Seo Hyun Jin, who many fans may know as a first-generation idol before becoming a successful actress, opened up about her time in SM Entertainment’s girl group MILK and why she doesn’t feel disappointed about their absence from SM’s 30th-anniversary lineup.

On December 6, during an interview at a café in Seoul to promote her Netflix series "The Trunk", Seo Hyun Jin shared her thoughts about being recognized as a girl group member-turned-actress.

She humbly laughed, saying, “I was only active for about a year. It feels undeserved to be called a first-generation idol, but it still makes me happy when people refer to me that way.”

Seo Hyun Jin debuted in 2001 as part of MILK, under SM Entertainment. Reflecting on her idol days, she admitted, “Idols now see their roles as a profession, but back then, I didn’t think of it as a job. That might be why I couldn’t continue being an idol—it didn’t feel like work to me. These days, idols are doing such an amazing job because they take it seriously as their career.”

When asked if she was disappointed that MILK wasn’t featured in SM Entertainment’s 30th-anniversary celebrations, Seo Hyun Jin had a cheerful response: “I didn’t even know it was SM’s 30th anniversary! Let’s just say neither SM nor I are upset about it.”

The actress also shared her perspective on her acting career. “I don’t often think of myself as an ‘actress.’ That feeling comes when I’m on set because I see everyone working so hard, and it makes me feel responsible too. But when a project ends, I feel like I’m just unemployed. Outside of work, I want to live as just Seo Hyun Jin.”

As she approaches her 40s, Seo Hyun Jin reflected on aging and life’s changes. “I definitely feel myself getting older. On set, even the mothers of child actors are younger than me. It made me realize, ‘Oh, I’m at an age where I could have a child that old.’”

When it comes to marriage, she shared, “If I meet someone wonderful, I’ll get married. But for now, I’m more focused on growing as an adult and living my life properly.”

Seo Hyun Jin stars in the Netflix original drama "The Trunk", which premiered on November 29. The series is a mystery romance about two people dealing with their own loneliness and finding unexpected love through a unique contract marriage service. Seo Hyun Jin plays "Noh In Ji", a woman hurt by marriage, while Gong Yoo stars as "Han Jung Won", a man struggling with solitude despite being married.

Fans are excited to see Seo Hyun Jin’s performance in the series, which is based on the novel by Kim Ryeo Ryung and directed by Kim Kyu Tae ("It’s Okay, That’s Love").

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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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