(G)I-DLE has kicked off the countdown to their comeback.

On June 11th, (G)I-DLE (Miyeon, Minnie, Soyeon, Yuqi, Shuhua) unveiled the scheduler image for their 7th mini album 'I SWAY.'

According to the scheduler, (G)I-DLE will sequentially release various teasing contents starting from June 21st with a concept trailer, followed by concept images, tracklist, audio snippets, intro film, and music video teaser.

The scheduler, featuring a blue sky and an extended road, evokes a refreshing sense of liberation, captivating attention.

Among the teasing contents, the term 'Overture,' a musical and opera term, hints at a unique promotion, stimulating fans' curiosity.

Having previously confirmed their comeback date through comeback posters, (G)I-DLE is aiming to be the 'Summer Queens' this summer.

Following their 2020 retroactive chart success with "DUMDi DUMDi," anticipation is rising for what kind of '(G)I-DLE style summer song' they will release to blow away the summer heat.

Meanwhile, (G)I-DLE will release their 7th mini album 'I SWAY' through various online music sites on July 8th at 6 p.m.

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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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