Get ready for some major heart-fluttering moments as actors Byeon Woo Seok and Kim Hye Yoon's latest photo shoot and interview have just been released!

The dynamic duo teamed up for a fun and lively photo shoot with the fashion magazine 'Elle'. The shoot was all about capturing their vibrant chemistry, which we'll get to see more of in their upcoming tvN drama 'Lovely Runner', set to premiere on April 8th. The theme? Nothing less than the fresh and exciting love of youth.

Following the photo shoot, the pair sat down for an interview. In 'Lovely Runner', Byeon Woo Seok plays Ryu Sunjae, a top star whose life takes a turn when his passionate fan, Im Sol, travels back in time to when she was nineteen. Speaking about his role, Byeon Woo Seok shared, "Beautiful scenes kept flashing in my mind. I knew I wanted to be Sunjae."

He also had nothing but praise for his co-star Kim Hye Yoon, saying, "The drama was challenging to shoot, but seeing Hye Yoon's bright smile on set made everything easier."

When asked about the idea of going back in time to meet his first love, Byeon Woo Seok confessed, "I wouldn't want to go back. I fear that my precious childhood memories might lose their color. I want to cherish them as they are for a lifetime."

Meanwhile, Kim Hye Yoon, who plays the role of Im Sol, opened up about her experience working on the drama. She admitted, "The script was intriguing. I felt a good kind of pressure wondering if I could portray 'Sol' well."

She also revealed that the drama and the original web novel both challenged her with the task of 'acting in her 30s', the oldest age she's ever portrayed.

Speaking about her connection with her character, she said, "Sol changes her fate and finds a new will to live by being a fan of her favorite star, Sunjae. I deeply empathized with the fans' hearts while playing Sol. Their letters always touch me, and playing Sol made me understand their feelings even more. The stories we've built together are truly precious to me."

You can check out Byeon Woo Seok and Kim Hye Yoon's love-filled photo shoot and their playful 'tiki-taka' interview in the April issue of Elle and on their website.

Also, stay tuned for their YouTube content showcasing their chemistry, which will be released soon on the Elle YouTube channel.

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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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