In the cutthroat K-pop industry, chart rankings and streaming figures are often the yardsticks of success. With the industry’s exponential growth, numerous groups are battling for the limelight.

Amidst this intense competition, one group is gradually making its mark and ascending the popular music charts.

The rookie mega girl group TripleS, boasting 24 members, recently dropped their debut full-length album, ‘ASSEMBLE24,’ led by the title track “Girls Never Die.”

Since its release, “Girls Never Die” has been on a steady upward trajectory on the Melon Daily chart. Making its debut at position 275, the track has been consistently climbing the chart each day.

As of May 16, it has impressively ascended to the 120th spot. The girls also amassed 3,818 new listeners over approximately 8 days, with the track peaking at 120.

Korean netizens have been buzzing with comments:

“Let’s aim for the top 100.”

“The real challenge is moving from the 120th spot to the 101st. Many songs struggle to cross this threshold.”

“Here’s hoping the girls gain more popularity.”

“The song, lyrics, and the music video are all top-notch.”

“Let’s go!”

“Keep fighting.”

“The song is really good. I hope it reaches more listeners.”

“Let’s aim higher!”

“I’ve been playing the song every day on my way to work.”

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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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