• tripleS's Kim Yoo Yeon talks about receiving their first ever paycheck, "I treated the members to a meal"

    tripleS revealed they received a settlement similar to a mid-level manager's salary at a big company.

    On the July 13th episode of MBC's 'Point of Omniscient Interfere,' the 24-member girl group tripleS talked about their earnings.

    Kim Yoo Yeon and Kim Na Kyung from tripleS, known for their large number of members, appeared on the show.

    Jun Hyun Moo asked, "Is there any special meaning behind each member having a number?" Kim Na Kyung explained, "We weren't revealed all at once. Each member joined the dorm one by one, and the numbers were given in the order we arrived."

    Jun Hyun Moo mentioned, "I heard tripleS received their first settlement last year, and it was like a mid-level manager's salary at a major company."

    Kim Yoo Yeon confirmed, "We got our first settlement early last year," adding, "I treated the members to a meat meal." Solbi shared, "When I was active, we got cash in envelopes," drawing attention.

    Kim Yoo Yeon, born in 2001, was introduced as the eldest sister. The youngest member, Seo Ah, born in 2010, is in her second year of middle school.

    When asked if the older sister is strict, Kim Na Kyung replied, "She may look like that, but she's not that kind of person," making everyone laugh. She added, "She may seem cold, but she takes good care of the younger members."

    Song Eun Yi commented, "Na Kyung looks familiar. I heard she's BB's sister." Kim Na Kyung introduced herself as "'Night Yanggeng' famous BB's sister." She then performed 'Night Yanggeng' live. Yang Se Hyung remarked, "Your voice sounds similar," expressing amazement.

    On the show, tripleS members were seen checking their numbers when entering the dorm, which caught attention. Someone mentioned, "Living in the dorm with them feels like having 24 students," making everyone laugh.

    Because of their large number, tripleS members had to take separate elevators to avoid exceeding the capacity.

    They live in three separate houses, and due to the large number, personal items were labeled with names. Someone mentioned, "When a member finds a good item, they post it in the group chat, and then everyone buys it together," drawing attention.

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  • Hyun Bin Apologizes for the 'Ddongcha' Theory After 20 Years: "I Was Wrong" - Actor Clears the Air About Iconic Role

    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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