Hyun Bin’s latest movie, Harbin, is already making waves even before its release, with a staggering 321,124 pre-sale ticket reservations as of December 22.

According to the Korea Film Council, Harbin is dominating with a real-time reservation rate of 54.2%, solidifying its spot as the #1 most anticipated film.

The numbers are jaw-dropping—2.8 times higher than this year’s box-office hit, The Burial, and nearly triple last year’s biggest film, Spring of Seoul.

The buzz around Harbin is fueled by glowing reviews from press and audience preview screenings.

Many praised Hyun Bin’s powerful performance as Ahn Jung Geun, a historical figure who left a deep mark in Korean history.

Within just two days, pre-sale tickets soared from 200,000 to over 300,000, proving the film's enormous popularity.

Adding to the excitement, Hyun Bin’s wife, superstar actress Son Ye Jin, attended the VIP premiere to show her full support.

Fans were thrilled to see her cheering for her husband, sparking talk about the “Son Ye Jin effect” on Harbin’s success.

Set in 1909, Harbin tells a gripping story of intense chases and hidden motives as characters head to Harbin with intertwined fates. The film, directed by Woo Min Ho, promises suspense, action, and heartfelt moments.

Harbin is set to hit theaters on December 24, and with pre-sale numbers like these, it’s already shaping up to be a massive holiday hit!

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Kim Jaejoong, the famous singer and businessman, recently revealed that he was the victim of a hacking incident involving his Kakao Pay account, raising concerns about his financial safety.

On May 7, the star shared his experience with fans via the official fan platform From, explaining that his Kakao Pay account was hacked and the password was changed without his permission. As a result, Kim Jaejoong was locked out of his account and couldn’t access any of his information, which made the situation even more difficult to handle.

He expressed frustration over the customer service process, sharing that he had contacted support multiple times for help. Despite talking to a representative for over an hour, the issue wasn’t resolved. Kim Jaejoong pointed out a flaw in the system: “The hacker changed the password, so why do I, the victim, have to prove everything?”

Things only got worse when he was told he would be connected to another representative, only for it to be the same department. He admitted, “I was mentally crushed” after realizing the lack of progress. While he acknowledged that the customer service staff was working hard, he couldn’t help but feel that the system was too weak to handle such incidents.

Fortunately, after two days of struggle, the situation was finally resolved. Kim Jae Joong confirmed that his account was closed and deleted, and luckily, no financial loss occurred. “It was truly a terrifying day,” he shared, relieved that the problem was fixed.

Despite the scary experience, Kim Jaejoong continues to thrive in other areas of his career. In 2023, he co-founded iNKODE Entertainment, a company where he works as a producer and businessman. iNKODE Entertainment currently manages artists like Oh Ji Yul, Jung Si Hyun, Lee Ji Hoon, and others. Kim Jae joong also launched the 7-member girl group Say My Name last year.

Even though he’s facing challenges, Kim Jaejoong’s career remains strong, and he’s taking steps to ensure this type of situation doesn’t happen again.

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