Recently, a fan shared a special encounter with Karina from aespa, revealing a different side to the beloved K-pop star.

During their vacation, the fan unexpectedly crossed paths with Karina, leading to a heartwarming interaction. The fan's detailed story sheds light on Karina's kindness and down-to-earth nature outside of the spotlight.

The fan narrated, "I bumped into Karina during my vacation… at first, I thought she just resembled Karina, a pretty person. (I never expected to meet a celebrity on my trip.) I was curious and wanted to ask if she was Karina. So, I cautiously asked, 'Aren't you Karina~?! You're so pretty.'"

Continuing the tale, the fan shared, "And it really was Karina! She greeted me, and I was so surprised, my mind went blank…".

The fan revealed they took pictures with Karina but decided not to share them immediately out of respect. However, Karina insisted that the fan could post them after her vacation.

The fan explained, "I kept the photos hidden for two weeks because I didn't want to be rude. Now, I'm sharing the story to highlight her kindness. I felt bad asking for a photo without knowing she was on vacation."

The story continued with a second meeting the next evening. Although the fan noticed Karina at a restaurant, they opted to respect her privacy. Surprisingly, it was Karina who warmly greeted them first.

The fan recalled, "I didn't want to bother Karina, so I pretended not to notice her. But she was sitting at the table in front of me (I couldn't change seats due to a waiting line). When I sat down, she said hello first… I tried to focus on my friend, but then Karina secretly paid for our dinner."

Excitedly sharing more details, the fan continued, "She paid without us knowing, and the restaurant owner informed us she had already settled the bill. Karina gestured that she had paid. "

The fan added, "We chatted a bit, but she was so charming that I can't recall the conversation. We met twice in two days, took more photos, and she treated us to the best lamb. This is the heartwarming story of Karina."

Netizens also chimed in with positive comments:

"Karina is so nice."

"So crazy, meeting two days in a row!"

"Her heart is as pretty as her face."

"Karina is cute and nice."

"I'm so jealous."

"So lucky to meet a celebrity overseas."

"How can you not love Karina?"

"Karina is the best."

"Karina is someone you can't help but love."

"I'm so envious."

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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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