A past interview with Jaejoong on a Japanese variety program has sparked discussion in a popular Korean online community.

In the interview, Jaejoong, a prominent figure in both the Korean and Japanese entertainment industries, unveiled a startling disparity in appearance fees between the two countries.

According to the renowned singer and actor, Korean variety shows pay up to nine times more for celebrity appearances than Japanese shows.

When asked if the appearance fee for Korean programs differs from Japanese variety shows, Jaejoong responded, “The money that goes into producing one (program) is different in itself.”

He further elaborated, “Not only is the cost for the staff different, but it’s also higher for Korean shows. The drama, film, variety shows, and commercials all have higher costs.”

The curious interviewer then asked, “Is the appearance fee higher?” to which Jaejoong replied, “The Korean (appearance fee) is 9 times higher.”

Korean netizens joined the online community to discuss the appearance fee for celebrities in Korean variety shows and commented:

“Korea’s pay is oddly high. Is it Hollywood or something?”

“Korea pays celebrities high, but they don’t pay staff high.”

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“Everything in Korea is so expensive now.”

“The quality of the show is different since Korea invests more in the shows.”

“I thought Japanese shows would pay more. I thought that’s why Korean celebrities would go to Japan in the early 2000s. This is so shocking.”

“Celebrities are abnormally paid high, but staff members aren’t treated that well.”

“Hul.”

“Maybe that’s why a lot of overseas people come to become celebrities in Korea.”

“The celebrity pay increased so much over the years.”

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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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