Actor Shin Ha Kyun recently opened up about his true feelings on acting.

On August 29, Shin Ha Kyun was a guest on SBS Power FM's 'At Noon with Joo Hyun Young.'

During the show, he was asked if he enjoys acting more when playing good or evil characters. Shin Ha Kyun admitted, "Acting itself isn't fun. I enjoy the results, but the process is tough. It was difficult when I first started, and it’s still difficult now."

When asked about when he does find it enjoyable, he said, "When it’s been conveyed. I see myself as part of the story. If someone finds the story engaging, that’s when it becomes enjoyable for me."

He added, "That’s why I started this job. I feel like I’m taking away someone’s time—whether it’s two hours for a movie or several hours for a drama. It feels like I’m taking a part of someone’s life. If I can bring them joy, that’s happiness to me."

He concluded, "But because of that, I feel a strong sense of responsibility. I have to be strict and do well on set, which makes it hard to really enjoy the process," he shared, revealing his thoughts on acting.

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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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