BTS member Jimin has made waves on the global iTunes charts with his latest solo comeback.

According to Big Hit Music on June 29th, Jimin's new song "Smeraldo Garden Marching Band," released the previous day at 1 PM, claimed the top spot on iTunes' 'Top Song' charts in 108 countries and regions by 7 AM the following day.

His song also topped the 'Worldwide iTunes Song' and 'European iTunes Song' charts upon release.

"Smeraldo Garden Marching Band" blends big band sounds with hip-hop elements, creating a vibrant and energetic vibe. Jimin's refreshing vocals complement rapper Loco's smooth rap, who featured on the track.

The music video released alongside the song has also garnered significant attention. Featuring Jimin and Loco in a fairy-tale-like setting, the video quickly trended on YouTube's 'Trending Music' list, surpassing 5.2 million views by 9 AM the same day.

"Smeraldo Garden Marching Band" serves as the pre-release track for Jimin's upcoming solo album 'MUSE,' which includes a total of 7 songs and is scheduled for release on July 19th.

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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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