Once again, the captivating sound of LE SSERAFIM reverberates across the prestigious stages of the US Billboard charts.

In the latest rankings revealed by Billboard on May 21 (KST), LE SSERAFIM’s track “Smart,” featured on their 3rd mini album, maintains an impressive streak on the ‘Global 200’ chart, securing the 192nd position for 12 consecutive weeks.

But that’s not all. LE SSERAFIM’s impact extends to the ‘Global (excluding the U.S.)’ chart, where both the title track “Smart” (92nd) and the b-side track “EASY” (183rd) hold their ground for 12 and 13 consecutive weeks, respectively.

Unlike the ‘Hot 100,’ which factors in broadcast scores and album sales, Billboard’s charts focus on online streaming and digital sales (downloads) from over 200 countries and regions worldwide. These charts serve as vital indicators of the latest trends in the music industry, reflecting global popularity.

Highlighting their musical prowess, LE SSERAFIM also shines on Billboard’s album chart. Their 3rd mini album ‘EASY’ claims the 46th position in ‘Top Album Sales,’ the 33rd spot in ‘Top Current Album Sales,’ and an impressive 7th place in ‘World Albums.’

LE SSERAFIM’s meteoric rise continues, leaving an indelible mark on the international music scene.

LE SSERAFIM’s achievements are truly remarkable!

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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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