Kim Soo Chan, known for his time on "Mr. Trot," has shared personal details about his difficult relationship with his father, following a recent episode of "Ask Us Anything" on KBS Joy.

During the September 2nd episode, a mother of a singer talked about how her ex-husband interfered with their son's career. She explained, "After our divorce, my ex-husband came back when he saw our son singing on TV. He tried to manage him, set up schedules, and even pretended to be his agency's head. He took out loans in our son's name and asked fans for money."

She continued, "When my son was having a hard time, we signed with a new agency. But my ex-husband protested in front of the agency and made things difficult. For the last eight years, he’s been spreading lies, calling our son unfilial."

After the episode aired, Kim Soo Chan confirmed in his fan cafe that he was the singer in question. He wrote, "Ignoring the truth won't make it go away, and I need to stop the harm my father is causing, so I'm sharing this with you. I can't stay silent anymore. I’m sorry if this has caused any concern, but I know how much my fans have always supported me."

He added, "Thanks to all of you, I feel like many of my wounds have healed. Your words give me the strength to be more honest and brave. I love you all."

This revelation has led to renewed attention on Kim Soo-chan's previous comments about his father. In May, on KBS 2TV's "Park Won-sook’s Let’s Live Together," he shared, "My parents divorced when I was young. I don’t have any contact with my father now. We stayed in touch for a while after their divorce, even after I started singing, but over time, we naturally drifted apart."

Kim Soo Chan gained fame through his appearance on TV Chosun's "Mr. Trot" in 2020 and released his album "Ma Jeong Mul Love" in May.

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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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