BLACKPINK continues to make waves in the music industry, showcasing their enduring popularity on Spotify, a major platform for streaming music worldwide.

Their latest achievement comes with "Pink Venom," which has now exceeded 700 million streams, joining the ranks of their other hits, "How You Like That" and "Kill This Love."

With this milestone, BLACKPINK breaks the tie with Fifth Harmony, securing the title of the "Female Group with the most songs surpassing 700 Million streams on Spotify."

Among the notable tracks from both groups, BLACKPINK's hits "How You Like That," "Kill This Love," and now "Pink Venom" stand out, while Fifth Harmony's "Work from Home feat. Ty Dolla $ign" and "Worth It feat. Kid Ink" have also achieved significant streaming success.

BLACKPINK's dominance on Spotify extends further as they surpass 48 million followers on the platform, setting a new record as the "First Female Group" and the "Only Asian Female Artist" to achieve this milestone.

But their achievements don't stop there. Every original song in BLACKPINK's discography has surpassed 100 million streams on Spotify, making them the only K-pop group to achieve this feat.

With 32 songs surpassing this mark, BLACKPINK solidifies their lead over other female groups like "Little Mix," "Twice," and "NewJeans" in terms of songs exceeding 100 million streams on Spotify.

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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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