BTS' V Breaks Records with 765 Million Spotify Streams for "Love Me Again"
BTS' V is making waves worldwide with his solo track "Love Me Again," setting new records on Spotify.
As of August 23, V’s pre-release song "Love Me Again" from his solo album Layover has surpassed 765 million streams on Spotify, the world's biggest streaming platform.
This makes it the fastest non-title track by a K-pop solo artist to hit this impressive milestone.
"Love Me Again" is also the first and only B-side track by a K-pop solo artist to stay on the global Spotify chart for a whole year, proving V’s massive impact as a solo artist.
On August 18, "Love Me Again" topped the UK iTunes chart, becoming V's seventh solo song to reach No. 1 in the UK, following hits like "Sweet Night," "Christmas Tree," "Rainy Days," and "Slow Dancing."
V's continued success with "Love Me Again" shows his undeniable power in the global music scene, breaking records and winning hearts around the world.
Hyun Bin Apologizes for the 'Ddongcha' Theory After 20 Years: "I Was Wrong" - Actor Clears the Air About Iconic Role
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.
