BTS member Jimin’s birthday on October 13 is just around the corner, and fans in Japan are ready to celebrate with some exciting events!

The Japanese fan group 'PARKJIMINJAPAN' will host a special fireworks show in Chiba Prefecture to honor Jimin.

This event, called "Fireworks Viewed While Thinking of Jimin," will let fans enjoy the fireworks up close. To keep everyone safe, the number of participants will be limited, and fans must pre-register. For those who can’t make it, a live broadcast of the fireworks will be available on the same day.

Additionally, the iconic Sapporo TV Tower will light up in yellow on October 13 from 7:00 PM to 7:30 PM. This lighting event has been a tradition since 2021, and every year, fans share their moments on social media.

After the celebrations in Japan, Jimin's Korean fan group, ALLFORJIMIN_KR, will team up with the Chinese fanbase JIMINMoonRising to put up banner ads at Hongdae Station in Seoul from October 11 to 13.

Another fan group will run the "BUSAN JIMIN BUS," which will depart from Busan Station from October 9 to 13.

Fans are also organizing various events like exhibitions and birthday-themed cafes to celebrate Jimin's special day. This all adds to the excitement for 'Jimtober' (Jimin + October)!

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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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