aespa lit up Sydney with their first-ever performance in Australia, leaving fans buzzing with excitement.

On August 30 and 31, aespa held their "2024 aespa LIVE TOUR - SYNK : PARALLEL LINE - in Australia" at the Qudos Bank Arena, drawing around 20,000 enthusiastic fans over the two days.

The concert kicked off with their hit song "Drama," and the group delivered a thrilling setlist that included "Black Mamba," "Salty & Sweet," "Mine," "Thirsty," "Prologue," and "Long Chat (#♥)." The crowd went wild for their global hit "Supernova," which turned into a sing-along extravaganza, showcasing just how popular the track is.

The solo stages were a highlight, with Giselle performing "Dopamine," Karina taking the stage with "Up," Ningning dazzling with "Bored!," and Winter shining with "Spark." Each member brought their own unique flair to their performances.

aespa kept the energy high with exciting renditions of "Spicy," "Licorice," "Hold On Tight," "時代遺憾 (Times of Regret)," "Live My Life," and "We Go." They also wowed the audience with their signature 'metallic' charm in performances of "Trick or Trick," "Set The Tone," "Next Level," and "Armageddon."

Wrapping up the concert after a heartfelt encore with "BAHAMA" and "Melody," aespa shared their gratitude: "This was our first performance in Australia, and performing in Sydney, a city we all love, made it even more special. We felt so much energy from Sydney MY (our official fan club). We promise to come back and hope you’ll keep loving us!" The crowd was fully engaged, dancing and enjoying every moment of the show.

Next up, aespa will continue their world tour with a performance at the Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne on September 2.

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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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