• Song Hye Kyo Reveals Shocking Behind-the-Scenes Story of How She Got Cast in ‘Autumn in My Heart’—So Many People Were Against It

    Actress Song Hye Kyo has shared a surprising behind-the-scenes story about how she landed her iconic role in the drama Autumn in My Heart.

    In a recent video released on the YouTube channel ‘Yo Jeong Jae Hyung’ on January 12th, Song Hye Kyo opened up about her experience working with director Kim Byeong Wook, revealing how demanding he was on set.

    “Director Kim didn’t like changing lines, even the smallest details,” she said. “He hated it when things weren’t perfect, and he really didn’t like mistakes.”

    The actress continued by recalling her time on the sitcom Soonpoong Clinic, where she learned the importance of quick reflexes.

    “He had to have quick reflexes, and he really hated it when anything went wrong,” she said. “He preferred having the lines perfect.”

    Song Hye Kyo also shared how she used to memorize the script after reading it just once, which helped her with her early roles.

    That sitcom really helped raise my profile and get my name out there,” she explained. “But after that, I went straight into Autumn in My Heart.”

    However, the transition wasn’t as easy as it seemed. “The issue was, after doing a sitcom, I didn’t feel welcome in the serious drama world,” she admitted. “The pace was too fast, and I had just played a tomboyish character in the sitcom.”

    She also revealed how difficult it was to adjust to her role in Autumn in My Heart, where she played a terminally ill character.

    “I didn’t feel the vibe at all, and so many people opposed it,” she confessed. “I wasn’t a comedian, and getting used to the quick-paced delivery of the sitcom, I had to slow it down for my serious role with Song Seung Heon. I struggled to find the rhythm.”

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  • IVE Takes Over Global Charts with 'REBEL HEART'—MV Hits #1 on Trending & Group Dominates iTunes Worldwide

    IVE has officially kicked off their latest era with a massive global bang!

    The girl group, made up of Ahn Yujin, Gaeul, Rei, Jang Wonyoung, Liz, and Lee Seo, released their pre-release track "REBEL HEART" from their upcoming third EP IVE EMPATHY on January 13, and the response has been nothing short of incredible. The group is making waves across global charts, proving their dominance once again.

    As of 8 AM on January 14, IVE soared to the #1 spot on the iTunes Top K-pop Song chart in six countries/regions, including Vietnam, the Philippines, Romania, Portugal, Indonesia, and Hong Kong. They also claimed second place in New Zealand, Hungary, and Taiwan. In countries like Germany, Japan, Australia, Canada, and France, IVE maintained top spots, taking the #1 position in 14 countries/regions worldwide.

    The group also topped the iTunes Top Song chart, reaching #1 in Cambodia and Hong Kong and landing in the Top 10 in nine other regions, including the Philippines, Bahrain, Vietnam, Indonesia, Singapore, Taiwan, and Thailand—an outstanding global achievement for the group.

    The "REBEL HEART" music video, featuring the members' emotional performances and stunning visuals, hit 5 million views just 16 hours after its release. By 10 AM, it claimed the #1 spot on YouTube's Trending Music videos, continuing to captivate fans worldwide. The video also secured #2 on YouTube’s Worldwide Music Video Trending, while the teaser video, which was released earlier, ranked 11th, solidifying IVE’s spot as a global powerhouse.

    In South Korea, "REBEL HEART" was an instant hit. It topped the Bugs real-time chart, claimed the #1 spot on Melon HOT100 (just 30 days after its release), and dominated Vibe's domestic rising chart. The track also ranked 5th on Melon HOT100 (100 days after release), 22nd on the TOP100, and 13th on Genie TOP100, marking a very successful comeback.

    With its sweet strings, upbeat drums, and addictive charm, "REBEL HEART" showcases a bold transformation driven by self-confidence and the theme of "empathy." The track is just the beginning of a deeper, more evolved musical journey for IVE.

    As IVE continues their global activities with "REBEL HEART," fans can expect even more from this multi-talented group.

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