In a recent announcement, it has been revealed that all four members of BLACKPINK have been recognized as honorary Members of the Order of the British Empire (MBEs). These prestigious titles were bestowed upon them by King Charles III himself.

On November 21, the girls were invited to Buckingham Palace to attend the South Korea-UK State Banquet as esteemed guests.

This grand event was organized to honor the visit of South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol to the UK. The following day, on November 22, the BLACKPINK members were presented with MBEs by King Charles III.

This special recognition was a result of their role as ambassadors for COP26 and their dedication to advocating for the United Nations' sustainable development goals.

Following this momentous occasion, numerous photos and videos of the K-pop girl group flooded various social media platforms and online communities.

People from all over, particularly K-netizens, expressed their immense pride in the girls for being invited to Buckingham Palace and receiving MBEs from King Charles.

K-netizens showered BLACKPINK with admiration, stating that the group is a top brand on its own. They couldn't help but comment on the girls' stunning appearances, praising their gorgeous outfits and the loveliness of individual members like Lisa and Jennie.

Many highlighted the beauty and unity of all four members, believing that BLACKPINK is at its best when they are together.

The K-netizens expressed disbelief and overwhelming pride at the fact that BLACKPINK had the opportunity to step foot inside Buckingham Palace.

To sum it up, they deemed all the members of BLACKPINK truly stunning and worthy of such recognition.

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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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