Lee Hyori shared a personal experience to illustrate her point. She mentioned a time when she was having a fight with her husband.

She asked him to have dinner with her, but he went to meet a friend instead. Lee Hyoriconfessed, "'Actually, I’m not angry, I’m sad that you don’t have the courage to tell me. Then why did you marry me?' I pretend to be strong and say it, but it is courageous to say what I feel inside."

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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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