aespa’s reactions to NewJeans’ recent music show win are making waves online.

In the past few weeks, aespa’s name has been linked to NewJeans due to ADOR CEO Min Hee Jin’s revelations during her initial press conference.

Min Hee Jin disclosed text messages in which Bang Si Hyuk allegedly asked if NewJeans could “crush” aespa with their debut.

aespa has now responded to this message, and their comments are gaining attention:

“We’re well aware of the situation. As it’s our first full-length album, we put our all into practicing. The support and love we’ve received have given us strength, and we’ve worked hard to prepare. We believe this first full-length album will be a satisfactory start. We’re thankful to the public, our SM family, and the members who’ve worked tirelessly.”

— Karina

On May 31, KBS’s Music Bank aired, with NewJeans nominated for first place against aespa. Ultimately, NewJeans’ track “How Sweet” secured first place, marking their second win for the song.

Fans couldn’t help but notice aespa’s reactions during the announcement. Initially, they seemed more concerned about the loud confetti guns than anything else.

Later, as NewJeans began their encore, Karina tapped Danielle’s back in greeting, while Giselle waved to the group.

Despite ongoing external issues, fans appreciate seeing the two groups interact.

What are your thoughts on this dynamic situation?

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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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