Taiwanese actor-singer Huang Weijin recently revealed on his social media that he lost his job following allegations of making inappropriate remarks about LE SSERAFIM.

Despite the setback, he remains optimistic about finding a new job in the new year. Colleagues such as Ivy Lee and Xiao Kui showed support with encouraging comments.

The incident occurred on January 27th during the '2024 Taiwan Superstar Red and White Entertainment Awards,' where Huang made inappropriate comments about LE SSERAFIM.

His co-host promptly intervened after his remark. Despite Huang's attempt to clarify his intentions, netizens criticized him, leading to public outcry and, seemingly, the loss of his job.

Netizens expressed various opinions on the matter:

"I feel bad for him, to be honest."

"Intent might not have been the issue; enough people heard it as something rude, and the damage was done."

"He made a verbal mistake, corrected it immediately, and apologized. Unbelievable."

"Surprised that it cost him his job; it wasn't that bad, and he apologized right away."

"We've all said things that could be misconstrued; cancel culture strikes again."

"Usually, it's more conservative countries making inappropriate remarks; this is surprising."

"Glad to hear that ?."

"Entertainers should attend seminars on speaking in America, covering interviews, fan interactions, and character development."

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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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