After taking a 15-year break, actor Won Bin has made a rare public appearance, sparking excitement among fans. His return comes through a new TV commercial, putting to rest rumors of his retirement.

On January 7th, a fresh commercial for the cosmetics brand "Incellderm" was released, featuring Won Bin as the model. This marks his first appearance in over a year and fans have eagerly awaited his return.

In the ad, Won Bin wears a white shirt and jacket while holding the plant Centella Asiatica and gazing directly into the camera. Even in close-up shots, he still looks as handsome as ever, showing off his chiseled features.

The rare sight of Won Bin has sparked a wave of positive reactions online. Netizens have been commenting things like, "He doesn't seem to age at all," "He still looks amazing, but I guess time catches up with him," and "Maybe the AI theory about him is true."

Won Bin has stayed out of the spotlight since his last film, The Man From Nowhere, in 2010. In 2015, he married actress Lee Na Young in a small wedding and later that year, they welcomed their son.

While Lee Na Young returned to acting, Won Bin remained mostly absent from the public eye, saying he was "reading scripts" but taking no major projects.

In 2014, rumors about his retirement started when he withdrew from a coffee commercial he had been a part of for 16 years. His agency quickly denied the rumors, but speculation about his future in acting continued.

During a variety show last year, host Park Kyung Lim mentioned that she had hoped to meet him, commenting that even after all these years, he hadn't done a project.

Ji Chun Hee, a close friend of Won Bin and Lee Na Young, shared that it's not that Won Bin doesn't want to work, but that he seems to be dealing with some pressure. She also mentioned that despite the years, Won Bin has matured into an even more handsome man.

Now, after a long wait, Won Bin has made a rare comeback with this commercial. Fans are hopeful that this could be a sign that a new project is on the way. Will 2025 bring a fresh role for the actor? Fans are eagerly watching for his next move.

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The upcoming SBS drama Love Scout, starring Han Ji Min and Lee Jun Hyuk, is already making headlines—but for all the wrong reasons.

Recent revelations about the show’s co-director, Ham Joon Ho, have sparked controversy. It was revealed that Ham Joon Ho had faced legal issues in 2020 for assault and defamation while intoxicated.

This incident led to disciplinary action within SBS and has raised questions about his involvement in the new project.

On January 13, the production team of Love Scout released an official apology, saying, "We deeply regret causing concern with unpleasant news related to PD Ham Joon Ho."

They confirmed the allegations, stating, "It is true that PD Ham Joon Ho was accused of assault and defamation while intoxicated in early 2020. However, he sincerely apologized to all victims, and the matter was resolved through forgiveness and mutual agreement."

They added, "He also received legal punishment for the incident. Additionally, reports about his prior criminal record from five years ago are unrelated to this case, as they involve a misdemeanor."

The team explained that Ham Joon Ho was suspended from his duties following the incident and spent three years reflecting on his actions before returning to directing. They added, "We kindly ask for viewers’ understanding."

The controversy began after online posts brought up the 2020 incident, sharing a news article from that time. The article described an SBS drama department employee, referred to as “A,” causing a disturbance in Hannam-dong, Seoul, while intoxicated. Police booked “A,” and due to their prior criminal record, an arrest warrant was requested but later denied.

It was later confirmed that “A” was PD Ham Joon Ho. After serving his suspension, he made his directorial comeback with the SBS drama Payback before taking on Love Scout.

Despite the production team's apology, the controversy has cast a shadow over the highly anticipated drama, leaving viewers wondering how it will impact the show’s reception.

Stay tuned for more updates as this story unfolds!

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