Actor Lee Min Ho has revealed some surprising details about his past, including how SM Entertainment tried to recruit him THREE times!

In a teaser for his upcoming appearance on the tvN variety show You Quiz on the Block (also known as You Quiz), Lee Min Ho opened up about being cast by SM Entertainment in the past. "I was cast by SM about three times. I’m definitely the SM type," he said with confidence.

Yoo Jae Suk, the host, agreed, pointing out that Lee Min Ho’s stunning looks and impressive height of 187 cm make him the perfect fit for SM Entertainment’s standards.

Lee Min Ho also shared some behind-the-scenes stories from his iconic 2009 drama Boys Over Flowers, revealing that despite playing a rich heir in the drama, it was actually the hardest period of his life. "When I went out to eat meat with friends, they would say, ‘Grill the meat.’ When I took a taxi, they’d ask, ‘Why aren’t you opening the car door?’" he laughed.

Yoo Jae Suk couldn’t help but praise Lee Min Ho’s honest and lively personality, saying, "Why are you only appearing now? This is so much fun!"

Don’t miss Lee Min Ho’s full appearance on You Quiz, airing on the 25th!

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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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