Actor Kim Dong Hwi officially starts mandatory military service
Actor Kim Dong Hwi has officially begun his military service.
On September 24, Kim Dong Hwi entered the 5th Infantry Division’s recruit training center in Yeoncheon, Gyeonggi Province. He will receive five weeks of basic training before serving as an active-duty soldier.
His agency, Ace Factory, shared a statement ahead of his enlistment: "We kindly ask for your warm support so that Kim Dong Hwi can faithfully complete his military duties and return healthy."
A day before he enlisted, on September 23, Kim Dong Hwi shared a picture of his new short haircut with fans. He briefly commented, "I’ll return safely."
Kim Dong Hwi made his debut in 2014 with the film The Royal Tailor. He became a rising star after winning several Best New Actor awards for his role in In Our Prime, where he worked alongside Choi Min Sik. He’s also been part of projects like Stranger 2, Missing: The Other Side 2, The Deal, and Comment Army.
Hyun Bin Apologizes for the 'Ddongcha' Theory After 20 Years: "I Was Wrong" - Actor Clears the Air About Iconic Role
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.