Rising star Park Seo Yoon is making waves after being awarded 'Actor of the Year' at the 29th Busan International Film Festival, solidifying her spot as one of the most promising newcomers in the industry.

On October 11, Park Seo Yoon received the prestigious award at the festival's closing ceremony for her role in the film Humming (directed by Lee Seung-jae). The movie, featured in the 'Korean Cinema Today - Vision' section, tells the story of a sound engineer, a supporting actor, and a late actress who come together to work on an unfinished film. Park Seo Yoon played the role of Mi-jung, the deceased actress, in a performance that captivated both critics and audiences alike.

Park Seo Yoon shared her thoughts on the journey leading up to this big moment, reflecting on how much this recognition means to her. "This award is not just for my performance in Humming," she said. "It feels like a message from those who came before me, encouraging me to keep going, to keep growing."

The actress went on to talk about the emotional weight of the film and the challenges of bringing such a complex character to life. "Playing Mi-jung wasn't just acting; it felt like we were bringing her story to a close, and that kind of ending is what leaves the deepest impact. It’s hard to let go."

With her second appearance at the Busan International Film Festival and now this major win, Park Seo Yoon is definitely a name to watch. Fans are already looking forward to seeing what she’ll do next in her blossoming career.

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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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