BTS’ Jungkook is getting a spectacular birthday boost from fans around the world as his big day on September 1 approaches.

Jungkook’s international fan club, “Golden JK Universe,” has launched the “Our Giant Pop Star JK DAY Taxi Shelter” ad campaign.

From August 20 to September 20, taxi shelters in front of HYBE’s new headquarters in Yongsan, Seoul, will showcase vibrant ads featuring messages like “HAPPY JK DAY” and “OUR GIANT POP STAR,” along with photos of Jungkook.

Fans are also lighting up landmarks globally for Jungkook. The “Golden Lights Event” will bathe the Morrison Bridge in Portland, Oregon; the National Harbor Ferris Wheel in Maryland; and the Spinnaker Tower in Portsmouth, UK, in golden hues to celebrate his birthday.

On August 31, a special birthday message for Jungkook will appear on the scoreboard at Yankee Stadium in New York during a game at 1:05 PM EST. The announcer will shout, “Happy Birthday to global superstar Jungkook! Congratulations on making history with ‘GOLDEN’!” This message will echo throughout the stadium, marking a memorable tribute.

In Seoul, Jungkook’s Chinese fan club, “Jungkook China,” will broadcast a birthday video on DID screens at four subway stations from August 24 to September 7. Meanwhile, from August 22 to September 4, over 2,400 screens at more than 1,300 Olive Young stores across South Korea will feature birthday ads (excluding the Myeongdong store).

Jungkook’s Japanese fans, “Jungkook Japan,” will display birthday ads from August 26 to September 1 at the Seven-Eleven HYBE branch in Yongsan and on a large billboard at the Red Eye Myeongdong store. An LED billboard on the Dotonbori River in Osaka will also feature his birthday ad on September 1.

Additionally, from August 30 to September 1, a photo zone will be set up in Hangangno Street Park next to HYBE's headquarters for fans to enjoy.

In the Philippines, “Golden Alliance PH” and “JK DAILY” will broadcast birthday ads on eight billboards in cities like Mandaluyong, Antipolo, and Cebu Robinsons Galleria Mall on September 1. They will also hold a celebration event at Manila’s Mall of Asia and donate school supplies to families of fallen soldiers in Mindanao through the HERO Foundation.

Lastly, Jungkook’s fan account “Blue Bunny” will display a birthday ad on a billboard in front of Exit 2 of Hongik University Station on September 1.

Jungkook’s birthday celebrations are set to be truly global, with fans from all corners of the world showing their love and support in creative and impactful ways.

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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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