The contract status of Lisa and BLACKPINK as a whole has once again become a topic of discussion among fans.

Recently, fans discovered that Alice Kang, a close manager of Lisa, had updated her profile on the job-centric platform LinkedIn, stating that she had stopped working with YG Entertainment since October 2023.

This discovery has led many fans to worry that BLACKPINK's contract with YG Entertainment has ended, as there have been no updates or announcements regarding the renewal status. The departure of the manager has also raised speculation about Lisa's future with the group, especially considering their close relationship.

Some fans believe that the absence of an official statement about contract renewals, similar to what was done for other groups like BTS, SEVENTEEN, and TWICE, indicates that BLACKPINK's contracts have not been renewed.

However, there are also fans who argue that Alice Kang, along with other female managers of BLACKPINK, were specifically hired for the group's world tour and Coachella performance.

It is believed that the main managers of BLACKPINK are all male, and as long as they are still present, there is no reason to believe that BLACKPINK has left the agency.

Despite the speculation and concern from fans, YG Entertainment has remained silent on the matter, further deepening the suspicions surrounding BLACKPINK's contract status. The lack of updates or clarifications from the agency has left fans eagerly awaiting news about the future of BLACKPINK.

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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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