IU remembers her tough early days.

On February 8th, a video called 'Find the Fake Newbie Hiding Among the Real Newbie Recruits (feat. IU)' was uploaded on the YouTube channel 'PIXID'.

17 years after her debut, IU decided to blend in with newcomers and act like one of them. IU said, "I was really young when I started. I was still in middle school when I began working in broadcasting."

She added, " I watched a lot of TV and played games with my friends. I was quite good at them. With the mindset of a beginner, I never gave up, promising myself not to lose hope."

IU shared that she worked in the entertainment industry for about 3 months and pretended to be new like others.

When asked about her first day at work, IU admitted, "I bought some food, but it didn't feel right, so I ended up eating it alone."

IU added, "I had many experiences like that. Whenever I attended a reading or a meeting, I would bring food, but people didn't eat much of it. Eventually, I stopped doing it."

When asked if she ever cried at work, other newcomers shared their stories. IU replied, "There was a time I went home and cried, not because I was sad, but because I was so exhausted. Everyone goes through such moments."

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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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