Jungkook's birthday on September 1 is being celebrated in a big way, with fans across the globe lighting up landmarks in his honor.

To mark the special day, Jungkook's international fan groups, 'Jungkook Global Website' and 'Golden JK Universe,' organized the 'Golden Lights Event' at three major landmarks.

On September 1, fans illuminated the Spinnaker Tower in Portsmouth, UK, with dazzling golden lights. At the same time, the Morrison Bridge in Portland, Oregon, and the observation ferris wheel at National Harbor, Maryland, also glowed in gold, celebrating the birthday of the 'global superstar.'

In New York, a special birthday message for Jungkook will be displayed on the electronic scoreboard at Yankee Stadium at 1:05 PM (Eastern Standard Time) on August 31. The stadium announcer will shout, "Happy Birthday, Global Superstar Jungkook! Congratulations on making history with 'GOLDEN'!" The message will echo through the stadium, making it a memorable celebration.

In the Philippines, Jungkook's Filipino fan bases, 'Golden Alliance PH' and 'JK DAILY,' will showcase birthday ads on eight billboards in cities like Mandaluyong, Antipolo, and Cebu Robinsons Galleria on September 1. In Manila's Mall of Asia, fans will host a birthday event and, in collaboration with the HERO Foundation, donate school supplies to families of fallen soldiers in Mindanao, spreading kindness and positive vibes.

Despite his military service, Jungkook has been nominated for two categories at the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards: 'Best Collaboration' and 'Best K-Pop' for his track 'Seven.' This marks his third consecutive year as a nominee, underlining his continued global impact and status as a top pop star.

Jungkook's birthday celebrations and award nominations highlight his global influence and the immense love from his fans around the world.

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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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