BTS's Jin continues to capture hearts with his stunning visuals. On August 16, Harper's Bazaar Korea shared a photoshoot of Jin, where he expressed his joy about working and his desire to bring happiness to ARMY. He said, "These days, I'm really happy. I want to keep working and make people happy."

As the global ambassador for Gucci, Jin graced the cover of Harper's Bazaar's September issue, which is considered the most important issue of the year in the fashion industry. Jin's photoshoot, featuring the "Gucci 2024 F/W look," showcased his incredible visuals and bold style.

The September issue, with Jin as the cover model, quickly sold out after pre-orders began. All three versions topped the bestseller lists at major online bookstores like Aladin and Yes24 in Korea. In Japan, it also hit number one on Rakuten, one of the largest e-commerce platforms, proving Jin's massive global popularity.

Jin's influence didn't stop there. When the news of his Gucci ambassadorship was announced, it caused Gucci's official Japanese website to crash due to high traffic, reaffirming his status as a "Global Sold-Out King."

Since being discharged from the military on June 12, Jin has been busy, becoming the first global ambassador for the French high jewelry brand Fred and now for Gucci.

Both announcements led to rapid sellouts of the items he wore, solidifying his impact as a global superstar.

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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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