'Queen of Tears' actress Kim Ji Won is making headlines not just for her acting prowess but also for her impressive real estate portfolio. It's been unveiled that she owns a building in Seoul that's worth a whopping 6.3 billion won.

News1 broke the news on April 19, quoting a source from the real estate industry. The report revealed that Kim Ji Won had inked a deal back in June 2021 to acquire a building situated in the Nonhyeon-dong area of Gangnam-gu, just off Dosan-daero, for the said amount.

The report further detailed that the property was bought under the corporate banner of 'Jiwon Entertainment Co., Ltd.', where Kim Ji Won serves as an internal director and representative.

Given that the maximum bond amount is pegged at 4.2 billion won, it's estimated that the actual loan principal stands at around 3.5 billion won. The building itself is quite spacious, with one basement level and five floors above ground, covering a land area of 198㎡ and a total floor area of 495㎡.

When asked about this, a spokesperson from Kim Ji Won's agency, HighZium Studio, told NewsEn, "It's challenging to verify as it pertains to the artist's personal affairs."

On the work front, Kim Ji Won is currently basking in the success of her tvN weekend drama 'Queen of Tears'. In the show, she portrays Hong Hae In, the executive director of Queens Group and the president of Queens Department Store, and shares a romantic storyline with Kim Soo Hyun, who plays Baek Hyun Woo.

The drama's 12th episode, which aired recently, recorded an impressive viewership rating of 20.732%.

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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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