The operator of the YouTube channel Talduksuyongso, known as A, has denied that their videos about BTS members V and Jungkook are defamatory.

On August 23rd, the first court hearing took place at Seoul Western District Court. Big Hit Music and BTS members V and Jungkook are seeking 90 million won in damages from A.

Big Hit Music argued, "Talduksuyongso spreads false information and sensational issues. Our clients have been harmed by this, and we are filing a lawsuit to address the false content and invasion of their rights."

In response, Talduksuyongso said, "We admit to making the videos, but they are just opinions and not defamatory. Even if the content was false, it was created for public interest and should not be considered criminal. It does not infringe on personality rights."

Talduksuyongso has been notorious for spreading rumors about K-pop idols and other celebrities. A has been accused of running the channel from 2021 until mid-2023, spreading unfounded claims.

Previously, IVE's Jang Wonyoung and her agency, Starship Entertainment, won a lawsuit against A. The court ordered A to pay 100 million won plus interest. A is also facing a trial for defaming singer Kang Daniel.

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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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