BTS member Jimin's birthday is coming up on October 13, and fans are getting ready to celebrate in a big way!

Jimin’s Korean fanbase, ALLFORJIMIN_KOR, announced they will host a special pop-up store at Nudite Ikseon in Ikseon-dong, Seoul, on October 12 and 13.

This area, known for its mix of cozy alleyways and traditional Korean houses (hanok), is already a popular spot for tourists. Now, with Jimin's pop-up, it’s sure to attract even more attention.

The pop-up will take place in the Nudite Building B and have a lot of cool themes. Outside, fans will see a huge banner that’s 9.4 meters by 6.8 meters, along with character air dolls and a sculpture of 'JIMIN' inspired by the concept photos from his 'MUSE' album.

Inside, the first floor will be designed with the vibe from the music video of 'Who,' the title track from 'MUSE.' On the second floor, there will be a café and a spot where fans can try out perfumes.

The rooftop will have a message garden where fans can write letters to Jimin. Some of these letters will even be featured on billboard ads!

Not only that, but ALLFORJIMIN is running a birthday ad at a bus stop near HYBE’s Yongsan headquarters from October 1 to 31. Plus, they teamed up with the Chinese fanbase JIMINMoonRising to operate a ‘ChimChim Bus.’

This special bus will be wrapped with Jimin-themed designs and will run from Yongsan to Myeong-dong and Yeoncheon, where Jimin is serving in the military, from October 7 to 13.

Jimin, who enlisted in December, is currently serving in the artillery brigade of the 5th Infantry Division. Fans are excited to show their love and celebrate him with all these amazing events!

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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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