NewJeans brought their cool and stylish energy to the cover of Elle magazine's special digital project, "D Edition," in collaboration with Calvin Klein.

On October 1, Elle unveiled the digital cover featuring NewJeans members Minji, Hanni, Danielle, Haerin, and Hyein. In the photoshoot, the girls rocked a minimalist 90s vibe, showing off their professional and chic charm.

During the interview that came with the shoot, the members talked about their recent activities, including their double single How Sweet from May and their Japanese debut single Supernatural from June.

Minji shared her excitement about Supernatural, saying, "Since it was our official Japanese debut, we had a lot of anticipation. It was a really fun and meaningful experience, especially since the song and dance suited us perfectly."

Danielle also opened up about her self-composed song, "Butterflies," which she first revealed during their fan meeting at Tokyo Dome in June. She said, "I wrote this song because I always want to be with Bunnies (our fans)." Hanni reflected on a touching moment from the fan meeting, sharing, "I took pictures of Bunnies from the stage and spent time looking at them. Seeing each fan's happy face made me emotional."

Hyein, who had to sit out of some activities due to an injury, shared her thoughts on the group, saying, "When I took a step back and watched NewJeans, I realized the word 'happiness' fits us the best. Seeing the performances and hearing our music brought me so much happiness, and that time was really precious to me."

Haerin, when asked about moments that strengthened her bond with the members, added, "Before we go on stage, we always shout 'Fighting!' together. Looking into each other's eyes and cheering really makes me feel like we rely on each other."

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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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