UNIS is celebrating a big win!

The talented group, made up of Hyeonju, Nana, Gehlee, Kotoko, Yunha, Elisia, Yoona, and Seowon, took home the Popularity Award in the singer category at the "2024 Asia Model Awards," held on November 2 at the High1 Resort Convention Center in Jeongseon, Gangwon Province.

Through their agency F&F Entertainment, UNIS shared their gratitude, saying, “It’s meaningful just to be here, and we are thankful for this valuable award. Thanks to our fans, EverAfter, for giving us so much interest and love.” They also promised, “We will strive to become artists that many people can take pride in and enjoy.”

Before they received their award, UNIS electrified the audience with a special performance. They performed their title track "You Don’t Know" from their debut single "CURIOUS," which was released in August. Their energetic and captivating show left a lasting impression on everyone there.

With this latest trophy, UNIS has now won a total of seven awards in just eight months since their debut. They kicked off their awards journey with the Asia Star Award at the "2024 Korea Hallyu Entertainment Awards."

Their wins continued with the Female Group Popularity Award and the K-Pop World Dream Music Icon Award at the "2024 K World Dream Awards," the Rookie Female Idol of the Year at the "2024 Brand of the Year Awards," and the Hottest and Today's Choice Awards at the "2024 The Fact Music Awards," culminating in this Popularity Award at the Asia Model Awards. Their popularity is definitely on the rise!

The Asia Model Awards is Asia's largest entertainment festival, featuring glamorous performances from top fashion brands, beauty galas, K-Pop shows, and appearances from Hallyu stars, top models, actors, singers, and industry leaders in fashion and beauty. The awards celebrate artists who excel in modeling, acting, singing, and fashion across Asia.

After this impressive win, UNIS is excited to continue connecting with their global fans through various activities in the future!

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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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