BTS's V is making waves with his solo album Layover LP, which has become a global bestseller and sold out quickly everywhere it was released.

On August 20, BTS announced the pre-sale of V's first solo album, Layover, in LP format. This album showcases V's love for jazz and his unique musical style.

He aimed to create something fresh and different from his previous work, focusing on emotional depth and simplicity.

Layover steps away from typical K-pop and dives into pop R&B, emphasizing V's smooth vocals and a nostalgic, jazz-like feel. The LP brings a warm, analog sound that offers a richer experience than digital files or CDs.

Fans reacted enthusiastically, leading to the LP selling out rapidly. The pre-sale announcement was made just one hour before the sale, causing a rush and leading to shortages.

In South Korea, the LP topped Yes24’s real-time bestseller chart in the CD/LP category and was number one in the comprehensive category on Aladin. In Japan, official sellers Weverse Shop and Universal Music Store sold out within a day, leaving fans disappointed.

The release of Layover LP also sparked trending topics worldwide. "#V_Layover" reached the number one spot on global real-time trends, with “LAYOVER VINYL IS COMING” and “V IS COMING” holding the second and third spots, showing the album’s huge impact.

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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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