EXO’s Chanyeol is joining forces with the renowned Chinese artist Ou Yang Nana for a special collaboration that’s already turning heads! The duo is set to remake EXO’s classic track Baby Don’t Cry in Chinese as part of the popular Starnation project on Douyin, which has got fans buzzing with excitement.

The Starnation project, which started in 2018, is a major platform for music collaborations, bringing together big-name artists for unique projects. Chanyeol, known as a representative K-pop star, and Ou Yang Nana, dubbed the "cello fairy," were both enthusiastically invited to participate, making this collaboration extra special.

The Chinese version of Baby Don’t Cry, which originally appeared on EXO's 2013 album, is set to drop on December 15 at 1 AM KST across various music platforms. Fans can also expect exciting short videos related to the track to be released on Chanyeol’s official Douyin account in the coming days.

This remake has been re-arranged with a deep bass and string sounds to create a rich, wintery vibe. Chanyeol’s smooth, soothing voice and Ou Yang Nana’s lively vocals blend perfectly, giving the song a fresh new energy while staying true to its emotional core.

In other news, Chanyeol is currently wrapping up his first live tour and will have shows in Hong Kong on December 21-22 and Kaohsiung on December 28. And to top it all off, he’ll be hosting his 2025 CHANYEOL LIVE TOUR: 都市風景 (City-scape) │ Epilogue in Seoul on February 15-16, 2025 at the KBS Arena.

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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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