Girls’ Generation’s Seohyun is making headlines after her recent heartfelt message seemed to align with actor Kim Jung Hyun’s emotional apology at the 2024 KBS Drama Awards.

On January 12, Seohyun took to a fan platform and wrote, “The final winner is the good person. Let’s reflect on this today and end the day meaningfully. Thank you and love you all as always.”

The timing of her post, just after the awards aired on January 11, has led many to speculate that it was her way of addressing Kim Jung Hyun’s public apology during his acceptance speech.

Kim Jung Hyun received the Top Excellence Award for his role in the KBS2 drama Iron Family. While accepting the award, he said, “I know very well how lacking and flawed I am, yet I am grateful to be allowed to stand here."

He added, "A few years ago, I thought I would never be able to act again. There were many reasons for this, and I thought it was impossible for me, but being here now makes me truly thankful.”

He went on to reflect deeply on his past, stating, “Expressing gratitude is something I must do, but true gratitude cannot exist without reflecting on the past. At one point, I engaged in very wrongful and inappropriate behavior that hurt many people and caused discomfort. I sincerely apologize for that here today.”

Fans quickly connected his comments to the infamous 2018 press conference for the MBC drama The Time, where Seohyun was his co-star.

During the event, Kim Jung Hyun shocked many with his cold and distant attitude, refusing to link arms with Seohyun and maintaining a visibly stiff and uncomfortable demeanor.

The tension between the two became a hot topic, and Kim Jung Hyun eventually left the drama midway, citing health concerns.

In April 2021, Kim Jung Hyun issued a handwritten apology, saying, “The entire process of leaving the drama Time and my actions during the press conference were wrong. I sincerely apologize to Seohyun and everyone who worked hard during that time for the pain I caused.”

Seohyun’s message about being a “good person” has sparked conversations online, with fans and netizens praising her grace and kindness. Comments flooded in, saying, “Seohyun always takes the high road,” “She’s such a class act,” and “This shows her maturity and true heart.”

As Seohyun continues to shine as both a host and actress, her dignified response to past events has further solidified her reputation as a true professional and a compassionate person. Fans continue to root for her and hope for more positive moments in her career.

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The hit drama Weak Hero 2 is taking over both streaming charts and fans’ hearts—and now it’s bringing massive attention back to the original Naver webtoon Weak Hero.

According to Netflix's Tudum Top 10 update on April 30, Weak Hero 2 pulled in a huge 6.1 million views (based on total watch time divided by full runtime) just three days after its release. It grabbed the #1 spot on the Global TOP 10 Non-English TV Series chart.

That’s not all—right after it dropped, the drama soared to the top of Korea’s TOP 10 Series and even made the TOP 10 charts in 63 countries, including Brazil, France, Mexico, Belgium, Morocco, Greece, Indonesia, and more.

This follows the success of Weak Hero 1, which previously ranked #8 and stayed on the global chart for five weeks straight.

With all eyes on the new season, fans are now rushing to read the original webtoon, leading to a massive jump in popularity.

The webtoon, which first started in May 2018 and wrapped up in November 2023, is famous for its intense storytelling and emotional depth.

It tells the story of Yeon Si Eun, a quiet and seemingly weak student who turns into a top fighter at a violent school—giving fans a unique and gripping coming-of-age story.

After Weak Hero Class 2 aired, many viewers started reading or re-reading the webtoon from beginning to end. As a result, sales of the webtoon have shot up more than 20 times compared to its average monthly sales after completion.

The series has also been turned into printed books, a mobile game, and even emojis, and has been exported to 9 countries, including North America.

When the first season of the drama premiered on Wavve in 2022, it held 45% of the platform’s total viewing share, proving its wide appeal.

Fans are now hoping for a new sequel season of the webtoon, and the franchise is being praised as a perfect example of how a strong original story can keep growing through great adaptations.

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