K-pop group NewJeans found themselves in the middle of a controversy while shooting a music video in Taiwan.

On April 1st, their agency ADOR officially denied the rumors about NewJeans' alleged misconduct and disruptive filming.

They clarified, "We had official permission from Taiwan's broadcasting station, police, and other authorities. We filmed within the allowed boundaries."

They added, "Our staff members were holding signs asking not to take pictures, but some people still did. We kindly asked them to delete the pictures on the spot, and everyone cooperated."

ADOR also emphasized, "There were absolutely no instances of shouting or rudeness at the filming site."

On the same day, foreign media 'ETtoday' published photos of NewJeans' music video shoot, claiming that NewJeans filmed on the road without permission and even checked citizens' mobile phones.

This report was based on a post from the Taiwanese anonymous community site PTT. A PTT user shared their experience of passing by NewJeans' music video shoot.

They criticized the staff's attitude and claimed that NewJeans filmed without permission. There was also a post saying that the staff checked a middle-aged woman's mobile phone as she was passing by the filming site.

Sadly, these posts turned out to be false, leading to unjust criticism of NewJeans in Taiwan.

NewJeans' fans expressed their disappointment with comments like "We should sue all the antis," and "It's so unfortunate."

In the meantime, NewJeans' agency announced in January that they are continuously taking legal action against malicious comments and defamation.

NewJeans is gearing up for the release of their album 'How Sweet' on May 24th.

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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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