Speculation Mounts as Media Outlets Continue to Report False News About G-Dragon

Netizens are now actively speculating about the underlying reasons behind media outlets persistently circulating false information regarding G-Dragon.

Korean media organizations have been adding fuel to the fire surrounding G-Dragon's ongoing drug investigation by disseminating unverified news, prompting netizens to reflect on the potential motives.

In a recent incident, media outlets published alarming headlines suggesting that G-Dragon had completely shaved his body before a drug test. However, the police department quickly refuted these claims, establishing their falsity.

Consequently, G-Dragon has resolved to take legal action against the media outlets responsible for spreading this misleading information.

In light of these developments, netizens have devised several possible explanations for the media's incessant reporting of false news within this context. Here are some of their theories.

Viewership Numbers: One prevailing theory centers around the substantial viewership that news related to G-Dragon garners. Reports purportedly outlining G-Dragon's decision to shave his entire body before the drug test amassed a staggering 2.42 million views, significantly surpassing the viewership of other news videos, which generally only attracted around 50,000 views.

Netizens expressed their opinions:

"Given G-Dragon's long hair and normal eyelashes, I fail to comprehend why the act of body shaving assumes such paramount importance. When I questioned this, I was immediately accused of shielding him."

"People already hold preconceived notions, and if they don't hear what they want, they lash out at you."

"Journalists nowadays seem to rely heavily on online community forums to craft their news stories."

"MBC broadcast station was involved in publishing those false reports? Astonishing. This highlights why we mustn't blindly trust the media."

"How evil! The investigation results aren't even out yet, so how can they engage in such unethical practices?"

"They've truly crossed all limits."

"G-Dragon must have received a lot of emotional scars from this incident."

"I stand in solidarity with G-Dragon."

While the reasons behind the continued circulation of false news about G-Dragon remain mere speculation, netizens continue to actively discuss and dissect the situation, urging caution and critical thinking when consuming media reports.

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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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