It seems that HYBE's girl groups LE SSERAFIM and ILLIT are both facing criticism regarding their singing and performance abilities.

LE SSERAFIM recently performed at the prestigious Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, where they showcased an unreleased song titled "1-800-hot-n-fun" and collaborated with Nile Rodgers on a special version of their track "UNFORGIVEN."

However, despite their efforts, their vocal performance at Coachella was met with criticism.

Meanwhile, ILLIT, HYBE's latest girl group, has been gaining attention for their rapid rise since their debut just a month ago.

They even secured first place on MBC's 'Show! Music Core' with their title track "Magnetic" from their mini 1st album 'SUPER REAL ME.'

However, during their encore stage after winning first place, some members, including Wonhee and Moka, were noted to display unstable pitch, leading to disappointment among fans.

These issues surrounding the performance skills of both LE SSERAFIM and ILLIT have sparked discussions among fans and netizens, highlighting the importance of vocal proficiency in the competitive K-pop industry.

Korean netizens commented, "This is sad, I guess it's true that HYBE only looks at their face and not their skills," "Does HYBE not give vocal training?" "Wow they're so bad," "These two teams lack a lot of skill... Did HYBE decide to ruin K-pop?" "But they're good at marketing," "Do they not practice?" "I don't think they are not singers," "I think ILLIT members are all ok except Moka..." "But NewJeans members can all sing and dance well," "If they can't sing they should at least hide their skills," and "This is making HYBE look bad."

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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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