Lim Seo Won from the girl group UNIS recently made a big splash at the '2024 Cho-A Pharmaceutical Professional Baseball Awards,' where she was recognized as the '2024 First Pitch Fairy' and actively participated as a presenter.

On December 3, Lim Seo Won attended the prestigious event, which took place at the Imperial Hall of the Eliena Hotel in Gangnam, Seoul. She took the stage to present two major awards: 'Fandom Player of the Year' and the 'Fan Cast Celebrity Popularity Award.' With her cheerful and vibrant energy, Lim Seo-won lit up the room the moment she appeared.

She presented the awards to Kim Do-young of the KIA Tigers, who won both categories. Lim Seo Won also expressed her sincere congratulations to the players, highlighting their strong support from fans throughout the year.

Speaking through her agency, F&F Entertainment, she shared her excitement, saying, "It was an honor to be part of the '2024 Cho-A Pharmaceutical Professional Baseball Awards,' where players who have shone in professional baseball this year gathered. Especially, it was a privilege to directly congratulate and cheer for the players as a presenter."

In August, Lim Seo Won had already caught attention when she threw the first pitch for the KIA Tigers in a match against the Samsung Lions. She wowed the crowd with her perfect pitch, leading her team to victory and bringing energy to the game.

Her outstanding first pitch earned her the title of 'Best First Pitch Fairy' in September. She won the top spot in the '2024 Best First Pitch Fairy' voting, hosted by Daily Sports and Fan Cast. This achievement allowed her to take on the role of presenter at the '2024 Cho-A Pharmaceutical Professional Baseball Awards.'

Lim Seo Won’s group, UNIS, has also been making waves in 2024. Since their debut, they have gained attention in South Korea, Japan, and the Philippines, topping global music charts and building a strong fanbase. The group has even held fan meetings in Japan and concerts in the Philippines within less than a year of their debut.

UNIS has earned recognition with several awards, including the 'Asian Star Award' at the '2024 Korea Hallyu Entertainment Awards,' 'Best Female Group Popularity Award' and 'K-pop World Dream Music Icon Award' at the '2024 K World Dream Awards,' and more. These accolades have cemented UNIS's position as one of the hottest rookie groups of 2024.

The '2024 Cho-A Pharmaceutical Professional Baseball Awards,' where Lim Seo Won shined as a presenter, is a celebration hosted by Cho-A Pharmaceutical and Daily Sports to honor baseball professionals and fans for their support over the year.

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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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