BIGBANG’s Daesung has publicly apologized to CL and 2NE1 after making a controversial comment about their contributions to YG Entertainment earlier this year.

On December 13, Daesung invited CL, the fierce leader of 2NE1, to his YouTube show "집대성" (House Daesung). The two shared memories of their trainee days and talked openly about past misunderstandings.

Daesung brought up how hard 2NE1 worked during their concert preparations, saying, “You practiced every day. I remember going to the same shop as Dara noona, and every time I saw you, you were practicing. When I asked how you were, you’d just say, ‘I’m doing it like a machine.’”

CL also reflected on the grueling schedule, sharing, “We practiced non-stop for three months, even during Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving).”

During their conversation, Daesung confessed he had recently spoken to Minzy about his previous remarks and sincerely apologized. “I talked a lot with Minzy and made a proper apology,” he said.

The apology stems from Daesung’s controversial comments made back in February on the YouTube show "피식대학" (Psick Univ) during the "Narack Quiz Show" segment. At the time, he had said, “The group with the lowest contribution in YG Entertainment is 2NE1,” and shockingly added, “The member we could do without is Gong Minzy.”

CL didn’t hold back her feelings about the incident. She responded on Daesung’s show, saying, “I was shocked. You deserve a scolding. That’s not right.” Daesung, visibly remorseful, immediately knelt on the chair and bowed his head deeply. “I’m sorry,” he said. “I didn’t realize how much my words would affect people. I apologized to Minzy right away.”

Fans are praising Daesung for owning up to his mistakes and making amends, but many believe this serves as a reminder about the power of words. CL’s straightforward response and Daesung’s sincere apology are proof that even idols can learn and grow from their past actions.

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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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