BTS's Jungkook is proving his golden touch with his solo album 'GOLDEN.'

As of August 23–29, 'GOLDEN' re-entered the UK Official Physical Albums Chart, landing at number 100.

Jungkook was the only K-pop solo artist on the chart during that period, and his album has made history as the first and longest-charting K-pop solo album, staying on the chart for an impressive 20 weeks.

When 'GOLDEN' was first released, it debuted at number 3 on the UK Official Main Albums Chart 'Top 100,' setting a record as the highest-ranking album by a K-pop solo artist. It stayed on the 'Top 100' for 8 weeks, the longest for any K-pop solo artist, and also debuted at number 1 on the Download Chart.

Jungkook has also made a mark on the Official Main Singles Chart with seven songs. His solo single 'Seven' reached 3rd place, '3D' hit 5th, 'Standing Next to You' landed at 6th, and 'TOO MUCH' entered at 10th.

These songs, along with others like 'Never Let Go' (60th), 'Stay Alive' (89th), and 'Left and Right' (41st), show his consistent chart-topping power.

His song 'Seven' even earned the 'BRIT Certified' Silver certification for selling 200,000 units in the UK, making Jungkook the first K-pop solo artist to achieve this since Psy in 2014.

From August 30 to September 22, Jungkook will host the 'GOLDEN: The Moments' exhibition at Le Méridien Moxy in Myeong-dong, Seoul, where fans can relive his 'golden moments.'

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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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