Today, at 6 PM, aespa will unleash their debut full-length album, 'Armageddon.'

This album, 'Armageddon,' packs in 10 tracks, showcasing a range of vibes, including the double title tracks 'Armageddon' and 'Supernova.'

The music video for 'Armageddon' will drop simultaneously on YouTube's SMTOWN channel and other platforms.

This album is aespa's first full-length venture in their four-year journey, embodying their unique concept and style. Pre-orders have surged past 1.02 million copies, marking their fourth consecutive million-seller, following 'Girls,' 'MY WORLD,' and 'Drama.'

'Armageddon,' the title track, is a hip-hop dance anthem with a heavy beat and a raw yet controlled vocal delivery.

The lyrics explore encountering different versions of oneself across various worlds to achieve completeness.

aespa's distinct groove and enhanced stage presence will shine through in the performance, perfectly complementing the music.

The previously released double title track, 'Supernova,' swept all major domestic music charts, achieving a "perfect all-kill" status. It has amassed over 31 million streams on Spotify and clinched three music show wins, garnering immense popularity and attention.

Expectations are soaring for the impact of this full-length album.

An hour before the album's drop, aespa will host the 'aespa 'Armageddon' Countdown Live' on their YouTube, TikTok, and Weverse channels at 5 PM, engaging actively with their global fanbase.

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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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