BTS member Jungkook has sparked speculation with a message that many fans think is related to the ongoing situation between NewJeans and their agency, HYBE.

On September 14, Jungkook shared a message on his pet's social media account, writing, "Artists are not guilty." He also added heart emojis in blue, pink, yellow, green, and purple—colors similar to those used by NewJeans during their Powerpuff Girls collaboration.

This led some fans to believe that Jungkook's post was a show of support for NewJeans. Shortly after, he posted another message saying, "Don't use them," drawing even more attention.

In response to the growing curiosity, BigHit Music stated, "Jungkook made the post because he believes young artists should not be dragged into disputes or used as shields."

Despite this explanation, online debates continued. Some fans speculated that Jungkook's message might be directed at former ADOR CEO Min Hee Jin, while others thought it was aimed at HYBE. However, many argued that his post was simply a message of support for the artists and shouldn't be over-analyzed.

Meanwhile, the NewJeans members—Minji, Hanni, Danielle, Haerin, and Hyein—held an emergency live broadcast on September 11, where they talked about the conflict they’ve been having with HYBE and ADOR since April. They asked for former CEO Min Hee Jin to be reinstated by September 25.

Min Hee Jin, who was removed from her CEO position last month, filed a request on September 13 with the Seoul Central District Court to hold a temporary shareholders' meeting and regain her role as an internal director.

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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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