Hyun Bin and Kim Sun Ah's Classic Romance "My Name is Kim Sam Soon" Still a Hit After 19 Years
The director’s cut of My Name is Kim Sam Soon 2024 is making waves, even after 19 years! The updated version of this beloved drama was fully released on Wavve on September 6th and quickly became the top choice for new paid subscriptions.
On September 10th, Wavve shared that the director’s cut is leading the viewership charts, proving it still has a huge fanbase.
The remake brings together Kim Sun Ah, Jeong Ryeo Won, and director Kim Yun Chul, sparking nostalgia for the 2000s.
The director’s cut, which condenses the original 16-episode drama into an 8-episode series, has struck a chord with the MZ generation.
Keywords related to Kim Sam Soon are trending on social media and online forums, with fresh takes from new viewers generating excitement.
To celebrate the success of the 'New Classic Project' and the Chuseok holiday, Wavve is offering a discount on their 12-month subscription.
Fans are loving the timeless romance of Hyun Bin and Kim Sun Ah all over again!
Kim Soo Hyun's fans fight back against malicious rumors and international fans join forces to protect him
Actor Kim Soo Hyun's dedicated fanbase is taking action against online hate and false rumors aimed at damaging his reputation.
On April 22nd, the Kim Soo Hyun Fan Union (comprising Daum Cafe Yukaris and DC Inside Kim Soo Hyun Gallery) released a statement announcing they are working to file criminal charges against those spreading harmful slander about the actor.
Their lawyer, Yang Tae Young from Law Firm Siwoo, revealed that they plan to take legal action as soon as this week, filing a formal complaint at the Seoul Seongbuk Police Station. According to the fan union, these online users are violating the Information and Communication Network Act by spreading malicious defamation.
While defamation cases can be pursued by third parties, unlike insults which require the victim to act, the fan union is determined to protect Kim Soo Hyun's reputation. They stated, "This is a voluntary movement to defend the actor’s rights and maintain a healthy fan culture. We won’t tolerate personal attacks disguised as freedom of speech and will take action without hesitation."
The fan union also emphasized that this effort is not just limited to South Korea. International fans have joined the movement, showing support for the cause. The union has gathered solid evidence, including harmful comments, manipulated images, and false posts made over the past few months.
In a related move, Kim Soo Hyun's agency, Gold Medalist, filed a separate report with the authorities on April 15th, condemning the continuous spread of baseless rumors and unverified claims that have been damaging to the actor’s image. They also filed a defamation lawsuit.
This all stems from claims made by the family of late actress Kim Sae Ron, starting in March. Through the Garoseero Research Institute YouTube channel, they alleged that Kim Soo Hyun and Kim Sae Ron were in a relationship from November 2015 (when Kim Sae Ron was a minor) until July 2021. They presented supposed evidence such as handwritten letters Kim Soo Hyun allegedly sent to Kim Sae Ron during his military service and a photo of Kim Soo Hyun kissing Kim Sae Ron on the cheek.
In response, Kim Soo Hyun's agency clarified on March 14th that the actor only began a relationship with Kim Sae Ron after she became an adult, from the summer of 2019 to the fall of 2020. Kim Soo Hyun also addressed the rumors directly during a press conference on March 31st, stating, "I did not date Kim Sae Ron when she was a minor."
The situation continues to unfold, with fans and the actor taking a firm stance against the damaging rumors.
