In the upcoming episode of MBC's variety show If I Rest, It's Okay (also known as Rest Okay), BTS's Jin takes on the role of a chef on a "0.5-star" deserted island.

Set to air on the 19th, the episode features Jin teaming up with 'An CEO' Ahn Jung-hwan, Kim Nam-il, B1A4's Sandeul, and the father-son chef duo Lee Yeon-bok and Lee Hong-woon. Together, they aim to create a feast on the island, while Boom, Kim Dae-ho, and Park Myung-soo comment on the action from the studio.

Ahn Jung-hwan builds excitement by announcing a special guest and emphasizing the need for a top-tier meal. This challenge prompts not only the seasoned chefs but also Jin to step up to the kitchen.

Jin decides to make mulhoe (cold raw fish soup). Known for his love of cooking, Jin has even trained under Chef Lee Yeon-bok. He confidently shows off his knife skills, prepares the ingredients, and mixes the seasoning without measuring, demonstrating his natural talent in the kitchen.

With the bold statement, "You can't go wrong with mulhoe," fans are left wondering if Jin's dish will impress the guests. To add more flavor, Jin also whips up a secret dish using leftover ingredients.

Meanwhile, Chef Lee Yeon-bok and his son create gochujapchae (spicy stir-fried vegetables with seafood) and ggotbbang (flower-shaped buns). Their effort to craft handmade flower buns, a rare treat even in top Chinese restaurants, moved everyone on the island.

Rumor has it that Jin delivered a "world-class" mukbang (eating show) during the meal. Despite being used to global delicacies, Jin's genuine and enthusiastic reactions to the island's "0.5-star" food left a lasting impression. The episode airs on the 19th at 9 PM.

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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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