On November 22, ADOR issued an official statement addressing the controversies surrounding their artist, NewJeans.

In the statement, ADOR took the opportunity to clarify any false information regarding the girl group. The agency stated, "In light of the various false information circulating after Hanni's recent Phoning live, we would like to clarify the company's position."

ADOR further explained, "When it comes to the members' education, ADOR has been diligently hiring instructors and organizing classes based on the specific needs of NewJeans. We have continuously made efforts in this regard, and recently, we even arranged a separate language class for Hanni. This commitment extends to Korean language education as well. Decisions relating to academics and personal matters, which are of great importance to the members, have never been made solely by the company."

The agency also addressed some specific rumors, stating, "Hyein's decision to pursue homeschooling and take the school equivalency exam was entirely made by her parents. Additionally, the rumor of Hyein getting her teeth laminated is untrue."

ADOR concluded the statement by emphasizing their dedication and commitment to supporting the members of NewJeans.

They earnestly requested that the public refrain from spreading unfounded speculations and exaggerated interpretations regarding the members' privacy matters. The complete statement in English can be found below:

Korean netizens applauded ADOR's transparency and thoroughness in responding to the controversies.

They commented, "Wow, this agency is so transparent, I've never seen one so meticulous," "There are many people who seek to harm the girls," "This is the standard all agencies should follow in addressing rumors," "The statement is really well-written lol," "ADOR does their work exceptionally well, I'm envious," "This is a well-crafted statement," "Let the girls live their lives," "ADOR is really good at what they do," "I thought Hyein got her teeth laminated, turns out it wasn't true," and "Even in their statement, you can see that ADOR truly cares for the girls."

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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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