Actress Hyeri, known for her role in the girl group Girl's Day, is expressing her deep feelings about her latest film, Victory.

Released on August 14th, Victory marks Hyeri's return to the big screen after five years, following her role in The Sound of a Flower in 2019. The film, directed by Park Bum-soo, features Hyeri as Choo Pil-sun, the passionate leader of the cheerleading squad "Millennium Girls."

The film had a notable moment as the opening film at the 23rd New York Asian Film Festival, where Hyeri earned the "Screen International Rising Star Asia Award." Despite this recognition, Victory has faced disappointing box office numbers in South Korea. On August 19th, the film ranked 5th at the box office with 11,915 viewers, totaling 207,383 over its first six days. Its reservation rate remains low at 3.5%.

Hyeri has been actively promoting Victory, appearing on various variety shows and guesting on SBS Power FM's Escape at 2 PM on August 20th. During a "guerrilla stage greeting," she was moved to tears by the lack of attention the film received. She shared, "It was the first time I cried watching my own work. It’s upsetting to see the film not getting noticed. I feel a deep responsibility."

She also expressed her dedication on X (formerly Twitter), writing, "Sleep is a luxury," showing her commitment to Victory despite its lukewarm reception. On August 16th, she encouraged her followers to help promote the film, saying, "Victory is really fun, but it hasn’t been chosen much, which is a bit upsetting. How can we get it more recognition?"

Hyeri’s heartfelt responses to fan comments and her handwritten letter, shared on August 20th, have touched many. She wrote, "The emotions I’ve kept bottled up are so precious and unbelievable that they make me cry. Despite the struggles, the support I’ve received is what matters most. I will continue to hold hope and repay this feeling."

Hyeri’s openness about her disappointment highlights her dedication to Victory and her emotional connection to the film's success.

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Actor Lee Min Ho recently shared an unforgettable and embarrassing moment from his early career, revealing how he became a “falling star” at his first Baeksang Arts Awards.

On the December 25th episode of You Quiz on the Block (Episode 274), Lee Min Ho made a guest appearance and reflected on his rise to fame.

The actor, known for his iconic role as Goo Jun Pyo in Boys Over Flowers, won the Best New Actor award at the Baeksang Arts Awards, but it wasn’t just his victory that grabbed attention.

Lee Min Ho recalled, "I was attending the Baeksang for the first time, and I was so excited. Since I wasn’t going as Goo Jun Pyo, but as Lee Min Ho, I styled my hair in a perm and was ready to go." However, things took an unexpected turn when he tripped and fell on the red carpet.

He sighed, recalling, "That day, I fell. I fell and created so many memes. Even now, I look back and think, 'How did I walk that quickly on the red carpet?'"

Laughing at his own clumsiness, he admitted, "I was moving at the speed of light, no composure, no focus. Honestly, more than the joy of winning the award, that day was chaotic and so embarrassing for me."

Though his win was a highlight, Lee Min Ho humorously shared that the incident of tripping overshadowed the excitement of his achievement.

It’s safe to say that while the fall became a funny meme, it also became a lesson in humility for the actor, and a moment that fans still remember to this day.

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