As they get ready to play at the famous "Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival" in Coachella Valley, Indio, California, on April 12 and 19, ATEEZ is set to make their mark on the world stage.

The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, which began in 1999, is the biggest music festival in the world. It draws over 200,000 people every year and is known for its long history and cultural importance.

This stage is often thought of as the ultimate dream stage for many artists.

ATEEZ's participation in this prestigious event is a big deal that solidifies their position as a top K-pop artist.

It is worth noting that ATEEZ was the first K-pop boy band to perform at Coachella. This shows how important they are in the world music scene.

Famous artists like American singer-songwriter Lana Del Rey, American rapper and producer Tyler the Creator, and American rapper Doja Cat will be performing with them.

ATEEZ is also getting ready for their 2024 world tour, called "TOWARDS THE LIGHT: WILL TO POWER," which will begin at Seoul's Jamsil Indoor Stadium on January 27 and 28.

This tour is sure to captivate people all over the world and solidify ATEEZ's position as global music icons.

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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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