BTS's Jin recently shared a story about dreaming of re-enlisting after his discharge in June.

On August 26th, Harper's BAZAAR Korea released a video titled "Worldwide Handsome Reigns at BAZAAR, This is Great," where Jin participated in an interview for their 'Encyclopedia' segment.

When talking about his nickname, Jin recalled, "In elementary school, people usually made nicknames from your name, so I got called things like 'Gimbap' and 'Kimchi.' Later, in middle school, high school, and college, I was called 'Kid.'"

As for the nickname 'Worldwide Handsome,' he laughed, saying, "It seems to have become more famous than I expected. I made it up in an awkward situation, but a lot of people started calling me that."

Reflecting on his time as a torchbearer for the 2024 Paris Olympics in July, he shared, "A French fan said in an interview, 'I've already waited over a year for you to finish your military service, so what's another six hours?' That really stuck with me."

Jin, who considers himself a 'tennis expert,' humorously admitted, "Recently, I played tennis against an elementary school kid and lost 20-0. It was so embarrassing that I wondered if I should still call myself an expert. But honestly, there's nothing else I’m better at than tennis. Among my friends, I'm still the best player."

When asked if he ever dreams about re-enlisting after his military service, Jin confessed, "That’s a truly terrifying dream." He added, "I did have that dream. I dreamt about being back in the military, but when I woke up, I forgot the details."

He also mentioned, "Sometimes people ask me, 'Do you remember this?' but I’m not great at remembering things like that. So I hope people aren’t too disappointed if I don’t remember. I enjoy the present moment. But I do remember every moment I shared with ARMY."

Finally, when asked what he thinks when he sees himself on camera, Jin confidently said, "I think I'm handsome. I like it. I’m really happy that I have a handsome face. Of course, there are people more handsome than me, but I’m satisfied with my face."

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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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